News published on Federal Newswire in August 2025

News from August 2025


Justice Department seeks forfeiture over alleged Medicare fraud by two Florida firms

Federal authorities have initiated civil forfeiture proceedings in the Southern District of Florida targeting two companies accused of health care fraud.


Leominster man charged with possession of child sexual abuse material

A Leominster resident, Brian Cook, 36, has been arrested and charged with possession of child sexual abuse material after a federal search warrant was executed at his home.


Kalispell woman sentenced to prison for embezzling nearly $500,000 from family business

A Kalispell woman has been sentenced to federal prison for embezzling nearly $500,000 from a local business.


Donald J. Trump comments on national status and announces Olympic task force

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several statements on August 5, 2025 via Truth Social regarding his views on U.S. progress and political opposition.


Honduran national sentenced for illegal reentry after prior deportation

A Honduran national, Jose Denis Guardado-Paz, has been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States after previously being deported.


FinCEN hosts exchange on balancing digital asset innovation with fraud prevention

On July 15, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, convened a meeting that brought together representatives from Treasury components, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions,...


Donald J. Trump shares posts on national security and intelligence on Truth Social

Former President Donald J. Trump posted several updates about national security issues on Truth Social on August 6, 2025.


Okemah man sentenced for illegal possession of firearm and ammunition

Eric Jason Franklin, a 53-year-old resident of Okemah, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to time served for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition.


Guatemalan national sentenced to four months for unlawful reentry into United States

A Guatemalan national has been sentenced to four months in prison for unlawfully reentering the United States after being previously removed.


Aiken woman convicted of stealing deceased mother's social security benefits

A federal jury in Columbia, South Carolina, has found Cynthia Delores Holland guilty of fraudulently collecting Social Security benefits intended for her deceased mother.


Irish national faces charges for alleged sadistic child exploitation

A 36-year-old Irish citizen, Matthew Liam Johnstone, has been indicted on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Brooklyn Park man pleads guilty to federal child sexual exploitation charges

Charles Anthony Forame, IV, age 33, from Brooklyn Park, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to child sexual exploitation.


New Vision Foundation director charged with wire fraud in Feeding Our Future case

Hussein Mohamed Farah, executive director of New Vision Foundation in St. Paul, Minnesota, has been charged with one count of wire fraud for his involvement in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme.


Ohio man sentenced to over six years for illegal firearm trading via social media

An Edon, Ohio man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to firearms violations.


Guhaad Hashi Said pleads guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud case

Guhaad Hashi Said, 49, has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering for his involvement in a scheme that exploited the Federal Child Nutrition...


Salvadoran gang associate pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution in Boston area

A Salvadoran national associated with the 18th Street Gang pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing fentanyl in the Boston area.


Four Arizona residents plead guilty in Pittsburgh federal court on drug trafficking charges

Four residents of Arizona have entered guilty pleas in federal court to charges related to narcotics trafficking and money laundering, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti.


Stockton man receives over 12 years for role in methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy

Walter Garcia-Ruiz, 37, of Stockton, has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months in federal prison for his involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy.


Donald J. Trump criticizes Sen. Schumer over appointment confirmations in latest Truth Social posts

Former President Donald J. Trump posted multiple messages on Truth Social on August 5 and 6, criticizing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer regarding Republican appointments and legislative negotiations.


Cedar Rapids man receives federal prison sentence for straw purchasing firearms

A Cedar Rapids man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to making a false statement during the attempted purchase of a firearm.