News published on Federal Newswire in February 2025

News from February 2025


Brazilian extradited for alleged involvement in $290M cryptocurrency fraud

A Brazilian citizen, Douver T. Braga, appeared in a U.S. District Court in Seattle after being extradited from Switzerland to face charges related to a cryptocurrency fraud scheme.


Fraud scheme targets elderly retirees' savings; five convicted

Five individuals have been convicted in connection with a fraud scheme targeting the 401(k) accounts of elderly retired Florida school district employees.


San Diego gang member receives prison sentence for role in racketeering conspiracy

Odyssey Carrillo, a member of the Emerald Hills Bloods gang, was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison for his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy involving organized crime by street gangs.


Ohio doctor settles fraud allegations over Medicare claims

An Ohio physician has agreed to a settlement of $600,000 with the United States to address allegations under the False Claims Act.


Donald Trump's recent posts declare America's decline over

Former President Donald J. Trump recently shared multiple posts on Truth Social highlighting his views on America's trajectory and offering critiques of the current administration.


Mississippi woman pleads guilty in $5M COVID-19 relief fraud case

A Mississippi woman has admitted to defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of more than $5 million.


CBP improves online services for trusted traveler programs

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has improved its Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) online services to allow members to update documents and submit requests without needing an in-person visit.


EPA deploys mobile lab to test drinking water safety in flood-hit Eastern Kentucky

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to deploy its mobile laboratory on February 22, 2025, to aid Eastern Kentucky communities affected by recent flooding.


Fayetteville man admits to bank fraud involving stolen checks from Macon mail

A Fayetteville man has admitted to orchestrating a bank fraud scheme involving checks stolen from a Macon mail collection box, which he would then sell online.


Atlanta VA doctor sentenced to prison for assaulting female veteran

Rajesh Motibhai Patel, a former physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Atlanta, has been sentenced to two years in federal prison.


Colorado City man sentenced to life for role in child sexual abuse ring

LaDell Jay Bistline, Jr., a 46-year-old resident of Colorado City, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.


EPA maintains April deadline for expanded E15 access in Midwest

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has confirmed the agency's decision to maintain the April 28, 2025, start date for equalizing E15 and E10 fuel access in Midwestern states.


Two men sentenced for trafficking drugs across Eastern Washington

Richland, Washington – Two men involved in drug trafficking across Eastern Washington have been sentenced to federal prison.


Honduran man sentenced to six months for illegal reentry into U.S

A Honduran national, Francisco Antonio Santos Martinez, has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for illegally reentering the United States after deportation.


U.S. president outlines new directives for America's foreign investment policy

The President of the United States has issued a directive focusing on the nation's investment policy, emphasizing its importance for national and economic security.


Man admits guilt to importing suicide drug pentobarbital into US

A man has pleaded guilty in a federal court to importing the drug Pentobarbital into the United States from Mexico for use in suicides.


U.S. Department of Energy honors Black history month with focus on energy pioneers

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued a statement in recognition of National Black History Month, celebrated in February 2025.


Apple unveils News+ Food feature for iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4

Apple has announced the introduction of Apple News+ Food, a new feature for its News+ subscribers.


Federal grand jury indicts four individuals on immigration-related charges

A federal grand jury in Columbus, Ohio, has indicted four individuals in separate cases related to immigration offenses.


CCIA criticizes Apple's removal of encryption tool amid UK government demands

Apple is reportedly removing the Advanced Data Protection (ADP) tool for UK users, following reports of the UK government's demand for back-door access to encrypted user data.