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Robert Gramolini, 64, of Malden, Massachusetts, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for possession of stolen goods, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.

Man who served as getaway driver after local Internet café murders pleads guilty

A Columbus man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today in a case involving the murder of a husband and wife in a local Internet café.

New defendants charged in $50 million Ponzi scheme involving off-the-road tires

A federal grand jury has indicted two Texas men for their roles in one or more alleged conspiracies involving wire fraud, money laundering and tax fraud.

International Law Enforcement Agencies Issue Joint Warning about Global Financial Sextortion Crisis

The FBI and our international law enforcement partners are issuing a joint warning about a global financial sextortion crisis. Our agencies have seen an explosion in incidents of minor boys around the world being coerced into sending explicit images online and extorted for money—a crime called financial sextortion.

American Citizen Convicted of Providing Material Support to ISIS that Resulted in Death

The Defendant Became a Sniper and Weapons Instructor for the Foreign Terrorist Organization, and Fought in Multiple Battles in Syria

Chiropractor Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison For Defrauding The NBA Players’ Health And Welfare Benefit Plan Of $1,300,000

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that PATRICK KHAZIRAN, a/k/a “Dr. Pat,” was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud the National Basketball Association (“NBA”) Players’ Health and Welfare Benefit Plan (the “Plan”). U.S. District Judge Valerie E. Caproni imposed the sentence.

Twenty-Three Individuals Charged in $61.5 Million Medicare Fraud Schemes

Court documents were unsealed this week charging 23 Michigan residents for their alleged involvement in two illegal schemes to defraud Medicare of more than $61.5 million by paying kickbacks and bribes and billing Medicare for unnecessary medical services that were never provided.

Bixby Man Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Acquiring Almost $28,000 Worth of Commercial Products from a California Company

A man who attempted to fraudulently acquire more than $92,000 worth of commercial products from a California-based company pleaded guilty in federal court, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.

Birmingham Man Sentenced to More than Twelve Years in Prison for Robbery and Gun Charges

Today, a federal judge sentenced a Birmingham man for robbery and gun charges, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples.

Medical Equipment Suppliers Convicted of Health Care Fraud

A federal jury convicted two men today for engaging in a scheme to defraud Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care plans of over $3.8 million.

Boulder Man Sentenced to Prison for Covid Fraud

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces Russell Bryant Lester, age 41, of Boulder, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for taking money from pandemic relief funds by filing false applications. Lester was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $584,851.75.

FBI Philadelphia Warns of Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine’s Day

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the FBI is reminding the public to be cautious of potential romance scams, with con artists present on most dating and social media sites.

Former Assistant City Clerk Admits Stealing $160,000 from Small North St. Louis County Municipality

The former assistant city clerk of Flordell Hills, Missouri on Monday admitted stealing $159,903 from the small, struggling city.

Garden City Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Attempted Sexual Exploitation of Children

A Garden City, Michigan man was sentenced yesterday to 15 years in federal prison for attempted sexual exploitation of children based on his request to an undercover federal agent to create child pornography, announced United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison.

South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Carjacking

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on Feb. 14, 2023, defendant WILLIAM NELSON, age 21, a resident of South Carolina, pled guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Jay C. Zainey to committing a carjacking in New Orleans, Louisiana on Jan. 2, 2022.

New Hampshire Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of a Firearm From a Federal Firearm Licensee

News Release: CONCORD - Ryan Woods, 33, of Concord, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty in federal court to theft of a firearm from a federal firearm licensee, United States Attorney Jane E. Young announced today.

Federal Prison Inmate Sentenced to 24 Months After Pleading Guilty to Attempting to Obtain Contraband

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS - An inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (“FCI") in Sandstone has been sentenced to an additional 24 months in prison for attempting to obtain contraband in prison, announced United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger.

South Jersey Residents Targeted in Latest Iteration of 'FBI' Phone Scam

News Release: South Jersey Residents Targeted in Latest Iteration of 'FBI' Phone Scam.

Providence Man Admits to Possessing More than Forty Grams of Fentanyl Six Days After Pleading Guilty to Trafficking Anabolic Steroids

News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A 30-year-old Providence man today admitted to a federal judge that he possessed more than 250 grams of fentanyl and a firearm, and did so less than a week after pleading guilty, in February 2021, to conspiracy to distribute anabolic steroids, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.

Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Assault on Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breach