Illinois Man Sentenced for Preparing False Tax Returns
An Illinois tax return preparer was sentenced yesterday to 16 months in prison for preparing and filing false tax returns for clients. According to court documents and statements made in […]
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Justice Department Releases Sixth Annual Elder Justice Report
Earlier today, the Justice Department issued its sixth Annual Report to Congress on its efforts to combat elder fraud and abuse. The report summarizes the department’s extensive enforcement, victim support,
Maryland Man Charged with Tax Crimes and COVID-19 Relief Fraud
An indictment was unsealed on Monday charging a Maryland man with COVID-19 relief fraud, not filing a tax return and not paying all required employment taxes. According to the indictment,
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Suspect Rams Deputy’s Vehicle, Hits a Fence, a Parked Truck, and Flees
VIDEO Clip: Suspect Rams Deputy’s Vehicle, Hits a Fence, a Parked Truck, and Flees Suspect Rams Deputy’s Vehicle, Hits a Fence, a Parked Truck, and Flees Suspect Later Arrested after
OIP Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Sunshine Week FOIA Awards
The Department of Justice, Office of Information Policy (OIP) is pleased to announce that nominations are open for the 2025 Sunshine Week FOIA Awards, recognizing the contributions of FOIA professionals from
Justice Department Releases Information on Efforts to Protect the Right to Vote, Prosecute Election Fraud, and Secure Elections
Consistent with longstanding Justice Department practices and procedures, the department today is providing information about its efforts, through the Civil Rights Division, Criminal Division, National Security Division (NSD), and U.S.
Joint Statement of the U.S. Department of Justice and the United Kingdom Home Office on a Multilateral Meeting to Address State-Sponsored High-Harm Physical Threats and Other Forms of Transnational Repression
On Oct. 10, the U.S. Department of Justice and the United Kingdom Home Office convened a multilateral meeting at the U.S. Embassy in London to address the urgent challenge of
Two Members of Transnational Money Laundering Organization Plead Guilty to Laundering Millions of Dollars in Drug Proceeds
A Georgia man pleaded guilty today to his involvement in a conspiracy to launder tens of millions of dollars in drug proceeds on behalf of foreign drug trafficking organizations, including
Ship Management Company Fined $1.75M for Failing to Maintain an Accurate Oil Record Book that Concealed Unauthorized Discharges at Sea
Gremex Shipping S.A. de C.V., a Mexican corporation that managed several ships, including the M/V Suhar, pleaded guilty and was sentenced today in federal district court in Pensacola, Florida, for
Eleven Minneapolis Gang Members Charged with RICO Conspiracy, Murder in Aid of Racketeering, and Drug Trafficking Offenses
A federal grand jury in Minneapolis returned an 18-count indictment yesterday against 11 alleged members of the Lows — a violent Minneapolis street gang — for crimes including Racketeer Influenced and
Missing/Vulnerable Juvenile: 16-year-old Naomi G. Berry
Missing/Vulnerable Juvenile: 16-year-old Naomi G. Berry The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing/vulnerable juvenile, 16-year-old Naomi G. Berry. 16-year-old Naomi G. Berry’s
Brownsville CBP officers apprehend man wanted on felony child rape warrant
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Brownsville Port of Entry encountered a man wanted in the Washington state area on an outstanding felony warrant for a
Doctor Sentenced for $54M Medicare Fraud Scheme
A Texas doctor was sentenced today to 10 years and one month in prison and ordered to pay over $34 million in restitution for his role in a scheme to
Federal Court Permanently Shuts Down Indiana Tax Preparer and Company
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana permanently enjoined an Indianapolis-area tax return preparer and his company yesterday from preparing federal tax returns for others and from
Six Charged in Scheme to Defraud the Federal Government
Six defendants have been charged for their roles in schemes to rig bids, defraud the government and pay bribes and kickbacks in connection with the sale of IT products and