The Grime
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Madalina Cojocari, Cornelius, North Carolina, North Carolina 2026
The November air in Cornelius, North Carolina, held a chill that’s lingered for over a year, a coldness that has nothing to do with the weather. It’s the chill of a missing child, a ten-year-old girl named Madalina...
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De La Pena-Robles, Federal Crime, California 1998
De La Pena-Robles was charged in a federal criminal case in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. The case, filed under docket number 3:98-cr-2179 , involved alleged violations of federal law...
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De La Pena-Robles, Immigration Crime, California 1998
De La Pena-Robles was charged in a federal criminal case related to immigration violations in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. The case, docketed as 3:98-cr-02179 , involved allegations...
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Lucas Hernandez, Drug Crime, California 2025
Lucas Hernandez faced federal criminal charges in a drug-related case prosecuted in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. The case, filed under docket number 3:25-cr-3042 , involved...
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Velasquez Tinajero, Sex, Texas 2013
Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas pursued criminal charges against Velasquez Tinajero in a case that underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat crime across Texas. The case,...
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US Postal Service Express Mail Package Number E1655215475US, Sex, South Carolina 2013
Federal prosecutors in the District of South Carolina pursued criminal charges against US Postal Service Express Mail Package Number E1655215475US in a case that underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement...
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Granados Morquecho, Sex, Tennessee 2018
Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of Tennessee pursued criminal charges against Granados Morquecho in a case that underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat crime across Tennessee....
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Davis Nance, White Collar, North Carolina 2020
Federal prosecutors in the Western District of North Carolina pursued criminal charges against Davis Nance in a case that underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat crime across North...
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Agudelo Guerrero, Drug, New Jersey 2022
Federal prosecutors in the District of New Jersey pursued criminal charges against Agudelo Guerrero in a case that underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat crime across New Jersey. The case,...
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Solis Hernandez, Federal, Texas 2009
Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas pursued criminal charges against Solis Hernandez in a case that underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat crime across Texas. The case,...
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Perez Najera, Immigration, Texas 2009
Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas pursued criminal charges against Perez Najera in a case that underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat crime across Texas. The case, filed...
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Pages Guaderrama, Drug, Texas 2016
Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas pursued criminal charges against Pages Guaderrama in a case that underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat crime across Texas. The case,...
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Arevalo Aguilar, Immigration, Texas 2024
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of Texas pursued criminal charges against Arevalo Aguilar in a case that underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat crime across Texas. The case,...
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Maria Nina Miller, Wysox, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania 2026
The chipped Formica of the Dandy Mini Mart in Wysox, Pennsylvania holds a ghost. February 5th, 2011. That’s the last solid sighting of Maria Nina Miller, and for thirteen years, she’s been a whisper in the hollows of...
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Anatoliy Sergeyevich Kovalev, Conspiracy to Commit an, Pennsylvania 2026
âš ï¸ WARNING: SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS, AN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT RISK, AND AN ESCAPE RISK The rain tasted like exhaust and regret as I stared at the wanted poster. Anatoliy Sergeyevich Kovalev. Another...
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Donna Joan Borup, Unlawful Flight to Avoid, New York 2026
âš ï¸ WARNING: SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS The chipped linoleum of the GrimyTimes office felt colder than usual this morning, and not just because of the November drizzle clinging to the window. We’re...
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Hector Maldonado, Federal Criminal Charges, Illinois 2021
Federal prosecutors in the Northern District of Illinois charged Hector Maldonado with federal criminal offenses in November 2021, filing the case under docket number 21-CR-00523 in the U.S. District Court for the...
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Elizabeth Anna Duke, Unlawful Possession of, Pennsylvania 2026
âš ï¸ WARNING: SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS AND AN ESCAPE RISK The chill wind whipping off the Delaware isn’t just from the autumn. It’s the cold dread of a ghost from a forgotten war on American soil, a...
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Reyes Pena, Federal Criminal Case, Delaware 2024
Federal authorities in the District of Delaware filed criminal charges against Reyes Pena in February 2024, bringing the case under docket number 24-CR-00004 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. The...
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Melvin Perez Cardenas, Racketeer Influenced and, California 2026
âš ï¸ WARNING: SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS The rain slicked the concrete of downtown LA, mirroring the oily sheen of the case. Melvin Perez Cardenas. The name tasted like ash and bad decisions. The FBI’s...
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Perez Maldonado, Federal Criminal Prosecution, Texas 2015
In January 2015, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas filed federal criminal charges against Perez Maldonado, bringing the case under docket number 15-CR-00009 in the U.S. District Court for the...
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Gomez Aldana, Federal Criminal Charges, Maryland 2024
Federal prosecutors in the District of Maryland brought criminal charges against Gomez Aldana in April 2024, filing the case under docket number 24-MJ-00992 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. The...
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Ortiz Granados, Federal Criminal Case, Maryland 2023
Federal authorities in the District of Maryland filed criminal charges against Ortiz Granados in August 2023, docketing the case as 23-MJ-02333 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. The case was...
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Reina Rodriguez, Federal Criminal Case, Maryland 2023
Federal prosecutors in the District of Maryland brought criminal charges against Reina Rodriguez in February 2023, filing the case under docket number 23-MJ-00396 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland....
Irakli Nakashidze, International Money Laundering Conspiracy, Florida 2026
Miami, FL – In a brazen scheme that bilked Medicare out of nearly $180 million, a Georgian citizen has been sentenced to three years in prison for laundering over $1.1 million in illicit proceeds to his co-conspirators abroad. Irakli Nakashidze, 35, a resident of Miami, Florida, was handed down a 37-month prison sentence for his…
Ruhuan Zhen, Money Laundering Conspiracy, Virginia 2026
A pair of Chinese nationals has been charged with laundering cartel funds in a transnational money laundering scheme that spanned years and multiple continents. Ruhuan Zhen and Hongce Wu, both wanted for their alleged involvement in the conspiracy, are accused of using secretive methods to launder millions in narcotics proceeds. According to court documents, the…
Marco Scamarone, Medicare Fraud and Money Laundering, Florida 2026
BODY:In a brazen scheme to rip off Medicare, three Florida men have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a massive fraud and money laundering operation. Marco Scamarone, 34, of Tamarac, Florida, was handed a 70-month prison sentence, while Jose Mendez, 34, of Coral Springs, Florida, received a 78-month sentence. Renee Vazquez, 33, of…
Treva Edwards, Sex Trafficking, Forced Labor, New Jersey 2025
BODY: A chilling tale of exploitation and abuse has emerged from the streets of Orange, New Jersey, where a self-proclaimed prophet and his wife allegedly preyed on vulnerable congregants, forcing them into labor and sex. Treva Edwards, 61, and his wife Christine Edwards, 64, are facing the music after a grand jury returned a superseding…
Anthony Santamaria, $2 Billion Telemedicine Healthcare Fraud, New York 2026
In a shocking case of international healthcare greed, a Moscow-based criminal organization has been dealt a major blow. Anthony Santamaria, a key player in the scheme, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a $2 billion telemedicine healthcare fraud conspiracy. The scheme, which involved billing nearly $2 billion in fraudulent…
Anthony Santamaria, $2 Billion Telemedicine Healthcare Fraud, New York 2026
In a shocking case of international healthcare greed, a Moscow-based criminal organization has been dealt a major blow. Anthony Santamaria, a key player in the scheme, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a $2 billion telemedicine healthcare fraud conspiracy. The scheme, which involved billing nearly $2 billion in fraudulent…
Violetta Mailyan, Medicare Botox Fraud Scheme, California 2026
A California doctor’s lavish lifestyle was funded by a brazen scheme to defraud Medicare out of $45 million. Violetta Mailyan, a medical professional with a seemingly legitimate practice, was convicted by a jury in the Central District of California for submitting false claims for Botox injections that were never provided and medically unnecessary. The investigation,…
Rathnakishore Giri, Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme, Ohio 2026
Rathnakishore Giri, a 31-year-old investment manager from New Albany, Ohio, has been sentenced to nine years in prison and three years of supervised release for orchestrating a massive cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme that swindled over $10 million from unsuspecting investors. The scheme, which targeted residents in and around Columbus, Ohio, saw Giri pose as an…
Mehrdad Tabrizi, Pandemic Relief Funds Theft, California 2026
BODY: A Southern California medical mogul has been brought to justice for swindling the government out of over a million bucks in pandemic relief funds. Mehrdad Tabrizi, the owner of defunct medical companies Life Fleet Inc. and Resonante Group, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges in a California court. According to investigators,…
Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, International Drug Distribution and Terrorism Charges, Texas 2026
In a major blow to the notorious Tren de Aragua (TdA) cartel, a high-ranking leader has been extradited to the United States to face terrorism and international drug distribution charges. Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, also known as “Chuqui,” a 24-year-old Venezuelan national, is set to make his initial appearance in Houston federal court on May…
Ruby Scott, Medicare Fraud Scheme and Kickback Conspiracy, Michigan 2026
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – In a brazen scheme that left Medicare on the hook for a staggering $1.6 million, a local nurse and home health care agency owner has been convicted of operating a massive kickback conspiracy. According to court documents, Ruby Scott, 55, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, bribed a discharge nurse at a Detroit…
Olvin Javier Velasquez-Maldonado, International Human and Drug Smuggling Conspiracy, Louisiana 2026
GrimyTimes.com – May 14, 2026 A Honduran national has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison for his role in a massive human and drug smuggling operation. Olvin Javier Velasquez-Maldonado, 35, was extradited from Honduras and brought to justice in the Eastern District of Louisiana. According to court documents, Velasquez-Maldonado and his…
Shivam LNU, Alien Smuggling, New York 2025
BODY: In a dark underworld of human trafficking, a 22-year-old Indian national has pleaded guilty to his role in smuggling a dozen aliens into the United States. Shivam LNU, a key player in the operation, coordinated the transportation of these individuals from the Canadian border into Northern New York. According to court documents, LNU’s scheme…
Bradley D. Hounsell, Child Exploitation, Wisconsin 2026
BODY: A Wisconsin man has been sentenced to 13 years behind bars for his role in a sickening online child exploitation ring. Bradley D. Hounsell, 44, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was handed down the lengthy prison term on May 14, 2026, after being found guilty of using the internet to coerce and entice a minor in…
Manuel Rocha, Filing a False Tax Return, Colorado 2026
BODY: Aurora, Colorado, resident Manuel Rocha is facing the music for his alleged role in cooking the books on his tax returns. The 40-year-old business owner pleaded guilty to filing a false personal tax return with the IRS, according to court documents. Rocha, who operated two businesses in Denver – Rocha’s Drain, a drain installation…
Ofelia Hernandez Salas, Human Smuggling, Texas 2026
Ofelia Hernandez Salas, a 64-year-old Mexican national, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for her role in a years-long human smuggling operation that brought hundreds of aliens from over a dozen countries into the United States. According to court documents, Hernandez Salas and her co-conspirators facilitated the travel of aliens from countries including…
Hiam Hmaidan, Unemployment Insurance Fraud, Illinois 2026
Hiam Hmaidan, a Chicago tax preparer, has been convicted of a brazen unemployment insurance fraud scheme that left a trail of devastation in its wake. The 48-year-old’s scheme, which spanned from May 2020 to December 2022, saw her and her co-conspirators submit nearly 700 fraudulent claims to a COVID-19 assistance program. The result? A staggering…
Tiffany Williams, Covid Tax Credit Scheme, New York 2026
Brooklyn Woman Lands 36 Months Behind Bars for $600M Covid Tax Scam In a brazen scheme that left taxpayers footing the bill, Tiffany Williams, a 43-year-old Brooklyn tax preparer, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for her role in a massive Covid tax credit scam. The scheme, which spanned from November 2021 to…
Brandon Sartor, Sex Trafficking, Maryland 2026
In the dark underbelly of the nation’s capital, a Maryland man has been indicted for his alleged role in a sex trafficking ring that spanned multiple states. Brandon Sartor, 33, of Hyattsville, Maryland, is accused of forcing two adult women to engage in commercial sex acts in Miami and elsewhere for his financial gain between…
Monica Hernandez-Palma, Alien Smuggling, Texas 2026
A Mexican national was sentenced to 41 months in prison for her role in a massive international alien smuggling organization. Monica Hernandez-Palma, 34, was handed down the sentence yesterday for her involvement in the vast conspiracy. The case was a major blow to a complex criminal organization that had been successfully dismantled thanks to the…