The Grime
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Akira Wada, Price Fixing, Ohio 2023
A former executive of a Japanese manufacturer of automotive parts has been indicted for his role in a conspiracy to fix prices of pinion-assist type electric powered steering assemblies. A Cincinnati federal grand jury...
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Shandon Allen, Tabitha Tunstall, Shewanda Hamilton, Tax Return Preparation Fraud, Tennessee 2023
Shandon Allen, Tabitha Tunstall, and Shewanda Hamilton, three individuals previously associated with Mo' Money Taxes stores in Memphis, Tennessee, have been sued by the United States in a civil injunction suit to bar...
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Hovik Simitian, Medicare Fraud, California 2014
A brazen scheme to fleece Medicare has been uncovered in Los Angeles, with the indictment of two medical clinic managers. Hovik Simitian, 47, of Los Angeles, and Anahit Shatvoryan, 49, of Glendale, California, were each...
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Eric St-Cyr, Money Laundering, Virginia 2023
MIAMI - In a bold move to conceal and disguise the true identity of $2 million believed to be the proceeds of bank fraud, a Caribbean-based investment advisor and an attorney have been sentenced to serve 14 months in...
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Derric Theoc, Identity Theft, Florida 2014
A Florida man was sentenced to serve 27 months in prison for attempting to purchase sensitive, detailed personal identifying information to open credit card accounts and file fraudulent tax returns. Derric Theoc, 36,...
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Johnny Jenkins-Armstrong, Contract Killing, Pennsylvania 2023
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - Johnny Jenkins-Armstrong, a 26-year-old man from Baltimore, Maryland, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the contract killing of three individuals in Mercersburg, Franklin...
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Nicholas Laffin, Production of Child Pornography, New York 2024
BUFFALO, N.Y. - In a disturbing case of child exploitation, 28-year-old Nicholas Laffin of Rochester, NY, has been charged with production and possession of child pornography. According to the complaint, the charges...
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Melissa Lynn Trotter, Assaulting Federal Officers, Utah 2024
A Salt Lake City, Utah woman is facing federal charges after allegedly assaulting multiple U.S. Marshals during a fugitive arrest on February 7, 2024. Melissa Lynn Trotter, 24, of Sandy, Utah, is charged with three...
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Enoc Martinez Lopez, Fentanyl Trafficking, Washington 2023
A prolific drug dealer from Washington state has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for his role in a major fentanyl trafficking operation in Whatcom and Skagit counties. Enoc Martinez Lopez, 28, of Marysville,...
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Dreaming Bear, Sexual Abuse, South Dakota 2024
RAPID CITY - In a shocking turn of events, Drace Dreaming Bear, 21, of Oglala, South Dakota, was found not guilty of three counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Kidnapping following a federal jury trial in Rapid City,...
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Dean Romero, Methamphetamine Distribution, Nevada 2023
A Las Vegas resident who has prior felony convictions was sentenced to 16 years in prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine. Dean Romero, 55, was sentenced Tuesday to 16 years in prison for conspiring to...
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Alexandre Theodore Banta, Child Sex Trafficking, Texas 2020
A New Mexico man has been sentenced to 150 months in prison for his role in a child sex trafficking ring in El Paso, Texas. Alexandre Theodore Banta, 37, of Roswell, New Mexico, was sentenced in a federal court in El...
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Randy Lansing, Murder in Indian Country, Utah 2022
Randy Lansing, 40, Convicted of Murder in Indian Country A federal jury in Salt Lake City, Utah, found Randy Lansing, 40, of Aneth, Utah, guilty of murder in the second degree while within Indian Country. The crime...
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James Spick, Catalytic Converter Conspiracy, Missouri 2023
Kansas City, Mo. - An Independence, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for leading a conspiracy to sell millions of dollars in stolen catalytic converters to companies in Missouri, Texas, and Louisiana. James...
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Jerry Wheeler, Fentanyl Conspiracy & Firearm Charges, Missouri 2023
Jerry Wheeler, Fentanyl Conspiracy & Firearm Charges, Missouri 2023 In a shocking turn of events, Jerry Wheeler, a 48-year-old man from Springfield, Missouri, has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for his...
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Steve Howie Nelson, Child Pornography, Texas 2023
A 65-year-old man from Huffman, Texas, has been sentenced to 180 months in federal prison for his role in a disturbing child pornography case. Steve Howie Nelson, 65, pleaded guilty on September 29, 2023, to receiving...
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Miguel A. Figueroa-Rodríguez, Fentanyl Trafficking, Puerto Rico 2023
Three individuals, including Miguel A. Figueroa-Rodríguez, a/k/a “Tote,” were arrested and charged with conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, distribution of fentanyl...
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Willie Roy Carter, Bank and Mail Fraud, Missouri 2023
ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis area man and his wife are facing federal charges for their alleged role in a nearly $350,000 auto loan scam. Willie Roy Carter, 74, Kizzie Davis, also known as Kizzie Lofton, 45, and Charles...
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Dawn Dowling, Stealing from Mail, Missouri 2023
ST. LOUIS – A brazen crime has been uncovered in the Show-Me State. A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in Moberly, Missouri has been accused of stealing from the mail. Dawn Dowling, 58, a mail carrier with the U.S....
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Johvian Everett, Firearms and Narcotics Violations, Pennsylvania 2022
Pittsburgh Resident Indicted on Federal Firearms and Narcotics Violations Johvian Everett, 24, formerly of Mt. Oliver, Pennsylvania, has been indicted on federal firearms and narcotics charges, announced United States...
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Sukhdev Vaid, Wire Fraud, Montana 2024
Indian National Sentenced to 4 Years and 3 Months in Prison for Wire Fraud MISSOULA — Sukhdev Vaid, 24, of Haryana, India, was sentenced to four years and three months in prison for his role in stealing $150,000 from a...
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Kenneth Russell Barr, Jr., Drug Free Zone Offense, Texas 2022
Kaufman Man Sentenced to 97 Months for Drug Free Zone Offense A Kaufman man who distributed methamphetamine near Kaufman High School has been sentenced to 97 months in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the...
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Deron Johnson, Robbery & Murder, Maryland 2020
Baltimore Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Murder and Robbery In a shocking case of brutality, Deron Johnson, a/k/a “DJ,” was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his...
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Allison Mills, Methamphetamine Conspiracy, Iowa 2023
A shocking revelation in the fight against methamphetamine trafficking has come to light, with a Cedar Rapids woman being sentenced to six years in federal prison for her involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking...
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…