The Grime
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Hernandez-De Leon, Illegal Reentry, California 2011
The United States government has initiated criminal proceedings against Hernandez-De Leon in the federal district of California. The case, filed under docket casd:3:11-cr-4593 in 2011, involves allegations of illegal...
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Hernandez Ventura, Drug Trafficking, Texas 2022
Federal authorities have filed criminal charges against Hernandez Ventura in a drug trafficking case in the United States District Court for the federal district of Texas. The case, docketed under txwd:3:22-cr-01849 ,...
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Esparragoza Rosas, Drug Trafficking, California 2022
Federal authorities have filed criminal charges against Esparragoza Rosas in a drug trafficking case in the United States District Court for the federal district of California. The case, docketed under...
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Reyes Baraona, Wire Fraud, Florida 2016
A federal grand jury has returned charges against Reyes Baraona in connection with alleged wire fraud in Florida. The criminal case, filed under docket number flsd:1:16-cr-20879 in 2016, is being prosecuted by the...
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Naby Toure, Money Laundering, Florida 2021
A federal grand jury has returned charges against Naby Toure in connection with alleged money laundering in Florida. The criminal case, filed under docket number flsd:4:21-cr-10015 in 2021, is being prosecuted by the...
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Navarro Aponte, Drug Trafficking, Texas 2011
Federal authorities have filed criminal charges against Navarro Aponte in a drug trafficking case in the United States District Court for the federal district of Texas. The case, docketed under txsd:5:11-cr-00817 , was...
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Perez Bernal, Money Laundering, California 2011
A federal grand jury has returned charges against Perez Bernal in connection with alleged money laundering in California. The criminal case, filed under docket number cacd:8:11-cr-00079 in 2011, is being prosecuted by...
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Madrigal Luna, Drug Smuggling, Texas 2022
Federal authorities have filed criminal charges against Madrigal Luna in a drug smuggling case in the United States District Court for the federal district of Texas. The case, docketed under txsd:1:22-cr-01057 , was...
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Rodriguez Aguirre, Drug Trafficking, Texas 2022
Federal authorities have filed criminal charges against Rodriguez Aguirre in a drug trafficking case in the United States District Court for the federal district of Texas. The case, docketed under txwd:3:22-cr-01834 ,...
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Gomez Hernandez, Drug Distribution, New York 2008
Federal authorities have filed criminal charges against Gomez Hernandez in a drug distribution case in the United States District Court for the federal district of New York. The case, docketed under nyed:1:08-cr-863 ,...
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Pastrana De La Rosa, Illegal Reentry, California 2016
The United States government has initiated criminal proceedings against Pastrana De La Rosa in the federal district of California. The case, filed under docket casd:3:16-cr-00152 in 2016, involves allegations of illegal...
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Gomez Paguada, Drug Trafficking, New York 2022
Federal authorities have filed criminal charges against Gomez Paguada in a drug trafficking case in the United States District Court for the federal district of New York. The case, docketed under nynd:7:22-cr-00369 ,...
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Yagueramay Pernia, Drug Trafficking, Kansas 2025
Federal authorities have filed criminal charges against Yagueramay Pernia in a drug trafficking case in the United States District Court for the federal district of Kansas. The case, docketed under ksd:5:25-cr-40012 ,...
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Aguilar Sanchez, Healthcare Fraud, Florida 2016
A federal grand jury has returned charges against Aguilar Sanchez in connection with alleged healthcare fraud in Florida. The criminal case, filed under docket number flsd:1:16-cr-20973 in 2016, is being prosecuted by...
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Linares Astacio, Money Laundering, New York 2012
A federal grand jury has returned charges against Linares Astacio in connection with alleged money laundering in New York. The criminal case, filed under docket number nysd:1:12-cr-00027 in 2012, is being prosecuted by...
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Navarro Ramirez, Drug Smuggling, Texas 2011
Federal authorities have filed criminal charges against Navarro Ramirez in a drug smuggling case in the United States District Court for the federal district of Texas. The case, docketed under txwd:3:11-cr-01512 , was...
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Cardenas Mancilla, Drug Trafficking, Texas 2022
Federal authorities have filed criminal charges against Cardenas Mancilla in a drug trafficking case in the United States District Court for the federal district of Texas. The case, docketed under txwd:7:22-cr-00249 ,...
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St. Bernard, Wire Fraud, Virginia 2017
A federal grand jury has returned charges against St. Bernard in connection with alleged wire fraud in Virginia. The criminal case, filed under docket number vaed:4:17-cr-46 in 2017, is being prosecuted by the United...
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Hernandez Ramirez, Wire Fraud, Florida 2011
A federal grand jury has returned charges against Hernandez Ramirez in connection with alleged wire fraud in Florida. The criminal case, filed under docket number flmd:8:11-cr-149 in 2011, is being prosecuted by the...
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Aguirre Mariano, Illegal Reentry, Texas 2022
The United States government has initiated criminal proceedings against Aguirre Mariano in the federal district of Texas. The case, filed under docket txwd:2:22-cr-02697 in 2022, involves allegations of illegal reentry...
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Barragan Flores, Drug Smuggling, Texas 2011
Federal authorities have filed criminal charges against Barragan Flores in a drug smuggling case in the United States District Court for the federal district of Texas. The case, docketed under txwd:3:11-cr-01547 , was...
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Nacero Garcia, Healthcare Fraud, Florida 2016
A federal grand jury has returned charges against Nacero Garcia in connection with alleged healthcare fraud in Florida. The criminal case, filed under docket number flsd:1:16-cr-20676 in 2016, is being prosecuted by the...
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Molina Segura, Drug Trafficking, Texas 2011
Federal authorities have filed criminal charges against Molina Segura in a drug trafficking case in the United States District Court for the federal district of Texas. The case, docketed under txwd:3:11-cr-01420 , was...
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Medina Esponda, Healthcare Fraud, Florida 2016
A federal grand jury has returned charges against Medina Esponda in connection with alleged healthcare fraud in Florida. The criminal case, filed under docket number flsd:1:16-cr-20673 in 2016, is being prosecuted by...
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…