The Grime
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Paul Borrelli, Joseph Ruff, Mark Ruff, Conducting an Illegal Gambling Business, Money Laundering, New York 2014
Three men, Paul Borrelli, 66, and Joseph Ruff, 32, both of Rochester, N.Y., and Mark Ruff, 40, of Connecticut, have been charged with conducting an illegal gambling business in Rochester, New York. According to the...
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Horace Daniels, Child Pornography Possession, New York 2013
Geneva Man Sentenced on Child Pornography Charge A 71-year-old Geneva man has been sentenced to 10 years of supervised release after being convicted of possession of child pornography. According to U.S. Attorney William...
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Clinton Dudley, Cocaine Conspiracy, Pennsylvania 2021
Johnstown Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Conspiracy Charge A Johnstown man has pleaded guilty to a serious crime after attempting to possess a large quantity of cocaine. Clinton Dudley, age 36, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania,...
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Justin Hall McSpadden, Meth Trafficking, Texas 2023
A Seabrook man has been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking drugs in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today. Justin Hall McSpadden, 45, pleaded guilty to possession with...
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Nelson Romero-Martinez, Illegal Reentry, Connecticut 2023
A Honduran national, Nelson Romero-Martinez, 45 , has been charged with illegally reentering the United States after being deported from Honduras. According to a federal grand jury indictment, Romero-Martinez was...
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Matthew Peters, Attempted Enticement of a Minor, New York 2020
A 49-year-old Schenectady man has been sentenced to 300 months in prison for attempting to entice a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity. Matthew Peters, of Schenectady, New York, was sentenced by Senior United...
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Pedro Romo-Gonzalez, Unlawful Reentry of a Deported Alien, Massachusetts 2023
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — A Mexican man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation. Pedro Romo-Gonzalez, 42, pleaded guilty to unlawful reentry of a...
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Christopher Contreras, Child Enticement, California 2020
Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Child Enticement, Faces Life in Prison A 29-year-old Fresno man has pleaded guilty to attempting to coerce a minor and enticing a minor, crimes that carry a maximum sentence of life in...
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Jacci Christen Heinemann, Fentanyl Trafficking, Montana 2023
A 32-year-old woman from Livingston, Montana, has been charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. Jacci Christen Heinemann, 32, of Livingston, appeared in Billings...
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Douglas Morris, Fentanyl Trafficking, Massachusetts 2023
BOSTON — A Maine man was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for his role in a fentanyl trafficking operation that spanned across northern New England. Douglas Morris, 33, of Bangor, Maine, was sentenced by U.S. District...
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Scott Wilkinson, Child Exploitation, New Hampshire 2022
Concord Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Offenses CONCORD, New Hampshire - A Concord man has pleaded guilty to child exploitation offenses, announced U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young and U.S. Attorney Philip...
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Anthony David Flores, Multimillion-Dollar Caregiver Fraud, California 2024
Fresno Hairstylist Pled Guilty to Defrauding Wealthy Doctor LOS ANGELES, California - A Fresno hairstylist, Anthony David Flores, 47, a.k.a. 'Anton David', pleaded guilty to nine felonies for defrauding a vulnerable...
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Wesley T. Vavra, Attempted Coercion and Enticement of a Minor, Nebraska 2023
Omaha Man Sentenced to 235 Months for Attempted Coercion and Enticement of a Minor Omaha, NE - Wesley T. Vavra, 51, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced to 235 months in federal prison for attempting to coerce and entice a...
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Nicholas Steven Capella, Felon in Possession of Firearms, Montana 2023
A Laurel man was sentenced to five years and eight months in prison for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition in his residence. Nicholas Steven Capella, 39, pleaded guilty in June to prohibited person in...
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Pierre Yvelt Almonor, Business Email Compromise Money Laundering, North Carolina 2024
A brazen business email compromise scheme has landed a Miami Gardens man in prison for 51 months, announced U.S. Attorney Dena J. King for the Western District of North Carolina. Pierre Yvelt Almonor, 51, was sentenced...
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Thomas Alan Newman, Child Pornography, Iowa 2023
Iowa Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography Swaledale, Iowa - In a shocking case, Thomas Alan Newman, a 59-year-old man from Swaledale, Iowa, has pled guilty to possessing child pornography. On October 18,...
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Michael Wayne Williams, Ponzi Scheme, Florida 2021
A multimillion dollar Ponzi scheme has left several victims reeling, and now one of the masterminds behind it is facing justice. Miami man Michael Wayne Williams, 48, pleaded guilty to using his hedge fund management...
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Herrera Siblings, Ammunition Smuggling, Texas 2023
LAREDO, Texas – In a shocking case of ammunition smuggling, three siblings have admitted to buying, transporting, and concealing 7,000 rounds of ammunition intended to be smuggled into Mexico, announced U.S. Attorney...
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Augustus 'Bobo' Kormah, Cocaine Trafficking, Wire Fraud, Massachusetts 2023
Worcester Man Sentenced for Cocaine Trafficking and Wire Fraud BOSTON – In a devastating blow to the city's underworld, a Worcester man was sentenced to 131 months in prison for his involvement in cocaine trafficking...
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Cristian Rodriguez, Assaulting Federal Agent and Smuggling Undocumented Aliens, Texas 2022
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A chilling act of violence and disregard for the law has led to a severe sentence for a Brownsville resident. On September 16, 2022, law enforcement observed three individuals running away from the...
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Marc Weiss, Wire Fraud, North Carolina 2024
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - In a shocking case of corporate betrayal, Marc Weiss, 48, of Charlotte, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for embezzling a staggering $1.6 million from two companies in Mooresville, N.C. According to court...
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Adam Shane Aviles, Jr., Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Wyoming 2023
A Cody man has been arraigned for an alleged federal crime, one that could land him behind bars for up to 15 years. Adam Shane Aviles, Jr., 26, of Cody, Wyoming, was arraigned on November 21 for being a felon in...
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Dylon Scott Sandia, Assault of a Federal Officer, New Mexico 2024
A man from Jemez Pueblo has been charged with assaulting a federal officer. Dylon Scott Sandia, 32, is accused of intentionally assaulting an officer with the Jemez Pueblo Police Department on May 29, 2023. The officer,...
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Jeremy Ray Fisher, Bank Fraud, Montana 2024
BILLINGS — A Billings man who admitted to using stolen bank cards and identities to make purchases around Billings was sentenced today to three and a half years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised...
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…