Tag: October 2023
Railroad Worker Scammed System, Ran Tanning Salon – Now Faces Prison
Former railroad employee sentenced to 2.5 years in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining disability benefits. Learn about the case and how to report fraud.
Chicago Kingpin Gets 12 Years for Fentanyl Flood
Kelvin Franklin, leader of a Chicago drug trafficking organization, has been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison. Learn about the investigation and efforts to combat drug trafficking in Chicago.
Rockford Gun & Drug Dealer Gets 6+ Years Federal Time
Learn about the case of a Rockford man sentenced to more than six years in prison for illegal firearm possession and drug trafficking. Find out more here!
SF Gangland: 22 Years for Romero Hitman
Stay updated on the sentencing of the second gunman, Jose Aguilar, who was sentenced to 22 years in prison for a gang-related murder. Learn about the case and the efforts to combat gang violence in San Francisco. #CrimeJustice #SanFranciscoSafety
Illinois Man Gets 5+ Years for Pandemic Unemployment Scam
Discover the details of a Cook County man’s involvement in mail fraud and aggravated identity theft. He has been sentenced to over five years in prison and ordered to pay over $1 million in restitution. Learn more here!
Qualcomm Fleece: Second Exec Admits $150M Fraud
Shocking revelation! A second executive pleads guilty in $150 million fraud on Qualcomm. Get the details of this massive scheme and its consequences.
Feds Launch New Strike Force to Crush Corporate Crime
United States Attorney Martin Estrada launches Corporate and Securities Fraud Strike Force to uncover and punish corporate malfeasance, prioritizing investigations on accounting fraud, insider trading, and criminal violations of the Bank Secrecy Act. Led by AUSA Brett Sagel, the Strike Force aims to restore public trust in the financial system.
COVID Funds Ripped Off: 8+ Years for LA Mastermind
Los Angeles man gets 8 years in prison for fraudulently obtaining $800,000 in COVID relief funds. This case underscores the importance of preventing fraud in relief programs.
San Diego Gets New Top Fed: Marine Veteran Takes Charge
Tara K. McGrath sworn in as United States Attorney for Southern District of California, becoming Chief Federal Law Enforcement Officer. Rich experience and dedication make her well-equipped for the role.
Williams’ Federal Racketeering Trial Begins in Arkansas
Eric Deshon Williams, along with 18 co-defendants including Leslie Wayne Harper, Jr., Juan Marcell Allen, and Brian Alan McNair, faced the federal court in Arkansas yesterday for a high-stakes racketeering trial. The charges against these alleged members of a criminal syndicate are severe, with each defendant facing life imprisonment if convicted. The indictment details a…
