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Seattle man sentenced to eight years for drug trafficking offenses
A Seattle man, Mohamed Abdirisak Mohamed, has been sentenced to eight years in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard A. Jones for his involvement in drug distribution and firearm offenses.
New Orleans resident pleads guilty in CARES Act fraud case
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced that Brandon Jarrow, also known as Brandi Jarrow, age 33, from New Orleans, has pleaded guilty to charges related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
Bronx gang members charged with murder in racketeering conspiracy
Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, along with Christopher G. Raia, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's New York Field Office, and Jessica S. Tisch, Commissioner of the NYPD, announced the unsealing...
Queens deed theft ring: former mortgage broker convicted
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the conviction of Stacie Saunders, a former mortgage bank branch manager, for her involvement in a deed theft ring in Queens.
Federal prosecutors file 176 border-related cases in Southern California
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California have filed 176 border-related cases this week.
Lowell man receives nine-year sentence for trafficking fake Adderall containing meth
A Lowell man, Anthony Bryson, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking organization that distributed counterfeit prescription pills.
European nationals plead guilty to defrauding California benefit programs
Three individuals from Europe have pleaded guilty to charges related to the fraudulent withdrawal of benefits intended for low-income individuals in California.
Attorney General secures nine-year sentence against travel agent for immigrant fraud
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a nine-year jail sentence for Iqbal Randhawa, a travel agent who defrauded members of the South Asian community in Northern California.
Guatemalan national indicted for illegal re-entry after previous drug trafficking conviction
A Guatemalan national, previously deported after a drug trafficking conviction, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Rhode Island for illegal re-entry into the United States.
San Diego brothers accused of $8 million pandemic loan fraud
The United States government has filed a civil complaint against two brothers from San Diego County, alleging they fraudulently secured over $8 million in pandemic-related loans by providing false information on their applications.
Sherman felon receives 15-year sentence for firearm offense
A Sherman resident has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for a firearms violation, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.
Oil rig worker pleads guilty to assault charges
Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced that James Magee, a 51-year-old resident of Mississippi, has pleaded guilty to assaulting a co-worker on an oil platform.
Four men sentenced for armed robbery of marijuana stash house
William Lewis Daniels, a 26-year-old from Texas, has been sentenced to 96 months in federal prison.
Washington leads states in legal challenge against Trump's national energy emergency
Washington state, along with 14 other states, has filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's declaration of a "national energy emergency."
Indian national charged with multi-million-dollar Medicare fraud
An Indian national, Mohammed Asif, is facing charges of health care fraud and conspiracy to commit health care fraud in connection with American Labworks LLC.
Southern District files over 300 border security-related cases
U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that 300 cases involving 302 individuals have been filed between May 2 and May 8 as part of ongoing efforts to secure the southern border.
New Jersey woman sentenced for forced labor involving Nigerian victims
A New Jersey resident, Bolaji Bolarinwa, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for engaging in forced labor and other related federal offenses.
Lebanese man sentenced for Ponzi scheme defrauding millions
On May 8, 2025, Henry Abdo, a 48-year-old Lebanese national, was sentenced to 14 years in prison by United States District Court Judge William P. Dimitrouleas.
Foreign national pleads guilty to illegal entry into United States
Lordson Mboko Mavungu, a 23-year-old from the Democratic Republic of Congo, has pleaded guilty to illegally entering the United States.
Attorney General urges action on Medicaid reimbursement amid health center layoffs
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has called on state leadership to address the issue of Medicaid reimbursement rates following the announcement that Providence Community Health Centers will lay off 10% of its workforce.