Lisa O. Monaco
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Court bars two Texas doctors from prescribing opioids; imposes $1.2M penalties
A federal court has taken action against two physicians from the Dallas area, prohibiting them from prescribing opioids and other controlled substances. The court also imposed a total of $1.2 million in penalties following allegations that the doctors violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), according to an announcement by the Justice Department. -
TD Bank pleads guilty; faces $1.8 billion penalty for money laundering violations
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has announced that TD Bank has pleaded guilty to multiple felonies, including conspiring to violate the Bank Secrecy Act and commit money laundering. The bank will pay a $1.8 billion criminal penalty, contributing to a total penalty of approximately $3 billion when combined with civil enforcement actions by other agencies. -
New Jersey business owner admits guilt in significant tax evasion case
A New Jersey man has admitted guilt in a tax evasion case related to employment tax penalties. Joseph Caravella, from Randolph, owned multiple masonry companies in the state. According to court documents and statements made in court, between 2008 and 2016, the IRS imposed approximately $650,000 in Trust Fund Recovery penalties on Caravella. This was due to his failure to ensure that three of his businesses paid their federal employment taxes. -
Justice Department sues over alleged duty evasion on Chinese solar panel imports
The Justice Department has initiated a civil lawsuit against Paul Bakhoum, the former Vice President for Operations at Ecosolargy Inc., a California-based corporation. The lawsuit accuses Bakhoum of making false statements to customs officials to evade paying duties on Chinese-manufactured solar panels imported into the United States. -
Mizer represents U.S. at OECD roundtable on equal access to justice
Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer represented the United States at the OECD Global Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice, held in Ottawa, Canada, on October 8-9. The roundtables serve as a platform for exchanging practices and sharing experiences to enhance access to justice for all, including individuals and businesses. -
Teva settles $450M over false claims act violations involving kickbacks
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and Teva Neuroscience Inc., collectively known as Teva, have agreed to a $450 million settlement to resolve allegations of violating the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and the False Claims Act (FCA). The company, based in Parsippany, New Jersey, is recognized as the largest generic drug manufacturer in the United States. The settlement amount was determined based on Teva's financial capacity. -
TD Bank pleads guilty in $1.8B resolution over money laundering violations
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri announced that TD Bank has entered a guilty plea for violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and involvement in money laundering conspiracy. This development comes as part of a $1.8 billion resolution with the U.S. Department of Justice. -
Justice Department settles historic redlining case with Citadel Federal Credit Union
The Justice Department has announced a settlement with Citadel Federal Credit Union, which will see the credit union pay over $6.5 million to address allegations of redlining in predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods around Philadelphia. This marks the first time the department has reached such an agreement with a credit union, as part of its Combating Redlining Initiative. -
Former Arkansas deputies sentenced for violating civil rights
Two former deputies from Crawford County, Arkansas, have been sentenced for their roles in a violent assault on a man they arrested. Levi White, aged 34, received a 63-month prison sentence, while Zackary King, aged 28, was sentenced to 12 months. -
Justice Department appoints three new assistant trustees
The Justice Department's Executive Office for U.S. Trustees has announced the appointment of three new Assistant U.S. Trustees in Missouri, Ohio, and Washington. -
New Jersey man admits guilt in Rutgers University Islamic center hate crime
A New Jersey resident has admitted guilt in a federal hate crime case involving the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University. The man, Jacob Beacher, confessed to breaking into the facility and causing damage during the Eid-al-Fitr holiday. -
TD Bank pleads guilty, agrees to $1.8 billion penalty for BSA violations
Today, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced that TD Bank has pleaded guilty to charges related to the Bank Secrecy Act and money laundering conspiracy violations. The bank will pay a $1.8 billion penalty, marking the largest penalty ever imposed under the Bank Secrecy Act. -
Ohio man sentenced for involvement in monkey torture video distribution
An Ohio resident has been sentenced to 54 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his role in a network that produced and distributed videos showing extreme violence against monkeys. Ronald P. Bedra, from Etna, was involved in creating and sharing these disturbing videos through encrypted chat applications. He conspired with others to finance individuals in Indonesia who carried out acts of torture on camera. -
Authorities warn against scams amid hurricanes
As another major hurricane approaches, the Justice Department, in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), has issued a warning to consumers about potential fraud, price gouging, and collusive schemes during natural disasters. -
North Carolina doctor settles kickback allegations with $625K payment
Dr. Eric Troyer, a physician from Landis, North Carolina, and his medical practice, Troyer Medical Inc. P.C., have agreed to pay $625,000 to settle allegations of involvement in laboratory kickback schemes. The settlement includes $429,254 to the United States for alleged False Claims Act violations and an additional $195,746 to the State of North Carolina. -
California firm halted after listeria outbreak linked to deaths
A federal court has issued an injunction against a California company, Rizo Lopez Foods Inc., following a listeria outbreak linked to multiple hospitalizations and two deaths. The injunction prevents the company from manufacturing and distributing adulterated food products. -
Michigan man indicted for multimillion-dollar penny-stock scam involving Minerco Inc
A Michigan man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia for allegedly defrauding investors in Minerco Inc., resulting in millions of dollars in losses. The indictment charges Bobby Shumake Japhia, also known as Robert Samuel Shumake Jr., Robert Japhia, and Shaman Bobby Shu, with securities fraud and obstruction. -
Eight indicted in $68 million Medicaid fraud involving New York adult day cares
An indictment has been unsealed in Brooklyn, New York, charging eight individuals with allegedly defrauding Medicaid of approximately $68 million. The scheme involved two social adult day care centers and a home health care financial intermediary that reportedly paid kickbacks and bribes for services not rendered. -
Consent judgment reached over misuse allegations against Bob Dean Jr.'s nursing homes
Bob Dean Jr. and several companies he owned have agreed to an $8.2 million consent judgment to settle allegations of financial misconduct. The allegations claimed that they violated the National Housing Act of 1934 by misusing assets and income from four nursing homes in Louisiana before and after Hurricane Ida in August 2021. These nursing homes had loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). -
Dual citizen charged over alleged scheme violating US sanctions against Iran
Kambiz Eghbali, also known as Cameron Eghbali, was arrested in Los Angeles following an indictment that charges him and two Iranian nationals, Hamid Hajipour and Babak Bahizad, with violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), conspiracy to commit bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The arrest occurred after the indictment was unsealed. Bahizad and Hajipour remain at large.