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International crackdown targets cybercrime marketplace operated by Pakistan-based group
HOUSTON – Authorities have seized 39 domains and associated servers linked to a Pakistan-based network of online marketplaces selling hacking and fraud-enabling tools. -
Greek shipping firm fined $1.125M for pollution record falsification
A Greek shipping company, Eurobulk Ltd., has been convicted for violating environmental laws in the United States. -
Nicholas J. Ganjei named new U.S. attorney for Southern District of Texas
HOUSTON – Nicholas J. Ganjei has been appointed as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas (SDTX), announced Acting Attorney General James McHenry. “I am humbled by the honor and am excited to lead the SDTX,” said Ganjei. “This... -
Houston teen sentenced for role in carjacking and alien smuggling scheme
A 19-year-old resident of Houston has been sentenced for carjacking, a crime that later involved the use of the stolen vehicle in an alien smuggling scheme. -
Former deputy sheriff sentenced for role in drug trafficking conspiracy
A former deputy sheriff from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy. -
Louisiana man sentenced to nearly two decades for trafficking runaway child
A man from Shreveport, Louisiana, has been sentenced to nearly two decades in prison for transporting a child for criminal sexual activity and illegal firearm possession. -
29 arrested in US-wide operation targeting money laundering and drug trafficking
A total of 29 individuals have been detained in connection with money laundering and drug trafficking offenses, following a significant law enforcement operation across Houston and other U.S. regions, according to acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B.... -
Northwest Anesthesiology settles False Claims Act violations for nearly $1M
Northwest Anesthesiology and Pain Services (NWAP) has agreed to pay $999,999 to settle potential violations related to Medicare reimbursement claims. -
Mexican man sentenced for possession of child pornography
A Mexican citizen, aged 22, has been sentenced for possessing child pornography, according to acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. -
Pharmacist pleads guilty in multi-million dollar prescription referral kickback scheme
A McAllen man, John Ageudo Rodriguez, has entered a guilty plea in a conspiracy case involving kickbacks for prescription referrals. -
Hockley woman sentenced for embezzling over $200K from Houston dental office
A resident of Hockley has been sentenced for embezzling over $200,000 from a dental office in Houston. -
Houston man sentenced for firearm possession after pointing gun at police
A Houston resident, Tomas Rodriguez, has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. -
Duval County man sentenced to 30 years for child exploitation
A Duval County resident has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a child, as announced by U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. -
Laredo man sentenced for possessing over 47K images of child pornography
A 31-year-old man from Laredo, Texas, has been sentenced for sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child sexual assault material (CSAM). U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced that Kristopher Santos received a sentence of 360 months...