U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois
Recent News About U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois
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Sinaloa Cartel member indicted for alleged drug conspiracy
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted Ceferino Espinoza Angulo, a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel, on charges of drug conspiracy and firearm offenses. -
Chicago man sentenced for counterfeiting $100 bills totaling $92,000
A Chicago man has been sentenced to over seven years in federal prison for manufacturing and using counterfeit $100 bills. -
Chicago man sentenced for soliciting minor and lying about pro-ISIS posts
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for soliciting a minor for commercial sex and making false statements to the FBI about pro-ISIS social media activities. -
Man indicted for alleged extortion attempt against Chicago restaurateur
A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted Jawad Fakroune, also known as "Angelino Escobar" or "Anjelino Escobar," on charges of extortion. -
Chicago money launderer sentenced for role in drug trafficking organization
A Chicago-based money launderer involved in a drug trafficking organization has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison. -
Chicago man sentenced for attempting to traffic cocaine shipped from California
A man from Chicago has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for attempting to traffic cocaine shipped from California. -
Former cannabis executive charged with insider trading alongside three associates
A former executive in the cannabis industry has been charged with insider trading, as detailed in an indictment filed in a federal court in Chicago. -
Chicago businessman sentenced for reverse mortgage fraud targeting elderly homeowners
A Chicago businessman, Mark Steven Diamond, has been sentenced to over 17 years in federal prison for defrauding elderly homeowners through a reverse mortgage and home repair scheme. -
Chicago man convicted for multiple kidnappings and carjackings
A Chicago man, Andrew Anania, has been convicted by a federal jury on multiple charges including kidnapping, carjacking, and firearm offenses.