U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York
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Irish nationals face multi-state construction fraud charges targeting vulnerable homeowners
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York has unveiled charges against two individuals, James Dinnigan and Martin Maughan, in a construction fraud scheme spanning multiple states. -
Ten charged in alleged China-backed global hacking scheme
The United States Department of Justice has unsealed a two-count criminal indictment against ten Chinese nationals accused of engaging in a prolonged hacking campaign. -
Daycare operator sentenced to prison for trafficking fentanyl resulting in child's death
Grei Mendez, a daycare operator in the Bronx, New York, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl from her daycare facility. -
Mexican national extradited for alleged cocaine importation into US
Itiel Palacios Garcia, also known as "El Playa" or "El Compa Playa," has been extradited from Mexico to the United States. -
Mexican cartel leader faces U.S. charges for drug importation
Mexican cartel leader Jesus Mendez-Vargas has been taken into U.S. custody on charges of conspiring to import cocaine and methamphetamine. -
Mount Vernon native sentenced for leading multimillion-dollar COVID-19 fraud scheme
Matthew Podolsky, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has announced that Jacob Carter was sentenced to 11 years in prison. -
Bronx man sentenced to over 13 years for deli robberies and firearm offense
Matthew Podolsky, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that James Kelly was sentenced to 160 months in prison. -
U.S. Attorney announces charges against seven for international drug trafficking conspiracy
The Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Matthew Podolsky, alongside FBI Assistant Director James E. Dennehy and CBP Director Francis J. Russo, announced charges against seven individuals involved in transnational... -
Former NYCHA superintendent sentenced for bribery involving over $50K
Matthew Podolsky, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that Joy Harris, a former superintendent for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), has been sentenced to 41 months in prison. -
Bronx lawyer sentenced for large-scale immigration fraud involving false VAWA petitions
Matthew Podolsky, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has announced that Kofi Amankwaa, a former immigration attorney based in the Bronx, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison. -
New York man indicted for possession of ghost guns after Bronx shooting
Matthew Podolsky, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the unsealing of an indictment against Terry Brooks. -
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX pleads guilty to violating anti-money laundering laws
Aux Cayes Fintech Co. -
Canadian gang members sentenced for cross-border drug trafficking
Michael Habib, a member of the Canadian criminal organization Wolfpack Alliance, has been sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison for narcotics trafficking. -
Former SPAC CEO charged with fraud related to Lottery.com
The Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Matthew Podolsky, along with James E. Dennehy, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's New York Field Office, announced charges against Vadim Komissarov. -
Biomedical CEO sentenced for defrauding investors over medical advancements
Norman Gray, founder and CEO of a biomedical company, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for defrauding investors of over $13 million. -
Rockland County man sentenced for distributing fentanyl resulting in multiple deaths
A Rockland County man, Justin Turnick, has been sentenced to over 21 years in prison for his role in distributing fentanyl that led to six poisonings, including three fatalities. -
Drug trafficker sentenced to 12 years for fatal fentanyl poisoning
Raul Silva has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for selling narcotics, including fentanyl, which led to the death of a 66-year-old woman in July 2019. -
Florida attorney indicted on bribery charges involving senior DEA agent
The Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Matthew Podolsky, along with James E. Dennehy, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's New York Office, announced the unsealing of an indictment against David Macey. -
Middle school teacher charged with possession of child pornography
Matthew Podolsky, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has announced the arrest of Ross Lanvin on charges related to possession of child pornography. -
Real estate executive charged with $30 million bank fraud scheme
Danielle Sassoon, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James E. Dennehy, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI's New York Field Office, announced the arrest of Kevin Feng Gao.