Countering the Growing Intellectual Property Theft Threat
In 2008, a new federal law creating stricter penalties for criminals who engaged in intellectual property theft was enacted to keep pace with globalization, e-commerce, and technology advances.
Former VP Pleads Guilty to Embezzling From Houston Police Federal Credit Union
A 66-year-old former ex-vice president of the Houston Police Federal Credit Union has been convicted of embezzlement that occurred for approximately 18 years, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to Pay $1.6 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Claims for Federal Grants
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Corporation (Big Brothers) has agreed to pay the United States $1.6 million to resolve allegations of false claims for funds under Department of Justice grants awarded to help children at risk, the Justice...
Texas Man Indicted for Federal Tax Crimes
An Austin, Texas, businessman was indicted by a federal grand jury for five counts of filing false tax returns and one count of corruptly endeavoring to obstruct and impede the due administration of the internal revenue laws, announced Acting...
Two Maryland Men Plead Guilty to Federal Charges for Roles in Massive Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Scheme
Two Maryland residents pleaded guilty Wednesday for their involvement in a far-reaching stolen identity refund fraud scheme in which they worked with others to seek over $700,000 in income tax refunds through the filing of fraudulent federal income...
Two Brothers Admit Filing Fraudulent Tax Returns Seeking Refunds of Over $218 Million
Two brothers pleaded guilty Tuesday in the District of Maryland in a scheme in which they filed approximately 37 fraudulent tax returns seeking refunds of over $218 million. The guilty plea was announced by Acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline...
District of Columbia Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Role in Massive Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Scheme
A resident of the District of Columbia was sentenced on Friday to 18 months in prison for his involvement in a far-reaching stolen identity refund fraud scheme in which he worked with others to obtain over $315,000 in income tax refunds through the...
$23 million drugs seized, man charged - Polaris Joint Waterfront Taskforce
Drugs with an estimated potential street value of more than $23 million have been seized from a cargo ship that docked at Port Botany on January 14 as part of a routine inspection conducted by Australian Border Force officers and investigators from...
