florida Florida Man Who Served in Military Unit Linked to Massacres During the Bosnian Conflict of 1992-1995 Leaves United States Following Denaturalization By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 14:55:58 EDT A former member of the Bosnian Serb Army has left the United States to return to Serbia after a federal judge ordered his denaturalization based on concealment during his application for U.S. citizenship that he served in the military during the Bosnian war. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Judge Orders State of Florida to Provide Community Services to Jacksonville Woman at Risk of Institutionalization By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:37:41 EDT The state of Florida must provide Michele Haddad with services that will enable her to remain in her home, a U.S. District Court in Jacksonville, Fla., ruled Wednesday. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Justice Department Settles Discrimination Lawsuit Against Pasco County, Florida, Fairgrounds Owner By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:29:22 EDT The Justice Department today announced the filing and settlement of a lawsuit against the Pasco County Fair Association Inc. for allegedly discriminating against Hispanic patrons in the rental of a reception hall on its fairgrounds in Dade City, Fla. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Promoters of Sham Tax Elimination Scheme Sentenced for Tax Fraud in Florida By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:32:09 EDT Four of eight promoters of a fraudulent tax- and debt-elimination scheme have been sentenced to length prison terms for their roles in tax fraud, wire fraud and money laundering. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Florida Businessman Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Role in Foreign Bribery Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:29:59 EDT A Miami businessman was sentenced today to 57 months in prison for his participation in a conspiracy to pay bribes to former officials of the Republic of Haiti. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Two South Florida Residents Plead Guilty in Medicare Fraud Cases By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 18:41:40 EDT Two South Florida residents pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Miami for their participation in separate Medicare fraud schemes. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida United States Takes Action to Reduce Hazards from Fertilizer Manufacturing Plant in Florida By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 10:17:46 EDT CF Industries Inc. has agreed to spend approximately $12 million to implement facility-wide operational changes to reduce and properly manage hazardous wastes generated at its Plant City, Fla., phosphoric acid and ammoniated fertilizer manufacturing facility. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Doctor and Clinic Owner Who Moved Fraud Operation from Florida to Detroit Convicted for Role in $2.3 Million Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:22:54 EDT The owner of a Detroit-area medical clinic, Juan De Oleo, and a doctor who helped falsify files at the clinic, Dr. Rosa Genao, were convicted today by a federal jury in Detroit for their roles in a $2.3 million Medicare fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida South Florida Doctor, Clinic Owner and Five Nurses Plead Guilty in Home Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:54:55 EDT A medical doctor, a clinic owner and four nurses, all South Florida residents, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Adalberto Jordan in U.S. District Court in Miami for their participation in a fraudulent Medicare home health care scheme, the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services (HHS) announced. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Florida Man Sentenced to Over 21 Years in Prison for Operating Cramming Scheme While Incarcerated By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:05:46 EDT Willoughby Farr of West Palm Beach, Fla., has been sentenced to 262 months in prison and three years of supervised release for perpetrating a “cramming scheme,” which was designed to place charges on consumers’ telephone bills for collect calls that were not made. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Federal Court Shuts Down Orlando, Florida, Tax Preparer By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:00:20 EDT A federal district judge in Orlando, Fla., has permanently barred Elisa Veronica Barron of Orlando from preparing federal tax returns for others, the Justice Department announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Vice President of Florida Corporation Pleads Guilty to 16 Counts of Transporting Child Pornography By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:06:12 EDT Jeffrey Robert Libman, the vice president and co-director of Webe Web Corporation, a Florida corporation, pleaded guilty today to 16 counts of transporting child pornography, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance of the Northern District of Alabama. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Florida Couple Pleads Guilty to Forced Labor Conspiracy of 39 Filipino Guest Workers By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:37:43 EDT Sophia Manuel and Alfonso Baldonado Jr., owners of Quality Staffing Services Corporation, a labor contracting service, pleaded guilty to conspiring to hold 39 Filipino nationals in compelled service in country clubs and hotels in Southeast Florida. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Promoters of Sham Tax Elimination Scheme Sentenced for Tax Fraud in Florida By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:06:05 EDT A federal court in Pensacola, Fla., has sentenced three of nine promoters of a fraudulent tax-and-debt-elimination scheme to prison terms for their roles in tax fraud, wire fraud and money laundering. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Federal Court Orders Another South Florida Tax Preparer to Comply with Homebuyer Credit Rules By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:10:17 EDT A federal court in Miami has permanently barred Alberto Camejo and his business, ABCY Star Service LLC, from claiming the First-Time Homebuyer Credit on returns they prepare unless ensuring that the taxpayer is entitled to claim the credit. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Justice Department Sues Return Preparers in Florida and Missouri Who Allegedly Claimed More Than $70 Million in Fraudulent Tax Refunds By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:58:07 EDT The United States has sued Iliana Sorensen of Hialeah, Fla., and Gerald A. Poynter II of Kansas City, Mo., seeking to bar them from preparing federal tax returns for others. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Polk County, Florida, Agrees to Pay $400,000 to Settle Disability Discrimination Lawsuit By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:51:29 EDT The Justice Department today announced that Polk County, Fla., has agreed to pay $400,000 in monetary damages and civil penalties to settle a lawsuit alleging that it violated the Fair Housing Act when it denied New Life Outreach Ministries the right to operate a faith-based transitional residency program in Lakeland, Fla., for homeless men with disabilities, including those in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Promoters of Sham Tax Elimination Scheme Sentenced for Tax Fraud in Florida By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:45:06 EDT A federal court in Pensacola, Fla., sentenced the last two promoters of a fraudulent tax- and debt-elimination scheme to prison terms for their roles in tax fraud, wire fraud and money laundering. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Florida Businessman Pleads Guilty to Illegal Trade in Elephant Ivory By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:16:42 EDT Joseph Barringer, 55, the owner of a Florida pool cue company, pleaded guilty today in federal court in Orlando to violating the Endangered Species Act in connection with the illegal export of African elephant ivory through an online auction site. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Gainesville, Florida, Man Arrested for His Role in a $30 Million Ponzi Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 17:06:20 EDT David R. Lewalski, formerly of Gainesville, Fla., was arrested today in Manhattan on a wire fraud charge related to his alleged participation in a $30 million investment fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Florida-based Medicare Advantage Plan Owners & Primary Care Provider Agree to Pay $22.6 Million to Settle Claims of Falsifying Diagnoses By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:14:34 EST Dr. Walter Janke, his wife, Lalita Janke, and Vero Beach, Fla.-based Medical Resources L.L.C. have agreed to pay $22.6 million to resolve allegations that they caused Medicare to pay inflated amounts based upon the submission of false diagnosis codes. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Florida Man Indicted in “Ponzi” Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 09:53:22 EST David R. Lewalski, formerly of Gainesville, Fla., was indicted today on conspiracy, mail fraud and wire fraud charges in connection with his participation in an investment fraud scheme, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Robert E. O’Neill of the Middle District of Florida. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Florida West International Airways Inc., Three Executives Indicted in Conspiracy to Fix Rates on Air Cargo Shipments By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 12:23:43 EST A one-count indictment was returned late yesterday in U.S. District Court in Miami charging Miami-based Florida West International Airways Inc., one of its former executives and two executives of a competing air cargo carrier with participating in a conspiracy to fix and coordinate certain components of air cargo shipments from Colombia to Miami. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Former Employee of Florida Property Management Company Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 12:25:07 EST A former residential sales manager at a Florida property management company pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with housing repair contracts for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Florida Physician Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy in Fraudulent Lobbying and Fund Raising Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 15:36:18 EST Alan D. Mendelsohn, 52, of Broward County, Fla., pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge William J. Zloch, to a one-count criminal information, charging him with conspiracy to commit mail fraud, to make false statements and to file false tax returns. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Florida Couple Sentenced in Forced Labor Conspiracy to Exploit Filipino Guest Workers By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:01:12 EST Sophia Manuel and Alfonso Baldonado Jr., owners of Quality Staffing Services Corporation, a labor contracting service, were sentenced for conspiring to hold approximately 39 Filipino nationals in forced service to work in country clubs and hotels in Southeast Florida. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Florida Man and Two U.K. Nationals Plead Guilty in Relation to Immigration Fraud Scheme Involving Florida Property Development Company By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:42:01 EST A Florida man and two U.K. nationals pleaded guilty Dec.10, 2010, to immigration fraud charges for their roles in a scheme to fraudulently procure visas from the U.S. Embassy in London through a Florida property development company called Royal Development. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Justice Department Sues to Bar Florida Man from Promoting Alleged Tax Fraud Schemes By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:25:21 EST According to the government complaint in the civil injunction case in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, David Miner promotes a “decoder” scheme through a website. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Vice President of Florida Corporation Sentenced to 108 Months in Prison for Transporting Child Pornography By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:55:09 EST Jeffrey Robert Libman, the vice president and co-director of Webe Web Corporation, a Florida corporation, was sentenced yesterday to 108 months in prison for transporting child pornography. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Federal Court Permanently Bars Florida Woman from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:35:06 EST A federal court has permanently barred Dianelys Armengol Guevara of Pembroke Pines, Fla., from preparing federal income tax returns for others. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Federal Court Permanently Bars South Florida Man from Preparing Tax Returns for Others By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:25:39 EST A federal court has permanently barred Sony Ducasse of Greenacres, Fla., from preparing federal income tax returns for others. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida President of Florida Corporation Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Money Laundering Related to Child Pornography Distribution By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:04:07 EST The president and co-director of a Florida corporation was sentenced today to 33 months in prison for money laundering related to proceeds generated by the corporation through its distribution of child pornography. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Twenty People Indicted in Florida for Health Care Fraud Scheme Involving Approximately $200 Million in Medicare Billing By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:52:10 EST Twenty individuals, including three doctors, were charged today in the Southern District of Florida for various health care fraud, kickback and money laundering charges related to their alleged participation in a fraud scheme involving approximately $200 million in Medicare billing for purported mental health services. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Federal Court Bars Florida Woman from Preparing Tax Returns for Others By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:23:54 EST "A Florida woman has been permanently barred from preparing federal income tax returns for others, the Department of Justice announced today." Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida South Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:38:01 EST Ruben Reyes, a South Florida resident, pleaded guilty today to one count of filing a false tax return. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Florida Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Immigration Fraud Scheme and Tax Evasion Involving Florida Property Development Company By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:12:09 EST Richard A. Murdoch of Florida was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for immigration fraud and tax evasion charges related to his role in a scheme to fraudulently procure visas from the U.S. Embassy in London through a Florida property development company called Royal Development. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Florida Man Indicted for Bankruptcy Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:14:13 EDT A St. Petersburg, Fla., man was arrested today on bankruptcy fraud charges. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down South Florida Tax Preparers By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 23 May 2011 17:32:19 EDT The United States has asked a federal court to permanently bar two Broward County, Fla., tax preparers and their business from preparing federal tax returns for others. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Florida and Arkansas Residents Charged for Involvement in Multi-Million Dollar Fraudulent Tax Refund Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 14:50:50 EDT Laura Barel of Lauderhill, Fla., has been charged with one count of filing a false claim and two counts of aiding and abetting the filing of a false claim. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Florida Physician Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Fraudulent Lobbying and Fund Raising Conspiracy By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 17:02:21 EDT A Florida physician was sentenced today to four years in prison for his role in a fraud scheme involving lobbying and fund raising for political candidates and organizations. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Federal Court Bars Florida Man from Promoting Alleged “Form 1099-OID” Tax Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 2 Jun 2011 15:26:02 EDT A federal court in Ft. Meyers, Fla., has barred Gregory Boone of Riverview, Fla., from promoting an alleged tax fraud scheme Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Three Counts of Production of Child Pornography By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 3 Jun 2011 13:10:10 EDT Wesley William Brandt, 46, of Davenport, Fla., pleaded guilty today to three counts of production of child pornography. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Florida Radiology Clinic and Former Owners to Pay $3 Million to Resolve Medicare False Claims Act Allegations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 8 Jun 2011 12:14:25 EDT Midtown Imaging LLC, a radiology clinic, and its former owners Midtown Imaging P.A. and PBC Medical Imaging have agreed to pay $3 million to resolve allegations that the clinic violated the False Claims Act. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Former Detective and Tax Preparer Convicted of Tax Fraud in Florida By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 Jun 2011 17:34:40 EDT Inuka Rhaheed, owner of First Premium Financial Services and a former detective with the Fort Pierce, Fla., Police Department, and Wilens Bertrand, a tax preparer at First Premium, on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida South Florida Corrections Officers Indicted on Federal Civil Rights and Obstruction Charges By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:14:43 EDT South Florida Reception Center (SFRC) officers Alexander McQueen, 30; Guruba Griffin 31; Scott Butler, 32; and Steven Dawkins, 30, were indicted on charges of conspiring to violate the civil rights of inmates at SFRC. McQueen and Dawkins are also charged with obstruction of justice. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida United States Files Suit Against Florida-Based Bay Area Sleep Associates LLC and Its Owner By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:45:42 EDT The United States has filed a complaint under the False Claims Act (FCA) against Bay Area Sleep Associates LLC, dba SomnoMedics LLC, and its owner, Edward Killmer Jr. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Florida Telecommunications Company, Two Executives, an Intermediary and Two Former Haitian Government Officials Indicted for Their Alleged Participation in Foreign Bribery Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:39:16 EDT Cinergy Telecommunications Inc., Cinergy’s president and director, the president of Florida-based Telecom Consulting Services Corp. and two former Haitian government officials have been charged in a superseding indictment for their alleged roles in a foreign bribery, wire fraud and money laundering scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Tax Defendant Pleads Guilty in Florida to Filing False Liens for $48.489 Billion Against Federal Law Enforcement By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:51:49 EDT Mark D. Leitner entered a plea of guilty in the Northern District of Florida to filing false liens against federal law enforcement and corruptly endeavoring to impede and impair the Internal Revenue Service. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Florida Man Pleads Guilty to $30 Million Investment Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:03:03 EDT David R. Lewalski, formerly of Gainesville, Fla., pleaded guilty today to mail fraud in connection with his operation of a $30 million investment fraud scheme, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Robert E. O’Neill of the Middle District of Florida. Full Article OPA Press Releases
florida Four Florida Men Charged in Boston with Defrauding Homeowners in Home Loan Modification Scam By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 9 Aug 2011 10:43:12 EDT Four Florida men were arrested today on charges that they defrauded homeowners in Massachusetts and elsewhere in connection with a home loan modification scam. Full Article OPA Press Releases