ed Two Patient Recruiters for Miami Home Health Companies Sentenced for Roles in $48 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2013 13:40:57 EST Two patient recruiters for Miami health care companies were sentenced today for their participation in a $48 million home health Medicare fraud scheme Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Ukrainian National Who Co-founded Cybercrime Marketplace Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2013 13:48:33 EST One of the world’s most prolific cybercriminals was sentenced today to serve 18 years in prison for his role in co-founding the notorious website CarderPlanet. At the time of his arrest, Vega possessed more than half a million stolen credit card numbers Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Kansas Man Charged in Plot to Explode Car Bomb at Airport By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 14:23:58 EST A man has been charged in federal court with attempting to explode a car bomb at Wichita Mid Continent Airport. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Six Indicted in International Investment Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:29:14 EST Six individuals have been indicted for their role in an investment scam perpetrated from the United States and Switzerland Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Justice Department Requires Divestiture from Gannett Co. Inc. in Order to Proceed with Its Acquisition of Belo Corp. By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:13:08 EST The Department of Justice announced today that it will require Gannett Co. Inc., Belo Corp. and Sander Media LLC to divest their interests in KMOV‑TV, a CBS affiliate in St. Louis, in order to proceed with Gannett’s acquisition of Belo, and Sander’s related acquisition of six Belo television stations that Gannett cannot hold under Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Former Contractor of a Florida Property Management Company Sentenced to Serve Time in Prison for Wire Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 17:19:10 EST A former repair contractor of a Florida property management company was sentenced to serve time in prison for his participation in a wire fraud scheme related to housing repairs made under a contract between Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks at the Investiture Ceremony for Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces Kevin Ohlson By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:37:12 EST I know it hasn’t always been easy to be related to such a renowned, respected, and dedicated public servant – whose passion for the law, and determination to help his country address the toughest legal challenges, has often kept him at the office late into the night – and made him absent from too many family dinners and special occasions. Full Article Speech
ed Alabama Real Estate Developer Pleads Guilty to Filling Protected Mississippi Wetlands By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 18:02:28 EST Real estate developer from Fairhope, Ala., pleaded guilty today in federal district court in Gulfport, Miss., to the unpermitted filling of wetlands near Bay St. Louis, Miss., in violation of the Clean Water Act Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Houston Doctor Indicted for Her Alleged Role in $158 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 18:13:44 EST A Houston doctor has been arrested on charges related to her alleged participation in a $158 million Medicare fraud scheme involving false claims for mental health treatment Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman for the Convergex Resolution Press Call By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 16:12:33 EST Today, we announce significant developments in a securities fraud investigation involving the large-scale theft of client funds by a global brokerage and trading firm. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Former BP Engineer Convicted for Obstruction of Justice in Connection with the Deepwater Horizon Criminal Investigation By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 16:04:23 EST A former engineer for BP plc, was convicted today of intentionally destroying evidence requested by federal criminal authorities investigating the April 20, 2010, Deepwater Horizon disaster. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed South Florida Man Pleads Guilty for Role in $10.5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 17:12:36 EST A south Florida man has pleaded guilty today for his role in a $10.5 million Medicare fraud scheme involving physical and occupational therapy services. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Reno Man Charged with Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Terrorism Groups in India and Pakistan By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 18:27:52 EST A Reno, Nev. man has been charged with providing material support to terrorism groups in India and Pakistan in order to intimidate the Indian government and to harm persons that were not supporting their cause. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Tennessee Cardiologist to Pay $1.15 Million to Settle Allegations That He Performed Medically Unnecessary Heart Procedures By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 10:35:22 EST Cardiologist Dr. Elie H. Korban will pay $1.15 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that he billed Medicare and Medicaid for medically unnecessary cardiac stent placement. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Health Care Clinic Owner Sentenced for Role in $7 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 16:12:03 EST The owner of a Miami home health care company was sentenced to serve 235 months in prison today for her participation in a $7 million health care fraud scheme involving defunct home health care company Anna Nursing Services Corp. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Trinidad and Tobago Woman Sentenced for Her Role in Kidnapping Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 16:27:46 EST A woman from Trinidad and Tobago was sentenced today to serve 20 years in prison for her role in the 2005 kidnapping of naturalized U.S. citizen Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Previously Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to 25 Years for Sex Trafficking a Minor and Two Adults By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 16:51:36 EST Terrance Anderson, aka Scooby, was sentenced to serve 25 years in a federal prison on charges of sex trafficking of a minor and two counts of transporting adults in interstate commerce for prostitution. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Canadian Citizen Arrested for Money Laundering in Connection with Illegal Importation and Trafficking of Narwhal Tusks By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 17:08:15 EST A Canadian man was arrested today in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, on an extradition warrant requested by the United States for money laundering crimes related to the illegal importation and illegal trafficking of narwhal tusks. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed International Arms Smuggler Sentenced to 180 Months in Prison By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 18:14:57 EST Siarhei Baltutski, aka Sergey Boltutskiy, 41, of Minsk, Belarus, was sentenced today to serve 180 months in prison for conspiracy to violate the Arms Export Control Act, conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Unlicensed Miami Clinic Nurse Convicted at Trial and Sentenced for Role in $11 Million HIV Infusion Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 10:43:18 EST An unlicensed nurse who fled after being charged in 2008 and was captured this year was sentenced today to serve 108 months in prison. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Justice Department Announces Funding Opportunities for Federally-Recognized Tribes and Tribal Consortia By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 11:19:05 EST The U.S. Department of Justice today announced the opening of a comprehensive grant solicitation for funding to support public safety, victim services, and crime prevention by American Indian and Alaska Native governments. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Patient Recruiter and Therapy Staffing Company Owner Sentenced for Roles in $7 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:29:10 EST A patient recruiter and a therapy staffing company owner were sentenced today to serve 50 months and 46 months in prison, respectively, for their participation in a $7 million health care fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Army National Guard Colonel and Sergeant Indicted for Allegedly Defrauding Recruiting Assistance Program By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:05:34 EST A retired colonel and a sergeant in the Army National Guard have been charged in a nine-count indictment in Albuquerque, N.M., for allegedly defrauding the National Guard Bureau. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Genzyme Corp. to Pay $22.28 Million to Resolve False Claims Allegations Related to “Slurry” Used in Patients By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:34:55 EST Genzyme Corp. has agreed to pay $22.28 million to resolve allegations that it marketed, and caused false claims to be submitted to federal and state health care programs for use of, a “slurry” version of its Seprafilm adhesion barrier. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed North Carolina Man Sentenced on Odometer Tampering Charges By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:34:54 EST Francis Marimo was sentenced today in connection with an odometer tampering scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crime for Cross Burning By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:33:20 EST Timothy Stafford, pleaded guilty today in federal court in Nashville, Tenn., for his role in the April 30, 2012, cross burning in front of an interracial family’s home in Minor Hill, Tenn. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Four Minneapolis-based Return Preparers Indicted for Conspiracy, Aggravated Identity Theft, Preparing False Returns By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2013 16:03:41 EST A 63-count superseding indictment charging Chatonda Khofi, Ishmael Kosh, Amadou Sangaray and Francis Saygbay in a conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) was unsealed on Monday, December 23, in Minneapolis, Minn. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Federal Court Shuts Down Montgomery Area Tax Preparer By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2013 10:25:17 EST A federal court in Montgomery, Ala., permanently barred Kenya Hendrix Adams from preparing tax returns for others, the Justice Department announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed District Court Enters Permanent Injunction Against Pennsylvania-Based Dairy Firms and Individuals to Prevent Distribution of Foods That Contain Excessive Drug Residue By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2013 10:49:50 EST U.S. District Court Judge Kim R. Gibson of the Western District of Pennsylvania has entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against Metzler & Sons LLC and Pleasant View Farms Inc., the Justice Department announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Texas Man Charged with Federal Hate Crime for Punching and Breaking Jaw of 79-year-old African American Man By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 26 Dec 2013 11:09:39 EST Conrad Alvin Barrett, 27, has been charged with a federal hate crime related to a racially-motivated assault of a 79-year-old African American man. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Colorado Health Care Organization and One of Its Montana Hospitals to Pay $3.85 Million for Allegedly Providing Financial Benefits to Referring Physicians and Physician Groups By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2013 13:47:22 EST St. James Healthcare (St. James), a hospital located in Butte, Mont., and its parent company, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System (Sisters of Charity), a health care organization based in Denver, Colo., have agreed to pay $3.85 million to resolve allegations that they violated the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark Law and the False Claims Act by improperly providing financial benefits to physicians and physician groups that made referrals to the hospital. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Justice Department Requires Heraeus Electro-Nite LLC to Divest Assets Acquired from Midwest Instrument Company Inc. to Keystone Sensors LLC By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 2 Jan 2014 14:53:56 EST The Department of Justice today announced that it will require Heraeus Electro-Nite LLC to divest certain assets that it acquired from Midwest Instrument Company Inc. (Minco) to Keystone Sensors LLC in order to resolve the department’s competitive concerns. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Department of Justice Takes Steps to Strengthen Federal Background Check System for Firearms Transfers By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 3 Jan 2014 13:48:39 EST The Department of Justice today announced it is proposing a regulation that will clarify who, due to mental health reasons, is prohibited under federal law from receiving, possessing, shipping or transporting firearms. In addition to providing general guidance on the federal law, this clarification will help states determine what information may be appropriately shared with the federal background check system for firearms transfers – the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) – in order to keep guns out of the hands of individuals who may be a danger to themselves or others. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Dallas-Based Companies Agree to Pay Civil Penalty to Settle Clean Air Act Violations Stemming from Illegal Import of Vehicles By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 6 Jan 2014 12:46:03 EST A Dallas-based group of companies and their owner must either stop importing vehicles or follow a comprehensive compliance plan to settle Clean Air Act (CAA) violations stemming from the alleged illegal import of over 24,167 highway motorcycles and recreational vehicles into the United States without proper documentation. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed RBS Securities Japan Ltd Sentenced for Manipulation of Yen Libor By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 6 Jan 2014 14:53:18 EST RBS Securities Japan Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (RBS) that engages in investment banking operations with its principal place of business in Tokyo, Japan, was sentenced today for its role in manipulating the Japanese Yen London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Foreign Bribery Charges Unsealed Against Former Chief Executive Officers of Oil Services Company By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 6 Jan 2014 16:33:17 EST Two former chief executive officers of PetroTiger Ltd. – a British Virgin Islands oil and gas company with operations in Colombia and offices in New Jersey – have been charged for their alleged participation in a scheme to pay bribes to foreign government officials in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed United States Government Settles False Claims Act Allegations Against Florida Vein Clinic and Its Owner By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 10:13:52 EST A Florida-based physician, Dr. Ravi Sharma, has agreed to pay $400,000 to resolve allegations that he and his clinics violated the False Claims Act by knowingly billing Medicare for vein injections and physician office visits performed by unqualified personnel. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Medical Clinic Owner Pleads Guilty in Miami for Role in Multiple Health Care Fraud Schemes Totaling Over $20 Million By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 13:48:35 EST The owner and operator of a Miami medical clinic pleaded guilty today in connection with multiple health care fraud schemes involving the defunct clinic Merfi Corp. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Medical Clinic Owner and Other Patient Recruiters Plead Guilty in Miami for Roles in $8 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 13:55:45 EST Several patient recruiters, including a medical clinic owner, pleaded guilty today in connection with a health care fraud scheme involving Flores Home Health Care Inc., a defunct home health care company. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Medical Device Manufacturer Charged With Major Securities Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 7 Jan 2014 17:31:23 EST ArthroCare Corporation, a medical device manufacturer based in Austin, Texas, and that trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange, has agreed to pay a $30 million monetary penalty to resolve charges that senior executives at the company engaged in a securities fraud scheme that resulted in more than $400 million in shareholder losses. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Departments of Justice and Education Issue School Discipline Guidance to Promote Safe, Inclusive Schools By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 8 Jan 2014 11:09:19 EST The Department of Justice (DOJ), in collaboration with the Department of Education (ED), today released a school discipline guidance package that will assist states, districts and schools in developing practices and strategies to enhance school climate, and ensure those policies and practices comply with federal law. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Colorado Big Game Outfitter and Assistant Guide Charged with Conspiracy for Illegal Capture and Maiming of Mountain Lions and Bobcats in Colorado and Utah By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 8 Jan 2014 11:56:33 EST Christopher W. Loncarich, 55, of Mack, Colo., and Nicholaus J. Rodgers, 30, of Medford, Or., were charged yesterday in the District of Colorado with conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Florida Couple Sentenced for Roles in Procurement Contract Bribery Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 8 Jan 2014 16:10:23 EST A Florida man was sentenced to serve 15 months in prison, and his wife was sentenced to 24 months of probation, for their roles in a bribery and fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks at the Department of Justice and Department of Education School Discipline Guidance Rollout at Frederick Douglass High School By www.justice.gov Published On :: Sat, 21 Dec 2013 13:29:47 EST "Too often, so-called “zero-tolerance” policies – however well-intentioned – make students feel unwelcome in their own schools. They disrupt the learning process. And they can have significant and lasting negative effects on the long-term well-being of our young people – increasing their likelihood of future contact with juvenile and criminal justice systems," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
ed Michigan Companies to Pay $3.8 Million to Resolve Allegations of Falsely Claiming Disadvantaged Business Credits By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 Jan 2014 14:51:15 EST Michigan-based Cadillac Asphalt LLC (Cadillac) and Michigan Paving and Materials Co. (MPM), have agreed to pay $3.8 million to resolve allegations that they falsely claimed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) credits on a number of federally funded transportation projects. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Former Tennessee Mayor and Associate Sentenced for Running Illegal Gambling Business By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 Jan 2014 15:00:11 EST A former mayor of South Pittsburg, Tenn., and an associate were sentenced today in Chattanooga, Tenn., for managing an illegal gambling business. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Florida Residents Sentenced for Defrauding and Threatening Spanish-Speaking Consumers By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 Jan 2014 18:12:00 EST Two individuals charged with running a telemarketing operation that defrauded Spanish-speaking consumers were sentenced today in Miami federal district court. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Former Desoto County, Fla., Sheriff’s Deputies Indicted for Civil Rights and Obstruction Violations Regarding the Assault of an Inmate By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 Jan 2014 15:49:22 EST A federal grand jury in Fort Myers, Fla., indicted former Desoto County Sheriff’s Office deputies Steven Rizza and Jonathan Mause today for charges related to the violation of the civil rights of an inmate who was assaulted by Rizza at the Desoto County Jail and the ensuing obstruction of the investigation into that offense. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Two More Former Officers and Another Former Lieutenant at Roxbury Correctional Institution Plead Guilty for Conduct Related to the Assault of an Inmate By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 9 Jan 2014 19:57:42 EST Edwin Stigile, formerly a Lieutenant at Roxbury Correctional Institution (RCI) in Hagerstown, Md., and two former RCI Correctional Officers, Tyson Hinckle and Reginald Martin, each pleaded guilty to an offense arising out of the assault of an inmate on Mar. 9, 2008. Full Article OPA Press Releases
ed Justice Department Issues Statement on U.S. District Court Ruling That Bazaarvoice’s Acquisition of PowerReviews Violated Antitrust Laws By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2014 11:13:01 EST "We are pleased that the court, after carefully weighing all of the evidence, agreed with the Justice Department that Bazaarvoice’s acquisition of PowerReviews was likely to extinguish price competition and substantially diminish the pace of innovation in the market for product ratings and reviews platforms," said Assistant Attorney General Baer. Full Article OPA Press Releases