au North Carolina Paving Contractor Pleads Guilty to Tax and Bank Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 7 Nov 2013 18:00:25 EST Tommy Edward Clack pleaded guilty in federal court in Greensboro, N.C., to one count of willfully filing a false federal income tax return and one count of knowingly making a false statement to a federally-insured bank in order to obtain a mortgage loan, the Justice Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Chicago Lawyer Permanently Barred from Promoting Tax-Fraud Schemes and Preparing Related Tax Returns By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 7 Nov 2013 18:47:47 EST A federal court has permanently barred Gary J. Stern from promoting tax fraud schemes and from preparing related tax returns, the Justice Department announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Former Defense Contractor Employee and Wife Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Defraud Millions in Scheme Involving Supplies to Afghan National Army By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:13:37 EST Keith Johnson, 46, and his wife, Angela Johnson, 44, of Maryville, Tenn., pleaded guilty today to their roles in a $9.7 million procurement fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Brooklyn Clinic Owner Sentenced for Role in $77 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:12:47 EST The owner of a Brooklyn medical clinic was sentenced today to serve 15 years in prison for her leading role in a $77 million Medicare fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Court Authorizes IRS to Issue Summonses for Records Relating to U.S. Taxpayers with Offshore Bank Accounts By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 18:39:54 EST Five Banks Directed to Produce Records for Accounts at Zurcher Kantonalbank, The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited and Affiliates Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Justice Department Officials Raise Awareness of Disaster Fraud Hotline Following Typhoon Haiyan By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 14:58:22 EST The Department of Justice, the FBI, and the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) remind the public that there is a potential for disaster fraud in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Suspected fraudulent activity pertaining to relief efforts associated with Typhoon Haiyan should be reported to the toll-free NCDF hotline at 866-720-5721. The hotline is staffed by a live operator 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for the purpose of reporting suspected scams being perpetrated by criminals in the aftermath of disasters. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Justice Department and San Francisco Restaurant Settle Immigration-Related Discrimination Claim By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 11:03:14 EST The Justice Department today reached an agreement with Kim Hoang Coffee and Fast Food, a restaurant in San Francisco, resolving claims that the company violated the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Former Miami Mortgage Broker and Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Role in Multimillion-Dollar Mortgage Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:55:25 EST A former Florida-licensed real estate associate and mortgage broker was sentenced to serve 135 months in prison for his role in a $2.4 million mortgage fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole Delivers Remarks at Money Laundering Enforcement Conference in Washington, D.C. By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 10:58:35 EST As all of you know, banking and financial services play a vital role in our country. They spawn growth, spread risk, facilitate the creation of jobs, and generally drive our economy. Without it, much of the prosperity that allows for our freedoms and our power in the world would not exist. Full Article Speech
au Six Investors Indicted for Their Roles in Bid-Rigging Scheme at Municipal Tax Lien Auctions in New Jersey By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 12:08:56 EST A federal grand jury in Newark, N.J., returned an indictment against six investors for their roles in a conspiracy to rig bids at auctions conducted by New Jersey municipalities for the sale of tax liens. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Three Investment Advisors Sentenced in California for $1 Billion High-yield Investment Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 09:34:43 EST Three former investment advisers were sentenced on Nov. 19, 2013 for their roles in attempting to defraud a wealthy investor of $1 billion through a high-yield investment fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Department of Justice Announces New Policy to Address Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking in the Workplace By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 10:14:40 EST Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole today announced the release of a new Department of Justice policy for employees addressing the effects of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the workplace. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Former Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights, Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft Violations By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 17:43:07 EST Former Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Hebert, 48, pled guilty today to one civil rights violation, five bank fraud violations and one aggravated identity theft violation, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Jocelyn Samuels for the Civil Rights Division, U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite Jr. for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Anderson of the FBI New Orleans Field Office and Sheriff Newell Normand from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole Delivers Remarks on New Policy to Address Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking in the Workplace By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 11:32:17 EST As all of us know too well, domestic violence inflicts severe harm on our society. So many women, men and children in our country – of every background, ethnicity, age, disability and sexual orientation – are damaged by this devastating crime. According to the 2010 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 1 in 3 women in the United States will experience rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner at some time in their lives. Full Article Speech
au Two Executives Indicted for Roles in Fixing Prices on Automobile Parts Sold to Toyota to Be Installed in U.S. Cars By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 12:59:57 EST A Cleveland federal grand jury returned an indictment against two executives of a Japanese automotive supplier for their roles in an international conspiracy to fix prices of automotive anti-vibration rubber parts sold to Toyota and installed in U.S. cars. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Durable Medical Equipment Clinic Owner Pleads Guilty in Miami for Role in $11 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 13:21:13 EST The former owner of a defunct durable medical equipment (DME) clinic based in Miami pleaded guilty today for his role in an $11 million Medicare fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Owner of Home Health Companies Sentenced for Role in $20 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:14:16 EST The owner and operator of several Miami health care agencies was sentenced today to serve 120 months in prison for his role in a health care fraud scheme involving defunct home health care company Trust Care Health Services Inc. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Long Island Fisherman and Fish Dealer Sentenced for Wire Fraud and Falsifying Records By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 17:22:59 EST The operator of the dragger F/V Norseman and an associated fish dealer were sentenced today in federal court in Central Islip, N.Y. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Alabama Sheriff’s Investigator Indicted for Unlawfully Detaining and Assaulting Handcuffed Man at County Jail By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:51:14 EST The Department of Justice announced today that a federal grand jury in the Middle District of Alabama has returned an indictment against J. Keith McCray, a criminal investigator with the Macon County, Ala., Sheriff’s Office for violating the rights of a man he unlawfully seized and assaulted. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. Agrees to Plead Guilty to Price Fixing on Automobile Parts Installed in U.S. Cars By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 13:12:01 EST Osaka, Japan-based Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $120 million criminal fine for its role in two separate conspiracies to fix the prices of automotive components involving anti-vibration rubber and driveshaft parts installed in cars sold in the United States and elsewhere. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Stanley Electric Co. Ltd. Agrees to Plead Guilty to Price Fixing on Automobile Parts Installed in U.s. Cars By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 10:37:25 EST Stanley Electric Co. Ltd., a Tokyo-based company, has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $1.44 million criminal fine for its participation in a conspiracy to fix prices of lamp ballasts installed in cars sold in the United States and elsewhere. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Health Care Clinic Owners Sentenced for Role in $8 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 2 Dec 2013 15:27:47 EST Two health care clinic owners were sentenced today in connection with an $8 million health care fraud scheme involving the now-defunct home health care company Flores Home Health Care Inc. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Alabama Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stolen Identity Tax Refund Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 2 Dec 2013 18:03:23 EST Clarence Hicks, of Montgomery, Ala., was sentenced to serve 57 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release and ordered to pay $210,555.62 in restitution for his role in a stolen identity refund fraud scheme, announced Assistant Attorney General Kathryn Keneally of the Justice Department's Tax Division and U.S. Attorney George L. Beck Jr. for the Middle District of Alabama. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud and Mail Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 3 Dec 2013 17:50:29 EST Michael Edwards pleaded guilty today to one count of corruptly endeavoring to obstruct the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and one count of mail fraud, the Justice Department and IRS announced. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Three Patient Recruiters for Miami Home Health Company Plead Guilty for Roles in $48 Million Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 3 Dec 2013 17:59:26 EST Three patient recruiters for a Miami health care company pleaded guilty today for their participation in a $48 million home health Medicare fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Miami Home Health Company Owner and Recruiter Sentenced for Role in $48 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 4 Dec 2013 15:25:21 EST A patient recruiter of a Miami health care company was sentenced to serve 108 months in prison today for his participation in a $48 million home health Medicare fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Government Files Suit Against Canton, Ohio-based Tab Construction and Its Owner for Allegedly Defrauding the Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 5 Dec 2013 10:43:56 EST The government has filed a complaint against Canton, Ohio-based TAB Construction Co. Inc. (TAB) and its owner, William E. Richardson III, for allegedly making false statements to the Small Business Administration (SBA) to obtain certification as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) company. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au California Businessman Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Defraud the IRS By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 5 Dec 2013 15:03:15 EST Gary Mach, of Palm Desert, Calif., was sentenced to 16 months in prison, two months of house arrest, and 18 months of probation and ordered to pay $270,725 in restitution to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Justice Department and IRS announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au 20 Detroit-area Residents Charged in Medicare Fraud Strike Force Takedown for Approximately $34 Million in False Billing By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 5 Dec 2013 15:49:10 EST Twenty Detroit-area residents have been charged for their roles in physician home visit, home health care, chiropractic and psychotherapy schemes to submit more than $34 million in false billing to Medicare. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Virginia Man Sentenced for Conducting $270 Million Investment Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 6 Dec 2013 16:11:21 EST The owner of a Virginia-based investment firm was sentenced today to serve 144 months in prison for orchestrating a $270 million stock loan scheme that defrauded his clients of more than $35 million. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Owner of New York Sportswear Distribution Business Sentenced for Tax Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 6 Dec 2013 17:51:19 EST Harry Neuhoff, a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., was sentenced to serve 12 months and one day in prison and three years supervised release for tax evasion, the Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced today. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au U.S., U.K. Law Enforcement Launch Task Force to Counter Online Child Exploitation By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 09:52:10 EST The U.S. Department of Justice today hosted a meeting to launch a joint task force between the United Kingdom and the United States to counter online child exploitation Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Former Washington, D.C.-Area Accountant Sentenced to Prison for Tax Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:26:55 EST The Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced today that John T. Hoang, of Woodbridge, Va., was sentenced in federal district court in Washington, D.C., for willfully aiding and assisting in the preparation of false income tax returns for the 2004 tax year. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au 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
au Therapist Pleads Guilty in Miami for His Role in $63 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:51:18 EST A former licensed mental health counselor at the defunct health provider Health Care Solutions Network Inc. (HCSN) pleaded guilty today in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for his role in a $63 million health care fraud scheme Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Two Army National Guard Soldiers Plead Guilty in Connection with Bribery and Fraud Schemes to Defraud the U.s. Army National Guard Bureau By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:46:26 EST Two U.S. Army National Guard soldiers pleaded guilty for their roles in bribery and fraud schemes that caused a total of at least $70,000 in losses to the U.S. Army National Guard Bureau Full Article OPA Press Releases
au 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
au 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
au Two Northern California Real Estate Investors Agree to Plead Guilty to Bid Rigging at Public Real Estate Foreclosure Auctions By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 13:30:33 EST Two Northern California real estate investors have agreed to plead guilty for their roles in conspiracies to rig bids and commit mail fraud at public real estate foreclosure auctions in Northern California. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au 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
au Convergex Group Subsidiary and Two Employees Plead Guilty to Securities and Wire Fraud Charges By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 15:56:57 EST A brokerage subsidiary of ConvergEx Group LLC pleaded guilty today to charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit securities fraud and wire fraud. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au 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
au 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
au 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
au Justice Department and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Reach $98 Million Settlementto Resolve Allegations of Auto Lending Discrimination by Ally By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:45:19 EDT The Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced the federal government’s largest auto loan discrimination settlement in history to resolve allegations that Detroit-based Ally Financial Inc. and Ally Bank have engaged in an ongoing nationwide pattern or practice of discrimination against African-American, Hispanic and Asian/Pacific Islander borrowers in their auto lending since April 1, 2011. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au 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
au 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
au 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
au Justice Department Settles Discrimination Lawsuit Against Reading Parking Authority in Pennsylvania By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 15:39:13 EST The Department of Justice announced today that it has entered a consent decree with the Reading Parking Authority (RPA) in the City of Reading, Pa., which, if approved by the court, will resolve a lawsuit filed by the United States on June 27, 2013. Full Article OPA Press Releases
au Ohio Lobbyist Pleads Guilty for Role in Kickback and Money Laundering Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2013 15:40:04 EST An Ohio attorney and lobbyist pleaded guilty today for his role in a bribery and money laundering scheme involving the Ohio Treasurer’s Office. Full Article OPA Press Releases