udi Colombian National Pleads Guilty to Role in Defrauding the Export-Import Bank of the United States of More Than $1 Million By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:01:20 EST Febe Durango-Rueda, 52, a Colombian national, pleaded guilty on Nov. 20, 2009, to participating in a scheme to defraud the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) of more than $1 million. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Two Former Executives of Indicted Video Relay Services Company Plead Guilty to Defrauding FCC Program By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:19:53 EST Anthony Mowl, the former assistant vice president of business development for Viable Communications Inc. (Viable), and Donald Tropp, the former human resources manager for Viable, pleaded guilty today to engaging in a conspiracy to defraud the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Video Relay Service (VRS) program of more than $2.5 million, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Two Former Executives of Video Relay Services Company Plead Guilty to Defrauding FCC Program By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:56:58 EST Irma Azrelyant and Joshua Finkle, the former co-owners of New York and New Jersey-based Deaf and Hard of Hearing Interpreting Services Inc. (DHIS), pleaded guilty today to engaging in a conspiracy to defraud the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Video Relay Service (VRS) program of more than $7 million. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Four Former Owners and Employees of Three Video Relay Service Companies Plead Guilty to Defrauding FCC Program By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:14:06 EST Four former owners and employees of three different video relay service companies pleaded guilty today and yesterday to engaging in conspiracies to defraud the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Video Relay Service (VRS) program of more than $2.5 million. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Three Former Owners and Employees of Two Video Relay Service Companies Plead Guilty to Defrauding FCC Program By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:26:02 EST Three former owners and employees of two different video relay service companies pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Video Relay Service (VRS) program of more than $2.5 million. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Statement of the Attorney General on Senate Judiciary Committee’s Approval of the Fair Sentencing Act By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:52:58 EST "I applaud the work of the Senate Judiciary Committee, particularly Chairman Leahy, Ranking Member Sessions and Senators Durbin and Graham, in taking such an important step toward reforming our sentencing laws. I look forward to the Senate and the House approving this legislation quickly so that it can be signed into law." Full Article Speech
udi Innospec Inc. Pleads Guilty to FCPA Charges and Defrauding the United Nations; Admits to Violating the U.S. Embargo Against Cuba By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:45:23 EDT Innospec Inc., a Delaware corporation, pleaded guilty today to defrauding the United Nations (UN), to violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and to violating the U.S. embargo against Cuba. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Attorney General Eric Holder Testifies Before the Senate Judiciary Committee By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:50:44 EDT "Today I’ve been asked to report on the Justice Department’s progress, priorities, and goals. I’m proud to tell you what we have accomplished and what we plan to achieve," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
udi Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Thomas E. Perez Testifies Before the Senate Judiciary Committee By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:30:24 EDT "I also am personally committed to the restoration and transformation of the Civil Rights Division, as is the Attorney General, whose support of the Division has been unwavering and complete," said Assistant Attorney General Perez. Full Article Speech
udi Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Samuel R. Bagenstos Testifies Before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:32:01 EDT "The Civil Rights Division enforces the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and we have a substantial role in implementing Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act." Full Article Speech
udi Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the 70th Judicial Conference of the Sixth Circuit By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:19:56 EDT "In addition to providing an update on some of the Justice Department’s top priorities, I’d also like to discuss the work we’re doing – and the historic commitment we’ve made – to ensure that justice is done in each and every criminal case our federal prosecutors pursue," said Attorney General Holder. Full Article Speech
udi The Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati and the Christ Hospital to Pay $108 Million for Violating Anti-Kickback Statute and Defrauding Medicare and Medicaid By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 21 May 2010 15:08:15 EDT The Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati and one of its former member hospitals, The Christ Hospital, have agreed to pay the United States $108 million to settle claims that they violated the Anti-Kickback Statute and the False Claims Act by paying unlawful remuneration to doctors in exchange for referring cardiac patients to The Christ Hospital in a pay-to-play scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Former Department of State Employee Charged with Defrauding the United States and Iraq in Connection with a $147,000 Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:40:17 EDT Robert D. Hearn, 55, was charged in a five-count indictment in the Southern District of Texas with wire fraud and conversion stemming from a scheme to defraud the United States and Iraq. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding the U.S. Department of Defense of More Than $450,000 By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:33:56 EDT Jonathan Feeney is charged with using the U.S. mails to execute a scheme involving fraudulent invoices to defraud the U. S. Department of Defense. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Acting Deputy Attorney General Gary G. Grindler Speaks at the 8th Circuit Judicial Conference By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:45:12 EDT "As I have seen every day at the Department of Justice – in national-security briefings, reviews of case files, and meetings with the leaders of our divisions and task forces – our role as lawyers has evolved," said Acting Deputy Attorney General Grindler. Full Article Speech
udi MS-13 Gang Leader Sentenced to Life in Prison for Racketeering Offenses Including the Murder of a Witness By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:07:00 EDT Juan Carlos Moreira, aka “Stokey” and “Stocky,” was sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Deborah K. Chasanow to life in prison for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise known as MS-13, conspiring to and committing murder in aid of racketeering, witness tampering murder and assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Statement of Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer Before the Senate Judiciary Committee at a Hearing Regarding Financial Fraud Enforcement By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:30:12 EDT "The Department of Justice is busy investigating and prosecuting financial fraud in all its forms, including investment fraud schemes, mortgage-related fraud, securities fraud, insider trading, money laundering, and other crimes," said Assistant Attorney General Breuer Full Article Speech
udi Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer Testifies Before the Senate Judiciary Committee at a Hearing Regarding Honest Services Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:53:59 EDT "The Department of Justice is committed to using all available tools in our effort to combat fraud and corruption in the public and private sectors," said Assistant Attorney General Breuer. Full Article Testimony
udi Owner of Two Houston Health Care Companies Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Medicare $6.3 Million By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:19:25 EDT An owner of two Houston health care companies pleaded guilty today in connection with a $6.3 million Medicare fraud scheme, announced the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services (HHS). Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Virginia Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Defrauding the U.S. Department of Defense of More Than $450,000 By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:30:33 EDT A Virginia man was sentenced today to 18 months in prison in connection with a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Defense of more than $450,000. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Owner and a Former Executive of Indicted Video Relay Services Company Plead Guilty to Defrauding FCC Program By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:01:55 EDT John T.C. Yeh, the owner of Viable Communications Inc., and his brother, Joseph Yeh, the former vice president for corporate strategy and second in charge for Viable, pleaded guilty today to engaging in a conspiracy to defraud the Federal Communications Commission’s Video Relay Service program. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Individual Pleads Guilty to Defrauding FCC Video Relay Service Program By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 18:36:16 EST Marc Velasquez pleaded guilty today to engaging in a conspiracy to defraud the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Video Relay Service (VRS) program. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Provident Capital Indemnity, Its President and Auditor Charged in $670 Million Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:07:34 EST The president and the auditor of a Costa Rican company selling reinsurance bonds to life settlement companies were arrested and charged, along with the company itself, in a seven-count indictment unsealed today for their alleged role in a $670 million fraud scheme involving victims throughout the United States and abroad. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi 91 Leaders, Members and Associates of La Cosa Nostra Families in Four Districts Charged with Racketeering and Related Crimes, Including Murder and Extortion By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:27:13 EST Ninety-one members and associates of seven organized crime families of La Cosa Nostra (LCN), including the New England LCN family, all five New York-based families and the New Jersey-based Decavalcante family have been charged with federal crimes in 16 indictments returned in four judicial districts. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Michigan Businessman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding the Federal E-Rate Program By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:55:03 EST A Michigan businessman pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with the federal E-Rate program. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Two Individuals Plead Guilty to Defrauding FCC Video Relay Service Program By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:40:16 EST Two individuals pleaded guilty today for their participation in a conspiracy to defraud the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Video Relay Service (VRS) program. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Statement of Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division Tony West Before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:18:29 EST "I appreciate the opportunity to discuss the work of the Civil Division of the Department of Justice regarding combating fraud and securing the recovery of monies on behalf of American taxpayers." Full Article Testimony
udi Statement of Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division Lanny A. Breuer Before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:22:38 EST "Thank you for inviting me to speak with you today about the many ways in which the Department of Justice protects American taxpayer dollars by bringing criminal fraud prosecutions." Full Article Testimony
udi Latin Kings Leader in Maryland Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Including Attempted Murders By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 18:11:14 EST Brandon Smith, aka “Little One” and “King Little One,” 26, of Hyattsville, Md., pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, in connection with his gang activities as a member and leader of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings.) Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Maryland Man Convicted of Defrauding Cisco Systems Inc. By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 18:22:32 EST Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, 39, of Gaithersburg, Md., was convicted yesterday by a federal jury in Richmond, Va., of multiple fraud charges and obstruction of an official proceeding related to his participation in a scheme to defraud Cisco Systems Inc., announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Neil H. MacBride of the Eastern District of Virginia and Michael Morehart, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Richmond Field Office. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi 41 Gang Members and Associates in Five Districts Charged with Crimes Including Racketeering, Murder, Drug Trafficking and Firearms Trafficking By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 16:29:50 EST Forty-one members of various street gangs have been charged in indictments or criminal complaints unsealed today in five judicial districts. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi More Than 100 Members and Associates of Transnational Organized Crime Groups Charged with Offenses Including Bank Fraud, Kidnapping, Racketeering and Health Care Fraud By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:49:53 EST One hundred and two members and associates of transnational organized criminal groups operating in the United States have been charged in indictments unsealed today in Los Angeles; Santa Ana, Calif.; Miami and Denver. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi 35 Members and Associates of Barrio Azteca Gang Charged with Racketeering and Other Offenses, Including 10 Charged in U.S. Consulate Murders in Juarez, Mexico By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 15:21:34 EST Thirty-five members and associates of the Barrio Azteca (BA) gang have been charged in a third superseding indictment unsealed today with various counts of racketeering, murder, drug offenses, money laundering and obstruction of justice, announced Attorney General Eric Holder. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Statement of Todd Hinnen, Acting Assistant Attorney General for National Security, Before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 13:51:03 EST Chairman Sensenbrenner, Ranking Member Scott, and members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security, thank you for inviting me to testify today concerning the three provisions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (“FISA”) that were recently reauthorized but are scheduled to sunset again in May. Full Article Testimony
udi Oral Statement of Assistant Attorney General Thomas E. Perez Before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:41:22 EDT "With each new wave of intolerance, our nation has responded – passing new civil rights laws, striking down old laws that sanctioned discrimination, and eventually recognizing the value of diverse communities and embracing those previously shunned," said Assistant Attorney General Perez. Full Article Testimony
udi Statement of Todd Hinnen, Acting Assistant Attorney General for National Security, Before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:17:05 EDT Today I will address other national security investigative authorities enacted or amended as part of the USA PATRIOT Act, focusing in particular on the legal authorities relating to national security letters. Full Article Testimony
udi Statement of Deputy Assistant Attorney General Jason Weinstein Before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:55:24 EDT "The department has organized itself to ensure that we are in a position to aggressively investigate and prosecute cyber crime wherever it occurs," said Deputy Assistant Attorney General Weinstein. Full Article Testimony
udi Federal Charges Filed Against Las Vegas Man for Defrauding Distressed Homeowners By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:07:48 EDT A Las Vegas man was arrested yesterday on charges that he defrauded distressed homeowners in Las Vegas who were attempting to refinance or adjust their home mortgages. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Former Humanitarian Workers Each Sentenced to 142 Months in Prison for Defrauding Usaid of $1.9 Million By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:44:05 EDT Two former humanitarian aid workers were each sentenced today to 142 months in prison for defrauding the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) of approximately $1.9 million that was intended to assist impoverished people and towns in Liberia. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Statement of Attorney General Eric Holder Before the House Judiciary Committee By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 3 May 2011 10:48:16 EDT "As I have stated often, no aspect of our work is more important – or more urgent – than protecting the American people. This is our top priority – and our most fundamental responsibility." Full Article Speech
udi Statement of Attorney General Eric Holder Before the Senate Judiciary Committee By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 4 May 2011 10:38:33 EDT "Throughout my tenure as Attorney General, I’ve had the chance to work closely with this Committee to carry out our most important duty: protecting the American people. Today, I’m pleased to report that the Justice Department efforts to fulfill this solemn obligation have never been stronger." Full Article Speech
udi Maryland Man Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Defrauding Cisco Systems Inc. By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 5 May 2011 14:56:24 EDT Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, 39, of Gaithersburg, Md., was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for his participation in a scheme to defraud Cisco Systems Inc. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Latin Kings Leader in Maryland Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy Including Attempted Murders By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 9 May 2011 14:44:00 EDT Brandon Smith, aka “Little One” and “King Little One,” 26, of Hyattsville, Md., was sentenced today to 23 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Alexander Williams Jr. for conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise, in connection with his gang activities as a member and leader of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings). Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Statement of Deputy Assistant Attorney General Jason Weinstein Before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 10 May 2011 10:57:21 EDT "One of the Department of Justice’s core missions is protecting the privacy of Americans and prosecuting criminals who violate that privacy," said Deputy Assistant Attorney General Weinstein. Full Article Testimony
udi Co-owner of North Carolina Company Arrested for Defrauding Commodities Trading Investors of More Than $3.2 Million By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2011 18:39:56 EDT The principal and co-owner of Integra Capital Management LLC, a North Carolina company, was arrested in Denton, N.C., today for defrauding commodities trading investors of more than $3.2 million, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Anne M. Tompkins of the Western District of North Carolina. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Statement by Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division Before the Senate Judiciary Committee By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2011 11:50:36 EDT "The Justice Department successfully and aggressively uses every tool now available to us to prosecute crimes committed abroad by U.S. Government personnel and U.S. Government contractors." Full Article Testimony
udi Assistant Attorney General Thomas E. Perez of the Civil Rights Division Speaks Before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 12:40:30 EDT "Every day in the Civil Rights Division presents me, my staff, and our outstanding team of dedicated career attorneys and professionals a new opportunity to protect and defend the rights of individuals who might not be able to assert those rights on their own. We are proud to carry the torch of the great civil rights pioneers who fought for laws that would ensure equal opportunity and equal justice – and we honor their legacy by enforcing those laws aggressively and evenhandedly. " Full Article Testimony
udi Owner of Houston Health Care Company Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Medicare By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:35:02 EDT An owner of a Houston health care company pleaded guilty today in connection with a $654,227 Medicare fraud scheme. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Michigan Businessman Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Defrauding the Federal E-Rate Program By www.justice.gov Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:13:25 EDT The president and part owner of a Michigan-based Internet and technology services company was sentenced today to serve 15 months in prison for defrauding the federal E-Rate program. Full Article OPA Press Releases
udi Deputy Assistant Attorney General Bruce Swartz of the Criminal Division Speaks Before the Senate Judiciary Committee By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:15:32 EDT "As the Deputy Assistant Attorney General responsible for international affairs, I am grateful for this opportunity to express the Department of Justice’s strong support for the Consular Notification Compliance Act of 2011." Full Article Testimony