Newark TweetsA listing of the syndication formats available for the "Newark News" feed.2020-05-22T18:30:13+00:00urn:syndication:25077fd0ea70416094c31f8162ac59a6https://www.fbi.gov/@@site-logo/fbisealitunes-small.jpghttps://www.fbi.gov/favicon.icoCastleCMSMiddlesex County Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Embezzling $2.37 Million From His Employer While the Controller of Companyurn:syndication:f8216994f04d4f458621acd2eb5fbb54Gerard Beauzile of South Plainfield, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for his role in a scheme to embezzle $2.37 million from his employer.2024-03-27T10:00:00+00:002024-03-28T15:34:27+00:00Bergen County Man Charged With Production of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:010cb38d496e4fd0bae3d07efc3f28ccCorey Hipscher of Lodi, New Jersey, has been charged for producing a video depicting child sexual abuse and receiving images and videos of child sexual abuse.2024-03-27T10:00:00+00:002024-03-28T15:35:37+00:00Ocean County Man Admits Conspiring With Convicted Ponzi Schemer and Others to Defraud Investors of Tens of Millions of Dollars and Obstruct Justiceurn:syndication:393e722592e847f5a0337bf0a9da1e43Joel Wittels of Lakewood, New Jersey, admitted to conspiring with Eliyahu Weinstein to defraud investors.2024-03-27T10:00:00+00:002024-03-28T15:36:55+00:00Former New Jersey Corrections Officer Admits Role in Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme That Targeted Law Enforcement, Fire Personnel, and Other First Respondersurn:syndication:98a7dff34ebf465e90549a93d2dab701John DeSalvo, a former New Jersey corrections officer, admitted orchestrating two different fraud schemes, including a cryptocurrency scheme.2024-03-26T17:30:00+00:002024-03-28T13:33:51+00:00Three Individuals Admit Tax Evasion and Other Charges After Defrauding More Than 100 Victims of More Than $4.5 Million in Romance Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:e7e99bec45da483097bb0cb22f811c72A husband and wife, formerly of Burlington County, New Jersey, and a third codefendant have pleaded guilty to tax evasion and other charges.2024-03-26T15:52:00+00:002024-03-27T13:10:05+00:00Former Princeton Resident Indicted in Connection with Multimillion-Dollar Schemes Involving Securities Fraud, Credit Card Fraud, and Business E-Mail Compromise Fraudurn:syndication:36c1ea676ebc4103a7de819fd75fea21Ford Graham, a former Princeton resident, has been charged with engaging in multiple fraudulent schemes intended to steal millions of dollars.2024-03-21T17:30:00+00:002024-03-26T12:41:23+00:00Hoboken Woman Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for $1.5 Million Fraud Scheme That Targeted More Than 100 Non-Profit Victims, Including Schools and Religious Institutionsurn:syndication:b48ef11387f34bb1b7dbf7467fceabe8Yezenia Castillo of Hoboken has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for stealing more than $1.5 million from more than 100 victims.2024-03-21T17:30:00+00:002024-03-26T12:42:52+00:00Brooklyn Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Strongarm Extortion Schemeurn:syndication:0a8c8ff83d76442c93525711684cd87cEndrit Kllogjeri of Brooklyn has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for his role in conspiring with others in a week-long strongarm extortion scheme in 2019.2024-03-21T16:00:00+00:002024-03-25T14:48:55+00:00Member of MS-13 Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Murder-in-Aid of Racketeeringurn:syndication:439115b49b1043b98ebc3acba6f5681dJose Gimenez-Lobos, a member of an MS-13 clique operating in Hudson County, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a gang-related murder plot.2024-03-21T13:00:00+00:002024-03-22T17:52:31+00:00Essex County Man Admits Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Firearms Chargesurn:syndication:12afa0b328fb4bd289a446ffb1de6cc0Carlos Ovidio Gonzalez of Newark admitted to his role in a narcotics conspiracy involving approximately one kilogram of cocaine and 100 grams of fentanyl.2024-03-21T10:00:00+00:002024-03-22T14:59:58+00:00Colorado CEO and Fund Manager Sentenced to 71 Months in Prison for $10.4 Million Securities Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:4c9fbb2b47154845a80a5453d37e1d17Samuel J. Mancini of Denver, Colorado, has been sentenced to 71 months in prison for conducting a securities scheme to fraudulently obtain $10.4 million from investors.2024-03-20T17:00:00+00:002024-03-22T14:13:44+00:00Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 50 Months in Prison for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Involving More Than 100 Kilograms of Cocaineurn:syndication:73ba259e333447c6bda1496a5df0efe7Iran Soler of Philadelphia has been sentenced to 50 months in prison for conspiring to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine.2024-03-20T17:00:00+00:002024-03-22T14:23:19+00:00Morris County Man Charged with Multimillion-Dollar Scheme to Defraud More Than 50 Small Businesses by Offering Phony Debt Relief Servicesurn:syndication:f1fef400e5d24d9d91c8f0d4bc6856e6Mark Csantaveri of Morristown has been charged in a scheme that defrauded victims of more than $3.4 million.2024-03-20T16:30:00+00:002024-03-22T18:08:29+00:00Owner of Garfield Counseling Center Admits Orchestrating Health Care Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:7c3d06f582cd477790318b8b3d33c56bMaria P. Cosentino, the owner of a New Jersey counseling center, admitted to her role in a health care fraud scheme involving hundreds of false claims.2024-03-19T16:30:00+00:002024-03-21T13:23:24+00:00Former Telecommunications Company Manager Admits Role in SIM Swapping Schemeurn:syndication:75f0532e47554abbb797aa4c3794ccc1Jonathan Katz of Marlton pleaded guilty to an information charging him with conspiracy to gain unauthorized access to a protected computer.2024-03-13T12:30:00+00:002024-03-14T17:30:03+00:00Former Atlantic City Councilman Admits Submitting False Voter Registrationsurn:syndication:96f3dd67ba024393a610ffeebe4f8a69MD Hossain Morshed, a former Atlantic City councilman, admitted to falsifying voter registrations.2024-03-13T12:30:00+00:002024-03-14T17:28:10+00:00Essex County Woman Convicted of Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine and Methamphetamineurn:syndication:882d510ee542431e9e3ac76fbfd78403Mahogany Hawkins of Newark has been convicted of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine.2024-03-06T17:00:00+00:002024-03-12T14:32:41+00:00Passaic County Man Admits Transportation and Possession of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:011c7cc6a3e440709aa909989fabe31aEdward M. O’Hagan of Hawthorne admitted to transporting and possessing videos and images of child sexual abuse.2024-03-06T16:30:00+00:002024-03-12T14:31:04+00:00Essex County Man Charged with Producing and Possessing Child Pornographyurn:syndication:fc5fad1c25b645d78713e68397065091Abdur-Razzaaq Henderson of East Orange has been charged with allegedly inducing two minors to send him sexually explicit videos via text message and possessing child pornography.2024-03-06T15:30:00+00:002024-03-12T14:26:44+00:00Union County Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Role in Interstate Car Theft Ringurn:syndication:44d73caf9bc645ce9b8768973c5a5a34Malik Baker of Union County, New Jersey, was sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to steal luxury cars.2024-03-07T13:30:00+00:002024-03-11T19:23:17+00:00Owner of Telemedicine Companies Pleads Guilty to Role in $136 Million Medicare Fraud Conspiracyurn:syndication:9954cd725b3943efa49c12fdeac48178Jean Wilson, the owner of two purported telemedicine companies, pleaded guilty to her role in a conspiracy to defraud Medicare of $136 million.2024-03-08T13:30:00+00:002024-03-11T19:22:14+00:00Investment Firm Owner Charged With Defrauding at Least 30 Victim Investors Over Three Decadesurn:syndication:a62a0b8c96b748d8b7be155e7274df7dVincent Dispoto Jr., of Belmar, who owned and operated a purported investment firm, has been arrested.2024-03-08T13:00:00+00:002024-03-11T19:20:13+00:00Five Passaic County Residents Charged With Armed Robberyurn:syndication:2c4232f8fed540a3b51c24e89433d8b4Five Passaic County, New Jersey, residents have been charged with the armed robbery of a residence in Saddle Brook, New Jersey.2024-03-01T17:30:00+00:002024-03-06T12:37:56+00:00Florida Man Admits Over $3.6 Million Health Care Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:4e877bc20b70421f9d05acde4667c65eSteve Chicoye of Florida admitted to his role in a durable medical equipment kickback scheme.2024-03-01T13:30:00+00:002024-03-06T14:45:16+00:00Bayside State Prison Corrections Officer Admits Violating Inmates’ Civil Rightsurn:syndication:2c3e2ffa5864475cbf429a437265d445Joshua Hand, a former corrections officer at Bayside State Prison in Leesburg, New Jersey, admitted to depriving two inmates of their civil rights.2024-02-26T17:30:00+00:002024-02-29T14:24:01+00:00Bergen County Man Indicted for Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:89c88ce500674f929bbc5efdd0fccf2dJeffrey Kahn of Ridgewood has been indicted for collecting millions of dollars in fees from victims seeking funding for their commercial projects that he misappropriated.2024-02-27T17:00:00+00:002024-02-29T14:25:53+00:00Leader of Real Estate Investment Firm Admits Role in $658 Million Ponzi Scheme and Multimillion-Dollar Tax Evasion Conspiracyurn:syndication:bc3d1c1bfcd5441c8676db960680f030The shadow chief executive officer of National Realty Investment Advisors LLC admitted to orchestrating a fraud scheme to defraud more than 2,000 investors.2024-02-27T17:00:00+00:002024-02-29T14:27:13+00:00California Man Charged in $10 Million Health Care Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Kickback Conspiracyurn:syndication:ebf55d4a90d84cfdaa3a7e0b920990b1Adam Wayne Owens of California was arraigned on charges relating to his role in a fraud and kickback scheme that caused more than $10 million in losses to Medicare.2024-02-27T17:00:00+00:002024-02-29T14:28:20+00:00Bronx, New York, Man Admits Soliciting Kickbacks in Multimillion-Dollar COVID-19 Testing Kickback Conspiracyurn:syndication:288ff9a3b5334f1fb3eb99c0dba99d1bDavid Weathers of Bronx, New York, admitted to his role in a kickback conspiracy involving COVID-19 testing.2024-02-27T17:00:00+00:002024-02-29T14:29:28+00:00Reward Offered for Man Wanted in Bank Robberyurn:syndication:642abfc1c47a490bb3076466b5bc1fb6Officials are asking for the public’s help locating a man, Tony Winst, wanted in connection with a bank robbery.2024-02-23T12:08:00+00:002024-02-23T18:43:28+00:00Florida Man Indicted for Health Care Fraud, Wire Fraud, Illegal Kickbacks in $97 Million Schemeurn:syndication:2d5bc5be114547fbbb32cb6c34d85ff9Raheel Naviwala of Florida was charged in an indictment for his role in a durable medical equipment kickback scheme that caused $97 million in losses to Medicare.2024-02-21T18:30:00+00:002024-02-23T15:06:25+00:00Essex County Member of Newark Drug Trafficking Organization Responsible for Distribution of More Than One Kilogram of Heroin Sentenced to 210 Months in Prisonurn:syndication:fe18eaccce57429b8c46da04d945583cFurad Loyal of Newark has been sentenced to 210 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin.2024-02-22T08:30:00+00:002024-02-23T14:25:02+00:00Convicted Ponzi Schemer and Alleged Conspirator Indicted for Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme and Obstruction of Justiceurn:syndication:83b381efcb614ab19ea24ff2172135a6A New Jersey man whose 24-year federal prison sentence was commuted after being twice convicted of defrauding investors of a total of $230 million has been indicted.2024-02-20T12:30:00+00:002024-02-22T20:12:35+00:00U.S. and U.K. Disrupt LockBit Ransomware Varianturn:syndication:624ef91df71b4f46a1490cb8f7277785The Department of Justice joined the United Kingdom and international law enforcement partners in London today to announce the disruption of the LockBit ransomware group, one of the most active ransomware groups in the world that has targeted over 2,000 victims, received more than $120 million in ransom payments, and made ransom demands totaling hundreds of millions of dollars.2024-02-20T06:02:00+00:002024-02-20T14:56:12+00:00California Pharmaceutical Company to Pay $750,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Liability for Allegedly Paying Kickbacks to Induce Prescriptions of Opioid Productsurn:syndication:2c3d0ba172fe4019a0a5c42d271f1755A California pharmaceutical company has agreed to pay $750,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act.2024-02-15T16:19:00+00:002024-02-16T13:59:15+00:00Union County Man Sentenced to 80 Months in Prison for Receiving Child Pornographyurn:syndication:5413c760db834b71a4bc50d950b98177Joshua Cremosnik of Rahway has been sentenced to 80 months in prison for receiving videos and images of child sexual abuse.2024-02-15T13:55:00+00:002024-02-15T20:52:05+00:00Four Individuals Charged in Stolen Vehicles Conspiracyurn:syndication:dacafd7777044d65ad48274e88de4992Four individuals have been charged for their roles in a conspiracy to receive, retitle, and re-VIN stolen vehicles.2024-02-14T13:00:00+00:002024-02-15T19:32:18+00:00Middlesex County Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation, Online Enticement, and Child Pornographyurn:syndication:92003c6088c14c1daf78ea063c4d0c19Jeremy Greenwald of Middlesex County, New Jersey, has been arrested for allegedly inducing a minor to send him sexually explicit pictures and videos.2024-02-14T12:00:00+00:002024-02-15T18:03:27+00:00Essex County Man Sentenced to 138 Months in Prison for Armed Robberies of Three Pharmaciesurn:syndication:e95a9ca34e29438bb6a215f446bd5af9Charles Johnson of Irvington has been sentenced to 138 months in prison for committing three armed robberies of pharmacies in Elizabeth, New Jersey.2024-02-14T12:00:00+00:002024-02-15T18:04:36+00:00Middlesex County Man Charged With Possession, Receipt, and Distribution of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:7792de220401407aaa057afa8f8f2a2eFrancisco Villafane of Middlesex County, New Jersey, has been charged with possessing, receiving, and distributing images of child sexual abuse.2024-02-14T12:00:00+00:002024-02-15T18:01:26+00:00Florida Man Admits Role in Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Kickback Schemeurn:syndication:4f4e06ccfffa4ccca6996a905b204656Kareem Memon of Coral Springs, Florida, admitted to his role in a multimillion-dollar durable medical equipment kickback scheme.2024-02-08T13:30:00+00:002024-02-12T14:02:10+00:00Essex County Man Admits Wire Fraud in $470,000 Kickback Scheme Involving Jersey City Condo Complexurn:syndication:6ea3b4f297a540ef82b0575add095edbJonathan Smith of Essex County, New Jersey, admitted to conspiring with two others in a kickback scheme to defraud the owner of a condominium complex.2024-02-08T13:30:00+00:002024-02-12T14:18:30+00:00Paterson Police Officer Admits Civil Rights Violationsurn:syndication:1f3987c3dd6142d0ac0aeccccfc2b3a1Kevin Patino, a Paterson Police Department officer, has admitted to using excessive force during two separate arrests.2024-02-08T13:30:00+00:002024-02-12T14:20:48+00:00Pharmacy Owner and Administrator Admit Roles in Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud and Kickback Schemeurn:syndication:0aabe0a5d19e41ac81884da2ae034680The co-owner and the administrator of a Union City, New Jersey, pharmacy admitted to their roles in conspiracies to defraud pharmacy benefit managers.2024-02-07T16:00:00+00:002024-02-09T14:10:46+00:00Member of Drug Trafficking Organization Admits Fentanyl Analogue Distribution and Money Launderingurn:syndication:118e8ee914384d5390b17caad2956bcdSean Tighe, a member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang, has been sentenced to 144 months in prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy.2024-02-07T16:00:00+00:002024-02-09T14:08:50+00:00Gang Member Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Racketeering Chargeurn:syndication:5c433320b63a4f669ffe6f6e713de15aA member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang was sentenced to 144 months in prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy.2024-02-07T15:30:00+00:002024-02-08T21:37:29+00:00Middlesex County Man Admits Role in Gunpoint Robberyurn:syndication:5ae686b4aebd4cc1aa9ca1d1048709deJonathan Rosales admitted to his role in an attempted robbery in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where the victim was shot 14 times.2024-02-07T15:30:00+00:002024-02-08T21:34:53+00:00Newark Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Possessing Five Firearms in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking and Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl and Cocaineurn:syndication:d166e1a837974c8fac64256412f49692Khalid Holland was sentenced to 96 months in prison for participating in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and cocaine in the area of Lincoln Park in Newark.2024-02-06T15:30:00+00:002024-02-08T21:33:08+00:00Ocean County Man Admits Federal Hate Crimes for Series of Violent Assaults on Members of Orthodox Jewish Communityurn:syndication:1011427d788441029db83356f8b17ee8Dion Marsh of Ocean County, New Jersey, admitted committing a series of violent assaults on members of the Orthodox Jewish community.2024-02-01T16:30:00+00:002024-02-05T17:28:50+00:00Political Organizer and Former President of City Council of Atlantic City Charged With Submitting Fraudulent Mail-In Ballotsurn:syndication:c593818f5529417f9aa921aea1b0e621Craig Callaway of Atlantic County, New Jersey, was arrested for his role in procuring, casting, and tabulating fraudulent mail-in ballots.2024-02-01T16:30:00+00:002024-02-05T17:30:27+00:00Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 121 Months in Prison for Strongarm Extortion Schemeurn:syndication:ba1e8993e47f4d15a3df193396d299f4Francis A. Garzon of Brooklyn has been sentenced to 121 months in prison for conspiring with others in a week-long strongarm extortion scheme in 2019.2024-01-30T16:00:00+00:002024-02-05T17:31:43+00:00Egyptian Citizen Extradited to United States on Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft Chargesurn:syndication:05a21a8d595e46389012ca2ecb80bb57Hatem Ghouneim, a citizen of Egypt who was extradited to the U.S. on wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges, had his initial appearance in federal court.2024-01-29T16:00:00+00:002024-02-05T17:33:03+00:00New Jersey Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:42f5732cdbd84b5381e19cc19f185feaLee A. Giobbie of New Jersey has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2024-01-30T15:30:00+00:002024-01-31T21:51:31+00:00FBI Newark Raises Awareness About the Threat of Human Traffickingurn:syndication:fa018c7e53824b019cd364c5054a73e8January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month designed to raise awareness and help prevent the crime, and to educate the public and potential victims.2024-01-31T08:11:00+00:002024-01-31T15:20:42+00:00Brooklyn Man Charged With Sex Trafficking of Childurn:syndication:4558bbb242bb463eb35b45873f24995fSoauib Butcher of Brooklyn, New York, was charged with child sex trafficking and related offenses.2024-01-26T14:30:00+00:002024-01-30T15:14:27+00:00Two Paterson Residents Charged in Conspiracies to Distribute Opioidsurn:syndication:e9fe3e13d558418fa93b12fc6db6f7dcJasmine McGregor and Jhanelle Lewis, both of Paterson, were charged separately for conspiring with a doctor to distribute opioids without a legitimate medical reason.2024-01-26T14:30:00+00:002024-01-30T15:08:51+00:00Man Sentenced in District of New Hampshire to 20 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Offenses Occurring in New Jerseyurn:syndication:5ebb256d010b48d0abf5610dcf72dc06Scott Wilkinson of Concord, New Hampshire, was sentenced in federal court to 240 months in prison for the exploitation of a minor.2024-01-25T14:30:00+00:002024-01-30T15:05:57+00:00Essex County Tax Preparer Admits $4.4 Million Conspiracy to Defraud IRSurn:syndication:8e29ab376c5949a2b185f206c48ec2b3Omar Khater, an Essex County, New Jersey, tax preparer, admitted that he conspired to obtain more than $4.4 million by defrauding the IRS.2024-01-24T14:00:00+00:002024-01-30T15:03:01+00:00Bergen County Man Admits Possession With Intent to Distribute Heroinurn:syndication:a1e71f0894eb4d7aac67abcc8504cfbcDawan A. Brown of Bergen County, New Jersey, admitted to possession of heroin with intent to distribute.2024-01-23T14:00:00+00:002024-01-30T15:01:46+00:00More Than 50 Years After Theft, Stolen John Opie Painting Recovered and Returned to Rightful Ownerurn:syndication:877c273045984bd6914556dfb5c684f8An original John Opie painting believed to have been stolen by mobsters in July 1969 has been returned to its rightful owner after a two-year investigation by the FBI’s Salt Lake City Field Office.2024-01-26T07:00:00+00:002024-01-29T18:07:58+00:00Iowa Man Sentenced to 94 Months in Prison for Armed Robbery of New Jersey Bankurn:syndication:dea84f6cdb3e4cb182131b06a87a16c8Jose Luis Martinez of Iowa was sentenced to 94 months in prison for robbing a bank in Secaucus, New Jersey, in January 2017.2024-01-18T17:30:00+00:002024-01-23T14:53:11+00:00Former Pharmacy President Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for $32 Million Health Care Kickback Schemeurn:syndication:4530c785933a4f568f2c90e79eab32b8Elan Yaish, a former president of a pharmacy business, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for his role in a health care kickback conspiracy.2024-01-18T17:30:00+00:002024-01-23T14:52:02+00:00Newark Man Admits Carjacking and Firearms Offensesurn:syndication:60598c57cc6b46749ce0635235e83181Andy Cook of Newark admitted to a carjacking in Montclair, New Jersey.2024-01-17T18:30:00+00:002024-01-19T12:12:49+00:00Insurance Producer Admits Tax Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:1fc8436e26d847d9bb57e096a4f6de19Joseph Schwartz of New York admitted to his role in a $38 million employment tax fraud scheme involving nursing homes he owned across the country.2024-01-17T18:30:00+00:002024-01-19T12:13:46+00:00Willingboro Township Deputy Mayor and Associate Charged With Mortgage Fraud Scheme in Connection With Fraudulent Short Saleurn:syndication:1ceb65f4be114bbd9de9783576f30efaThe deputy mayor of Willingboro Township, New Jersey, and one of his business associates were charged with conducting a mortgage fraud scheme.2024-01-17T18:30:00+00:002024-01-19T12:15:34+00:00One Correctional Officer and Two Sergeants Charged With Civil Rights Violation and Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice in Connection With Assault of Pretrial Detaineeurn:syndication:7a31e28265d94bbbbe24d15ce54d5c2eA Passaic County correctional officer and two sergeants were arrested for allegedly violating a pretrial detainee’s civil rights and conspiracy to obstruct justice.2024-01-17T18:30:00+00:002024-01-19T12:16:32+00:00New Jersey Hospital and Investors to Pay United States $30.6 Million for Alleged False Claimsurn:syndication:3275a0171a004acfa2dd3471abd4c894A New Jersey hospital and certain of its investors have agreed to pay $30.6 million to resolve alleged False Claims Act violations.2024-01-16T11:30:00+00:002024-01-17T19:53:48+00:00Hudson County Man Charged With Possession and Distribution of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:ca8196ba62914794ad6ad2aabe1d01dbBrandon Tyler Mooney of Bayonne has been charged with possessing and distributing images of child sexual abuse.2024-01-12T12:00:00+00:002024-01-16T19:41:53+00:00Eleven Members and Associates of Marion Gardens Jersey City Gang Indicted for Racketeering for Roles in Three Murders, Drug Trafficking Activities, and Other Crimesurn:syndication:64460f00b7fb4d7b8a47de10ec73dd49Eleven members of the Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were indicted for their roles in a violent racketeering conspiracy.2024-01-11T12:00:00+00:002024-01-16T18:28:57+00:00Repeat Offender Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Possessing Child Pornographyurn:syndication:d97bf496f5ff448891295dbfbe572f70John Schulenburg of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, was sentenced to 120 months in prison for possessing multiple images and videos of child sexual abuse.2024-01-10T11:30:00+00:002024-01-16T17:35:56+00:00Two New Jersey Men Sentenced to Prison for Roles in Multi-Million-Dollar Compounded Prescription Drug Schemeurn:syndication:62f2773030b3431282a3426d7db5c896Two New Jersey brothers have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a scheme to defraud public and private health benefits programs.2024-01-05T15:30:00+00:002024-01-08T21:31:20+00:00Chief Executive Officer Charged in $35 Million Fraud to Sell Prohibited Security Cameras and Equipment to Law Enforcementurn:syndication:8899352f4b604af3a6d427489035f308A CEO was charged with falsely representing to law enforcement customers that the security cameras and equipment he sold were compliant with the NDAA.2024-01-04T15:30:00+00:002024-01-12T13:25:16+00:00FBI Newark Seeks Information on Missing American in Italyurn:syndication:9e6f3e4ffe784564a2d8261d1ba36058The Newark FBI is asking for the public’s help in the investigation of an American man from Marlboro, NJ, who hasn’t been since in 2019.2024-01-05T10:34:00+00:002024-01-22T18:10:10+00:00Owner of Marketing Companies Admits Role in $24 Million Health Care Fraud and Kickback Schemeurn:syndication:54c4b2aac7884cdd975da969bd072165James D. Feeley of Ohio, owner of several marketing companies, admitted his role in conspiracies to commit health care fraud and to pay and receive illegal kickbacks.2023-12-21T16:30:00+00:002024-01-02T13:31:32+00:00Two Men Charged in Connection With Kidnapping of New Jersey Residenturn:syndication:54b1edfafbb14c78a3f33096dd86e5a6Two men have been charged in connection with their respective roles in an armed kidnapping for ransom of a Paterson, New Jersey, resident.2023-12-21T16:30:00+00:002024-01-02T13:32:24+00:00Hudson County Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison for Soliciting and Possessing Child Pornographyurn:syndication:a1e4ce5a1e384b4e95a26f426f70f278Erick Solis was sentenced to 70 months in prison for soliciting victims online to send images and videos of child sexual abuse.2023-12-20T13:00:00+00:002023-12-26T15:09:19+00:00Georgia Man Admits Role in $127 Million Health Care Fraud and Kickback Schemeurn:syndication:26f884e3a18644ac895c375cc56d37d8Nicco Romanowski admitted his role in conspiracies to commit health care fraud and to pay and receive illegal kickbacks.2023-12-19T12:30:00+00:002023-12-26T15:08:02+00:00Former Co-Owners of New Jersey Marketing Company Sentenced to Prison in $8.8 Million Compounded Prescription Drug Schemeurn:syndication:23cfb5fbfbf247249e2f4956e303dab0The former co-owners of a New Jersey marketing company were each sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for health care fraud.2023-12-18T12:30:00+00:002023-12-26T15:06:02+00:00FBI Newark Partners with State, County and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Clean Houseurn:syndication:4c23e9e3d16c48b9b161a84726d88345FBI Newark Safe Streets Gang Task Forces organized a month-long effort titled Operation Clean House to proactively locate and arrest violent offenders in a strategic effort to address violent crime.2023-12-21T13:21:00+00:002023-12-22T15:13:03+00:00Florida Man Charged With Health Care Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Kickback Conspiracyurn:syndication:8595eefa3a984ff2942f5abaa82700deEric Van Vleet of Florida was arraigned on charges relating to his role in a scheme to defraud Medicare by billing for medically unnecessary prescriptions.2023-12-14T10:00:00+00:002023-12-18T17:10:37+00:00Monmouth County Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Laundering Money for Black Axe in South Africaurn:syndication:c7ade84f4ab643dfb3d8330a6ebb9329Andrew Suarez of Monmouth County, New Jersey, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for laundering money on behalf of the Cape Town Zone of Black Axe.2023-12-14T10:00:00+00:002023-12-18T17:11:35+00:00Maryland Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $2 Million in COVID-19 Relief Fundsurn:syndication:da91a27e1b1d433e9171093f8e9467e7Mohamed Kamara of Maryland was sentenced to 41 months in prison for illegally obtaining more than $2 million in COVID-19 relief funds.2023-12-14T10:00:00+00:002023-12-18T17:12:38+00:00Reward Offered for Information in Mayushi Bhagat’s Disappearanceurn:syndication:c53d844df60249d6b24eb2c351ff9622The FBI Newark Field Office and the Jersey City Police Department are asking for the public’s help in solving the disappearance of a woman from Jersey City in 2019.2023-12-14T07:02:00+00:002023-12-14T14:57:35+00:00Monmouth County Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Making Threatening Communications and Calling in False Bomb Threatsurn:syndication:496ac99b34b74f08ad4baed67b12b9a1Eric G. Hafner of Monmouth County, New Jersey, was sentenced to 240 months in prison for making threatening telephone and email communications.2023-12-07T12:30:00+00:002023-12-12T19:47:28+00:00West New York Financial Advisor Convicted on 11 Counts at Trial in Multi-Million-Dollar Health Care Fraud Conspiracyurn:syndication:08445773e5aa40f8a7c38df424fb2606Kaival Patel, a West New York financial advisor, was found guilty on 11 counts of defrauding public health insurance plans out of more than $4 million.2023-12-08T12:30:00+00:002023-12-12T19:48:29+00:00Union County Man Sentenced to 407 Months in Prison for Multiple Armed Robberies and Firearms Offensesurn:syndication:b1746aab02114db6af7528dfc5c6083bVincent Chan-Guillen of Union County was sentenced to 407 months in prison for participating in a multi-state armed robbery spree that spanned several months.2023-12-11T12:00:00+00:002023-12-12T19:49:35+00:00Former Owner of New Jersey Marketing Company Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Role in $6 Million Compounded Prescription Drug Schemeurn:syndication:5deba8c0075b4c85aa4690e5249f242fThe former owner of a New Jersey marketing company was sentenced to 15 months in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud health benefits programs.2023-12-05T08:30:00+00:002023-12-07T15:05:00+00:00Five People Charged for Their Roles in Drug Trafficking Organization Controlled by Sex, Money, Murder Street Gangurn:syndication:4550f2b886224f44bbd85603db4448beFive people have been charged for their respective roles in a drug trafficking organization that distributed fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine in Essex County.2023-12-01T17:00:00+00:002023-12-06T14:53:38+00:00Former Airline Representatives Admit Roles in Bribery Conspiracyurn:syndication:36f0fab106df472ba43157b212aab0a6A former airline corporate real estate director and former airline senior manager, as well as a former airline contractor, each admitted accepting bribes.2023-11-30T17:00:00+00:002023-12-06T14:52:33+00:00Gang Member Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Racketeering and Firearms Chargesurn:syndication:f3f7f49985b9458597368f623aea1a8fA member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy.2023-11-30T17:00:00+00:002023-12-06T14:51:07+00:00Lead Inspectors for City of Trenton Admit Receiving Illegal Overtime Paymentsurn:syndication:09ef13a6f84345c0bc3cffe93ba3c278Michael Ingram of Trenton and William Kreiss of Yardley admitted to participating in a conspiracy to obtain overtime payments for work they did not perform.2023-11-28T11:00:00+00:002023-12-01T13:53:16+00:00Doctor and Wife Admit Genetic Testing Kickback and Bribery Schemeurn:syndication:ab7edb392a914021a9bd5101481c8eccA Pennsylvania doctor and his wife have admitted their roles in schemes to solicit and receive kickbacks and bribes in exchange for ordering genetic tests.2023-11-22T07:00:00+00:002023-11-29T14:35:05+00:00Monmouth County Man Convicted of Tax Evasion in Securities Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:4e7c4255ba5149cbb8f957674b03ba8bA Monmouth County, New Jersey, man was convicted on five counts of tax evasion for his role in a $39 million investment fraud.2023-11-17T17:30:00+00:002023-11-24T16:00:10+00:00Atlantic City Woman Admits Defrauding Elderly Victimsurn:syndication:cfedafb86de24ac2a39b55dd87b907e0An Atlantic City woman today admitted engaging in a fraudulent scheme through which she defrauded elderly victims of over $100,000.2023-11-17T17:30:00+00:002023-11-21T23:07:23+00:00Atlantic County Man Sentenced to One Year and One Day in Prison for Health Care Fraud Conspiracyurn:syndication:681d69f970284b3cae4b6bfd9ee004c0An Atlantic County, New Jersey, man was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for defrauding New Jersey state health benefits programs.2023-11-17T17:30:00+00:002023-11-22T18:14:15+00:00New York Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Assault on Airplaneurn:syndication:b9cc5b13696541f69d8cfdd5d83fb0d6Ryan Manuella was sentenced to 24 months in prison for assaulting a female passenger on a flight to Newark Liberty International Airport.2023-11-17T17:30:00+00:002023-11-22T18:13:05+00:00Florida Man Admits Fraudulently Obtaining $2.4 Million in CARES Act Loansurn:syndication:70ab4afc7b0f4ddb8a60191e58a35b58A Florida man admitted fraudulently obtaining over $2.4 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loan payments.2023-11-21T16:59:00+00:002023-11-22T18:10:33+00:00Bergen County Investment Advisor Indicted for Stealing Millions From Clientsurn:syndication:f5f117f320fb4b00a8c0ef5f9a498774A former broker and investment advisor was indicted for stealing more than $3 million from five clients.2023-11-16T16:00:00+00:002023-11-20T20:19:38+00:00Middlesex County Man Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Communicating Threats to Attack Synagogueurn:syndication:73b286eea2f04df9830faf43a9dfec8fA New Jersey man was sentenced today to 15 months in prison for transmitting via the internet a manifesto containing threats to attack a synagogue and Jewish people.2023-11-14T16:00:00+00:002023-11-20T20:17:57+00:00New Jersey Man Arrested on Felony Assault Charges For Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:a27e59adf91343df9aba7c1d1e9b916eGregory C. Yetman of New Jersey has been arrested on felony assault charges for acts committed during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-11-13T13:22:00+00:002023-11-13T20:33:47+00:00Canadian Resident Admits Conspiring with Convicted Ponzi Schemer and Others to Defraud Investors of Tens of Millions of Dollarsurn:syndication:12d4be43235b40e8981e767aa6eaf547Alaa Mohamed Hattab, a resident of Canada, admitted to conspiring with a twice-convicted fraudster to defraud investors of more than $35 million.2023-11-02T17:00:00+00:002023-11-13T17:16:48+00:00United States Seized and Files Forfeiture Action to Recover More Than $54 Million of Cryptocurrency Traceable to Narcotics Distribution Schemeurn:syndication:4f9a0091cdc9413c8a22a706de3ce8a9The U.S. Attorney’s Office filed a civil forfeiture action to recover $54 million of cryptocurrency that it previously seized.2023-11-02T17:00:00+00:002023-11-13T17:40:51+00:00Former Top Executive of Investment Fund Admits $294 Million Securities Fraud Conspiracyurn:syndication:dcc8795738eb48b1aecf2a6cc3cce792John Hughes, a former co-founder and top executive of an investment fund, pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud dozens of victim investors out of $294 million in funds.2023-11-02T17:00:00+00:002023-11-13T17:41:57+00:00Passaic County Lawyer Admits Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $300,000 in COVID-19 Relief Fundsurn:syndication:f4ad04f907874a5f9930a18f70dafa03Morton Chirnomas, a Passaic County, New Jersey attorney, admitted that he illegally obtained more than $300,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.2023-11-02T17:00:00+00:002023-11-13T17:43:42+00:00Owner of Indian Marketing Company Admits Role in $11.5 Million Health Care Fraud and Kickback Schemeurn:syndication:3f749615ab0844c1ab65d732e7bc89f3Chintan Anjaria, the owner of a marketing company located in India, admitted to conspiracies to commit health care fraud and to pay and receive illegal kickbacks.2023-11-02T17:00:00+00:002023-11-13T18:05:24+00:00Hunterdon County Man Charged with $1.5 Million Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:954b60df970a48489fcfea521f4217dfRalph Divino of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, has been charged with defrauding a New Jersey-based title insurance company of approximately $1.5 million.2023-11-02T17:00:00+00:002023-11-13T18:09:06+00:00Gloucester County Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $400,000 in Unemployment Insurance Benefitsurn:syndication:b8f3290757c248b19ba318722c9138a5Willie Carter of Paulsboro, New Jersey, was sentenced to 21 months in prison for illegally obtaining more than $400,000 in unemployment insurance benefits.2023-11-07T17:00:00+00:002023-11-13T18:10:11+00:00Two Members of Newark Sex, Money, Murder Gang Charged with Murder in Aid of Racketeeringurn:syndication:6e72ae482ad84ddd891476b60bac88b0Two members of a street gang operating in the Bradley Court Housing Complex have been charged by criminal complaint with murder in aid of racketeering.2023-10-26T12:00:00+00:002023-11-03T11:08:01+00:00Essex County Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Wire Fraud in Connection with Romance Scamurn:syndication:e609f2b4222a400d952dbcb99b901e9eMahmoud Bowler of Newark has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for conspiring to commit wire fraud and wire fraud in connection with an online romance scam.2023-10-26T10:30:00+00:002023-11-03T11:13:39+00:00New Jersey Couple Resentenced for Child Abuseurn:syndication:87c63e4dcd254c959a29fd9a1b26d69eCarolyn Jackson, a former U.S. Army major, and his wife were sentenced for a fourth time for their respective roles in abusing their adopted children.2023-10-30T10:30:00+00:002023-11-03T11:15:38+00:00New York Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Credit Card Fraudurn:syndication:50b198576a3d4c5f9dab39fcf578a92aRobert Lourenco of New York was sentenced to 60 months in prison for spending hundreds of thousands of dollars using credit cards he fraudulently opened.2023-10-19T07:30:00+00:002023-10-24T18:05:22+00:00Middlesex County Man Admits Online Enticement of Minorurn:syndication:cef6b3f568524e4f891ddeb5ff54a173Sunil Vaid of North Brunswick admitted inducing a minor to engage in sexual activity over an online messenger service.2023-10-19T07:30:00+00:002023-10-25T18:07:23+00:00Union County Man Admits Role in Interstate Car Theft Ringurn:syndication:33302a204ec34bbdaf9ad25f2a238379Malik Baker of Vauxhall admitted his role in a conspiracy to steal and transport across state lines cars stolen from towns in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.2023-10-19T07:30:00+00:002023-10-24T17:48:45+00:00New Jersey Real Estate Investor and Online Influencer Charged with Multimillion-Dollar Investment Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:d8361e0be0c441f092f60dd7c9f961adCesar Humberto Pina, a New Jersey real estate investor and influencer, was arrested for committing a multimillion-dollar Ponzi-like investment fraud scheme.2023-10-18T13:30:00+00:002023-10-19T19:36:26+00:00Second Passaic County Man Charged with Conspiring to Commit Seven Armed Robberies of Several Pharmaciesurn:syndication:c5deba14938e44a38eddec005199b411Onijee Burgess of Paterson, arrested in connection with seven armed robberies of pharmacies, made his initial appearance in Newark federal court.2023-10-18T17:05:00+00:002023-10-19T13:35:07+00:00Man Pleads Guilty in District of New Hampshire to Child Exploitation Offenses Occurring in New Jerseyurn:syndication:5e6a383b80b949a7b996f54242a71b74Scott Wilkinson of New Hampshire pleaded guilty in court in connection with the exploitation of a minor in New Jersey and possession of child sexual abuse material.2023-10-13T11:00:00+00:002023-10-17T19:57:56+00:00Union County Teacher Charged with Production of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:1220d28cbc4b4df7b1abadad5952b4d8Michael Hamilton of Springfield was arrested for producing a video depicting images of child sexual abuse and receiving and possessing images of child sexual abuse.2023-10-13T11:00:00+00:002023-10-17T19:51:45+00:00Essex County Felon Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking, Firearm Possession, and Possessing Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Traffickingurn:syndication:97d1524e7d974bc899f5df8eb1e7f554Ricky Hubbard of Newark has been sentenced to 228 months in prison for drug trafficking, firearm possession, and related crimes.2023-10-12T11:00:00+00:002023-10-17T19:48:53+00:00New York Man Admits Role in $127 Million Health Care Fraud and Kickback Schemeurn:syndication:176f73950ebc4311bf751ebdb25423d0A New York man and owner of a marketing company admitted his role in conspiracies to commit health care fraud and to pay and receive illegal kickbacks.2023-10-10T16:30:00+00:002023-10-13T16:32:43+00:00Middlesex County Man Convicted of Persuading, Inducing and Enticing Victims for Prostitutionurn:syndication:e17c015aac554febb4d01c42e8a2afccA Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was convicted of four counts of persuading, inducing, and enticing women to travel in interstate commerce to engage in prostitution.2023-10-11T16:30:00+00:002023-10-13T16:32:15+00:00Bridgeton Police Officer Admits Civil Rights Violationurn:syndication:5e8a43966f30482ab2364a1dccbcf053John Grier III, a Bridgeton police officer, admitted to violating an individual’s civil rights by using excessive force during an arrest.2023-10-05T08:30:00+00:002023-10-06T15:05:08+00:00Atlantic County Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Involving More Than 100 Kilograms of Cocaineurn:syndication:1fab771374be463eafac4a3638099b8fLester Santana of Atlantic County, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine.2023-10-05T08:00:00+00:002023-10-06T15:06:45+00:00Gang Member Admits to Racketeering Chargeurn:syndication:6594d409a42d4bbb9f98d5228e3a112bTre Byrd, a member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang, admitted to his role in a racketeering conspiracy.2023-10-04T13:00:00+00:002023-10-05T18:18:05+00:00New Jersey Man Sentenced on Felony Assault Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:dd08429dd1d64b8c8b0b4b77327c8ccbSalvatore Vassallo of New Jersey has been sentenced on a felony charge for assaulting a law enforcement officer during the breach of the U.S. Capitol.2023-10-04T11:30:00+00:002023-10-05T17:47:41+00:00Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison and Lifetime Supervised Release for Distributing Child Pornography While on Supervised Releaseurn:syndication:91bfdf4c802c4607977c57c08989467aHugh Cohen of Union County, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison for distributing multiple images depicting child sexual abuse.2023-10-03T07:30:00+00:002023-10-04T16:27:26+00:00Union County Man Admits Role in Conspiracy to Target Asian Small Business Owners in Residential Burglariesurn:syndication:0241ae3699ec41d19e38735e2713926eKevin Jackson of Union County, New Jersey, admitted to his role in a conspiracy that targeted residences belonging to Asian small business owners.2023-10-02T12:00:00+00:002023-10-03T18:21:20+00:00South Carolina Doctor and Nephrology Practice Agree to Pay More Than $585,000 to Settle Laboratory Kickback Allegationsurn:syndication:f81f9bfa9f8f4593af399b2136cca621Moustafa Moustafa M.D., a South Carolina doctor, and his medical practice have agreed to pay more than $585,000 to resolve kickback allegations.2023-09-29T09:30:00+00:002023-10-02T16:59:35+00:00South Carolina Man Admits Securities Fraud, Bank Fraud, and Wire Fraud Schemesurn:syndication:816ceec8dfa9454080b0c6bc43bb0707Sandy John Masselli of South Carolina admitted to engaging in several bank and wire fraud schemes and a securities offering fraud scheme that spanned six years.2023-09-19T17:00:00+00:002023-09-21T13:55:50+00:00Hudson County Man Sentenced to 90 Months in Prison for Role in Gang Assaulturn:syndication:b886fbbd385248069fa62cf0c42cdb70Sheldon Mays, a member of a neighborhood street gang, received 90 months in prison for stabbing a rival gang member during a retaliatory gang-related assault.2023-09-19T16:00:00+00:002023-09-21T13:54:20+00:00Pharmacy Operators and Pharmacist Charged with $33 Million Health Care Fraud, Wire Fraud, and Kickback Conspiracyurn:syndication:098435ab7c8b4a12b361e30c78c129ffTwo pharmacy executives and a pharmacist have been arraigned on charges of defrauding Medicare and TRICARE by submitting fraudulent claims.2023-09-18T08:00:00+00:002023-09-19T13:37:49+00:00Connecticut Man Admits $2.19 Million Fraud Scheme Involving Kickbacks From Two French Distilleriesurn:syndication:104d81d211a0486eae902ad86a963aa3Mitchell E. Green of Connecticut admitted to orchestrating a $2.19 million scheme to defraud an alcohol company and its owner.2023-09-18T08:00:00+00:002023-09-19T13:32:12+00:00Three Defendants Convicted of Federal Civil Rights Conspiracy and Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act Offenses for Obstructing Access to a Reproductive Health Services Facilityurn:syndication:b7280273a5dd4862b42032ef9fd93bedJonathan Darnel of Virginia, Jean Marshall of Massachusetts, and Joan Bell of New Jersey have been convicted of felony conspiracy against rights and a FACE Act offense.2023-09-15T09:00:00+00:002023-09-18T19:41:43+00:00Gang Members Admit Racketeering Charge and Related Crimesurn:syndication:3b1411cc620941438f78118a641abba7Tyheim Terry and Amir Edmonds, members of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang, admitted to their roles in a racketeering conspiracy.2023-09-14T09:00:00+00:002023-09-15T15:52:17+00:00New York City Man Admits Role in Burglary Conspiracy Targeting Asian Small Business Ownersurn:syndication:d25e7429087e43f9833e925dec60c9adJames Hurt of New York admitted to his role in a conspiracy that targeted Asian and Asian-American small business owners for burglaries.2023-09-14T08:30:00+00:002023-09-15T15:50:36+00:00Hudson County Real Estate Investor Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Mortgage Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:93240894eb944adb92adb2f47d03ac34Anthony Garvin, a real estate investor, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for conspiring to orchestrate a fraudulent home equity line of credit scheme.2023-09-11T17:00:00+00:002023-09-13T13:05:32+00:00Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Role in Health Care Fraud Conspiracy Targeting New Jersey Health Benefits Programsurn:syndication:fcd39d34a1a14c2ab5482acb38b178daRobert Bessey of Philadelphia has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for his role in defrauding New Jersey state health benefits programs and other insurers.2023-09-07T17:00:00+00:002023-09-13T13:07:20+00:00Kuwaiti Man Charged with Abusive Sexual Contact on Airplaneurn:syndication:a923f472bed24555a33bfc7e544e7469A Kuwaiti man appeared in federal court for alleged abusive sexual contact with a female passenger on a flight to Newark Liberty International Airport.2023-09-01T16:30:00+00:002023-09-06T14:09:28+00:00FBI Conducts Multiple Nationwide Takedowns of Various Violent Criminal Organizationsurn:syndication:0c82aa7086b7456a887647077b01353aThe FBI, alongside its state and local law enforcement partners during the week of August 28, 2023, executed multiple arrest and search operations into various violent criminal organizations around the country.2023-09-01T14:32:00+00:002023-09-01T22:01:06+00:00Mercer County Man Admits Soliciting Kickbacks in COVID-19 Testing Kickback Conspiracyurn:syndication:c249d6c50dfe4f0eb8d7f0bc9d756b85Tauqir Khan of Pennington, New Jersey, admitted to his role in a kickback conspiracy involving COVID-19 testing.2023-08-31T08:30:00+00:002023-09-01T16:11:13+00:00Passaic County Man Charged in $13 Million Technology Support Scam Targeting More Than 7,000 U.S. Victimsurn:syndication:d80e12aca7084e1a8230ce0ac7baa97bManoj Yadav of Clifton, New Jersey, has been arrested in connection with a technical support scam that targeted more than 7,000 victims.2023-08-31T17:01:00+00:002023-09-01T15:32:57+00:00FBI Newark Encourages Hate Crime Reporting, Launches Unconventional Awareness Campaignurn:syndication:8042581d822849cab5872cdd4fe2ecb6The FBI Newark is launching an unconventional hate crime awareness campaign encouraging the community to report any incidents to the FBI.2023-09-01T09:00:00+00:002023-09-01T16:37:41+00:00More Than a Dozen Charged in a Violent Crime Conspiracy That Includes Armed Carjacking, Armed Robberyurn:syndication:1469f0b31d984f0485a9884ee7f7b6e0A superseding indictment was unsealed charging 16 alleged members of a violent crime ring that committed multiple armed carjackings, armed robberies, and other offenses.2023-08-30T09:00:00+00:002023-08-31T14:53:34+00:00Indian National Admits Defrauding Telephone Providers and Insurance Companies of Millions of Dollars’ Worth of Merchandiseurn:syndication:1d8ee04ce2454debbb32f5b766816ea0Parag Bhavsar, an Indian national, admitted that he conspired with others to devise a scheme to defraud various telephone providers and insurance companies.2023-08-30T09:00:00+00:002023-08-31T14:39:24+00:00Two Individuals Admit Conspiring with Convicted Ponzi Schemer and Others to Defraud Investors of Tens of Millions of Dollarsurn:syndication:479c92477cbd4c30bccd42daab29350dChristopher Anderson of New Jersey and Richard Curry of Pennsylvania admitted to conspiring with a twice-convicted fraudster to defraud investors of more than $35 million.2023-08-30T17:01:00+00:002023-08-31T14:18:26+00:00Five Defendants Convicted of Federal Civil Rights Conspiracy and Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act Offenses for Obstructing Access to a Reproductive Health Services Facilityurn:syndication:d23578a290c8408198341461e3b40ff7Five individuals have been convicted of civil rights offenses in connection with a reproductive health care clinic invasion in Washington, D.C., on October 22, 2020.2023-08-29T06:00:00+00:002023-08-30T11:53:00+00:00Union County Investment Advisor Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for Stealing Client Moneyurn:syndication:f16acd21dcf146e2a90e78ad94c1af49A former investment advisor who stole more than $600,000 from his clients to fund his gambling and personal expenses was sentenced to 42 months in prison.2023-08-22T18:00:00+00:002023-08-28T23:02:46+00:00Former New Jersey Corrections Officer Charged with Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme That Targeted Law Enforcement, Fire Personnel, and Other First Respondersurn:syndication:c890f523159e4b2d9476eef638bd634cJohn DeSalvo, a former New Jersey corrections officer, was arrested for orchestrating two different fraud schemes, including a cryptocurrency scheme.2023-08-23T10:30:00+00:002023-08-24T15:25:02+00:00Florida Man Admits $3.6 Million Health Care Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:fefd047e29b0459eb87cee2f6abfc864Patrick Fitchner of Orlando, Florida, admitted to his role in a durable medical equipment kickback scheme.2023-08-22T08:30:00+00:002023-08-23T13:31:43+00:00Essex County Man Indicted for Sex Trafficking Minor and Transportation to Engage in Prostitution Offensesurn:syndication:9b6dc9fa31044187b6086fc3ebd93ee2Amin Sharif of Essex County, New Jersey, has been arraigned on charges of sex trafficking and prostitution-related offenses.2023-08-18T10:00:00+00:002023-08-22T15:12:05+00:00Former Pharmacy President Admits $32 Million Health Care Kickback Schemeurn:syndication:a0d7c6e5be694486914a35b08037fe46Elan Yaish, a former president of a pharmacy business, admitted to his role in a health care kickback conspiracy involving prescriptions for Medicare and TRICARE beneficiaries.2023-08-18T07:00:00+00:002023-08-22T14:10:50+00:00Pharmacy Operations Manager Admits Role in Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud and Kickback Schemeurn:syndication:aeb90830bc7345f58b21f00ec3513ccaThe former operations manager of a Union City, New Jersey pharmacy admitted to his role in multimillion-dollar conspiracies to defraud health care insurers.2023-08-18T07:00:00+00:002023-08-22T14:09:31+00:00Union County Man Sentenced to 50 Months in Prison for Role in Conspiracy to Target Asian Homeowners in Residential Burglariesurn:syndication:2bff49f3a835421a821362b2b666e5cbRandi Barr of Union County has been sentenced to 50 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy that targeted Asian-American homeowners for residential burglaries.2023-08-15T09:00:00+00:002023-08-16T13:56:15+00:00Union County Man Arrested for Corporate Tax Evasionurn:syndication:4a6b849bdc0a4a6682f24222f05976beJoel Konopka, a Union County contractor, has been arrested for tax evasion.2023-08-14T15:30:00+00:002023-08-15T20:25:51+00:00New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:d41f22e2ca8240829e7635fd1389aa5fLarry Fife Giberson of New Jersey pleaded guilty to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-07-31T09:30:00+00:002023-08-11T15:29:37+00:00Two Men Arrested After Another Pleads Guilty in $470,000 Kickback Scheme Involving Jersey City Condo Complexurn:syndication:42ad90e5d3db41df9a742d3f39ad393eTwo New Jersey men were charged, and another previously pleaded guilty, for participating in a kickback scheme to defraud the owner of a condominium complex.2023-08-10T06:30:00+00:002023-08-11T12:58:25+00:00New York Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1 Millionurn:syndication:8ac34abac1fc442dbef4cd30e0fbd046Terrell Fuller of Brooklyn, New York, has been arrested on charges he fraudulently obtained more than $1 million in a COVID-19 scheme.2023-08-10T06:30:00+00:002023-08-11T13:00:00+00:00Two New York Men Admit Fentanyl Distributionurn:syndication:2a3eb28bb76b435ea3d395c8bb421216Billy Castro and Juan De La Cruz Infante Torres of New York admitted to their roles in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.2023-08-09T14:30:00+00:002023-08-10T20:52:17+00:00Ocean County Man Charged with Sexually Exploiting Minorsurn:syndication:f946c22c59aa4e04bfcff531d073e69eDaniel Nilla was arrested for enticing minors to produce videos and images of child exploitation material.2023-08-04T11:30:00+00:002023-08-08T16:56:42+00:00Maryland Man Admits Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $2 Million in Wire Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:6ea5db7fb76b436d894f36830f51ae62The owner of a New Jersey-based scrap metal company admitted illegally obtaining more than $2 million through a multi-year scheme.2023-08-03T13:56:00+00:002023-08-04T17:57:43+00:00FBI Newark and Partner Agencies Rescue Human Trafficking Victims in Operation Cross Countryurn:syndication:89055f66c4cb4cb9bd22dad56a0666ceThe FBI Newark Field Office, NJ Department of Children and Families, and more than a dozen law enforcement agencies rescued five minor girls during Operation Cross Country.2023-08-02T12:08:00+00:002023-08-02T17:56:06+00:00Monmouth County Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Producing Child Pornographyurn:syndication:411c340ae91346e2a87c2074c6e6c4deChristian Importuna of Monmouth County, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 240 months in prison for producing multiple videos depicting him sexually assaulting a minor.2023-07-27T13:30:00+00:002023-08-01T14:04:21+00:00Federal Inmate Admits Possessing Child Pornographyurn:syndication:abb3e021c56346ec824ad44387e5ba98Daniel Baldwin, a federal inmate serving a 10-year sentence for possessing child pornography, admitted to possessing images and videos of child sexual abuse while incarcerated.2023-07-26T07:30:00+00:002023-07-27T14:01:48+00:00Monmouth County Man Sentenced to 45 Months in Prison for Role in $1 Million ‘Upfront-Fee’ Schemeurn:syndication:d7ef48300a6e4b48a2aead2f4ea3590eJerrid Douglas of Freehold has been sentenced to 45 months in prison for his role in defrauding multiple victims through a $1 million 'upfront-fee' scheme.2023-07-26T07:00:00+00:002023-07-27T14:00:29+00:00Passaic County Man Charged with Being Felon in Possession of Ammunitionurn:syndication:45f99fafeb554f03bb53878097b3820eA Passaic County, New Jersey, man was charged with being a convicted felon in possession of ammunition.2023-07-20T11:00:00+00:002023-07-26T14:11:42+00:00Essex County Man Charged with Bank Robberyurn:syndication:09a5a18e06604c9884df9e15aae57480An Essex County, New Jersey, man was arrested and charged with bank robbery.2023-07-20T11:00:00+00:002023-07-26T14:11:16+00:00Former Political Staffer Sentenced to Eight Months’ Home Confinement, Three Years’ Probation, for Role in Scheme to Defraud Campaigns and Political Action Committeesurn:syndication:4512b32d690640eeadca48a40b19b6c2A Union County man who previously served as a staff member in the New Jersey Senate was sentenced to eight months of home confinement.2023-07-24T11:00:00+00:002023-07-26T14:11:01+00:00Five Individuals Charged in Multi-State COVID-19 Relief Program Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:20cf7327e7714b8fb51b986c37d78fd6Five individuals were charged for their roles in fraudulently obtaining federal PPP loans and EIDL and for laundering the loan proceeds.2023-07-19T16:30:00+00:002023-07-21T14:35:54+00:00Convicted Ponzi Schemer, Four Other Men, Charged with Multi-Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme and Obstructing Justiceurn:syndication:19d2513085534a429cecbc4a260a460dA New Jersey man whose 24-year federal prison sentence was commuted after being twice convicted of defrauding investors was charged today for committing additional crimes.2023-07-19T16:00:00+00:002023-07-21T14:34:49+00:00North Carolina Man Sentenced to 151 Months in Prison for Heroin Distribution and Firearms Offensesurn:syndication:26702bb84be44ed79545896556642b23Dennis Cheston Jr. was sentenced to 151 months in prison for distributing heroin and unlawfully possessing a firearm.2023-07-19T16:00:00+00:002023-07-21T14:32:46+00:00Mercer County Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Heroin Trafficking, Unlawful Possession of Firearms, and Possession of Firearm in Furtherance of Heroin Traffickingurn:syndication:20e5b3d8847b48598c767f12e4a2d4e7Timothy Wimbush was sentenced today to 300 months in prison for heroin trafficking and firearms charges.2023-07-18T16:00:00+00:002023-07-21T14:31:32+00:00Two Firefighters Sentenced to Prison for Roles in Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud Conspiracyurn:syndication:64b6a9f16ce84cb79de4741706dd10c0Two New Jersey firefighters were sentenced to prison for their respective roles in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud conspiracy.2023-07-12T17:00:00+00:002023-07-14T20:20:59+00:00Passaic County Husband and Wife Sentenced for Sex Traffickingurn:syndication:95064988c2a246a5b6cbd76b2d69aa15A husband and wife from Passaic County, New Jersey, have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a sex trafficking scheme.2023-07-10T09:30:00+00:002023-07-14T13:53:03+00:00Middlesex County Man Admits Communicating Threats to Attack Synagogueurn:syndication:fd128a5e87554d7c9a24287b80b7f425Omar Alkattou admitted transmitting via the internet a manifesto containing threats to attack a synagogue and Jewish people.2023-07-12T09:00:00+00:002023-07-14T13:50:40+00:00New Jersey Man Found Guilty of Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:f74e28fb5b5f4b7182735068032ec456Christopher Joseph Quaglin has been found guilty in the District of Columbia of felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.2023-07-11T16:00:00+00:002023-07-13T16:04:09+00:00U.S. Army Financial Counselor Charged with Defrauding Gold Star Familiesurn:syndication:2893f18d42ea4663951e239928771d73Caz Craffy, a Monmouth County, New Jersey financial counselor, has been indicted for allegedly defrauding two dozen Gold Star families.2023-07-07T15:00:00+00:002023-07-11T11:48:50+00:00Three East Orange Gang Members Sentenced to Prison for Gang-Related Murdersurn:syndication:e355baa4886347d2be6dc54185da07daThree members and associates of a drug trafficking enterprise who were also members of a neighborhood street gang in Essex County, New Jersey, were sentenced to prison.2023-07-06T16:30:00+00:002023-07-10T12:54:43+00:00Brooklyn Man Convicted of Strongarm Extortion Schemeurn:syndication:8c43369251b24638b6a04310e03a08fdEndrit Kllogjeri of Brooklyn has been convicted of conspiring with others in a week-long strongarm extortion scheme in 2019.2023-07-06T16:30:00+00:002023-07-10T12:53:35+00:00Couple Charged with COVID-19 Loan Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:da6dc210af9c494ab3da67b963a16218Diana Valteri, and Edmond Haxhillari, were arrested in Texas on charges related to fraudulently obtaining Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL).2023-06-30T14:01:00+00:002023-07-03T16:12:54+00:00Former Sales Representative Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Compound Prescription Drug Schemeurn:syndication:3e717d6cf9e64531a83f871718f9e166Matthew Puccio, a former sales representative, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud public health benefits programs.2023-06-30T13:59:00+00:002023-07-03T16:11:28+00:00Political Consultant Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Role in Murder-for-Hire Schemeurn:syndication:6ed945104a224c078252af3f5f304e01Sean Caddle, a New Jersey-based political consultant, was sentenced to 288 months in prison for hiring two men to kill a longtime associate.2023-06-29T14:00:00+00:002023-07-05T18:23:12+00:00Ocean County Man Admits $21.7 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme and COVID-19 Wire Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:7a7ebd62fd924291aab0905ec6450244Alexander Schleider, of Lakewood, New Jersey, pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and one count of wire fraud.2023-06-30T13:49:00+00:002023-07-03T16:07:41+00:00Two Men Sentenced to Prison Terms in $1 Million ‘Upfront-Fee’ Schemeurn:syndication:4b4b09eab5f4426f98a05d79f84ab641A Camden County, New Jersey, man and a Nevada man were sentenced to prison terms for their roles in defrauding multiple victims.2023-06-23T11:00:00+00:002023-06-26T15:46:41+00:00New York Man Admits Assault on Airplaneurn:syndication:a5757b9e1a21496282a98cbc710a6390Ryan Manuella of New York admitted assaulting a female passenger on a flight to Newark Liberty International Airport.2023-06-20T16:00:00+00:002023-06-23T13:09:49+00:00Former Jersey City Board of Education President and Former Acting Executive Director of Jersey City Employment and Training Program Admits Embezzlement and Fraudurn:syndication:7125ae1ca6834d4c912fbe3d48695944Sudhan M. Thomas, the former president of the Jersey City Board of Education, admitted embezzling Jersey City Employment and Training Program funds and wire fraud.2023-06-21T14:00:00+00:002023-06-22T20:27:47+00:00Essex County Woman Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Health Care Fraud Conspiracyurn:syndication:1ea380bf0c764eb7a19b8293794dd1c9Tiffany Marsh of Orange has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for her role in defrauding insurers by submitting fraudulent claims for chiropractic services.2023-06-15T09:00:00+00:002023-06-21T15:12:43+00:00Essex County Man Admits Armed Robberies of Three Pharmaciesurn:syndication:78171b45a50447f58b989df70b860f1cCharles Johnson of Essex County, New Jersey, admitted to committing three armed robberies of pharmacies in Elizabeth, New Jersey, for oxycodone and other medication.2023-06-15T09:00:00+00:002023-06-21T15:13:45+00:00Russian National Arrested and Charged with Conspiring to Commit LockBit Ransomware Attacks Against U.S. and Foreign Businessesurn:syndication:a1451e0c37b0436ba460b14585cb1df7The Justice Department announced charges against Ruslan Magomedovich Astamirov for his involvement in deploying numerous LockBit ransomware and other cyberattacks against victim computer systems in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Africa.2023-06-15T15:30:00+00:002023-06-15T20:05:35+00:00Four Colombian Nationals Charged with Interstate Transportation of Stolen Goods Conspiracyurn:syndication:e31cb301cffb489c911ada7c86e8627dFour Colombian nationals have been charged for their roles in a scheme to burglarize a home in New Jersey and transport the stolen goods to New York.2023-06-08T14:00:00+00:002023-06-13T18:54:20+00:00Atlantic County Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Health Care Fraud Conspiracy Targeting State Health Benefits Programsurn:syndication:1c8d34fc27034375b2680dcaa9a50fe2Nicholas Tedesco, a retail director for a local candy company, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding New Jersey state health benefits programs.2023-06-08T13:30:00+00:002023-06-13T18:41:05+00:00New Jersey Man Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Capitol Breachurn:syndication:e026ebac286b40119f81a4b993262e5bA New Jersey man was found guilty of felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach.2023-06-09T07:30:00+00:002023-06-12T14:11:22+00:00Youth Wrestling Coach and Referee From Ocean County Admits Distribution of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:98a3032c2d7042978ac5967a7e3b4c95Alec Donovan of Ocean County, New Jersey, admitted to distributing child pornography.2023-06-06T12:00:00+00:002023-06-07T19:21:41+00:00Brooklyn Man Charged with Fraudulently Entering Competitor Laboratory and Destroying and Stealing Equipmenturn:syndication:61e430b5aeff4b74ae6b8be80a38f2cbEric Leykin of Brooklyn has been arraigned on charges of entering a laboratory business on false pretenses and destroying and stealing that business’ equipment.2023-06-02T16:30:00+00:002023-06-07T13:16:58+00:00New Jersey Man and Oath Keeper Pleads to Obstruction of Congress Related to January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:e06bf88a268e42659f266711e298844cJames Breheny of New Jersey, who is a member of the Oath Keepers, pleaded guilty to a felony charge related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-06-06T12:07:00+00:002023-06-06T17:15:02+00:00Five Jersey City Gang Members and Associates Sentenced to Prison for Gang-Related Stabbingurn:syndication:b08aaf1d97434a0ab7e280e2e76420f2Five members and associates of a neighborhood street gang have been sentenced to prison for their respective roles in a gang-related stabbing.2023-05-31T11:00:00+00:002023-06-01T15:59:49+00:00Previously Charged Virginia Man Admits Additional $3.4 Million Insider Trading Schemeurn:syndication:322a28acaccf426a9dd765672abfa09aSean Wygovsky of Virginia, who previously pleaded guilty to insider trading, admitted engaging in another insider trading scheme that netted millions of dollars.2023-05-26T12:00:00+00:002023-05-31T17:28:27+00:00Passaic County Man Charged with Transportation and Possession of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:855d9cb69a984480bcebaaf33e2f5eb6Edward M. O’Hagan of Hawthorne has been arrested for transporting and possessing videos and images of child sexual abuse.2023-05-23T08:30:00+00:002023-05-30T15:24:38+00:00Hudson County Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for Conspiracy to Steal Cryptocurrencyurn:syndication:8bb144ce59f54ce2ab63c64d7cbf9da3Ebrahem Adeeb of Bayonne has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for conspiring to steal more than $500,000 worth of cryptocurrency.2023-05-23T08:30:00+00:002023-05-30T15:23:25+00:00Bayside State Prison Corrections Officer Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Violating Inmates’ Civil Rightsurn:syndication:70fcbf82c0ab4695a98a06680b50dc1aJohn Makos of Millville received 30 months in prison for conspiring with others to deprive inmates of their right not to be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment.2023-05-24T08:30:00+00:002023-05-30T15:22:01+00:00Essex County Man Admits Shooting of Former Federal Informanturn:syndication:d509b58d35ba4c82b7d5fbb67e905e29Kalil Bryant of Essex County, New Jersey, admitted that he attempted to kill a former federal informant by shooting him.2023-05-24T08:30:00+00:002023-05-30T15:19:59+00:00Former Chief Financial Officer of $21 Billion Biopharmaceutical Company Admits Insider Tradingurn:syndication:c099346ae0d64b23a6aee70cce11b32aUsama Malik pleaded guilty in Newark federal court to Count One of an indictment charging him with securities fraud/insider trading.2023-05-17T06:30:00+00:002023-05-24T16:14:44+00:00Hudson County Man Admits Role in Gang Assaulturn:syndication:e9852be3c5224cd38d82372301ec08acSheldon Mays admitted to stabbing a rival gang member during a retaliatory gang-related assault.2023-05-18T06:30:00+00:002023-05-24T16:01:18+00:00Russian National Charged with Ransomware Attacks Against Critical Infrastructureurn:syndication:469bddd70c864ceda1df3837ca7e196cThe Justice Department unsealed two indictments charging a Russian national and resident with using three different ransomware variants to attack numerous victims throughout the United States, including law enforcement agencies in Washington, D.C., and New Jersey, as well as victims in health care and other sectors nationwide.2023-05-16T11:36:00+00:002023-05-16T17:34:45+00:00Essex County Man Convicted of Being Member of Newark Drug Trafficking Organization Responsible for the Distribution of Over One Kilogram of Heroinurn:syndication:2dff5e659dae4666a9ccd334649229c3Furad Loyal was convicted on conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than one kilogram of heroin, possession with intent to distribute heroin, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.2023-05-10T14:30:00+00:002023-05-16T19:19:30+00:00New York Man Admits Credit Card Fraudurn:syndication:d3ef74c520bc4e82a29f864944e90a99A New York man admitted to spending hundreds of thousands of dollars using credit cards he fraudulently opened using the identities of others.2023-05-10T14:30:00+00:002023-05-12T18:59:54+00:00FBI Newark Honors the Anti-Defamation League of New York/New Jersey with National Awardurn:syndication:d64ca301e19e4bfc9e8f824ee0c62757FBI Newark presented the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award to the Anti-Defamation League of New York/New Jersey at a reception at the Jewish Museum in New York City.2023-05-09T10:30:00+00:002023-05-10T15:59:27+00:00FBI Seeks Possible Victims in Child Pornography Investigationurn:syndication:4e411d2f851541cb8849913ffd03d934The Newark FBI is asking for the public’s help in identifying possible young victims who attended two camps in New Jersey from August 2019 through March 2022.2023-05-04T10:00:00+00:002023-05-10T16:16:25+00:00Union County Man Admits Receiving Child Pornographyurn:syndication:604b5acc8ee3421e89861f2f0788afc1Joshua Cremosnik of Union County, New Jersey, admitted receiving videos and images of child sexual abuse.2023-05-04T16:30:00+00:002023-05-08T11:16:02+00:00Former Boy Scout Camp Employee Indicted for Possession and Distribution of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:6d3cab571eba4941848e04372c86f818A federal grand jury indicted William Mickel, of Morris County, New Jersey, for possessing and distributing child abuse and exploitation material.2023-05-04T16:30:00+00:002023-05-08T11:12:24+00:00Four People Charged for Roles in Bank Fraud, Identity Theft Schemeurn:syndication:82d4c4f6a9d04452ae608f2997e623bcFour people have been charged with conspiring to use and using victims’ personal identifiable information to defraud individuals and financial institutions.2023-05-04T07:30:00+00:002023-05-05T13:52:58+00:00Middlesex County Man Sentenced to 97 Months in Prison for Perpetrating Murder-for-Hire Ploturn:syndication:65c6c524966744ea8afa571f3367dd2fMichael Stewart of Middlesex County has been sentenced to 97 months in prison for plotting to pay a purported hitman to kill his ex-wife and her daughter.2023-05-03T10:00:00+00:002023-05-04T15:25:14+00:00Ohio Man Admits Role in $24 Million Health Care Fraud and Kickback Schemeurn:syndication:f7bb9b7d5eac490b96e25aeaa52a0171Mark Belter, of Ohio and owner of several marketing companies, admitted his role in conspiracies to commit health care fraud and to pay and receive illegal kickbacks.2023-05-02T08:00:00+00:002023-05-03T14:37:54+00:00Ocean County Man Admits Money Launderingurn:syndication:3f510bb902864ebeabc833db691fbbf4Eli Schamovic of Ocean County, New Jersey, admitted that he illegally laundered the proceeds of a wire fraud scheme.2023-05-02T08:00:00+00:002023-05-03T14:36:29+00:00Bergen County Man Charged in Car Theft and Fraudulent Resale Schemeurn:syndication:b373fb233de74f96aaadb5000803593dWarren Guerrier, formerly of Bergen County, New Jersey, has been charged with running a large, multistate car theft and fraud ring.2023-05-02T08:00:00+00:002023-05-03T14:35:37+00:00Gang Member Admits Racketeering and Firearms Chargesurn:syndication:f9c160d0a9084fbfabdab8ac88688a75Rahjon Cox, a member of a New Jersey street gang, admitted to his role in a racketeering conspiracy and possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon.2023-04-28T07:30:00+00:002023-05-02T14:01:43+00:00Passaic County Man Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Conspiracy and Two Armed Bank Robberiesurn:syndication:33159a5d34024cc3a6cfc18f387445a2Jose Soto of Passaic County, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 276 months in prison for his role as the gunman in two armed bank robberies.2023-04-28T07:30:00+00:002023-05-02T14:00:31+00:00Passaic County Man Charged with Shooting Gun During Two Pharmacy Robberiesurn:syndication:34b0ce3822014f6682cb1c15012bbfacAntonio Rivera of Passaic County, New Jersey, has been arrested in connection with two armed robberies of pharmacies for prescription medication.2023-04-24T12:00:00+00:002023-04-26T17:48:35+00:00Fugitive High-Ranking MS-13 Leader Arrested on Terrorism and Racketeering Chargesurn:syndication:3d9896230eec4bb99cef811cd96eda2fJose Wilfredo Ayala-Alcantara, a high-ranking leader of MS-13, has been charged with directing the transnational criminal organization’s criminal activities.2023-04-20T16:53:00+00:002023-04-21T14:22:06+00:00Essex County Man Convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Wire Fraud in Connection with Romance Scamurn:syndication:6a852b1cee414b5dad05e31b4c392b2fMahmoud Bowler was convicted of conspiring to commit wire fraud and wire fraud in connection with an online romance scam.2023-04-14T08:30:00+00:002023-04-19T15:16:48+00:00North Carolina Woman Admits Participating in Health Care Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:1f88c278ac7f4dd2b217246468c4d10cIrcania Vargas admitted to her role in a health care fraud conspiracy in which she paid for doctors’ orders for durable medical equipment (DME).2023-04-14T08:30:00+00:002023-04-19T15:15:58+00:00Member and Associate of Newark Street Gang Charged with Unlawful Possession of Machine Gun Used in Shooting of Three Peopleurn:syndication:59a1f9e09a0d40cc9a3a914c2bd2fd8eA member of a Newark street gang made his initial court appearance on firearms charges related to the shooting of multiple victims.2023-04-13T17:18:00+00:002023-04-14T18:46:53+00:00Four People Indicted for Roles in Romance and Internet Frauds, Illegal Money Transmittingurn:syndication:910411ebeb13400d992f515c6d4d86c2A husband and wife, and a Nigerian national were indicted for their roles in internet fraud, and a fourth defendant was indicted for conducting an unlawful money transmitting business.2023-04-13T17:16:00+00:002023-04-14T17:24:31+00:00Monmouth County Man Charged with Tax Evasionurn:syndication:01f9d7b7197a487a8e01c7ac84f9d421A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man has been charged with two counts of tax evasion.2023-04-13T17:14:00+00:002023-04-14T17:21:14+00:00New Jersey Proud Boys Leader Sentenced on Felony Charge for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:3e0185f734be4f9ba2ca201d1d935b6bShawn Price of New Jersey, a regional leader of the Proud Boys, was sentenced on a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol.2023-04-03T07:00:00+00:002023-04-04T14:02:10+00:00Former Partner at Broker-Dealer Firm Charged with $3.4 Million Insider Trading Schemeurn:syndication:f1aaba380c9d4a6da3d93303983a5eaeChristopher Matthaei, a former partner at a New Jersey broker-dealer firm, has been arrested and charged with engaging in an insider trading scheme.2023-03-30T10:00:00+00:002023-03-31T14:53:17+00:00Connecticut Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Role in Murder-for-Hireurn:syndication:6350eaa1316b4ea5a3a2cd234d2c2ae1George Bratsenis of Monroe, Connecticut, has been sentenced to 192 months in prison for his role in a murder-for-hire scheme.2023-03-29T15:30:00+00:002023-03-31T13:51:36+00:00Essex County Woman Admits Role in $25 Million Securities Fraud Scheme Involving Blockchain Technology Companyurn:syndication:e04e8767efa0439498cd9e53de7ae7bbEdith Pardo of Essex County, New Jersey, admitted to her role in fraudulently inducing victims to invest more than $25 million in cash and cryptocurrency.2023-03-29T15:30:00+00:002023-03-31T13:44:33+00:00Maryland Man Admits Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $2 Million in COVID-19 Relief Fundsurn:syndication:a2f4eee6a59845f7a4b40d380cfeecf5Mohamed Kamara of Maryland admitted that he illegally obtained more than $2 million in COVID-19 relief funds.2023-03-29T15:30:00+00:002023-03-31T13:42:57+00:00Three Brooklyn Residents Charged in Kidnapping New Jersey Teenager for Ransomurn:syndication:5e5246cabb5145fcb13c78c8ea16d2e6Three individuals from Brooklyn, New York, have been charged in connection with a kidnapping for ransom that left a teenager with stab wounds.2023-03-28T09:00:00+00:002023-03-29T13:56:45+00:00Utah Lab Owner Admits $89 Million Health Care Fraud Kickback Scheme Involving Cancer Genetic Screening Testsurn:syndication:5d899065f2674d198696de651162e56dJordan Bunnell, a Utah resident, admitted to his role in a $89 million health care fraud and kickback scheme involving genetic cancer screening tests (CGX Tests).2023-03-28T09:00:00+00:002023-03-29T13:40:24+00:00Atlantic County Doctor Admits Health Care Fraud Conspiracyurn:syndication:4938c958d07544e1bb4e5a16ff066639Brian Sokalsky, an Atlantic County, New Jersey doctor, admitted to his role in defrauding New Jersey state and local health benefits programs.2023-03-28T16:04:00+00:002023-03-29T12:45:56+00:00Mayor of Wildwood Admits Assisting in Preparation of Fraudulent Tax Returnsurn:syndication:8be75d9a38fc45e2928b1cf99914eadcThe mayor of Wildwood, New Jersey, admitted that he aided and assisted in the preparation and presentation of false and fraudulent tax returns.2023-03-24T15:30:00+00:002023-03-28T13:16:03+00:00Recruiter and Director of Money Mule Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Participation in Business Email Compromise Schemeurn:syndication:fe5c7b6139da46d2b387838c077e70d4Lucy Beswick was sentenced to prison for her role in a business email compromise scheme that affected numerous corporate and individual victims throughout the nation.2023-03-24T11:43:00+00:002023-03-24T17:57:50+00:00Morris County Woman Charged in $10 Million Scheme to Commit Health Care Fraudurn:syndication:677170975ce94d43af38a052d35046e9Aysha Khan has been charged by indictment with one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and four counts of health care fraud.2023-03-24T11:38:00+00:002023-03-24T17:51:49+00:00Former Florida Resident Charged in $101 Million Health Care Kickback Schemeurn:syndication:2b0c87486b004ae2bf4e5170df0e4a03Raheel Naviwala, a former Florida resident living in Puerto Rico, has been charged for his role in a $101 million durable medical equipment kickback scheme.2023-03-23T06:00:00+00:002023-03-24T13:06:14+00:00Nigerian National Indicted for Wire and Copyright Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:0f9d5be62f044698b7520452f8cbbe6bAnyanwu Benjamin Chizitere, a Nigerian man, was charged for his role in a fraud scheme that targeted a New Jersey-based audiobook and podcast service.2023-03-22T07:00:00+00:002023-03-23T16:11:05+00:00Ocean County Man Admits Online Enticement of Minor, Distribution and Possession of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:d8465e81db6c496192e94fac20a3e0d7Kevin Van Pelt admitted possessing and distributing images of child sexual abuse and inducing a minor to send him sexually explicit images and engage in sexually explicit conduct.2023-03-22T06:30:00+00:002023-03-23T16:07:37+00:00Essex County Man Convicted for Gunpoint Robbery of East Orange Cell Phone Storeurn:syndication:8b36ab253f354b39b0ce512d2334d91cKenneth Graham of Essex County, New Jersey, was convicted for his role in a January 2021 gunpoint robbery of a cell phone store in East Orange, New Jersey.2023-03-20T11:30:00+00:002023-03-21T20:28:46+00:00Atlantic City Councilman Charged with Submitting False Voter Registrations, Making False Statements, and Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment Benefitsurn:syndication:ffeb1191ff604783af604016855d2ffcMD Hossain Morshed, of Atlantic County, New Jersey, has been charged with falsifying voter registrations and other related crimes.2023-03-17T12:30:00+00:002023-03-20T18:22:11+00:00Ten Members and Associates of Marion Gardens Jersey City Gang Charged for Drug Trafficking Activitiesurn:syndication:96b4c816ee3e4faaaddd21c71641eb72Ten members of the Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were charged for their roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy.2023-03-17T12:30:00+00:002023-03-20T18:21:10+00:00Essex County Felon Convicted of Drug Trafficking, Firearm Possession, and Possessing a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Traffickingurn:syndication:9e97d287a35a47eaabe81b7f49ed3acdRicky Hubbard was convicted following a four-day trial of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, and firearm possession crimes.2023-03-14T17:00:00+00:002023-03-16T00:28:40+00:00Essex County Corrections Officer and Girlfriend Arrested for Conspiring to Smuggle Contraband Into Essex County Correctional Facilityurn:syndication:97627762a25f4ba8833788d0f28af221Efrin Wade, an Essex County corrections officer, and Yairisa Lizardo, his girlfriend, were arrested for conspiring to smuggle contraband into the Essex County Correctional Facility.2023-03-14T16:30:00+00:002023-03-16T00:24:39+00:00Former Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Admits Role in Health Care and Wire Fraud Conspiracyurn:syndication:542c90c3f69044b0975d696d6b2040f3Vincent Tornari, a former pharmaceutical sales representative, admitted to defrauding New Jersey state and local health benefits programs and other insurers.2023-03-14T16:30:00+00:002023-03-16T00:22:03+00:00New Jersey Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions on Lower West Terrace During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:737f75b11c8b4dbeb94b02f399e33c2bLarry Fife Giberson has been charged in a criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia with civil disorder, a felony, and related misdemeanor offenses.2023-03-14T13:09:00+00:002023-03-14T19:17:14+00:00Union County Man Convicted of Multiple Armed Robberies and Firearms Offensesurn:syndication:0bbd92924160482c9c4da2f288f07b42Vincent Chan-Guillen was convicted for participating in a multi-state armed robbery spree that spanned several months.2023-03-08T14:00:00+00:002023-03-10T03:55:18+00:00Bergen County Man Charged for Possession of Machine Gun, Rifle, Handgun, and Fraudulent United States Marshals Service Credentials in Newark Airporturn:syndication:2fba3936385144258cb10303c75911eeSeretse Clouden was charged for his attempt to bring firearms, ammunition, a bulletproof vest, and fraudulent law enforcement credentials on an airplane.2023-02-27T07:00:00+00:002023-03-02T16:37:55+00:00Former Advanced Practice Nurse Admits Role in Health Care Fraud Conspiracyurn:syndication:d5ca0fa38afd4244b0ffacf3d3b06078A former advanced practice nurse, Ashley Lyons-Valenti, admitted defrauding New Jersey state and local health benefits programs and other insurers.2023-02-28T07:00:00+00:002023-03-02T16:36:22+00:00Two Additional Municipal Employees Plead Guilty to Fraud Conspiracyurn:syndication:60c58f1acb9e405387461a9ea769063bTwo Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) employees pleaded guilty to conspiring with another individual to engage in fraud on MTA excess vehicle auctions.2023-02-27T07:00:00+00:002023-03-01T15:07:55+00:00Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Role in Murder-for-Hireurn:syndication:1eb62558739347bda7e47de2d323e5abBomani Africa of Philadelphia received 240 months in prison for conspiring with Sean Caddle and a longtime accomplice to murder one of Caddle’s associates.2023-02-23T15:00:00+00:002023-02-27T16:53:19+00:00Three Hudson County Men Charged with Narcotics and Firearms Related Offenses Inside Jersey City Apartment Buildingurn:syndication:9853c68563e04fd2899577f108e67eeeThree Hudson County, New Jersey men have been charged by complaint with narcotics and firearms related violations.2023-02-17T07:00:00+00:002023-02-21T15:19:19+00:00Doctor Admits Health Care Fraud Conspiracyurn:syndication:dea23f55f8b540f78ef3aee5378f647fSaurabh Patel, a doctor who owns a medical clinic in Newark, admitted to defrauding New Jersey state and local health benefits programs and other insurers.2023-02-15T07:00:00+00:002023-02-16T14:25:54+00:00Passaic County Lawyer Charged with Fraud in Connection with COVID-19 Relief Fundsurn:syndication:74a8a969b725456da879f397cd9b337bMorton Chirnomas, a Passaic County, New Jersey attorney, has been arrested for fraudulent acts he committed in connection with COVID-19 relief funds.2023-02-09T06:30:00+00:002023-02-10T15:58:21+00:00Hudson County Man Admits Soliciting and Possessing Child Pornographyurn:syndication:a28a042739584affbccb4dffc317b128Erick Solis of Hudson County, New Jersey, admitted soliciting victims online to send images and videos of sexually explicit conduct, and possessing child pornography.2023-02-08T07:00:00+00:002023-02-09T14:45:27+00:00Union County Investment Advisor Admits Stealing Client Moneyurn:syndication:27c0e59f23c648b8ae04fe7eb7537953Mario E. Rivero Jr., a former investment advisor who stole more than $600,000 from his clients to fund his gambling and personal expenses, has pleaded guilty.2023-02-03T07:30:00+00:002023-02-07T16:04:07+00:00Municipal Employee Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Conspiracyurn:syndication:bcf141e57c8b45f69f09be859998b46bA Metropolitan Transportation Authority employee pleaded guilty to conspiring with other individuals to engage in wire fraud in connection with excess vehicle auctions.2023-02-02T17:00:00+00:002023-02-06T15:02:14+00:00Passaic County Man Arrested for Attempt to Firebomb Synagogueurn:syndication:9f8eb3888ba34a2a8418ab8073e8d840Nicholas Malindretos of Passaic County, New Jersey, has been arrested for attempting to firebomb an Essex County, New Jersey synagogue.2023-02-01T09:00:00+00:002023-02-02T15:26:44+00:00Saudi Arabian National Charged with Interstate Transportation of Stolen School Busurn:syndication:85157741d90f47daa32baf15ee23382cBader Alzahrani, of Saudi Arabia, has been charged with transporting a stolen school bus across state lines.2023-01-30T08:30:00+00:002023-01-31T15:42:33+00:00Two Individuals Admit Participating in Health Care Fraud and Kickback Schemesurn:syndication:55daa2eb3b9549c6a13995e406507e24David Heneghan of Indiana and Scott Wohrman of Arizona admitted to their roles in a health care fraud conspiracy.2023-01-26T13:00:00+00:002023-01-27T19:21:02+00:00Sussex County Woman Sentenced to 34 Months in Prison for Concealing Terrorist Financing to Syrian Foreign Terrorist Organizationsurn:syndication:f6fba1dc46ee4971b8efedabfc055e50Maria Bell of Sussex County has been sentenced to 34 months in prison for concealing her attempts to provide material support to Syrian foreign terrorist organizations.2023-01-24T07:30:00+00:002023-01-25T15:59:50+00:00Brooklyn Man Indicted for Interstate Transportation of Stolen Goodsurn:syndication:f17f8778777f43e5818aa5f541c4e1e1Tony Newton of Brooklyn, New York, has been indicted for transporting stolen jewelry across state lines.2023-01-24T16:18:00+00:002023-01-24T22:24:23+00:00Three Members of Jersey City Gang Charged for Roles in Drug Distribution Conspiracy and Related Firearms Offensesurn:syndication:fa8e44ebdf5f4088b6a4634b396b3e48Three members of a Jersey City street gang were charged for their roles in a cocaine distribution organization, as well as for firearms violations.2023-01-20T17:00:00+00:002023-01-24T13:29:23+00:00Philadelphia Man Sentenced on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:1fb2a10ffadd4dda87ccf3ab39672078James Douglas Rahm, Jr., was sentenced on felony and misdemeanor charges for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-01-19T07:00:00+00:002023-01-20T16:22:57+00:00Leader of Trenton Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced to 19 Years in Prisonurn:syndication:539716d7732744fea0eca6192e28babeJakir Taylor was sentenced to 228 months in prison for his role as the leader of a significant drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed more than one kilogram of heroin.2023-01-17T08:30:00+00:002023-01-20T02:55:06+00:00New Jersey Tax Preparer and Arizona Man Charged with Conspiracy to Defraud and Identity Thefturn:syndication:dee5b39b0ad746eba72b715451ccbf1dOmar Khater and Walid Khater are each charged by complaint with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to defraud the IRS, and one count of aggravated identity theft.2023-01-18T08:30:00+00:002023-01-19T22:36:04+00:00Five Florida Men Sentenced for Conspiracy and Interstate Transportation of More Than $1.3 Million of Stolen Perfumeurn:syndication:a509c2da331449dcb60673ef1b5ea9d8Five men have been sentenced for their roles in a conspiracy to transport more than $1.3 million worth of stolen perfume products out of New Jersey to Florida.2023-01-10T15:30:00+00:002023-01-13T12:41:40+00:00Hudson County Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Drug Conspiracy and Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaineurn:syndication:f7193e46cebc448cba4b8ae1d85bc957Jerome Powell of Jersey City has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for conspiring to distribute and possessing with intent to distribute cocaine.2023-01-11T13:30:00+00:002023-01-12T19:18:28+00:00Mercer County Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Interfering with Law Enforcement Officers During Civil Disorderurn:syndication:01305da2dfcd4239ab779da7ffefbe3eKadeem A. Dockery of Mercer County, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for attempting to set fire to a police vehicle during a riot in Trenton.2023-01-10T09:30:00+00:002023-01-12T19:07:19+00:00Repeat Offender Admits Possessing Child Pornographyurn:syndication:e0cb9a9ff67d46fd85002cae22848465John Schulenburg admitted to possessing multiple images and videos of child sexual abuse.2023-01-09T09:00:00+00:002023-01-10T15:00:09+00:00Former New Jersey Official Admits Defrauding New Jersey Health Care Benefit Program of More Than $4.5 Millionurn:syndication:d75c03e7df8b4a4285ae51e246e17bd3Harry Pizutelli and Maritza Flores admitted to their roles in a long-running scheme to defraud the New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Fund.2023-01-04T08:00:00+00:002023-01-05T18:26:43+00:00New York Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Transporting Child Pornography Into New Jerseyurn:syndication:5d39edb160a8455f858fc8dcb3d747e8Jesus Modesto Sanchez of New York has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for transporting multiple items of child sexual abuse into New Jersey.2023-01-03T07:30:00+00:002023-01-04T14:29:52+00:00Morris County Pharmacy Employee Admits Participating in $2.4 Million Kickback and Bribery Schemeurn:syndication:78ff3a8e2fca4f61b976a0a27e11a14bA pharmacy employee admitted conspiring to offer and pay bribes and kickbacks in exchange for having prescriptions steered to the pharmacy where he worked.2022-12-22T12:00:00+00:002023-01-02T19:46:47+00:00Union County Man Admits Role in Conspiracy to Target Asian Homeowners in Residential Burglariesurn:syndication:315d125573294a2eb08d383b8ef583caA Union County, New Jersey, man admitted his role in a conspiracy that targeted Asian and Asian-American homeowners for residential burglaries.2022-12-30T11:34:00+00:002023-01-02T19:46:28+00:00Two New Jersey Men Charged with Conspiring to Distribute Cocaine and Fentanylurn:syndication:5c50c3f107c44c9e9f1c1bba29b88481Two New Jersey men have been charged with possessing with intent to distribute approximately one kilogram of cocaine and approximately 100 grams of fentanyl.2022-12-21T15:30:00+00:002022-12-23T11:25:05+00:00Six Individuals Charged in Multi-Million-Dollar Transnational Tech Support Scam Targeting Tens of Thousands of U.S. Victimsurn:syndication:b77856d985da4f4eae3662759e8b3adaFive men were charged in an indictment and a New Jersey woman pleaded guilty in connection with a transnational technical support scam.2022-12-16T15:30:00+00:002022-12-23T11:25:40+00:00Atlantic County Man Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Health Care Fraud Conspiracy Targeting State Health Benefits Programsurn:syndication:f6abea71a02942ab947b1e97b7b008cdBrian Pugh of Absecon has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for his role in defrauding New Jersey state and local health benefits programs and other insurers.2022-12-12T17:30:00+00:002022-12-19T15:08:50+00:00Camden County Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Selling Phony Prescriptionsurn:syndication:aaf4348e2bc649ffa42a6c0736f5cf43Jose Colon, a former employee of a Mount Holly, New Jersey medical practice, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for selling fraudulent prescriptions.2022-12-12T17:30:00+00:002022-12-19T16:01:06+00:00Cumberland County Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Child Pornographyurn:syndication:3a6f282f44b946d1a1cf3393553d80b0Edwin Torres of Cumberland County, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 96 months in prison for distributing and possessing images of child sexual abuse.2022-12-14T17:30:00+00:002022-12-19T16:03:56+00:00Nigerian National Charged with $8 Million Computer Hacking, Wire Fraud, and Money Laundering Activitiesurn:syndication:8e4107cef51140a1a7836bca6dfbe929A Nigerian man has been indicted for his role in computer hacking, wire fraud, and money laundering acts that defrauded companies of nearly $8 million.2022-12-08T09:00:00+00:002022-12-12T20:54:59+00:00Florida Man Charged with Conspiring to Pay Kickbacks and Commit Health Care Fraud in $64 Million Schemeurn:syndication:2aa1cd68cfd34d1ba27167f9fbe13f0fA Florida man was charged for his role in conspiracies to pay illegal kickbacks and to commit health care fraud.2022-12-08T06:30:00+00:002022-12-12T20:53:04+00:00Atlantic City Man Sentenced to 66 Months in Prison for Escape and Wire Fraudurn:syndication:f3e0b8d55ab646cf926d945dd1ae38afPatrick Giblin of Atlantic City, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 66 months in prison for escaping from federal custody and engaging in a scheme to defraud women.2022-12-07T09:00:00+00:002022-12-08T15:17:29+00:00Four People Indicted in $3.5 Million COVID-19 Testing Kickback Conspiracyurn:syndication:cb3217d49ed541129706ef73f5eaee95Four people have been charged for their roles in a kickback conspiracy involving COVID-19 testing that defrauded federal health insurance programs.2022-12-07T09:00:00+00:002022-12-08T16:33:17+00:00Monmouth County Man Admits Producing Child Pornographyurn:syndication:63f417c842c445c4a39f43532c183065Christian Importuna of Monmouth County, New Jersey, admitted to producing multiple videos depicting him sexually assaulting a minor.2022-12-06T10:00:00+00:002022-12-07T16:26:30+00:00Camden County Man Sentenced to 26 Months in Prison for Tax Evasionurn:syndication:1748f45b876e445d944e92b4b6dc588fJohn Ryan of Camden County, New Jersey, has been sentenced to 26 months in prison for evading more than $1 million in taxes.2022-12-06T07:30:00+00:002022-12-07T15:19:17+00:00California Man Charged with Laundering Money Obtained from Internet-Related Fraudurn:syndication:a95ec5744e0b4968adcd943f119060daCharles Singleton of Los Angeles, California, has been indicted for laundering money obtained from business email compromises.2022-12-06T16:21:00+00:002022-12-07T13:32:16+00:00Hudson County Real Estate Investor Admits Multi-Year Mortgage Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:dd6f01007ad44b25978e9d0a9cebc045Anthony Garvin, a Hudson County real estate investor, admitted to conspiring to orchestrate a fraudulent home equity line of credit scheme.2022-12-05T08:00:00+00:002022-12-06T14:39:48+00:00Union County Man Admits Committing Multiple Armed Robberies and Weapons Offenses Across Northern New Jerseyurn:syndication:5f02445c6a9e46f690da0599de2fdfd6Jaime Fontanez of Elizabeth admitted participating in a conspiracy to commit multiple armed robberies from August 2018 to February 2019.2022-12-01T16:40:00+00:002022-12-01T23:38:12+00:00Pennsylvania Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of Child and Attempted Enticement of Minorurn:syndication:cf5dd18c1aae47da896e5d99caf5732eDiego Ramos of Pennsylvania has been arrested for sexually exploiting and attempting to entice a minor victim.2022-12-01T16:39:00+00:002022-12-01T23:39:16+00:00Two Owners of New Jersey Pharmaceutical Marketing Company Admit Role in $38 Million Compounding Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:fc92b2ea8de94e2eb353dfecfd26b8b2Two owners of a New Jersey pharmaceutical marketing company admitted their roles in a $38 million compounded medication health care fraud scheme.2022-11-29T10:30:00+00:002022-11-30T17:54:12+00:00Mercer County Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Participating in Armed Robbery Spree Spanning Multiple Counties in New Jersey and Pennsylvaniaurn:syndication:f031b301b0134c69bd95b0a98f2d9ff2Omar Feliciano-Estremera of Trenton has been sentenced to 144 months in prison for his role in a string of armed robberies of businesses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.2022-11-22T08:30:00+00:002022-11-28T16:12:27+00:00Real Estate Developer and Attorney Both Admit to Multi-Million-Dollar Mortgage Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:5e8ca7f3d07a4e4d8b7d32649e22d8e8Victor Santos, a New Jersey real estate developer, and Fausto Simoes, an attorney, each admitted to conspiring to orchestrate a mortgage fraud scheme.2022-11-23T08:30:00+00:002022-11-28T16:57:42+00:00Former Owner and CEO of Pharmaceutical Company Indicted for Embezzlementurn:syndication:84e163c080e343808255de626df2bdfaA federal grand jury indicted the former chief executive officer and owner of a pharmaceutical company with wire fraud for his role in an embezzlement scheme.2022-11-17T07:30:00+00:002022-11-23T20:34:27+00:00Florida Man Charged with $1 Million ‘Up-Front’ Fee Schemeurn:syndication:2f1396e1b13647e490bb5fe9fae25dcdJohn Sabo was charged with defrauding multiple victims out of more than $1 million through an “upfront-fee” scheme.2022-11-18T07:00:00+00:002022-11-23T20:32:37+00:00Bayside State Prison Corrections Officer Admits Violating Inmates’ Civil Rightsurn:syndication:0f3a62b80cc04d46a98b03216dec21a1A corrections officer admitted to agreeing with others to physically assault inmates, resulting in injury.2022-11-18T07:00:00+00:002022-11-23T20:22:49+00:00Former Political Staffer Admits Role in Scheme to Defraud Campaigns and Political Action Committeesurn:syndication:64c0e8f96b064487be333a529fa8d24dAntonio Teixeira admitted his role in a conspiracy to falsely inflate the invoices that a political consultant submitted to campaigns, political action committees, and IRS 501(c)(4) organizations.2022-11-21T07:00:00+00:002022-11-23T19:09:34+00:00Convicted Felon Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Trying to Bring Loaded Gun on Plane at Newark Liberty International Airporturn:syndication:16ba81665116456e874252c8734cdc44Desmond Herring of Newburgh, New York, received 37 months in prison for possessing a stolen and loaded firearm that he tried to get through security at an airport.2022-11-10T07:30:00+00:002022-11-15T17:59:51+00:00Middlesex County Man Charged with Communicating Threat to Attack Synagogueurn:syndication:a53c632086d34def8eaaaa66611261f0A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was arrested for transmitting via the internet a manifesto containing threats to attack a synagogue and Jewish people.2022-11-10T17:09:00+00:002022-11-14T20:14:47+00:00Russian and Canadian National Charged for Participation in Lockbit Global Ransomware Campaignurn:syndication:8bd11fb9cdf14ababdb0b48e89d61140A Russian and Canadian national has been charged with participating in the LockBit global ransomware campaign.2022-11-10T17:07:00+00:002022-11-14T20:13:25+00:00Man Charged for Participation in LockBit Global Ransomware Campaignurn:syndication:70f6887014984649beabd19eac2ea197A criminal complaint was unsealed charging Mikhail Vasiliev, a dual Russian and Canadian national, for his alleged participation in the LockBit global ransomware campaign.2022-11-10T12:09:00+00:002022-11-14T22:43:22+00:00Gloucester County Man Admits Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $400,000 in Unemployment Insurance Benefitsurn:syndication:d5837e0c0c784aa7a4f39f042b915bc6Willie Carter of Gloucester County, New Jersey, admitted that he illegally obtained more than $400,000 in unemployment insurance benefits.2022-11-08T08:00:00+00:002022-11-09T17:13:20+00:00Ocean County Man Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Illegally Possessing Short-Barreled Rifle, Silencer, and Fake Federal Identification Badgesurn:syndication:8f68432e364140d79e7296ca7a99a47bJeffrey Backlund of Waretown received 12 months and one day in prison for firearms offenses and possessing imitation badges of federal agencies.2022-11-07T15:30:00+00:002022-11-09T12:16:57+00:00Delaware Man Charged with Interstate Transportation of Stolen Goodsurn:syndication:215777f122bb44658880e9095fb6c4a3Michael Larbi of Delaware has been arrested for transporting stolen goods obtained through a string of jewelry store thefts in New Jersey.2022-11-04T10:30:00+00:002022-11-07T20:00:15+00:00