Utah Tax Preparer Sentenced To Prison For Tax Scheme And Obstructing IRS
A Utah professional tax preparer was sentenced yesterday to 37 months in prison for tax evasion, conspiring to defraud the United States, and obstructing the IRS’s efforts to collect his tax debt, which exceeded $1.1 million.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 11, 2023
1 min read
Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Violate Iranian Sanctions
Behrouz Mokhtari, 72, of McLean, Virginia, and Tehran, Iran, a naturalized U.S. citizen, pleaded guilty today to two separate conspiracies to violate sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran regarding the exportation, re-exportation, sale, or supply, directly or indirectly, of any goods, technology, or...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 10, 2023
5 min read
Man Sentenced for Integral Role in Sophisticated International Fraud Scheme
A Romanian national was sentenced today to 89 months in prison for his role in a transnational, multimillion-dollar scheme to defraud American victims. He is the 24th member of the organized criminal group to be sentenced, of the 28 who were charged.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 10, 2023
4 min read
Elon Musk Hopes Brazilians Resolve Matters ‘Peacefully’
Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Monday said that he hopes Brazilians will be able to solve matters amicably, as supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the country's Supreme Court, Congress, and the presidential palace in protest against Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva taking over...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 9, 2023
1 min read
Former West Virginia Parole Officer Pleads Guilty To Federal Civil Rights Offense For Sexually Assaulting Female Parolee
Former West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Parole Officer Anthony Demetro, 44, pleaded guilty today in federal court in the Southern District of West Virginia to violating the civil rights of a female parolee by sexually assaulting her.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 9, 2023
2 min read
Former Bolivian Minister of Government Sentenced for Bribery Conspiracy
The former Bolivian Minister of Government was sentenced today to 70 months in prison for conspiracy to launder bribes he received in exchange for corruptly helping a U.S. company win a lucrative contract from the Bolivian government.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 5, 2023
1 min read
Jet Medical and Related Companies Agree to Pay More Than $700,000 to Resolve Medical Device Allegations
Pennsylvania-based medical device distributor Jet Medical Inc. (Jet) agreed to pay $200,000 to resolve criminal allegations relating to a migraine headache treatment, and Jet and two related companies agreed to pay another $545,000 in a civil settlement involving the same device.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 5, 2023
4 min read
Former GE Power Engineer Sentenced for Conspiracy to Commit Economic Espionage
A New York man was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for conspiring to steal General Electric (GE) trade secrets, knowing or intending to benefit the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
Bijay Pokharel,
January 4, 2023
2 min read
Frank James Pleads Guilty to Mass Shooting on New York Subway
Frank James, 63, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, pleaded guilty today to 10 counts of committing a terrorist attack or other violence against a mass transportation vehicle – one count for each gunshot victim – and one count of discharging a firearm in furtherance of his attack....
Bijay Pokharel,
January 4, 2023
4 min read
Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty To Embezzling Over $29 Million
A Texas woman pleaded guilty today in the Eastern District of Texas for a scheme to embezzle at least $29 million from her employer – a charitable foundation and several other companies run by a Dallas family.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 30, 2022
1 min read
Final Defendant in Michigan Governor Kidnapping Plot Sentenced to Over 19 Years in Prison
Barry Croft Jr., 47, of Bear, Delaware, was sentenced today to 235 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to kidnap the Governor of Michigan, conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction against persons or property, and knowingly possessing an...
Bijay Pokharel,
December 29, 2022
2 min read
First of Two Convicted at Trial in Michigan Governor Kidnapping Plot Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison
A Michigan man was sentenced today to 16 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for conspiracy to kidnap the Governor of Michigan and conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction against persons or property.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 28, 2022
3 min read
Bhuvan Bam Opens Up On The War Between YouTube And Reels Creators
Bhuvan Bam is one of India's biggest YouTuber, courtesy of his relatable content which appeals to the youth. His rise has been concurrent with the expansion of digital content across the country.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 22, 2022
4 min read
New York Man Sentenced To 12 Years in Prison for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS
A New York man was sentenced today to 12 years in prison followed by 15 years of supervised release for attempting to provide material support or resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham (ISIS), a foreign terrorist organization.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 21, 2022
2 min read
Five Individuals Sentenced In $12 Million Federal Financial Aid Fraud Scheme
Five individuals were sentenced yesterday for conspiring to defraud the U.S. Department of Education’s financial aid programs of over $12 million in federal funds.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 17, 2022
2 min read
Texas Man Convicted Of Receiving and Possessing Images Of Child Sexual Abuse
A federal jury in Dallas convicted a Texas man today for receiving and possessing images of child sexual abuse.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 17, 2022
1 min read
Tinder’s New ‘Relationship Goals’ To Help Users Match With More Intention
Dating giant Tinder on Friday rolled out a new profile feature "Relationship Goals", which will help members signal what they are looking for.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 16, 2022
1 min read
Underboss of Philadelphia Mafia Sentenced For Leading Racketeering Conspiracy Engaged In Loansharking, Gambling, And Extortion
the affairs of a racketeering enterprise, including making extortionate extensions of credit and conducting an illegal gambling business, all while serving as the underboss of the Philadelphia mafia family.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 16, 2022
3 min read
Owner of Durable Medical Equipment Companies Arrested for $17 Million Kickback Conspiracy
A New York woman was arrested today for allegedly offering and paying illegal health care kickbacks and money laundering.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 16, 2022
2 min read
Pan Am Flight 103 Terrorist Suspect In Custody For 1988 Bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi (Mas’ud), 71, of Tunisia and Libya, made his initial appearance in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on federal charges, unsealed today, stemming from the Dec. 21, 1988, civilian aircraft bombing that killed 270 people.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 13, 2022
8 min read





