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
Former Navy Sailor Sentenced For Producing Images Of Child Sexual Abuse
A California man was sentenced today to 47 years and six months in prison for producing and receiving images of child sexual abuse.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 10, 2022
1 min read
Two Illinois Men Charged In Fraudulent Payment Processing Scheme
A federal grand jury in Chicago returned an indictment charging two Illinois men with bank fraud in connection with payment processing companies they operated.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 9, 2022
2 min read
High-Ranking Aryan Circle Gang Leader A Member Sentenced On Racketeering-Related Violations
Two members of the Aryan Circle were sentenced this week for crimes they committed as part of their roles in the white supremacy prison gang.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 9, 2022
3 min read
Jury Convicts Former Federal Prison Warden For Sexual Abuse Of Three Female Inmates
A federal jury convicted former prison warden Ray J. Garcia of seven counts involving sexually abusive conduct against three female victims who were serving prison sentences and one count of making false statements to government agents.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 9, 2022
5 min read
Two Individuals Arrested For Pharmacy Health Care Fraud Kickback Schemes
Two New York women were arrested today on criminal charges related to their alleged participation in schemes to pay illegal kickbacks and bribes to Medicare beneficiaries and Medicaid recipients for medically unnecessary prescriptions filled by various pharmacies in New York that resulted in more than...
Bijay Pokharel,
December 9, 2022
3 min read
Former Assistant Atlanta City Attorney And Police Officer Charged In $7 Million PPP Fraud Scheme
A federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging a Georgia woman with a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a federal stimulus program authorized as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 7, 2022
2 min read
1 In 2 Indian Women Now Consider Gaming As A Career Option
As gaming gets mainstream, 56 percent of women gamers now consider gaming as a full-time or part-time career option, said a study on Thursday.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 24, 2022
2 min read
Tennessee State Senator Pleads Guilty To Campaign Finance Scheme
Tennessee State Senator Brian Kelsey pleaded guilty today to violating campaign finance laws and conspiring to defraud the Federal Election Commission (FEC) as part of a scheme to benefit his 2016 campaign for U.S. Congress.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 23, 2022
2 min read
Ohio Gambling Business Owner Sentenced For Tax Fraud Conspiracy
A Florida man was sentenced today to 36 months in prison for conspiring to defraud the IRS in connection with his ownership and operation of illegal gambling businesses in the Canton, Ohio area.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 23, 2022
2 min read
‘Samsung’ Most Commonly-Used Passwords In 2021: Study
Samsung, or rather "Samsung" with a lowercase S, is one of the most commonly used passwords in at least 30 countries, a recent study by password management solution company Nordpass has shown.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 23, 2022
1 min read
Two Estonian Citizens Arrested in $575 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
Two Estonian citizens were arrested in Tallinn, Estonia, yesterday on an 18-count indictment for their alleged involvement in a $575 million cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering conspiracy.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 22, 2022
4 min read
Bezos Warns Of Recession, Advises People To Avoid Expensive Purchases
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has warned consumers and businesses to postpone large purchases during the holiday season in anticipation of an economic recession.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 20, 2022
1 min read
Fugitive Couple Extradited To The United States From Montenegro To Begin Prison Sentences For $20 Million Fraud
A California couple who fled to Montenegro to avoid serving lengthy prison sentences has been returned to the United States after approximately one year and two months as fugitives.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 19, 2022
4 min read
Michigan Man Charged With Attempting To Provide Material Support To ISIS
A Michigan man was charged, in an indictment unsealed today in the Eastern District of Michigan, with attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, aka ISIS, a designated foreign terrorist organization, and for being a felon in possession of...
Bijay Pokharel,
November 16, 2022
1 min read





