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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Stanislav Bril, also known as “Stan Bril” and “Slava Bril,” was sentenced Thursday to 135 months in federal prison by United States District Judge John M. Younge. …
Inside the Scandal: How One Man’s Deceit Unraveled Millions in Pandemic Relief Fraud Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a landmark case highlighting the pervasive nature of white-collar crime, Joseph LaForte and his brother James LaForte admitted guilt in federal court Wednesday to a litany …
Fraudulent Empire Exposed: Brothers Admit to $100 Million Scheme! Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Ari Tietolman, a 50-year-old resident of Montréal, Canada, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. The sentencing, which …
Canadian Man Sentenced for Massive Telemarketing Fraud Targeting American Seniors Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Imoleayo Samuel Aina, 26, and Samuel Olasunkanmi Abiodun, 24, were extradited from Nigeria to the United States. Both face …
Two Nigerians Extradited to U.S. in Sexual Extortion Case Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) recently returned from a significant trip to Israel where he engaged with American and Israeli leaders to discuss strategies for combating terror financing …
Senator Fetterman Advocates Stronger Measures Against Terror Financing in Israel Visit Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Zumar and Abdush Dubose of Atlantic City, New Jersey and Boynton Beach, Florida respectively, were sentenced this week by United States District Judge Wendy Beetlestone for contriving …
Dubose Brothers Sentenced For Expansive Parcel Fraud Scheme Read More PITTSBURGH, PA — In a dramatic conclusion to a five-day trial, Paris Carter, a 34-year-old former resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was found guilty on March 8, 2024, of conspiracy to …
From Pittsburgh to Beverly Hills: Drug Kingpin Found Guilty of Massive Fentanyl Distribution and Money Laundering Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury has recently released the 2024 National Risk Assessments focusing on illicit finance threats such as money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation …
U.S. Treasury Tackles Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Proliferation Financing in 2024 Analysis Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — A resident of Houston, Texas, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of violating federal money laundering laws. United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced the …
Texas Resident Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charges in Federal Court Read More
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has initiated a pivotal measure aimed at enhancing financial transparency and limiting illicit finance in the United States. The …
US Treasury Department Rolls Out Beneficial Ownership Registry to Curb Illicit Finance Read More