Tag: southern_district_of_new_york
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Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Laundering $1.2 Million from Elderly Tech-Support Fraud Scheme
A Texas man pleaded guilty to laundering over $1.2 million from an international tech-support fraud scheme targeting elderly victims. Chase Harris faces up to 20 years and must pay full restitution.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesComputers and Internet Chase HarrisMoney LaunderingElderly FraudTechnology Support FraudSouthern District of New YorkKeller, TexasCrimeFBI
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Rockland County Man Charged with Child Pornography Offenses
Carlos Noel, 35, of New City, faces charges for receiving, distributing, and possessing child pornography. He allegedly traded approximately 100 videos online, some involving infants, and discussed abusing a one-year-old.
Carlos NoelChild pornographyFBISouthern District of New YorkRockland CountyNew CityCrime
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Former NYPD Officer Sentenced to 90 Months for Bribery and Drug Trafficking
Andrew Nguyen, a former NYPD officer, received a 90-month prison sentence for bribery, narcotics distribution, and firearms offenses. He abused his position, accepting over $30,000 in bribes to aid a drug trafficking enterprise.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal Government Andrew NguyenNYPDBriberyNarcoticsFirearmsPrison SentenceSouthern District of New YorkFBI
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Third Defendant Sentenced to 18 Months for Hacking Fantasy Sports Website
Nathan Austad received an 18-month prison sentence for his role in a credential stuffing attack on a fantasy sports and betting website, compromising 60,000 accounts and stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from users.
Law EnforcementBusinessScience & TechnologyLegalComputers and InternetFinancial Markets Nathan AustadCybercrimeCredential StuffingFantasy SportsFBISouthern District of New YorkPrison Sentence
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Florida Men Convicted in $18 Million Advance-Fee Loan Scheme
Joseph Malvasio and Gregg Marcus were convicted of wire fraud and conspiracy for an $18 million advance-fee scheme. They defrauded hundreds of victims by promising loans they never intended to provide, collecting upfront fees instead.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalFinancial Markets Wire FraudConspiracyAdvance-Fee SchemeJoseph MalvasioGregg MarcusSouthern District of New YorkLegal ProceedingsFBI
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Eight Charged in International Cargo Theft Conspiracy Worth $10 Million
Eight individuals face charges in an international cargo theft ring that allegedly stole over $10 million in goods. The sophisticated scheme involved diverting shipments and selling stolen merchandise on the black market.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeLegalTransportation Cargo TheftFBISouthern District of New YorkOrganized CrimeSupply ChainVagan GulianJames C. Barnacle Jr.
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Recidivist Fraudster Pleads Guilty in Courbet Painting Theft
Recidivist Thomas Doyle pleaded guilty to wire fraud for stealing a Gustave Courbet painting. He defrauded an art dealer, selling the artwork for $125,000 and keeping the proceeds. Doyle faces up to 20 years and must pay restitution, with sentencing…
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEconomy Thomas DoyleWire FraudGustave CourbetArt TheftSouthern District of New YorkArt MarketSentencingFBI
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Media Monitor: Trump Nominates Jay Clayton as DNI
USA TODAY reports President Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, former SEC chair and current Justice Department official, as Director of National Intelligence amid unspecified backlash.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsWhite HouseLegal Donald J TrumpJay ClaytonDirector of National IntelligenceSecurities and Exchange CommissionJustice DepartmentSouthern District of New YorkPulteUSA TODAY
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Bronx Gang Indictment Brings Relief to Sotomayor Houses Residents
Ten members of the violent Bronxdale/YDS gang face racketeering charges, including attempted murder and robbery, bringing relief to Sotomayor Houses residents. NYPD, ATF, and SDNY collaborated on the indictment, with two arrests made and eight more defendants to be transferred.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Bronxdale/YDS GangSotomayor HousesRacketeeringNYPDATFSouthern District of New YorkBronxFBI
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Former Doximity Executive Sentenced to 26 Months for Multi-Million Dollar Insider Trading Scheme
Paul Jorgensen, former Doximity CRO, received a 26-month prison sentence for insider trading. He illegally profited over $2.5 million by using confidential company information before earnings calls, undermining market integrity.
BusinessLaw EnforcementEconomyFinancial MarketsLegal Paul JorgensenDoximityInsider TradingSecurities FraudPrison SentenceSouthern District of New YorkFBI