Tag: witness_tampering
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Three New Mexico Men Charged in Human Smuggling and Witness Murder Conspiracy
Three New Mexico men face federal charges for conspiring to transport illegal aliens and, for two, conspiring to kill a witness. The case highlights the dangers of human smuggling and law enforcement's commitment to disrupting criminal networks.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Human SmugglingWitness TamperingNew MexicoConspiracyJoint Task Force AlphaHomeland Security Task ForceFBI
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San Diego Man Sentenced for Staged Auto Accident Fraud and Witness Tampering
Ahmad K. Bachay was sentenced to 36 months for mail and wire fraud and witness tampering in a staged auto accident scheme. He threatened a witness, fled to the UK, and was extradited after 16 months.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesTransportation Ahmad K. BachayMail and Wire FraudWitness TamperingStaged Automobile AccidentsFBISan DiegoEastern District of Washington
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Shasta County Man Sentenced to 30 Years for $35 Million Investment Fraud Scheme
Matthew Piercey received a 30-year prison sentence for orchestrating a $35 million investment fraud and witness tampering. He used a Ponzi-like scheme, fled arrest, and attempted to conceal evidence from authorities.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentEconomy Matthew PierceyInvestment FraudWitness TamperingPonzi SchemeShasta CountyFBICrime
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Reports Álvaro Uribe Found Guilty in Bribery Trial
The Washington Post reports that Colombia's former president, Álvaro Uribe, has been found guilty of bribery and procedural fraud, marking a historic first for the country.
Politics and GovernmentWorldLegalColombiaGeneral PoliticsLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Álvaro UribeBriberyWitness TamperingMarco RubioGustavo PetroIván CepedaThe Washington Post