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PHILADELPHIA, PA — This week, a Philadelphia woman was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for orchestrating a scheme to defraud the U.S. government of nearly $2 million through …
Philadelphia Store Owner Sentenced for $2 Million SNAP Fraud Scheme Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia man was sentenced on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, to 15 years in federal prison for charges related to the distribution of methamphetamine and illegal possession …
Philadelphia Drug Kingpin Sentenced to 15 Years in Meth Trafficking Case Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Francis J. Battista, 39, of Aston, Pennsylvania, was convicted this week on 22 felony charges, including wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money laundering, for orchestrating a …
COVID Relief Fraudster Stole Millions, Lived Lavishly — Now Faces 316 Years in Prison Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Tyleeya Williams, 22, of Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison followed by lifetime supervised release for sexually abusing a child in her care …
Philadelphia Woman Sentenced to 40 Years for Child Exploitation Crimes Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Khalif Ward, a 27-year-old Philadelphia man and rap artist known as “Leaf Ward,” has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for firearms offenses, announced United …
Rap Artist Faces Justice: 46-Month Sentence for Machine Gun Offenses Shocks Fans! Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Joseph Gallo, 80, of Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his possession of thousands of images and videos of child pornography. The …
Shocking Repeat Offender: Philadelphia Man Sentenced to a Decade Behind Bars for Child Pornography! Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal prosecutors have charged Mary Blakley and Fred Blakley, residents of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, with an alleged scheme involving fraudulent medical claims tied to unapproved technology. …
Arizona Couple Accused of Shocking $300 ‘Smart Chip’ Scam—Could It Have Put Lives at Risk? Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA —Mauricio Sarmiento, 35, of Ecuador, has been sentenced to one year of non-reporting probation along with a $500 fine and a $100 special assessment. The sentencing, handed down …
Ecuadorian Doctor Busted: Misbranded Drug Scandal Rocks U.S. Healthcare! Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Laye Sekou Camara, a former rebel leader from Liberia, has pleaded guilty to charges of fraudulently obtaining and using a green card. The plea was entered on Thursday …
Ex-Liberian Warlord ‘Dragon Master’ Caught Living in the U.S. with Fraudulent Green Card Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal authorities have announced charges against Scott Mason, a 66-year-old investment advisor from Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, for his alleged involvement in two fraudulent schemes that misused over $17 …
Trusted Advisor Accused of $17M Fraud Scheme to Fund Lavish Lifestyle Read More