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Identity Theft U.S. Shuts Down Chinese State-Sponsored Botnet

A federal court in Pennsylvania authorized the disruption of a 200,000-device botnet targeting consumers in the United States and worldwide, according to a DOJ press release.

Sex Abuse DOJ to Crack Down on Illegal Guns Owned by Domestic Abusers

“Our homes should be the place where we feel most safe in the world. Unfortunately, domestic abusers use violence, and all too often firearms, to threaten and harm those closest to them and the first responders coming to render aid.”

Financial Gains AA Mechanic Caught Stuffing Bricks of Cocaine in His Jacket: Sentenced to Nine Years

A former American Airlines mechanic was sentenced to nine years in prison earlier this month for his role in a conspiracy to import and possess cocaine, according to a press release by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of New York.

Medical Fraud CVS-Owned Subsidiary to Pay $60 Million for Medicare Advantage Kickback Scheme

Oak Street Health, a CVS subsidiary, agreed on Sept. 18 to pay $60 million to resolve allegations that it paid kickbacks to third-party insurance agents, according to a DOJ press release.

Embezzlement Feds: Finance Director Stole $320,000 from Nonprofit

Jarett Robert Lewis, a 44-year-old man from Washington D.C, was arrested on Sept. 5 and charged with embezzling more than $320,000 from a non-profit advocacy organization.

Financial Gains Company to Pay $10 Million for Selling Emissions Systems ‘Defeat’ Devices

A North Carolina auto parts business owner violated the Clear Air Act twice in two years, according to a recent settlement agreement with the DOJ.

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Bribery

Democrat DC Councilmember Caught Up in Pay-to-Play Bribery Scheme

On a warm Sunday afternoon in late August, DC Democratic Councilmember Trayon White Sr. was arrested for bribery, according to a Justice Department press release.

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Embezzlement

Virginia Health Department Employee Embezzles $4 Million

If you can’t trust a Health Department employee, who can you trust?

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Influence Peddling

Is FIFA Still Corrupt?

FIFA has a history of bribery charges, but have they improved over the past decade?

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Political Figures

Former Las Vegas City Councilwoman Michele Fiore Charged with Stealing Money Donated for Police Statue

When you give money to a charity for fallen law enforcement officers, thinking that 100% of the proceeds are going to build a memorial statue, it might burn your butter to find out that the money was spent paying for someone’s extravagant wedding instead.

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Sextortion

Baltimore Teacher Convicted of Federal Sexploitation, Child Pornography Charges

A child being sexually abused is a tragedy. To then be blackmailed by that abuser is a new level of evil. One such super-creep was convicted in federal court Aug. 29 and could spend the rest of his life in federal prison.

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Bribery

District Leader of the Bronx Board Of Elections Charged With Bribery, Extortion, Fraud, and Identity Theft

A Board of Elections District Leader has been accused of extorting New York City poll workers.

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Misrepresentation

Florida Man Sentenced in Fraudulent Movers Scam That Bilked 800 Victims of $3M

Moving to a new home – across the street or across the country – is stressful and expensive. Imagine the added stress and expense if the movers “kidnap” your worldly possessions and hold them for ransom.

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