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US announces charges against five alleged agents for Russia over assassination plots

The US Department of Justice announced on Tuesday charges against five alleged Russian intelligence agents accused of recruiting a global network to conspire attacks and carry out assassinations by order of the Kremlin. The suspects remain at large.

France 24 · Sep 16

How a 26-year-old hacker breached 165 companies and exposed 100 million people

A man from Canada confessed to orchestrating a massive hacking scheme in 2024, which resulted in the breach of sensitive data from over 165 organizations, affecting billions of records. The perpetrators demanded hefty ransoms and trafficked stolen information on cybercrime platforms. International law enforcement cooperation led to his arrest in…

The Times of India · Sep 14

Former AT&T worker accused of SIM-swap scheme targeting $600,000 from victims

A cellphone number can appear to be a simple way to reach someone, but it is also often tied to bank accounts, password resets and two factor authentication. Federal prosecutors say a former AT&T retail employee exploited that connection by helping a hacker transfer customers’ phone numbers to devices controlled…

The Times of India · Sep 11

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Wigs, makeup let fraudsters pose as NFL players, scoring $20M in fake loans

In a stunning twist, two individuals from Georgia devised a sophisticated scheme to impersonate professional football players for financial gain. They established fake companies and produced counterfeit documentation, even going as far as using disguises during video calls. Altogether, they amassed an astonishing $19.845 million through twelve fraudulent loans from…

The Times of India · Sep 11

$250M crypto fraud allegedly funded six homes, Lamborghinis and dozens of Louis Vuitton bags

Christopher Alexander Delgado admitted to a $250 million crypto fraud scheme. His company, Goliath Ventures, promised investor returns from liquidity pools. Instead, funds paid earlier investors and funded a lavish personal lifestyle. Delgado purchased numerous luxury properties, vehicles, and designer accessories. He now faces significant prison time and asset forfeiture…

The Times of India · Sep 11

Indian-origin father and son's hotel empire in US accused of $100 million loan fraud and ponzi-like scheme

An Indian-origin family running a hotel business in the US secured more than $100 million in loans over nearly three decades despite a history of loan defaults, bankruptcies and court judgments, according to a civil complaint filed by the US Department of Justice. The allegations targeted hotel operators Pankaj Sheth…

The Times of India · Sep 3

Harmeet Dhillon reacts to Ankit Gupta-YC controversy: American employers cannot discriminate against US citizens

President Donald Trump' aide Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for Civil Rightys at the US Department of Justice, has reacted to the controversy triggered by Y Combinator partnet Ankit Gupta and said that American employers won't be allowed to discriminate against US citizens. Dhillon also made it clear that…

The Times of India · Aug 28

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Trump DOJ Fights Appeals Court To Keep Key Redactions Secret in Epstein Files

The US Department of Justice is appealing a judge's order to unredact documents from the Epstein files, citing victim protection concerns. The case involves allegations against Donald Trump.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

US Charges 17 Iranian Hackers, Offers $10 Million Bounty for 5 Fugitives Over 31-Terabyte University Cyber Theft

The US Department of Justice has charged 17 individuals linked to Iran's Mabna Institute with a global hacking operation, stealing 31 terabytes of data from universities and institutions since 2013.

International Business Times UK · Aug 18

'I'll Never Spend a Day in Jail': Televangelist Sent to Prison After Lying About Children to IRS

Televangelist Brian Carn Jr begins a nine-month prison sentence for obstructing IRS efforts, despite previous denials. His financial misconduct includes concealing assets and fabricating documents.

International Business Times UK · Aug 18

Kentucky Landlord to Pay $150,000 to Settle Sexual Harassment Claims Against Female Tenants

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Danny Bell, the owner and manager of residential rental properties in Somerset, Kentucky, has agreed to pay $150,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging he sexually harassed female tenants in violation of the Fair Housing Act, according to an official announcement from the department.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 11

Deported multiple times, Mexico man sneaks back into US; gets 20 years for exploiting 2 minors

A Mexican national who had been deported from the US multiple times before illegally reentering the country has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting two minors, the US Department of Justice said.

The Times of India · Aug 11

Canadian man pleads guilty in US cybercrime case over cloud hack, extorting millions from victims

A Canadian man has pleaded guilty in the United States to his role in a cybercrime operation that breached at least 165 organisations, stole billions of sensitive customer records and extorted companies for millions of dollars, according to the US Department of Justice.

The Times of India · Aug 6

Medicaid Recipient Claimed Round-The-Clock Home Care While Secretly Working as a Carpenter, DOJ Alleges

The US Department of Justice charges 19 individuals in a £3.1 million Medicaid fraud case, revealing systemic billing abuses and phantom care schemes in Philadelphia.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

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The Times of India · Aug 4

Indian-origin man among 25 facing US citizenship revocation over alleged fraud

An Indian-origin man is among 25 naturalised US citizens facing proceedings to revoke their American citizenship over allegations including identity fraud, attempted murder, child sexual abuse and other serious offences, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced.

The Conversation · Aug 3

Trump administration moves to block public from enforcing environmental protection laws

Reducing rampant pollution across the United States was so important that when Congress passed many environmental protection laws, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, it didn’t want to leave enforcement only to the executive branch.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

Ecohealth Alliance Faces Criminal DOJ Probe After Funding Risky Wuhan Lab Research With Taxpayer Cash, House Report Finds

The US Department of Justice investigates EcoHealth Alliance for funding gain-of-function research in Wuhan, amid allegations of obstructing federal inquiries and violating grant terms.

International Business Times UK · Jul 27

Trump Slammed Over $3.3M Fine for Egg Producers: 'One Company Made $1.2B in Profit'

The US Department of Justice's $3.3 million settlement with major egg producers over antitrust allegations faces criticism for being too lenient, as companies report billion-dollar profits amid high egg prices.

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International Business Times UK · Jul 26

Housing Safety Net Failed Disabled Tenants, Four Men Used Fake Housing Help To Steal $2.2M In Medicaid Funds

Four Minnesota men have pleaded guilty to defrauding a Medicaid-funded housing programme, stealing $2.2 million by billing for services never provided, intensifying scrutiny on the system's vulnerabilities.

The Times of India · Jul 26

FBI's 'most wanted' suspect in $32 million Covid fraud arrested in Jamaica: Kash Patel

A woman on the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters list has been extradited from Jamaica to the United States after allegedly spending months on the run under a fake identity, FBI Director Kash Patel said.

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 22

DOJ Settles for $400 Million with Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Over Unpaid Healthcare Administrative Costs

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has authorized a $400 million settlement with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) to resolve a lawsuit over unpaid contract support costs under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA). The agreement ends litigation filed in 2021, in which ANTHC argued the…

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

President Trump Plane Security Leak Sparks FBI Visits to Reporters' Homes in Press Crackdown

The US Department of Justice's legal demands on journalists reporting on a security issue involving President Trump have raised significant concerns about press freedom and government overreach.

The Economic Times · Jul 12

US to seek extradition of Lawrence Bishnoi, Gurinderjit Singh Nagra: Official

The US Department of Justice will also seek extradition of Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, for his involvement in a USD 4,00,000 extortion case in the US, alleging that he worked in concert with the Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gangs to target families based in the US.

France 24 · Jul 11

Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One story

The New York Times said on Saturday that the US Department of Justice had ordered several of its journalists to testify before a federal grand jury after they reported on security concerns involving President Donald Trump's new Qatari-donated Air Force One.

The Economic Times · Jul 6

US DoJ's hard-hitting defence of Adani case withdrawal leaves little room for judge: Harish Salve

The US Department of Justice has strongly defended dropping bribery charges against Gautam Adani, citing weak evidence and jurisdictional issues. Senior Advocate Harish Salve suggested the case was a "name and shame" tactic with a political agenda to pressure India. The DoJ's firm stance, emphasizing prosecutorial discretion and the case's…

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