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Two Iranian Men Indicted for Deploying Ransomware to Extort Hospitals, Municipalities, and Public Institutions, Causing Over $30 Million in Losses
“The Iranian defendants allegedly used hacking and malware to cause more than $30 million in losses to more than 200 victims,” said Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein. “According to the indictment, the hackers infiltrated computer systems […]
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Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein Delivers Remarks at the “SamSam” Ransomware Press Conference
Good morning. I am joined by Criminal Division Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski, New Jersey U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito, and FBI Executive Assistant Director Amy Hess.
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President and CEO of Las Vegas Investment Company Convicted of $1.5 Billion Ponzi Scheme
The former president and CEO of MRI International Inc. (MRI), a purported investment company and medical collections business located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Tokyo, Japan, was convicted yesterday for his role in a $1.5 […]
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Tennessee Man Sentenced to Prison for Filing False Retaliatory Lien and Making a False Tax Refund Claim
A Rogersville, Tennessee, resident was sentenced to 30 months in prison today for filing a fraudulent multi-million dollar lien against a government employee and filing a false claim for a tax refund, announced Principal Deputy […]
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Justice Department Announces Funding Opportunities to Support Public Safety in Indian Country
“Public safety professionals serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities frequently find themselves under-resourced and over-extended,” said Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Jesse Panuccio. “This funding will give tribal officials the tools they need to […]
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Former Charter Airline Executive Sentenced to Nearly Eight Years in Prison for Orchestrating Multimillion Dollar Scheme to Steal Passenger Money from Escrow
The former vice president of a now-bankrupt public air charter operator was sentenced to 94 months in prison today for her role in a scheme to steal millions of dollars in passenger money for future […]