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A California doctor, Violetta Mailyan, was convicted of a $45 million Medicare fraud scheme involving false Botox claims and obstruction of justice. She faces significant prison time and forfeiture of assets.

The Justice Department has initiated a federal investigation into Washington's practice of housing men in women's prisons, examining potential violations of female prisoners' constitutional rights at the Washington Corrections Center for Women in Gig Harbor, WA.

Seven executives and four major shipping container manufacturers were indicted for conspiring to fix prices and restrict output of shipping containers from November 2019 to January 2024, violating antitrust laws. The conspiracy significantly inflated container prices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rathnakishore Giri, an Ohio man, was sentenced to nine years in prison for orchestrating a $10 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, misleading investors about returns and using new funds to pay old investors. The scheme primarily affected individuals in Columbus, Ohio.

Mehrdad Tabrizi, owner of Life Fleet Inc. and Resonante Group, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering for defrauding the SBA out of over $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds in Orange County, CA.

Zaid Gitesatani, 28, was arrested on a federal indictment for assaulting a Jewish man near a Los Angeles synagogue during a protest. He faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison if convicted.

Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong, a California woman, has been charged with paying individuals, including homeless people, to register to vote in Los Angeles. She faces a felony charge that could result in a maximum of five years in federal prison.

Mohammed Zohair Adi, 58, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for money laundering conspiracy and false testimony in the Southern District of Alabama. He laundered millions for a drug trafficking organization and lied under oath.

Elnar Zarbailov, a New York man, was sentenced to 37 months in prison for laundering nearly $1.5 million in health care fraud proceeds for a Transnational Criminal Organization. He was arrested at JFK Airport while attempting to flee to Azerbaijan.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced the establishment of the Anti-Weaponization Fund as part of a settlement in President Donald J. Trump v. Internal Revenue Service. The fund will provide a process for claims related to weaponization and lawfare, with no monetary damages awarded to the plaintiffs.

The San Diego Superior Court has ordered the City of Huntington Beach to pay civil penalties totaling at least $160,000, escalating to $50,000 per month starting June 2026, for violating California’s Housing Element law.

Gabryele Watson, a Georgia woman, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for cyberstalking and identity theft, targeting couples seeking to adopt. She stole a pregnant teenager's identity and threatened the couples, causing emotional distress. Location: Athens, GA.

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Connecticut officials challenging the unconstitutional regulation of federal law enforcement officers under Senate Bill 397. The law imposes restrictions that threaten officer safety and interfere with federal operations.

Donald Do of Daly City, California, was arrested for wildlife trafficking charges related to illegally exporting 292 loggerhead musk turtles to Asia. He faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for conspiracy and Lacey Act violations.

Texas Children’s Hospital agrees to pay over $10 million and establish a detransition clinic to provide care for victims of gender-affirming procedures. This resolution follows a DOJ investigation into violations of federal law regarding such procedures on minors.

The founder of HealthSplash was found guilty of generating false doctors’ orders to defraud Medicare, billing over $1 billion for unnecessary equipment in Florida. Multiple defendants were convicted in nationwide fraud schemes totaling over $1 billion.

Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national and senior member of Kata’ib Hizballah, was arrested and charged with six counts of terrorism-related offenses for directing attacks targeting U.S. citizens and interests. He faces serious charges in Manhattan federal court.

Nine family members indicted for a coordinated scheme to defraud the Maryland Medicaid program. The indictments were announced by Attorney General Anthony G. Brown in Baltimore, MD.

Chandra Branch and Evans Mitchell were indicted for defrauding the Kentucky Medical Assistance Program of over $1,000. The indictment includes multiple counts of forgery and persistent felony offender charges. They are from Bowling Green, KY.

Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, a leader of Tren de Aragua, was extradited from Colombia to the U.S. on terrorism and drug trafficking charges. He faces life in prison and a $10 million fine in Houston, Texas.

Bradley D. Hounsell, 44, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for using the internet to exploit a minor in the Philippines. He coerced a minor into unlawful sexual conduct and was arrested after law enforcement recovered evidence from his phone.

Olvin Javier Velasquez-Maldonado was sentenced to over four years in prison for smuggling nearly two dozen illegal aliens and 24 kilograms of cocaine into the U.S. from Honduras. The sentencing took place in Louisiana.

Shivam LNU, an Indian national, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and alien smuggling charges for smuggling 12 illegal aliens from Canada into the U.S. He faces a minimum of 5 years in prison. The violation occurred in Mooers, New York.

The Justice Department's investigation found that Yale's Medical School discriminated based on race in admissions, favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over White and Asian students with similar qualifications. This practice violates federal law.

Manuel Rocha, a business owner from Aurora, Colorado, pleaded guilty to filing a false personal tax return, causing a tax loss of approximately $2.2 million to the U.S. government. He underreported income from his businesses from 2015 to 2022.

Audias Flores Silva, a high-ranking leader of the CJNG, was indicted for trafficking cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine into the U.S. and money laundering. He faces a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of life in prison if convicted. Location: Mexico.

Takeda Pharmaceuticals, U.S.A. Inc. has agreed to pay $13,670,921 to resolve allegations of false claims to Medicare by paying kickbacks to physicians for prescriptions of Trintellix. The violations occurred from January 2014 to October 2020 in California.

The Justice Department filed a complaint against D.C. Bar authorities for weaponizing bar discipline against Federal attorneys, seeking to nullify the prosecution of Jeff Clark related to the 2020 election. Washington, D.C.

Michail Chkhikvishvili, a Georgian national and leader of the Maniac Murder Cult, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for soliciting hate crimes and planning a mass casualty attack in New York City. He was extradited from Moldova and pleaded guilty to his charges.

Sunseeker International Limited and Sunseeker USA Sales Co. Inc. pleaded guilty to violating the Lacey Act by using illegally obtained Burmese Teak on yachts imported into the U.S. They agreed to pay a $200,000 fine and implement a compliance plan.

Ofelia Hernandez Salas, a Mexican national, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for her role in a human smuggling organization that illegally brought hundreds of aliens into the U.S. from various countries, often committing armed robberies. The operation was based at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Edward Allen and Deandre Rodgers, members of the Unknown Vice Lords gang, were sentenced to 50 years in prison for the gang-related murder of a fellow member in Memphis, TN. Their convictions highlight the Department of Justice's commitment to combating organized gang violence.

The Department of Justice charged over 25 individuals linked to the Tren de Aragua terrorist organization for various offenses including firearms and drug trafficking. The operation resulted in the seizure of over 80 firearms and approximately 18 kilograms of narcotics across multiple states.

Two corporations and a superintendent were indicted for conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and causing the deaths of six workers in the Key Bridge crash in Maryland, resulting in over $5 billion in economic loss.

The Department of Justice filed a civil complaint against B.E.S.T. GDR, LLC and CEO Yosef Bernath for deceiving consumers in home repair services. The complaint alleges violations of the FTC Act and seeks a permanent injunction and civil penalties in Illinois.

Two Maryland men were convicted for conspiring with Dr. Rotimi Iluyomade, who illegally distributed over 7,000 oxycodone pills and large quantities of promethazine-codeine. The court proceedings took place in Roanoke, Virginia.

Timothy Oakes, a dual Canadian American citizen, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and alien smuggling resulting in death, linked to a smuggling operation that led to the deaths of a Romanian family in the St. Lawrence River. He faces a minimum of five years and a maximum of life in prison.

The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a compensation process for victims of the AirBit Club fraud scheme, which falsely promised returns on virtual currency investments. Over $400 million in assets have been forfeited to aid in compensating victims.

The Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division announced multiple sentences for defendants involved in fraud schemes totaling nearly $1 billion, including $522 million in fraudulent claims for genetic tests. The actions took place across various states, including Pennsylvania, Florida, Michigan, and Tennessee.