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- Miami CPA Charged with Preparing False Tax Return
A Miami-based certified public accountant was arraigned in federal court on Wednesday, charged with preparing a false tax return for the chief financial officer of a group of related companies that operate a shipping business.
- Agricultural Company to Pay Over $10M to Resolve Foreign Bribery Case
The Scoular Company agreed to pay more than $10 million to settle a Justice Department investigation into a scheme involving bribery of Mexican officials to facilitate cross-border shipments.
- EyePoint Pharmaceuticals to Pay $4.6 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals agreed to pay $4,657,463.18 to resolve False Claims Act allegations that it provided kickbacks to ambulatory service centers to induce purchase and dispensing of DEXYCU between Jan 1 2019 and Mar 1 2023.
- Pennsylvania Doctor Pleads Guilty to Multiple Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
Doctor of internal medicine Habib Bhatti, 44, of Barto, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, using an interstate commerce facility to entice a minor, and two counts each of child-pornography production and possession.
- Illinois Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation in Nepal
A man from Collinsville, Illinois, pleaded guilty in federal court to engaging in illicit sexual conduct with a minor in Nepal.
- Guatemalan National Extradited to the United States Admits to Role in 2021 Alien Smuggling Mass Casualty Event in Chiapas, Mexico
A Guatemalan national extradited to the United States pleaded guilty to human smuggling tied to a 2021 Chiapas, Mexico, tractor-trailer crash that killed over 50 illegal immigrants, injured more than 100; all six defendants admitted involvement.
- Successful Transfer of Abdikerm Eidleh from Somalia to Minnesota to Face Charges for Role in Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh, 42, was transferred from Somalia to Minnesota on July 16 2026 after surrendering, and faces 31 charges related to the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, including wire fraud, bribery and money-laundering…
- Idaho Man Indicted For Tax Evasion
A federal indictment was unsealed in the District of Idaho, charging an Idaho resident with alleged failure to pay taxes owed to the Internal Revenue Service.
- The Department of Justice Sues Maryland, Challenging its State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Maryland, contesting state statutes and regulations that grant in-state tuition rates and financial aid to individuals without legal immigration status, alleging constitutional and federal law conflicts.
- Former Census Bureau Program Manager Sentenced to Prison for Bribery and Procurement Fraud Conspiracy
A former supervisory official at the U.S. Census Bureau was sentenced to two years in prison and one year of release after pleading guilty to a conspiracy with a subcontractor that produced $790,000 in kickbacks; she must forfeit the proceeds.
- Two Key Members of Chinese Money Laundering Network Charged with Laundering $43 Million in Investment Fraud Proceeds
The Department of Justice announced that two individuals, a man and a woman from New York, were charged with conspiracy to launder approximately $43 million derived from cyber investment fraud, and made their initial court appearance in Brooklyn.
- South Carolina Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Racially Motivated Shooting
The Department of Justice reported that Jonathan Andrew Felkel, 34, was sentenced to nine years in prison by the District Court in Columbia, South Carolina for violating 42 U.S.C. § 3631 by infringing the housing rights of his Black neighbor…
- Man Charged With Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center Arson
The Department of Justice announced that Vincent Lang, 60, of Philadelphia, was arrested and charged with one count of damaging or destroying by fire any building or property used in interstate commerce, linked to an arson fire at a mosque.
- Justice Department Triples Claims Processed Under Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program
The Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs finalized over three times as many Public Safety Officers’ Benefits death claim determinations in the past four weeks as in the prior nine-month period, distributing more than $96 million to eligible surviving families.
- Nine Criminal Aliens from Venezuela Plead Guilty for Roles in Sex Trafficking Organization
Nine Venezuelan criminal aliens pleaded guilty to human trafficking, alien smuggling, and money laundering charges tied to a sex-trafficking operation that used multiple Nashville, Tennessee motels.
- Court Orders Michigan Tax Return Preparer to Shut Down Tax Preparation Business
A U.S. District Court in Michigan issued a permanent injunction barring tax preparer Ann Heibeck and her firms Equitax and Equitax Accounting and Tax Service from preparing returns, working for, owning, or assisting any tax-preparation business.
- Two TD Bank Insiders Sentenced to Prison for Facilitating Money Laundering, Fraud
Two former TD Bank, N.A. employees were sentenced by a New York court: one to 46 months for facilitating a money-laundering network moving millions through TD accounts, and another to 24 months for wire-fraud conspiracy and falsifying bank records.
- Register Now for an Upcoming FOIA Best Practices Workshop on Negotiating with Requesters
The Department of Justice’s Office of Information Policy announced a FOIA best-practices workshop on negotiating with requesters, scheduled for August 11, 2026, and is currently accepting registrations.
- Promoter of Abusive Tax Shelter Indicted for Tax Crimes and for Retaliating Against Federal Officials
A Texas resident was indicted in the Eastern District of Texas on Monday on charges of tax crimes tied to the promotion and sale of an abusive tax shelter, as well as filing false retaliatory liens against federal officials.
- Hoboken Accountant Charged with Preparing False Tax Returns for Clients
A grand jury indicted a Hoboken accountant and tax preparer on charges of preparing false tax returns for clients and obstructing the IRS, according to a Department of Justice release.
- Redi-Bag USA and CEO Agree to Pay $7.3M to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Evaded Customs Duties
Redi-Bag USA and its CEO, Jeffrey Rabiea, have agreed to pay $7.3 million to settle False Claims Act allegations that they misrepresented the country of origin on customs entry forms for polyethylene retail carrier bags, evading antidumping duties.
- Nevada Businesswoman Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulent Scheme Seeking Millions in COVID-19 Tax Credits
A Nevada businesswoman was sentenced to 18 months in prison after a DOJ case found she conspired to defraud the United States by submitting false COVID-19 employment tax credit claims; prosecutors had sought a 40-month term.
- Florida Man Admits to Strangling Military Spouse on Two Occasions and Lying to FBI
A Florida man pleaded guilty to charges for strangling his wife on two occasions, providing false statements to the FBI, and concealing a 2020 domestic-violence battery arrest.
- Labcorp Agrees to Pay $14.5M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
Labcorp has agreed to pay $14.5 million to settle False Claims Act allegations, according to the Department of Justice.
- Former Adviser to Federal Reserve Board of Governors Sentenced to Federal Prison Term
John Harold Rogers, a former senior adviser to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, was sentenced to 38 months in federal prison for providing false statements to investigators about sharing restricted Fed information with Chinese intelligence operatives.
- Louisiana Man Charged with Murder of a Federal Officer After Standoff with Federal and State Law Enforcement
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana charged 48-year-old Clarence A. Frazier Jr. with murder of Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson after a standoff, following Frazier’s failure to appear for a state sexual-battery trial.
- Three Russian Nationals and Two Companies Indicted for International Cybercrimes Resulting in More Than $62M in Victim Losses
The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment in Ohio charging three Russian nationals and two bullet-proof hosting firms with international cybercrimes that allegedly caused more than $62 million in losses to U.S. victims.
- Pharmacy Owner and Technician Sentenced for Falsifying Audit Documents and Submitting Fraudulent Claims
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a pharmacy owner and a pharmacy technician were sentenced for submitting fraudulent claims and falsifying audit documents to health-care benefit programs.
- Justice Department Settles with California Towing Company for Illegally Auctioning Servicemembers’ Vehicles
The Justice Department announced that S & K Towing Inc. of San Clemente, California, will pay $160,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act by illegally auctioning service members’ vehicles.
- Massachusetts Man Convicted of Violating U.S. Sanctions Against Iran
A Massachusetts man was convicted in Boston federal court after a 14-day jury trial for violating U.S. sanctions by illegally exporting sophisticated electronic components to Iran.