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Joint Statements by U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe for the Southern District of Florida, and Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey B. Veltri, FBI, Miami Field Office Reinforcing Commitment to Combat Hate Crimes and Potential Threats
U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe for the Southern District of Florida, and Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey B. Veltri, FBI, Miami Field Office, issued the following statements, reinforcing a united commitment to combat hate crimes and potential threats: -
Seventeen Broward Sheriff’s Office Employees Charged with COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Fraud
The U.S. Attorney’s Office, together with federal and local law enforcement partners, announced today federal criminal charges as part of the Department of Justice’s ongoing initiative to prosecute fraud in connection with COVID-19 pandemic relief programs that offered assistance under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, as well as other crimes relating to the pandemic. -
Statement by U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe for the Southern District of Florida, and Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey B. Veltri, FBI, Miami Field Office
U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe for the Southern District of Florida, and Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey B. Veltri, FBI, Miami Field Office, issued the following statement. -
Middle Schoolers Participate in Mock Trial During Recent Field Trip to U.S. Attorney’s Office
Staff from the Law Enforcement Coordination and Community Outreach Section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida recently hosted middle school students from Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center in Miami for a legal field trip. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: Acting U.S. Attorney Juan Antonio Gonzalez Invites Community to Virtual Town Hall
As we near the end of the Derek Chauvin trial, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida will be hosting a District-Wide, Virtual Town Hall Discussion on Monday, April 19, 2021, starting at 6:00 p.m. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: U.S. Attorney Fajardo Orshan’s Statement Regarding Agent-Involved Shooting in South Florida
South Florida U.S. Attorney Ariana Fajardo Orshan issued the following statement on the tragic agent-involved shooting in Sunrise, Florida. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: South Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office and IRS-CI Warn Taxpayers about New Wave of COVID-19 Scams as Second Round of Economic Impact Payments are Delivered
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida and Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI), Miami Field Office, are warning taxpayers about a new wave of COVID-19-related scams as the agency delivers the second round of Economic Impact Payments. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: Statement of South Florida U.S. Attorney Concerning Attack on Nation’s Capitol Building
Southern District of Florida U.S. Attorney Ariana Fajardo Orshan issued the following statement. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF FLORIDA: Department of Justice Observes the 15th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
U.S. Attorney Ariana Fajardo Orshan joined Attorney General William P. Barr and the entire Department of Justice in observing the 15th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The Department echoes voices around the world condemning elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF FLORIDA: U.S. Attorney Ariana Fajardo Orshan Launches Task Force to Investigate and Prosecute COVID-19 Fraud
In response to the increasing threat of fraud related to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, U.S. Attorney Ariana Fajardo Orshan announced today that federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies have joined forces to form the Southern District of Florida COVID-19 Task Force. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF FLORIDA: U.S. Attorney Ariana Fajardo Orshan Seeks Support of South Florida Hospitals in Fight Against COVID-19 Fraud
U.S. Attorney Ariana Fajardo Orshan sent a letter to South Florida hospital executives on Monday, asking them to share information about individuals and companies that may be acquiring or selling medical supplies for the purpose of hoarding or price gouging. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF FLORIDA: South Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office and IRS-CI Warn Taxpayers Against Fraud Schemes Related to COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida and Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI), Miami Field Office, are warning taxpayers to be alert about possible scams relating to COVID-19 economic impact payments. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF FLORIDA: U.S. Attorney’s Office in Miami Hosts Reentry Simulation
U.S. Attorney Ariana Fajardo Orshan for the Southern District of Florida announced the successful completion of a Reentry Simulation yesterday at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Miami. More than 40 community members, officials and stakeholders attended the event, which simulates the struggles and challenges faced by individuals who are transitioning from incarceration back into society. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR FLORIDA: Hialeah Police Officer Charged With Civil Rights Violations
A federal grand jury in Miami, Florida, yesterday returned a two-count indictment against Hialeah Police Department Officer Jesus Manuel Menocal Jr, 32, for depriving two women of their civil rights. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF FLORIDA: Southern District of Florida Charges 30 Individuals Responsible for $86 Million in Fraudulent Billing as Part of Healthcare Fraud Takedown
The charges announced involve schemes alleged to have billed Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance companies for medically unnecessary services, such as home health, prescriptions drugs, durable medical equipment and addiction treatment services. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF FLORIDA: Compounding Pharmacy, Two of Its Executives, and Private Equity Firm Agree to Pay $21.36 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
The Department of Justice announced that compounding pharmacy Diabetic Care Rx LLC, or Patient Care America (PCA), PCA’s Chief Executive Officer Patrick Smith, PCA’s former Vice President of Operations Matthew Smith, and private equity firm Riordan, Lewis & Haden Inc. (RLH) have agreed to resolve. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF FLORIDA: U.S. Attorney’s Office Hosts Second Annual Reentry Simulation
Ariana Fajardo Orshan, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Jeri Muoio, Mayor of the City of West Palm Beach, Stephanie Sejnoha, Public Safety Director of the Palm Beach County Public Safety Department, Steve Craig, President and Chief Executive Officer of CareerSource of Palm Beach County, and Willie Bentley, Northwest Community Center Director for the Salvation Army, announced the successful completion of the second annual Reentry Simulation held at the Salvation Army’s Northwest Community Center. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF FLORIDA: West Palm Beach Investment Advisor Ordered to Pay Over $1 Million in Restitution for Fraud Scheme
On February 26, 2019, a West Palm Beach, Florida, investment advisor was ordered to pay over $1 million in restitution for his involvement in a pension trust fraud scheme. -
U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA: Former Tax Return Preparer Sentenced for $1.75 Million Stolen Identity Tax Refund Scheme
Ariana Fajardo Orshan, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Michael J. De Palma, Special Agent in Charge, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), Brian Swain, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Miami Field Office, and William Hernandez, Chief, North Miami Beach Police Department (NMBPD), announced that Saul Frederick, 45, of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was sentenced on December 14, 2018, to 61 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay $1,757,397 in restitution for his role in a stolen identity tax refund scheme. -
Cosmetics company sues alleged distributor of counterfeits
A Florida cosmetics company is suing for copyright and trademark infringement after another company allegedly sold counterfeit products bearing its name.