A New Bedford couple admitted guilt in federal court for defrauding over $750,000 through their insurance business. Authorities say Brendan and Lisa Lawler pocketed client payments meant for insurers between March 2023 and March 2024.
David Breen has pleaded guilty to misusing over $1.2 million intended for COVID-19 business relief programs while operating an entertainment business in Massachusetts. He faces sentencing later this year after…
U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley announced a new Benefit and Voter Fraud Team for Massachusetts on Mar. 26 amid rising concerns over widespread fraudulent activity targeting public assistance programs like…
Federal authorities have charged nine people with using stolen identities to commit nearly $1 million in benefit fraud across multiple government programs since December 2025. The charges include aggravated identity…
Federal prosecutors have sued Dr. Alexandria Williams over allegations she approved unnecessary orthotic braces billed to Medicare without examining patients or establishing medical relationships with them. The government says her…
A Wilbraham man has been sentenced to over two years in prison for making violent online threats targeting public figures—including officials’ families—and local schools between July and October last year.…
Shadrach Anapalum has pleaded guilty in Boston federal court to running an unlicensed money transmitting business involving funds linked to online scams. Prosecutors say he moved approximately $375,000 abroad after…
Federal prosecutors have charged Lisa Lemoine for her alleged role in submitting fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program applications during the pandemic. Authorities say she conspired with others across multiple states for…
Joshua Garcia has pleaded guilty in federal court to drug distribution and firearm charges following an October arrest in Springfield. He faces significant prison time when sentenced later this year.
A Fitchburg man has pleaded guilty in federal court after admitting involvement in a large-scale identity theft scheme targeting public assistance programs across several states. Authorities say Raul Fernandez Vicioso…
Eric Celestino, an H Block gang member from Boston, has been sentenced to five years for his involvement in a drug distribution conspiracy following a multi-year investigation into gang activity.…
A Boston gang member has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing multiple firearms and ammunition following an August search warrant execution. Kenneth Bigby-Williams faces sentencing later this year under federal law.
Elijah Melton from Brockton has pleaded guilty in Boston federal court for distributing large amounts of fentanyl and cocaine across two separate cases. Authorities said he coordinated shipments using encrypted…
James Adams has been sentenced to over twelve years in prison for his role in a major methamphetamine trafficking ring operating across Eastern Massachusetts. Authorities say he was one of…
A Florida doctor has pleaded guilty in Boston federal court for making false statements related to a multi-million-dollar health care fraud scheme involving unnecessary genetic testing and equipment orders submitted…
Rebecca Fadanelli pleaded guilty in Boston federal court after admitting she used counterfeit Botox and fillers imported from overseas while unlicensed. Authorities say she performed thousands of injections at her…
Tommie Robinson, an Alabama doctor, has been sentenced in Boston federal court for participating in a $2.7 million health care fraud scheme involving unnecessary medical equipment orders via telemedicine services.…
A Boston woman has admitted guilt in federal court for her involvement in a regional bank fraud ring that spanned multiple states. Authorities detailed how she enabled fraudulent transactions as…
A Pittsfield man has pleaded guilty to multiple counts involving child sexual abuse material following an investigation by several law enforcement agencies. Benjamin Shacar faces significant prison time when sentenced…
Jimmy Fu of California has been sentenced in Boston federal court for running an unlicensed money transmitting business linked to illegal online pharmacies distributing counterfeit drugs across the United States.…
Anthony Coleman of Lynn received a twelve-year prison sentence on Mar. 18 after pleading guilty to trafficking two women during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. Prosecutors say he exploited their vulnerabilities…
Luciano Schipelliti of Haverhill has been charged with wire fraud after allegedly misleading investors about two cryptocurrency funds. Prosecutors say he lost hundreds of thousands but continued to report gains…
Luciano Schipelliti of Haverhill has been charged with wire fraud after allegedly misleading investors about two cryptocurrency funds. Prosecutors say he lost hundreds of thousands but continued to report gains…
Gerardo Heriberto Nuñez Nuñez has been extradited from the Dominican Republic to face charges related to an alleged elder fraud scheme targeting hundreds across the United States. Authorities say he…
A Rehoboth man has been arrested on charges related to the sexual exploitation of four minors following an investigation by federal authorities. Officials say evidence was found during a border…
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