America News
Former COO and CFO of Publicly Traded Transportation Company Charged with Securities Fraud, Bank Fraud and Lying to Auditors
- Written by Department of Justice
- Category: National News
Indianapolis, Indiana - The former chief operating officer (COO) and chief financial officer (CFO) of Celadon Group Inc. (Celadon), a publicly traded transportation and trucking company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, were charged in an indictment unsealed for their alleged role in a complex securities and accounting fraud scheme that resulted in a loss of more than $60 million in shareholder value.
Defense Contractor Agrees to Pay $45 Million to Resolve Criminal Obstruction Charges and Civil False Claims Act Allegations
- Written by DOJ
- Category: News
Washington, DC - Unitrans International Inc. (Unitrans), a privately held Virginia defense contracting company, has agreed to pay $45 million to resolve criminal obstruction charges and civil False Claims Act allegations relating to the illegal transportation of goods across Iran in connection with a contract to provide material and logistical support to U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Justice Department Announces Settlement With Liberty Tax Service
- Written by AMNC
- Category: News
Norfolk, Virginia - The Justice Department announced Tuesday that it has filed a complaint with a U.S. District Court in Norfolk, seeking entry of a court order requiring Franchise Group Intermediate L 1 LLC, (Liberty) the national franchisor and owner of Liberty Tax Service stores, to refrain from specific acts, enact enhanced internal compliance controls regarding the detection of false tax returns, and pay for an independent monitor to oversee Liberty’s compliance with the proposed court order. Separately, the United States and Liberty filed a joint motion and proposed order that, if adopted by the court, would resolve the matter.
Yuma Sector Seizes $618K in Marijuana after Vehicle Illegally Drives into the United States
- Written by AMNC
- Category: News
Yuma, Arizona - Wellton Station Border Patrol agents seized more than 1,500 pounds of marijuana from a vehicle that illegally entered into the United States in an area with inadequate infrastructure Tuesday afternoon.
U.S. Border Patrol Apprehends Previously Convicted Rapist
- Written by Border Scope
- Category: News
Presidio, Texas - U.S. Border Patrol Agents arrested a group of 12 individuals early Sunday afternoon near Presidio, Texas. During processing, the agents discovered one of the individuals, Jose Jose Baltazar, a citizen of Guatemala, had previously been convicted of rape in Indiana.
Colorado Business Owner Convicted in $7 Million Biodiesel Tax Credit Fraud Scheme
- Written by DOJ
- Category: News
Denver, Colorado - A federal jury in Denver, found Martin Fields guilty of conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to commit money laundering, making false claims against the United States, and money laundering, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division.
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