U.S. Attorney's Office

Six people arrested in bribery scheme, including multiple state troopers

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BOSTON, MA – Six individuals, including current and former Massachusetts State Police troopers, are now in custody following a 74-count indictment that alleges a conspiracy involving bribery, according to an announcement made by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts. Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Joshua Levy, disclosed the details of the indictment during a press conference held at the Boston Federal Courthouse on Tuesday. The indictment accuses four state troopers and two …

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$1 billion in counterfeit goods seized

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MANHATTAN, NY – In the largest seizure of counterfeit goods in U.S. history, federal officials and the New York Police Department have confiscated more than $1 billion worth of fake designer merchandise. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York made the announcement on Wednesday. The monumental operation took place in a Manhattan storage facility, where approximately 219,000 counterfeit items, including bags, clothing, shoes, and other luxury goods, were seized. Despite the …

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California family admits guilt in $600 million dollar catalytic converter theft criminal enterprise

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SACRAMENTO, CA – A family trio from Sacramento, consisting of two brothers and their mother, has admitted their involvement in an extensive national scheme centered around the theft of catalytic converters. This operation, which involved shipping the stolen devices from California to New Jersey, had a staggering value of over $600 million. Tou Sue Vang, 32, his younger brother Andrew Vang, 28, and their mother Monica Moua, 58, played significant roles in a broader network …

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Teen rescued from 61-year-old kidnapper

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A 13-year-old girl from Texas was saved in California after she managed to signal for help to passersby while allegedly being kidnapped and sexually assaulted during a cross-country road trip. The accused, Steven Robert Sablan, 61, from Cleburne, Texas, has been indicted with charges of kidnapping and transportation of a minor with the intention of engaging in criminal sexual activity, as per the U.S. Attorney’s Office. His arraignment is scheduled for July 31 in downtown …

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