White Collar & Investigations
Fraud prosecution, corporate investigations, sanctions enforcement, FCPA, money laundering, and government accountability
DOJ Charges 455 in $6.5B Medicaid Fraud Crackdown
DOJ's 2026 health care fraud takedown charges 455 defendants in $6.5B Medicaid schemes, marking unprecedented federal and state enforcement.
FBI Arrests Brooklyn Lawyer Tied to Mayor Adams in Bribery Case
Frank Carone, former chief of staff to Mayor Eric Adams, arrested on federal bribery charges involving migrant shelter contracts.
Peter Murrell Sentenced to 5 Years for Embezzling SNP Funds
Peter Murrell, ex-SNP chief executive, sentenced to over five years for embezzling £300,000 in party funds; legal restitution set for September.
Five Charged for Foiled Explosive Drone Plot Near White House UFC Event
Five men arrested for plotting drone and firearm attacks at the UFC Freedom 250 near the White House on June 14, 2026, highlighting key federal counterterrorism efforts.
Trump Pardons Ex-Rep Stephen Buyer for Insider Trading Conviction
On June 5, 2026, President Trump pardoned ex-Rep. Stephen Buyer, convicted of insider trading related to T-Mobile's merger.
Federal Judge Orders Detention of Ex-CIA Officer in $40M Gold Fraud Case
Ex-CIA official David J. Rush detained for $40M gold fraud and fraudulently claiming military leave pay, highlighting compliance risks in national security cases.
John Bolton to Plead Guilty to Classified Documents Charge
Former Trump adviser John Bolton will plead guilty to retaining classified documents, with a fine over $2M, in a key national security case.
Democratic AGs Boycott Vance’s Fraud Roundtable Over Last-Minute Invites
Democratic attorneys general declined Vice President JD Vance’s fraud roundtable due to late invitations, highlighting partisan tensions in enforcement efforts.
Feds Charge 15 in $90M Minnesota Medicaid, Social Services Fraud Schemes
Federal authorities charged 15 in Minnesota with defrauding Medicaid and other programs of $90M, marking the largest autism fraud case in DOJ history. DOJ expands enforcement staff.
Ex-Phoenix Cop Denies Inciting Violence at Student Protest in Federal Lawsuit
Fired Phoenix police sergeant Dusten Mullen denies provoking student protesters at a 2026 rally, escalating a federal lawsuit on police conduct and accountability.
Downstream Buyers Now Face Criminal Risk for Duty-Evaded Imports
A new DOJ enforcement push and recent cases show downstream buyers face criminal liability for knowingly purchasing goods brought into the U.S. through customs duty evasion schemes.
Ex-Kings County Judge Arrested in $5M Wire Fraud Conspiracy
Former Kings County Supreme Court Justice Edward Harold King was arrested and charged with wire fraud conspiracy after resigning amid misconduct investigation.
DOJ Launches West Coast Strike Force to Target Health Care Fraud
The DOJ has formed a West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force to intensify enforcement in Arizona, Nevada, and Northern California, signaling heightened legal risks for providers.
Ex-Rohnert Park Police Sentenced for Extorting Marijuana Businesses
Two former Rohnert Park police officers received federal prison sentences for impersonating federal agents and extorting marijuana from drivers, spotlighting public trust breaches.
Judge Denies El Chapo’s Extradition Request to Mexico
A U.S. judge swiftly rejected Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzmán's request for extradition to Mexico, impacting cross-border legal dynamics and ongoing criminal investigations.
DOJ Charges Sinaloa Governor, Officials With Drug Trafficking Tied to Cartel
The DOJ indicted Sinaloa's governor and nine other Mexican officials for alleged drug trafficking and cartel collusion, escalating cross-border legal cooperation concerns.
Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life for sexual assault convictions
Actor Nathan Chasing Horse, known for 'Dances With Wolves,' received a life sentence for sexually assaulting Indigenous women, concluding a years-long high-profile case.
U.S. Soldier Charged for Insider Trading on Polymarket Using Classified Intel
A U.S. Army sergeant faces up to 40 years in prison for using classified information to profit on Polymarket bets tied to Maduro's capture, marking a legal first.
Ex-SNC-Lavalin exec gets 10 more years for unpaid $24M fraud fine
Quebec court orders former SNC-Lavalin exec Sami Bebawi to serve 10 more years for failing to pay a $24.6M fraud fine, highlighting risks for corporate compliance teams.
Federal Probe Targets $6M Indigenous Program Fraud at Canadian Non-Profit
Canada launches federal investigations into alleged $6M fraud by ex-financial director at First Nations National Guardians Network, spotlighting non-profit oversight risks.