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- 1Clinic owner stole millions from military health program, DOJ says▼Clinic owner stole millions from military health program to buy luxuries like gold-plated Cybertruck, DOJ says
Federal prosecutors say a clinic owner defrauded a US military health program of millions of dollars, spending the proceeds on luxury purchases including a gold-plated Cybertruck. The Justice Department announced the charges, alleging the funds meant to cover healthcare services for service members were diverted to personal luxuries. The case has drawn attention for the extravagant items allegedly bought with taxpayer-funded money.
- 2Ex-Immigration Officer Allegedly Sold Green Card Approvals for Cash●Green Cards For Cash: Feds Say Ex-Immigration Officer Sold Approvals, Skipped Background Checks
Federal prosecutors allege a former immigration officer accepted cash payments in exchange for approving green card applications while skipping required background checks. The case has raised concerns about vulnerabilities in the US immigration vetting system and how many approvals may have been improperly granted. Authorities have not said how many applicants were involved or whether any who received green cards through the scheme will face review or revocation.
- 3Ex-USCIS Officer Indicted Over Alleged Cash-For-Approvals Scheme▼Ex-USCIS Officer Indicted In Alleged Cash-For-Approvals Scheme
A former US Citizenship and Immigration Services officer has been indicted on allegations of taking cash payments in exchange for approving immigration applications. Federal prosecutors accuse the ex-official of abusing their position to grant benefits for money. The case is drawing attention amid ongoing scrutiny of integrity problems inside the US immigration system.
- 4Mental health provider bought gold-plated Cybertruck with $17M stolen from Tricare▼Mental health scammer buys gold-plated Cybertruck with $17M stolen from Tricare
A man accused of running a mental health billing scheme allegedly defrauded Tricare, the US military health program, out of roughly $17 million. Federal prosecutors say he spent the money on luxury purchases, including a gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck, drawing attention to fraud in mental health services billed to military beneficiaries.
- 5Cuban national convicted in Florida human smuggling case▼Cuban national convicted of using Florida travel agency to smuggle people across border, USAO
A Cuban national has been convicted of using a Florida travel agency as a front to smuggle people across the US border, according to the US Attorney's Office. Prosecutors say the business was used to facilitate illegal crossings. The case highlights ongoing federal efforts to target smuggling networks operating behind legitimate businesses in Florida.
- 6Prosecutor in 'Broadview Six' immigration case resigns alleging scapegoating▼Prosecutor accused of misconduct in 'Broadview Six' case resigns, says US attorney 'scapegoated' her
A federal prosecutor accused of misconduct in the 'Broadview Six' case has resigned, saying the US attorney scapegoated her over the episode. The case, tied to immigration enforcement arrests near the Broadview facility in Illinois, has drawn scrutiny over prosecutors' conduct. Her departure adds to controversy surrounding the prosecutions and how responsibility was assigned within the office.