search
US federal prosecutors
Trends
- 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.
- 2Mental 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.
- 3Cuban 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.