Office of Public Affairs | Senior Manager for Government Contractor Charged in Cybersecurity Fraud Scheme
The Office of Public Affairs has announced the indictment of a Senior Manager at a government contracting firm, accused of orchestrating a cybersecurity fraud scheme. The individual allegedly submitted false…
Office of Public Affairs | Religious Liberty Commission Hosts Fourth Hearing on Religious Liberty in the Military
The Office of Public Affairs recently announced that the Religious Liberty Commission held its fourth hearing focused on religious liberty within the military. This vital session aimed to address the…
Office of Public Affairs | Two Men Sentenced for $17M COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud
In a significant ruling, two individuals were sentenced for their involvement in a fraudulent scheme that siphoned off $17 million from COVID-19 unemployment relief funds. The Office of Public Affairs…
US Labor Department recovers $596K for 31 workers denied full wages, fringe benefits because of subcontractor’s kickback scheme
The U.S. Labor Department has successfully recovered $596,000 for 31 workers who were denied full wages and fringe benefits due to a kickback scheme orchestrated by a subcontractor. The investigation…
US Department of Labor issues 7 letters of interpretation addressing workplace safety, health requirements
The U.S. Department of Labor has released seven letters of interpretation that clarify workplace safety and health requirements. These letters aim to guide employers and employees on compliance with existing…
Office of Public Affairs | Federal Court Permanently Prohibits Tampa-area Pharmacist from Filling Opioids Prescriptions and Pharmacy Dissolved
The Office of Public Affairs announced that a federal court has permanently barred a Tampa-area pharmacist from filling prescriptions for opioids due to illegal activities related to the distribution of…
Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Sues Minneapolis Public Schools for Racial Discrimination Against Teachers
The Office of Public Affairs announced that the Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Minneapolis Public Schools, alleging racial discrimination against teachers. The lawsuit claims that the district has…
Office of Public Affairs | Virtual Asset Trading Platform Pleads Guilty to Violating the Travel Act and Other Federal Criminal Charges
The Office of Public Affairs recently announced that a virtual asset trading platform has pleaded guilty to violating the Travel Act and other federal criminal charges. This plea highlights growing…
Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Announces Actions to Combat Two Russian State-Sponsored Cyber Criminal Hacking Groups
The Office of Public Affairs at the Justice Department has announced significant actions to combat two Russian state-sponsored cybercriminal hacking groups. These groups, known for their sophisticated cyber attacks, have…
Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Marks Texas’ Successful Completion of Reforms at Thirteen State-Operated Facilities for People with Intellectual Disabilities
The Office of Public Affairs at the Justice Department recently announced the successful completion of reforms at thirteen state-operated facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Texas. This landmark achievement…