Imperial Valley News Center
University of Kansas Researcher Indicted for Fraud for Failing to Disclose Conflict of Interest with Chinese University
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Lawrence, Kansas - A researcher at the University of Kansas (KU) was indicted Wednesday on federal charges of hiding the fact he was working full time for a Chinese university while doing research at KU funded by the U.S. government.
Two Los Angeles Pharmacy Owners Found Guilty in Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
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Los Angeles, California - A federal jury found two Los Angeles pharmacy owners guilty Tuesday for their participation in a $35 million health care fraud and money laundering scheme to bill Medicare for medications that were never provided and to launder the proceeds of the fraud.
Man Pleads Guilty to Extensive Cyberstalking and Threats Campaign
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Boston, Massachusetts - A Florida man who was charged with conducting an extensive cyberstalking campaign that targeted his former schoolmate, a 30-year-old Massachusetts woman, pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Boston. The victim’s name is being withheld to protect her privacy.
Witness Indicted for False Declarations Before a Grand Jury and Obstruction of Justice
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Seattle, Washington - A federal grand jury has indicted a Washington woman for false declarations before the grand jury and obstruction of justice.
Telemarketer Sentenced to Prison in Connection with $10 Million International Fraudulent Sweepstakes Scheme
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Charlotte, North Carolina - A telemarketer was sentenced to 63 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release Tuesday for his role in a $10 million telemarketing scheme that defrauded primarily elderly victims in the United States from call centers in Costa Rica.
American Airlines Inc. Agrees To Pay $22 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
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Washington, DC - The Justice Department announced Tuesday that American Airlines Inc. has agreed to pay approximately $22.1 million to resolve its alleged liability under the False Claims Act for falsely reporting the times it transferred possession of United States mail to foreign postal administrations or other intended recipients under contracts with the United States Postal Service (USPS). American Airlines is an international airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
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