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Michigan computer company, owner sentenced for international environmental and counterfeiting crimes
Mark Jeffrey Glover and his company, Discount Computers Inc. (DCI), were sentenced today for trafficking in counterfeit goods and services and violating environmental laws. The sentence is the result of an extensive investigation by ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA)...
Missouri man indicted in Kansas for selling counterfeit goods
Jehad Shalabi, 44, of Blue Springs, Mo., is charged with one count of conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit trademark goods.
Chief scientist of government contractor sentenced for conspiring to obtain pirated software from Chinese and Russian cyber criminals
Following an investigation by ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Dr. Wronald Best, the chief scientist of a government contractor working on components for use in military helicopters and the presidential helicopter fleet, was sentenced Monday for conspiring to obtain pirated software from Chinese and Russian cyber criminals.
Protecting the Nation in Today’s Complex Threat Environment
Statement Before the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Orange County man charged with selling counterfeit sexual dysfunction drugs over the Internet
Nathan Welter made his initial appearance in federal court Friday afternoon following his indictment for allegedly using Craigslist to sell a variety of counterfeit sexual dysfunction medications, which he claimed to buyers were genuine.
New Jersey man charged with trafficking counterfeit male enhancement pills and money laundering
Shuja Ali Syed trafficked in counterfeit "all-natural" male enhancement products from China, when, in fact, laboratory analyses of the counterfeit products indicated that they contained either sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra, or tadalafil, commonly known as Cialis.
HSI, local partners seize nearly $4 million in counterfeit pharmaceuticals, goods
Special agents with ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), working jointly with the South Carolina Secretary of State's Office, Blazer Investigations and Pfizer, seized approximately $4 million in counterfeit goods and pharmaceuticals during a two-week operation that ran from Feb. 19 through Wednesday.
Los Angeles-area man convicted of importing counterfeit Disney pins to sell on the Internet
Larry James Allred is expected to be sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to state charges stemming from a probe by ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Anaheim Police Department that revealed he illegally imported counterfeit collectible Disney pins from China and sold them over the Internet.
Missouri man arrested for trafficking counterfeit pharmaceuticals
Timothy Ross Estabrook was arrested Monday following his federal indictment in Houston for trafficking in counterfeit Viagra and Cialis, introducing and delivering misbranded drugs into interstate commerce, smuggling and conspiracy.
7 charged for manufacturing and distributing counterfeit DVD/CDs
Seven local residents were indicted as a result of the efforts of a multi-agency investigation into intellectual property rights violations.
3 men indicted for trafficking counterfeit Super Bowl XLVII tickets
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) seized 57 counterfeit tickets and approximately $7,000 in counterfeit U.S. currency following an Alabama Department of Public Safety traffic stop Jan. 31 in Sumter County.
Orlando man sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for selling pirated DVDs
Dale Anthony Borders, 38, used his company, 5A Novelty, to import pirated DVDs bearing Disney, Zumba and Beachbody trademarks into the United States.
TOP STORY: 'Operation Red Zone' nabs $17.3 million in fake NFL merchandise
This year, additional focus was placed on identifying and seizing counterfeit tickets to the Super Bowl.
Pennsylvania man sentenced to 33 months in prison for smuggling counterfeit pharmaceuticals
Randy Hucks, 52, of Philadelphia, was sentenced Wednesday in federal court to 33 months in prison.
ICE and CBP announce charges linked to major commercial fraud enterprise
Five individuals and two domestic honey-processing companies have been charged with federal crimes in connection with a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)-led investigation surrounding illegal importations of honey from China.
3 automotive parts suppliers charged with selling counterfeit replacement parts
The defendants and their co-conspirators deceptively packaged aftermarket automotive parts.
HSI, local partners seize $5 million in counterfeit goods from Puerto Rican retailer
Special agents with ICE's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) seized approximately $5 million in counterfeit merchandise during a four-day operation dubbed Forged Dreams, Valentine's Blitz.