Cincinnati Authorities Warn of Mystery Shopper Scam

On October 16, 2012, FBI Cincinnati announced that several residents in the Dayton area reported that they became victims of a “mystery shopper” scam or a work at home scam.  Consumers are reminded to research all opportunities that allow you to work from home in order to prevent a fraud scheme.   The “mystery ...

Polish Fugitive Deported for Extortion, Kidnapping, and Murder

On October 16, 2012, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that Dariusz Gordziejczyk was turned over to Polish law enforcement because he is wanted for extortion, kidnapping, and attempted murder in his home country.  The deportation was handled by the ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).   The ...

Large Financial Institutions Must Annually Conduct Stress Test

On October 9, 2012, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced the final rules for stress testing by large financial companies required under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.  The final rules apply to federally insured financial institutions with consolidated assets equaling ...

Fleece Hoodie and T-Shirt Sets Recalled from Target

On October 16, 2012, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that it was recalling three different fleece hoodie and t-Shirt sets sold only at Target because these products contain high levels of lead paint.  Children might chew on the items containing lead paint and put their health at risk.   The specific ...

Man Receives 3 Years for Trafficking Counterfeit Software

On October 16, 2012, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that a man in Lakewood, California surrendered to authorities and started serving his 3-year sentence after he imported over 1,000 counterfeit Microsoft Office CD-ROMs and sold them over the internet.   The defendant’s name is Collier Bennett ...

Taiwan Auto Lights Producer Pleads to Price Fixing

On October 16, 2012, the Department of Justice announced that Eagle Eyes Traffic Industrial Co Ltd and its US subsidiary E-Lite Automotive Inc agreed to pay $5 million in criminal fines for a price-fixing scheme that lasted a total of seven years.  The company sold aftermarket auto lights that are often used in repairs and for upgrades ...

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Puerto Rico Officers Indicted for Civil Rights Charges

On October 15, 2012, the Department of Justice announced that Puerto Rico Lieutenant Erick Rivera Nazario and Officer Jimmy Rodriguez Vegas were charged for violating civil rights after using excessive force on two men.  Rivera was also charged with perjury for making false statements in an investigation into the civil rights violations ...

$4M Painting Returned to Owner after 42 Years

On October 16, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced that the Roy Lichtenstein painting called “Electric Cord” was returned to its rightful owner, Barbara Bertozzi Castelli, after missing for 42 years.  Barbara is the widow of the American art dealer Leo Castelli.   Castelli ...

Finalized Cleanup Plan for Shenandoah Road Superfund Site

On October 16, 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a finalized cleanup plan for polluted groundwater at the Shenandoah Road Ground Water Contamination Superfund site located in East Fishkill, New York.   Industrial activities in the past have contaminated ground water on the site with tetrachloroethene (PCE) ...

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