02/24/2014 12:06 PM EST
In a video message released
today, Attorney General Eric Holder called on Congress to create a
strong, national standard for quickly alerting consumers whose
information may be compromised by cyberattacks. This legislation would
strengthen the Justice Department's ability to combat crime, ensure
individual privacy, and prevent identity theft, while also helping to
bring cybercriminals to justice.
02/24/2014 11:40 AM EST
Today, the Justice Department
announced the results of its ongoing efforts to combat tax refund fraud
that involves identity theft. The Tax Division, in conjunction with the
Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices nationwide, has
prioritized the investigation and prosecution of individuals who engage
in stolen identity refund fraud.
02/24/2014 11:19 AM EST
The government has asked a
federal court in California to issue an injunction shutting down the
importation and sales activities of four California companies and six
individuals in connection with their imports of illegal children’s
products containing, among other things, lead, phthalates and small
parts inappropriate for children under age three.
02/24/2014 12:58 PM EST
The Department of Justice
announced today the filing of a lawsuit against the Missouri National
Guard alleging they violated the Uniformed Services Employment and
Reemployment Rights Act by requiring its dual technician employees to
resign from their civilian positions prior to active duty service in the
U.S. Army Guard and Reserve.
02/24/2014 12:53 PM EST
There can be no doubt that we
share a common goal to hold accountable those whose actions contributed
to the last financial crisis, which was felt not just at the national or
global level, but in the countless communities you represent, as well.
02/21/2014 01:09 PM EST
Through their hard work, each of
our awardees has helped to leverage vital resources and improve the way
we do business. You have shown the power of innovation, energy, and
creativity by uniting a broad array of partners to streamline the
Department’s operations and bolster information-sharing. Some of you
have worked to identify and implement opportunities for savings through
mail processing, facilities, and technology enhancements – as well as a
wide range of consolidation projects
02/24/2014 02:56 PM EST
The Justice Department announced
today that a federal district court judge in Jackson, Miss., approved a
settlement of the department’s lawsuit against the original owners and
developers of nine multifamily housing complexes located in Mississippi,
Louisiana and Tennessee.
02/24/2014 04:01 PM EST
A former employee of a
Florida-based airline fuel supply service company pleaded guilty today
to obstructing an investigation into fraud and anticompetitive conduct
in the airline charter services industry.
02/24/2014 05:55 PM EST
Three men have pleaded guilty in
Brooklyn, N.Y., for their roles in a check cashing scheme designed to
evade anti-money laundering reporting requirements
02/24/2014 06:40 PM EST
Michael Edwards was sentenced
today to serve two concurrent sentences of 36 months in prison followed
by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay restitution of
$573,518 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Justice Department
and IRS announced.
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