Six Charged in Transnational Money Laundering Operation Involving Elder Fraud
TYLER, Texas – U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox announced today that six individuals have been arrested pursuant to a federal indictment alleging money laundering violations.
“The threat posed by transnational organized crime is continuing to increase,” said U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox. “Of particular concern to us is the financial exploitation of older Americans by foreign-based crime rings. These villains are located thousands of…
Press release
July 31, 2020
Former State Senator Sentenced For Making False Statement
NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that today WESLEY T. BISHOP, age 52, of New Orleans was sentenced to 4 (four) years of probation, before U.S. District Judge Greg Guidry, for making a false statement, a crime punishable by up to five years’ imprisonment. BISHOP admitted to knowingly and willfully making a false, material statement to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) in connection…
Press release
July 14, 2020