La Joya Residents Sentenced for Fraud Schemes
McALLEN, Texas – The former mayor of La Joya and two others have been ordered to federal prison for wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
Former mayor Jose Adolfo Salinas, 83, pleaded guilty July 19, 2021, while his daughter - Frances Salinas De Leon, 54 - and Ramiro Alaniz, 40, both admitted to their guilt June 17, 2021. All are from La Joya
Today, U.S. District Judge Randy Crane sentenced Salinas to 33 months in prison,…
Press release
April 28, 2022
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