Wiretaps Lead to Heroin Seizure near Kennedy Exit, Arrests Include Orlando Penaloza of Harvard

A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: ELEVEN DEFENDANTS CHARGED WITH DISTRIBUTING MULTI-KILOGRAM AMOUNTS OF HEROIN OR COCAINE FOLLOWING DEA-LED INVESTIGATION CHICAGO — Two brothers driving a flatbed tow truck carrying a blue Honda Prelude exited the Kennedy Expressway … Continue reading

Passport Fraud & Narcotics Trafficking Take-Down in Sting Operation

A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: TWO DOZEN MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES OF BELIZEAN BLOODS STREET GANG FACING FEDERAL NARCOTICS AND PASSPORT FRAUD CHARGES CHICAGO — A federal investigation of alleged passport fraud and narcotics trafficking by members and … Continue reading

Father of Family Affair Ponzi Fraud Aimed at Black Church Members Sentenced

A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: FATHER SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS IN PRISON, FOLLOWING EIGHT-YEAR TERMS IMPOSED ON SON AND DAUGHTER, FOR THEIR ROLES IN $10 MILLION AFFINITY FRAUD SCHEME THAT SWINDLED 2,000 VICTIMS CHICAGO — A Chicago … Continue reading

Valspar Secrets Stolen for China

For the second time today, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has taken action concerning illegalities on the part of Chinese business.  First, there were indictments against Chicagoans, Germans and Chinese for illegally importing Chinese honey. Now, a plea agreement has been … Continue reading