Tag: U.S. Attorney’s Office
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Red Bank man sentenced for role in patient brokering and bribery scheme
A Red Bank man has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for participating in a conspiracy to defraud health insurance companies through a multi-state patient brokering scheme in which he bribed drug-addicted individuals to enroll in drug rehabilitation in exchange for referral fees from the rehabilitation centers, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced on Dec.…
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Former sales rep admits role in compounded prescription drug scheme
A former pharmaceutical and marketing company sales representative has admitted his role in a conspiracy to defraud a New Jersey state health benefits program, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced in a Nov. 18 press release. Joshua Darstek, 38, of Freehold, pleaded guilty by video conference before U.S. District Judge John Michael Vazquez to a superseding…
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Shrewsbury company sued for illegally obtaining government contracts
The U.S. Justice Department has sued a Shrewsbury company for allegedly defrauding the United States by falsely claiming to be eligible for more than $16.5 million in government contracts set aside for service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. VE Source, LLC, and its owners, Sherman Barton and Chris Neary, along with a…
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Keyport resident admits to unlawfully possessing a firearm
A Keyport resident has admitted to illegally possessing a firearm, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced on Oct. 7. The firearm, other weapons and ammunition were found at locations connected to a perpetrator of a mass shooting in Jersey City, according to a press release from Carpenito’s office. Ahmed A-Hady, 36, of Keyport, pleaded guilty by…
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Three area men among five people charged in gun trafficking conspiracy
Three Monmouth County men and a man and a woman from Florida have been charged with conspiring to illegally sell firearms, including handguns and a semi-automatic rifle, in and around Monmouth County, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced on Sept. 30. Enrique Quijada, 23, of Freehold, Manuel Espinosa-Ozoria, 30, of Bartow, Fla., his brother, Waldin Espinosa-Ozoria,…
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Sayreville man charged with defrauding the U.S. through filing of false claims
A Sayreville man was charged on Sept. 24 for his role in a scheme to defraud the IRS by making false claims for income tax refunds and conspiracy. Luis Crespo, 42, is charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States with respect to claims and with filing false, fictitious and fraudulent claims, according to information…
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Sayreville man admits role in Bayshore area drug distribution conspiracy
A resident of Sayreville, Middlesex County, has admitted he conspired to distribute more than 100 grams of heroin as part of a conspiracy that was responsible for distributing significant quantities of heroin and cocaine in the Bayshore area of Monmouth and Middlesex counties, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Daniel McHugh, 50, pleaded guilty on Sept.…
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Sayreville man admits role in heroin distribution conspiracy
A Sayreville man admitted that he conspired to distribute more than 100 grams of heroin as part of a conspiracy responsible for distributing significant quantities of heroin and cocaine in the Bayshore area of Monmouth and Middlesex counties. Daniel McHugh, 50, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian R. Martinotti via videoconference on Sept. 23…
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Edison corporation resolves allegations it violated immigration regulations
A corporation based in Edison involved in consulting, technology and staffing and using primarily foreign nationals in the United States pursuant to H1-B visas has agreed to resolve allegations that it violated immigration and employment regulations concerning continuous employment and wage requirements. The United States contended that from January 2014 through June 2018, many of…