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Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to U.S. Attorneys News news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Goods from the United States to Iran 03/03/2020 12:00 AM EST Department of Justice Charges Unprecedented Number of Elder Fraud Defendants and Launches Hotline 03/03/2020 12:00 AM EST PROVIDENCE – United States Attorney Aaron L. Weisman joined Attorney General William P. Barr, FBI Director Christopher A. Wray, and Chief Postal Inspector Gary R. Barksdale today in announcing the largest coordinated sweep of elder fraud cases in history. This year, prosecutors charged more than 400 defendants, far surpassing the 260 defendants charged in cases as part of last year's sweep. In each case, offenders allegedly engaged in financial schemes that targeted or largely affected seniors. In total, the charged elder fraud schemes caused alleged losses of over a billion dollars. Justice Department Announces Crimes Against Elderly Initiatives 03/03/2020 12:00 AM EST Webster County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug and Gun Convictions 03/02/2020 12:00 AM EST Cedar Rapids Woman Pleads Guilty to Lying to a Federal Grand Jury 03/02/2020 12:00 AM EST   |    You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy