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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. ILLEGAL ALIEN SENTENCED TO 46 MONTHS' FEDERAL PRISON FOR REENTRY OFFENSE 04/09/2025 08:00 AM EDT PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Rafael Sanchez-De La Rosa, 51, a Mexican citizen, was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for Illegal Reentry by Removed Alien.   Worcester Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Drug Distribution Conspiracy 04/09/2025 08:00 AM EDT BOSTON – A Worcester man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Worcester for his involvement in a cocaine distribution conspiracy. Former Calumet Township Trustee Sentenced for Wire Fraud 04/09/2025 08:00 AM EDT Allston Man Charged with Allegedly Trafficking "Date Rape" Drug and Methamphetamine 04/09/2025 08:00 AM EDT BOSTON – An Allston man has been indicted for trafficking methamphetamine and 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), an analogue of Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) – more commonly known as the "date rape drug" – out of his Allston home. Two Missouri Individuals Charged with Dealing Firearms without a License and Other Offense 04/09/2025 08:00 AM EDT Two individuals were indicted by a federal grand jury in separate cases this week for dealing in firearms without a license and other offense Chicago Real Estate Broker Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Prison for Bilking Investors out of More Than $3 Million 04/09/2025 08:00 AM EDT STANISLAV SANNIKOV, also known as "Steve Sannikov," spent investor funds on his own lavish lifestyle. Nigerian National Indicted for Role in Romance Scam and Money Laundering Scheme 04/09/2025 08:00 AM EDT BOSTON – A Nigerian national has been charged for his alleged role in allegedly stealing more than $2.5 million from six romance scam victims and transferring their money to cryptocurrency accounts that he controlled.   Georgia Man Sentenced for $300,000 Romance Fraud Scheme 04/09/2025 08:00 AM EDT A Georgia man was sentenced in federal court for his role in an online romance scam with elderly victims in Missouri, Minnesota, and New Jersey. A Jefferson City Man Charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm 04/09/2025 08:00 AM EDT A Jefferson City, Mo., man was indicted by a federal grand jury for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Florida Businessman Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion 04/09/2025 08:00 AM EDT A Florida man was sentenced yesterday to 30 months in prison for evading more than $5.5 million in taxes, interest, and penalties that he owed the IRS. Defendants Charged Following Armed Coup Attack in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 04/09/2025 08:00 AM EDT A criminal complaint was unsealed today in the District of Utah charging Marcel Malanga, 22, Tyler Thompson, 22, Benjamin Zalman-Polun, 37, and Joseph Peter Moesser, 67, all U.S. citizens, with conspiring to provide material support and resources, conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction, conspiracy to bomb places of government facilities, and conspiracy to kill or kidnap persons in a foreign country, among other offenses. Defendants Charged Following Armed Coup Attack in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 04/09/2025 08:00 AM EDT SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A criminal complaint was unsealed today in the District of Utah charging Marcel Malanga, 22, Tyler Thompson, 22, Benjamin Zalman-Polun, 37, and Joseph Peter Moesser, 67, all U.S. citizens, with conspiring to provide material support and resources, conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction, conspiracy to bomb places of government facilities, and conspiracy to kill or kidnap persons in a foreign country, among other offenses. 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 Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys