Eighteen individuals and entities have been charged for their roles in an extensive cryptocurrency fraud and market manipulation scheme. These charges, unsealed in Boston, implicate the leaders of four cryptocurrency companies and four financial services firms, also known as “market makers.” The accused, which include executives and employees, are alleged to have participated in deceptive… The post First-ever criminal charges against financial services firms for market manipulation and “wash trading” in the cryptocurrency industry first appeared on Dhar Law LLP ..read more

Sean P. Diddy Combs is one of the most legendary figures in hip hop. Recent allegations have seriously damaged his reputation however, and he has been indicted on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Mr. Combs’ homes in Los Angeles and Miami Beach, Fla. were raided by federal agents and Mr. Combs was stopped at a… The post Sean “P. Diddy” Combs Indicted on Alleged Sex Trafficking and Racketeering Charges first appeared on Dhar Law LLP ..read more

Extradition is a complex legal process that can have life-altering consequences. It involves transferring a person from one country to another to face criminal charges or serve a sentence for crimes committed. The process is highly regulated by treaties, international laws, and domestic legal systems. This is why anyone facing extradition proceedings should seek the… The post The High Stakes of Extradition: How to Protect Yourself if You Are Facing Extradition first appeared on Dhar Law LLP ..read more

A Red Notice is an international alert issued by INTERPOL, the International Criminal Police Organization. It is a tool used to alert law enforcement worldwide about individuals wanted for prosecution or to serve sentences for serious crimes. However it is not an arrest warrant and does not compel member countries to act on it directly.… The post What is a Red Notice and Why Should You Take It Seriously? first appeared on Dhar Law LLP ..read more

A 26-year-old man from Fall River, Massachusetts was arrested and charged with three counts of distributing controlled substances and one count of transferring machine guns, all coordinated through the encrypted messaging app Telegram. Benjamin Hunt allegedly used Telegram to advertise a variety of illegal items, including fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills, firearms, and machine gun conversion devices,… The post Fall River Man Arrested for Drug Distribution, Firearms and Contraband via Telegram App first appeared on Dhar Law LLP ..read more

The federal charges against Kent Pecoy, a former luxury homebuilder, underscore the serious repercussions of engaging in financial crimes, particularly those involving conspiracy to defraud the United States and making false statements to federally insured financial institutions. Pecoy, who owned and operated several construction companies in Massachusetts, was sentenced after pleading guilty to these charges.… The post Former Luxury Home Builder Charged with Two Counts of Conspiracy to Defraud the United States and One Count of Making a False Statement to a Federally Insured Financial Institu ..read more

In recent years, the illegal trafficking of firearms and straw purchasing of firearms have become a significant focus of federal law enforcement efforts. These crimes involve individuals unlawfully buying firearms on behalf of others who are prohibited from owning them or who wish to conceal their identity during the purchase. One such case involved Cory… The post Conspiring to Illegally Traffic Firearms and Straw Purchase Firearms first appeared on Dhar Law LLP ..read more

White collar crimes often involve complex legal, regulatory, and financial issues, requiring an experienced and skilled white collar crime attorney to navigate the intricacies of these cases. Whether the charge involves fraud, bribery, money laundering, or other white collar offenses and financial crimes, engaging a top-tier white collar crime lawyer can make all the difference… The post Understanding The Qualities a Top White Collar Crime Lawyer Should Possess first appeared on Dhar Law LLP ..read more

Aggravated identity theft is a serious federal crime that can carry heavy penalties, as highlighted by the recent case of former U.S. Rep. George Santos. Santos recently pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, admitting to betraying the trust of his constituents. He now faces more than six years in prison and substantial… The post Understanding Aggravated Identity Theft in Massachusetts first appeared on Dhar Law LLP ..read more

A Plymouth woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for submitting fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications on behalf of herself and her father. Katherine Reynolds, 65, faces charges of two counts of wire fraud and one count of money laundering, and is set to be arraigned in federal court… The post Plymouth Woman Indicted for Paycheck Protection Program Fraud and Money Laundering first appeared on Dhar Law LLP ..read more