Department of Justice Eastern District of Michigan
Department of Justice Eastern District of Michigan

May 6, 2026
Brandon Robinson has pleaded guilty after leading a decade-long scheme defrauding federal student aid programs out of millions using false enrollments across multiple states. Authorities say his actions resulted in significant losses from both education funds and unemployment insurance systems.
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May 5, 2026
The Department of Justice announced that more than 200 child victims were found during Operation Iron Pursuit—a month-long national crackdown resulting in over 350 arrests for offenses related to child sexual abuse. Officials urge continued vigilance from communities.
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May 4, 2026
A North Carolina woman has pleaded guilty in Detroit federal court for her role in a multi-state check fraud scheme involving over $250,000 in losses. Authorities say she used stolen identities to open fraudulent bank accounts across several states.
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May 1, 2026
Ali Naserdean pleaded guilty on May 1 for his role in a $5.6 million health care fraud scheme involving false prescription claims and illegal distribution of oxycodone while working as a pharmacy technician in Michigan between 2019–2022.
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May 1, 2026
Bobby Boseman was sentenced on April 30 to more than nineteen years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug distribution charges connected with violent abuse against two women at his Flint residence. Authorities described details involving narcotics operations as well as severe mistreatment uncovered during his arrest.
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April 30, 2026
Aerian Porter-Craig has been sentenced after admitting guilt in distributing fatal drug doses laced with fentanyl and xylazine resulting in three deaths in Grosse Pointe Woods. Officials say this case demonstrates law enforcement's commitment against trafficking lethal narcotics.
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April 24, 2026
A Southfield couple has pleaded guilty for their roles in a $1.2 million Paycheck Protection Program fraud scheme involving false loan applications during the pandemic period, federal prosecutors announced April 24th. Sentencing will occur later before Judge Laurie J. Michelson.
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April 24, 2026
Michael Bacigalupo has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after defrauding two non-profit organizations in Bay City out of more than $750,000 between June 2020 and November 2023. Authorities say his actions caused one organization’s bankruptcy while another faced layoffs due to lost funds.
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April 24, 2026
Federal authorities have indicted Yong NI, owner of two Japanese steakhouses near Detroit, on charges including harboring illegal aliens for commercial gain. Investigators allege he employed undocumented workers using fraudulent documents while housing them at properties he controlled.
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April 24, 2026
A Mt. Pleasant man received a sentence of over fourteen years for possessing child pornography after pleading guilty last year. The case involved thousands of illicit images found on the Isabella Reservation and follows previous convictions for similar offenses.
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