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

April 10, 2026
Federal authorities have charged Randon "Romero" Williams with wire fraud and money laundering over an alleged $5 million scheme involving Paycheck Protection Program loans during COVID-19 relief efforts. Officials say he falsified business records across multiple applications but emphasize all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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April 10, 2026
A Guatemalan national has pleaded guilty after illegally returning to the U.S., failing sex offender registration requirements following prior felony convictions involving contact with an undercover agent posing as a minor girl online.
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April 10, 2026
Omar R. Pouncy of Flint has pleaded guilty to suborning perjury during his federal trial on witness tampering charges. Authorities say he paid another man $10,000 for false testimony about carjackings he was convicted of committing.
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April 8, 2026
A former substitute teacher in Michigan has pleaded guilty to exploiting minors online by soliciting explicit material through social media platforms. Authorities credit law enforcement collaboration after one victim reported his actions.
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April 7, 2026
A Canton man has pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a minor and transporting child pornography following an investigation by federal authorities. Shariq Alam faces at least fifteen years in prison when sentenced later this year.
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April 7, 2026
Rabih Hamdan of Dearborn Heights pleaded guilty on Apr. 7 to conspiring in a $1.9 million health care fraud affecting Medicare, Medicaid, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan programs over five years. Authorities say he submitted false prescription drug claims through his pharmacy.
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March 31, 2026
Ylli Didani has been sentenced by a federal court to 25 years in prison after being convicted for leading an international drug trafficking ring moving thousands of kilograms of cocaine across continents. Law enforcement officials described significant seizures resulting from multi-agency cooperation.
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March 26, 2026
A Capac physician was sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison for distributing thousands of images depicting child sexual abuse. Authorities say Robert Glapinski admitted his actions following an investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
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March 25, 2026
Team Rehabilitation Services has agreed to pay nearly $5 million after being accused of improper billing practices involving several federal health care programs. Authorities say Team Rehab cooperated with investigators following an internal review prompted by a government probe.
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March 24, 2026
A Russian man has been sentenced for operating a botnet used in ransomware attacks on U.S businesses that led victims paying millions in extortion demands. Authorities say this case sends a strong message about accountability for foreign-based cybercrime.
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