Woman Charged with Embezzling from Minneapolis-Based Company
A California woman is facing charges after allegedly embezzling more than $1 million from her Minnesota-based employer.
Federal charges
Grand Jury Indicts Press Bar Owner on Federal Charges
The owner of the Press Bar and Parlor faces federal charges after a grand jury indicted him on three counts related to the fire that destroyed the downtown St. Cloud bar.
Federal Fraud Indictment Names Former Hennepin County Employee
A former Hennepin County employee and a Minneapolis man are accused of conspiring to fraudulently collect nearly $250,000 in government benefits.
Mexican Man Found in St. Paul Admits to Fake Kidnapping Plot
A Mexican man has pleaded guilty to federal charges for faking his own kidnapping in a scheme to obtain a U.S. Visa.
Identity Theft Conviction Sends Rochester Woman to Federal Prison
The charge stemmed from a federal investigation involving fraudulently obtained tax refunds.
New Mexico Man Admits to Cyber Attacks on Minnesota Courts
A New Mexico man has pleaded guilty to a federal cyber-crime charge for directing computer attacks against a number of websites throughout the United States, including the system used by the Minnesota State Courts.
Twin Cities Attorney Guilty of Federal Child Porn Charges
A Twin Cities attorney has been convicted of federal child pornography charges.
Suspicious Package Leads to Arrest of 'Significant Drug Dealer'
Rochester police are reporting a lucky break in an investigation of a man described as a “significant narcotics dealer.”
Former Bemidji School Administrator Admits to Federal Charges
A former middle school principal in Bemidji has pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges.
Guilty Plea in $1 Million Embezzlement Case
Federal prosecutors say the longtime controller of a Minnesota metal stamping company has pleaded guilty in a $1.1 million embezzlement scheme.
Minnesota Child Involved in Genital Mutilation Case Returned to Parents
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota girl who prosecutors say was taken to Michigan for a genital mutilation procedure has been allowed to return to her parents.
Detroit Doctor Accused of Genital Mutilation of Minnesota Girls
DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit-area doctor has been charged with performing genital mutilation on two young girls from Minnesota.
Man Gets Prison Time For Threat Directed at Minnesota Mosque
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minneapolis man is sentenced to a year in prison for threatening to blow up a mosque.
21 Minnesotans Charged With Insurance Fraud
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal authorities in Minnesota have charged 21 people with conspiracy to commit health care fraud in what they describe as separate scams by six chiropractors that defrauded auto insurance companies out of more than $20 million.