U.S. federal authorities
Coverage of U.S. federal authorities in the Nexus archive.
- Feds: Chicago investors scammed in $100M alleged fraud by 'Joker' movie producer
A Chicago grand jury indicted Jason Cloth, a Canadian film producer linked to movies like 'Joker' and 'House of Gucci,' on seven counts of wire fraud. The alleged scheme targeted Chicago-area investors, involving a $100 million scam.
- Netanyahu blasts NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for ‘fomenting hate’ over ‘bogus’ Gaza war crimes charges
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for urging federal authorities to arrest him over International Criminal Court (ICC) war crimes charges in Gaza. Mamdani stated New York lacks legal authority for the arrest but called on federal agencies to act. Netanyahu dismissed the ICC charges as 'bogus' and warned about eroding bipartisan U.S. support for Israel and rising antisemitism.
- Trinitarios gangbangers charged with killing NYC influencer who starred in Tekashi 6ix9ine music video
Nearly a dozen members of the Trinitarios street gang were indicted for five murders, including the killing of a New York City influencer who starred in a Tekashi 6ix9ine music video, according to a federal announcement.
- Tennessee Man Indicted for Alleged Crypto Ponzi Scheme That Stole Millions From Investors
A Tennessee man was indicted for allegedly operating a crypto Ponzi scheme from 2020 to 2024, which defrauded investors of millions of dollars. Federal authorities charged him in connection with the fraudulent investment activity.
- Feds warn US banks about risks tied to undocumented immigrant workforce
U.S. federal authorities warned financial institutions about risks associated with the undocumented immigrant workforce, following reports of $2.5 billion in suspicious activity linked to payroll schemes in 2025.
- 'Notorious and prolific' narco kingpin arrested by feds in California
A suspected Guatemalan drug kingpin, Eugenio Dario Molina-Lopez (also known as 'Don Dario'), has been arrested in San Diego by U.S. federal authorities. He is accused of leading a major international drug trafficking organization. The 61-year-old appeared in federal court after his arrest.
- Feds bust family-run drug business with links to Mexican cartel, prosecutors say
U.S. federal authorities have dismantled a family-operated drug business linked to a Mexican cartel, charging five men with narcotics and firearms trafficking, including 'ghost guns.'