U.S. federal authorities
Coverage of U.S. federal authorities in the Nexus archive.
- 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.'