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• Former Texas Mayor Found Guilty in Money Laundering and Health Care Fraud Scheme

  November 6, 2019 10:02 PM

  McALLEN – On Wednesday, a federal jury found three men associated with a Texas health care company guilty for their roles in a $150 million health care fraud scheme, one of which was a mayor in Texas at the time. After a three-week trial, the jury found 47-year-old Rodney... more »

• 4 Accused in Weslaco Bribery Case to Go to Trial Play Video

  October 11, 2019 5:16 PM

  WESLACO – The deadline for four men accused in a Weslaco bribery scheme to make the decision to take a plea deal was Friday. Attorneys for Arturo Cuellar, Daniel Garcia and Richard Quintanilla say their clients are innocent and will go to trial. John Cuellar took a plea... more »

• Wife of Valley Doctor Accused of Health Care Fraud to be Released on Bond Play Video

  July 30, 2019 12:07 PM

  UPDATE (7/31): A judge submitted an order for Meisy Zamora to be released on bond. The release order was filed Wednesday. On Friday, she will be back in court for a bond hearing. Her husband remains in custody until his trial in September. He's accused of... more »

• 6 Arrested following Federal Raid in Edinburg, 1 Suspect on the Run Play Video

  May 2, 2019 9:06 AM

  EDINBURG – The IRS and DEA agents along with local police made arrests in a raid in Edinburg. It happened Tuesday along Expressway 281, north of Ramseyer Road. Six men were arrested and charged with conspiracies to commit money laundering, drug trafficking and 39 drug and money laundering... more »

• Trial Rescheduled for Former Tamaulipas Governor

  April 26, 2019 6:36 PM

  WESLACO – Another delay was granted for the trial involving former Tamaulipas Governor Tomas Yarrington. A federal judge made the decision this week. Yarrington is facing charges that include racketeering, bank fraud and money laundering. The trial was originally scheduled to start in September and is now... more »

• Car Lot Business Owner Denies Allegations – Again

  April 26, 2019 4:08 PM

  SAN BENITO – The San Benito car lot raided by federal agencies Thursday remains open. The investigation continues after a series of raids surrounding money laundering took place at a Brownsville residence, as well as two businesses. The suspect in custody is a Palestinian man, George Rafidi, who... more »

• Cameron Co. Investigation Leads to Money Laundering by Terrorist Group Play Video

  April 25, 2019 4:55 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – An investigation is underway into possible terrorist activity in Cameron County. Authorities have one man in custody. Court records reveal he pled guilty to being involved with a Palestinian terrorist organization. The plea resulted in a series of raids early Thursday. Three search and... more »