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Fox News
15-07-2025
- Fox News
California tax expert admits role in illegal alien's multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
A California tax preparer pleaded guilty Monday to helping an illegal immigrant file fraudulent federal income tax returns that claimed $25 million in refunds, the Justice Department said. Victor Cruz, 40, of Bakersfield, helped Miguel Martinez, a Mexican national who was in the United States illegally, carry out the scheme from November 2019 through June 2023, prosecutors said. Martinez allegedly used stolen identities to create fake businesses and report phony wage and withholding information for the businesses to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). He then allegedly submitted hundreds of income tax returns using the stolen identities while claiming that they worked for the fake businesses and were owed tax refunds based on the phony information. Cruz prepared and filed more than 500 of the fraudulent tax returns, authorities said. In exchange, Cruz received thousands of dollars in fees from Martinez in exchange for his services. The IRS actually paid out $2.3 million of the $25 million in refunds that were claimed. Martinez has pleaded guilty for his role in the scheme and was sentenced to six years in prison. Cruz is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 17, 2025. He faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Toronto Star
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Immigration judge grants bond for Spanish-language journalist arrested during protest
Mario Guevara, the metro Atlanta-based Spanish-language reporter, covers a protest against immigration enforcement on Buford Highway, in Georgia, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: : sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false :
New York Post
17-06-2025
- New York Post
Masked daredevil who climbed atop Roosevelt Island tram is charged in reckless stunt
The hooded daredevil caught on video recklessly scaling the Roosevelt Island tramway Monday and sending cops scrambling to bring him to safety has been charged in the stupid stunt. Miguel Martinez, 20, of Oceanside, LI, was charged with reckless endangerment, obstruction of governmental administration and criminal trespass in the brazen incident that unfolded around 7 p.m., authorities said. Footage obtained by The Post shows the masked Martinez nonchalantly walking back and forth along the gangway of the tramway's 250-feet-tall support tower on the Manhattan side. Advertisement 3 Miguel Martinez, 20, pulled off his dangerous stunt Monday evening, police said. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock 3 Shocked onlookers called 911, dispatching cops in climbing gear to the scene. Obtained by the NY Post At one point, he descends and climbs a series of short ladders on the tower and makes his way out onto an I-beam barely wide enough to accommodate his feet, the nail-biting video shows. Advertisement Shocked New Yorkers called 911, prompting cops to respond to the scene in climbing gear. The brave first responders made their way to the tower's peak, secured Martinez in safety gear and brought him down to the ground unharmed, police said. 3 The daredevil Long Islander has no prior arrests, police said. Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock Advertisement The thrill-seeker was taken by paramedics to Weill-Cornell Medical Center, according to the FDNY. There was no indication that Martinez — who has no prior arrests in the Big Apple — scaled the tower as part of a protest or for a cause, cops said.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Shooting incidents prompt police manhunt in Jeanerette, Baldwin
JEANERETTE, La. (KLFY) — Several suspects wanted in connection with a shooting in the 600 block of Canal St. and in Baldwin that occurred yesterday evening, Jenerette Police Department said. Police are on the search for several suspects including Javon Robertson,22, Miguel Martinez,17, Jaylon Charles,19 and 16 year old male juvenile, officials said. Javon Robertson, 22 is wanted for the one count of illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities and one count of terrorizing, police said. Miguel Martinez,17 is wanted for one count of illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, two counts of aggravated criminal damage to property, two counts of attempted second degree murder and one count of terrorizing. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Jaylon Charles,19 is wanted for one count of illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, two counts of aggravated criminal damage to property, two counts of attempted second degree murder and one count of terrorizing. Police said around 3 p.m. yesterday evening, they received calls multiple shots fired in the 600 block of Canal Street. Upon arrival, officers said they allegedly pursued suspects who were fleeing the area on foot within the surrounding neighborhood. According to officers, they discovered a male victim who sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. During the investigation, officials said they received information that five suspects were involved in the incident. Around two hours later, the police were notified of another call of shots fired in the area of Wilson and Cypermort Streets. Through investigation, the alleged shooter in the incident was Robertson. The Jeanerette Police Department learned shortly afterward that the Baldwin Police Department was engaged in a pursuit with a vehicle, which the suspects fled on foot. One of the occupants was identified as Mr. Robertson, the main suspect in the second shooting incident, police said. The investigation remains ongoing, as several more arrests are expected. If anyone has any information on the suspects whereabouts or these crimes they are asked to call Jeanerette Police Department at 337-276-6323. Faith House's 'Love is' empowers girls against dating violence Shooting incidents prompt police manhunt in Jeanerette, Baldwin Lawmakers sit back to watch Trump-Musk blowup drama Police hunt suspects in St. Martin Parish robbery, assault Elon Musk's stock plummets among Republicans Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
FIFA signs another Saudi deal with sovereign wealth fund PIF backing Club World Cup
FILE - FIFA President Gianni Infantino gestures toward the FIFA Club World Cup soccer trophy during a news conference at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, April 14, 2025, to discuss the upcoming 2025 Club World Cup which is to be hosted by Atlanta this summer. (Miguel Martinez/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File) GENEVA (AP) — FIFA took another Saudi Arabian investment Thursday for the U.S.-hosted Club World Cup, announcing a top-tier commercial deal with the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund, which holds majority ownership of one of the 32 teams playing. The Saudi state's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is the 75% owner of Riyadh club Al-Hilal, one of four teams in the national league it has controlled since 2023. PIF also created the LIV Golf project. Advertisement FIFA said PIF was an official partner of the June 14-July 13 tournament being played in 11 American cities, though the value of the deal was not stated. Saudi state money also is effectively funding the Club World Cup broadcasting deal that has largely backed the $1 billion tournament prize fund being shared among the 32 teams, including Al-Hilal, which will get an entry payment of $9.55 million. FIFA announced a global broadcast deal for the Club World Cup with streaming service DAZN in December, two days before confirming Saudi Arabia as host of the men's 2034 World Cup. A widely speculated Saudi investment in DAZN, reported to be around $1 billion, was confirmed several weeks later. Advertisement FIFA also signed Saudi state oil company Aramco to a World Cup sponsor this year. The U.S. is hosting the first 32-team Club World Cup which will played every four years by teams that won an edition of a continental club championship, or ranked highly by results over the four-year qualifying period. Inter Miami, with star player Lionel Messi, was invited by FIFA to represent the host nation. Al-Hilal won the Asian Champions League in 2021 and was drawn by FIFA in a group with Real Madrid, Pachuca and Salzburg. The Club World Cup has become a personal project of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who has built close ties since 2018 to Saudi Arabia and its Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the chairman of PIF. Advertisement The gold Club World Cup trophy has spent much of this year at the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to present it to the winning team at the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Trump also has worked closely with the LIV Golf tour. ___ AP soccer:
