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Importers Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulently Evading $42M in Customs Duties
The conspirators allegedly transshipped Chinese-manufactured merchandise through Malaysia, then falsely declared its country of origin as Malaysia instead of China when importing it into the
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Samsung Unit Pays $1M to Resolve False Claims Act Whistleblower Lawsuit over Alleged Customs Fraud
Samsung C&T America allegedly declared incorrect HTS tariff classifications on its customs entry documents. A U.S. unit of the South
Government Contractor NortonLifelock Found Liable for Defrauding the GSA, Ordered to Pay $1.7M, in False Claims Act Lawsuit
The technology firm was found to have knowingly included false pricing, rebate, and discount information in disclosures to become a
Vitamin Manufacturer Pays $22.8M to Settle Whistleblower Lawsuit over Evaded Customs Duties
International Vitamin Corp. allegedly violated the False Claims Act by misclassifying imports from China as “duty free.” International Vitamin Corp.,
Laser Technology Firm Settles Allegations It Violated the False Claims Act by Improperly Using Foreign Subcontractors on Federally Funded Research Projects
The hiring of the subcontractors by Vescent Photonics allegedly violated conditions on the use of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Apparel Wholesaler Pays $1.3M to Resolve Allegations it Undervalued Imports to Evade Customs Duties
High Life LLC allegedly reported phony “first sale” prices on import declarations filed with CBP. New York apparel wholesaler High Life
Ophthalmologist Pays $1.85M to Settle Allegations She Violated the False Claims Act by Fraudulently Billing Medicare for Unperformed, Medically Unnecessary Procedures
The fraud was discovered by a medical office manager who filed a whistleblower lawsuit under the qui tam provisions of
Academy Mortgage Pays $38.5M to Resolve Whistleblower Allegations it Violated the False Claims Act by Falsely Certifying Compliance with FHA-HUD Underwriting Requirements
The fraud was exposed by a former Academy underwriter. She received a qui tam whistleblower award of $11.5M. Utah-based Academy Mortgage has
Court Awards Whistleblowers $500K in Attorney’s Fees following False Claims Act Lawsuit relating to Defense Contractor’s Alleged Illegal use of Chinese-Sourced Materials in Tank Munitions
Contractor previously paid $5.6 million to resolve allegations it improperly sourced tungsten cubes from China instead of the United States
Cardiac Monitoring Firms Pay $45M to Settle Whistleblower Allegations they Violated the False Claims Act by Submitting Ineligible Claims to Federal Healthcare Programs
The fraud was exposed by two former company executives who filed a qui tam lawsuit under the False Claims Act. They will
9th. Circuit Appeal Highlights False Claims Act Safeco Defense Controversy
A federal jury returned a $24 million judgment against an importer of Chinese steel pipe fittings, finding that it knowingly
Electronic Health Records Firm ModMed Pays $45M to Settle Whistleblower Allegations it Violated the False Claims Act by Paying and Receiving Kickbacks in Connection with “Donated” EHR Software
The fraud was exposed by a former ModMed executive who filed a qui tam lawsuit under the False Claims Act.
Importer Pays $3.25M to Resolve Whistleblower Allegations it Violated the False Claims Act by Skirting Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese Imports
OneBigOutlet allegedly evaded millions of dollars in duties on imports from China by filing commercial invoices with CBP understating its
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