Ex-Rep. David Rivera accused of illegally lobbying for Venezuela chooses not to testify in trial

Former U.S. Rep. David Rivera and Esther Nuhfer, a political consultant, decided not to testify in their defense in a federal trial over their alleged illegal lobbying for Venezuela, attorneys said.

Former Miami-based bank CEO agrees to forfeit over $16 million, pleads guilty in wire fraud case

Tomás Niembro, the former chief executive officer of Nodus International Bank, is awaiting sentencing in Miami for a fraud estimated at more than $24 million.

Judge in Miami sentences ex-financial adviser to 20 years after feds identify $94M Ponzi scheme

A 64-year-old man who federal investigators said defrauded more than 150 victims -- including elderly Catholic priests in Venezuela and members of his own family -- was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Financier accused of stealing $8.4M from mother pleads guilty: Prosecutors

Brett Graham, the founder of Vertical Capital who was barred by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, pled guilty to federal charges on Tuesday in West Palm Beach.