ALT Text: October 27, 2026. Northern Nevada Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Nearly $8 Million From a Federal Grant Project. Guilty. Text at lower left corner: Justice/gov/USAO. Image at lower right corner: U.S. Department of Justice seal. Image in background: judge holding gavel.

ALT Text: “Stealing public funds intended to connect rural communities is a direct assault on the taxpayers of Nevada. When individuals treat federal grants as personal piggy banks and hide stolen millions in cryptocurrency, they undermine public trust and rob citizens of critical infrastructure. I commend our Nevada State Director at USDA, Alida Ceballos, for the continued partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office and helping ensure that anyone who defrauds government programs can be aggressively pursued.” - said First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada. Image of Sigal Chattah. Text at bottom center: District of Nevada, Justice.gov/USAO-NV. Image at lower right corner of U.S. Department of Justice seal.

ALT Text: “Let me be absolutely clear: if you are a noncitizen and you cast a ballot in our elections, you are committing a federal crime,” said Sigal Chattah, First Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Nevada. “We will not hesitate to use the full weight of federal law enforcement to investigate, indict, and prosecute anyone who attempts to compromise the integrity of our elections. I commend our partners at FBI and HSI for their diligence, assistance and unwavering commitment to ensuring our elections remain fair and free from unlawful interference.” - Sigal Chattah, First Assistant United States Attorney, District of Nevada. Image of Sigal Chattah. Image at lower right corner: U.S. Department of Justice seal. Text at bottom center: District of Nevada, Justice.gov/USAO-NV.