Aug 27, 02:53 PM

Suffolk Sheriff Tompkins Steps Away Amid Cannabis Extortion Charges; Forced Labor Church Leaders Arrested; Las Vegas COVID Fraud Indictment

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins has stepped away from his duties amid federal extortion charges related to a cannabis stock deal, according to the Healey administration. The indictment and announcement were confirmed by both the Massachusetts governor and attorney general. Separately, federal agents conducted raids in Tampa’s luxury Avila neighborhood, arresting two self-proclaimed religious leaders linked to the Kingdom of God Global Church. These leaders face federal charges including forced labor, money laundering, and alleged abuses such as isolating members and withholding food. The conspiracy reportedly affected victims in Florida and three other states. Additionally, a Las Vegas man, Abraham Shafi, was indicted on multiple felony charges including wire fraud for allegedly defrauding employment departments in Nevada and California in a COVID unemployment benefits scheme. A former Dracut man was also indicted for pandemic relief fraud while employed by the U.S. Labor Department.

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Suffolk Sheriff Tompkins Steps Away Amid Cannabis Extortion Charges; Forced Labor Church Leaders Arrested; Las Vegas COVID Fraud Indictment

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