IT Film Insiders Deceive US Government Procurement

The US Department of Justice has recently charged six individuals in a scheme to defraud the federal government of millions of dollars through tenders for the supply of IT products and services for government agencies, including the Ministry of Defense and intelligence services.

One of the key figures in the fraud scheme is Victor Marquez from Maryland, who allegedly used insider information to secure tenders under non-competitive conditions. By submitting applications with pre-determined, artificially low prices, Marquez was able to guarantee victory in the tenders. Marquez is facing charges of fraud and conspiracy, with a possible sentence of up to 70 years in prison. His accomplices are also facing similar charges.

Another major player in the scheme is Bril L. Madison Jr., who is accused of selling fictitious companies to his employer and government agencies for over $9 million. It is alleged that Madison used some of the illicit funds to purchase a yacht and a Lamborghini Huracan. If convicted, the authorities plan to seize these assets. Madison Jr. faces charges of conspiracy, bribery, and money laundering, and could face a sentence of up to 185 years in prison.

In a separate case in October, the US brought charges against Dipak Jane, the CEO of an IT company, for allegedly committing fraud and providing false information to secure a contract with the SEC regulator. Investigators claim that Jane and his company deceived the SEC by misrepresenting their Data Center in Beltsville as a facility with the highest level of reliability.