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FBI in the News Former Senior Libyan Intelligence Officer and Bomb Maker for the Muamar Qaddafi Regime Charged for the December 21, 1988, Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 Charges were announced against Abu Agela Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi for his role in building the bomb that killed 270 individuals in the destruction of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland on Dec. 21, 1988. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Federal Agencies Warn of Emerging Fraud Schemes Related to COVID-19 Vaccines The FBI, Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are warning the public about several emerging fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News West Texas Child Predator Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison A west Texas child predator was sentenced to life in federal prison. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News St. Louis County Armed Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty to Several Drug and Firearms Charges Lemartrell Smith, a 26-year-old St. Louis, Missouri resident, pleaded guilty to drug and firearm crimes. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking Minors Marcus Brown, 25, of Rochester, New York, pleaded guilty to two counts of sex trafficking of minors. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News West Seneca Man Arrested After Investigators Seize Suspect Heroin or Fentanyl From His Residence Michael Prewitt, 51, of West Seneca, NY, was arrested and charged with possession with the intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article

FBI in the News San Gabriel Valley Man Admits to Cyberstalking Two Teenage Girls A Covina man pleaded guilty to federal cyberstalking charges for his multiyear Internet harassment campaign against two teenage girls. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Dangerous Tennessee Felon Sentenced to 18 Years for Hopkinsville Carjacking A Clarksville, Tennessee convicted felon was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment for his role in a Hopkinsville, Kentucky carjacking. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Informational: Federal Court Arraignments The U.S. Attorney's Office announced that several individuals were arraigned or appeared this week before U.S. Magistrate judges on indictments. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Former Registered Broker Admits to Involvement in Options Trading Scheme Bart Ross pleaded guilty to a years-long scheme to manipulate the prices of short-term call options in large, publicly traded companies. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Four Oaks Man Convicted of Human Trafficking a Minor and Production of Child Pornography Marvarlus Cortel Snead was convicted in federal court, following a four-day trial, of human trafficking and child pornography charges. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Edmond Man Charged with 35 Counts of Trade Secret Theft and Conspiracy Joshua Decker, 36, has been charged with conspiracy and theft of trade secrets. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article

FBI in the News Fugitive Vladimir Natera Abreu Arrested in the Dominican Republic Vladimir Natera-Abreu and Joset Rivera-Verdejo were arrested in a joint law enforcement operation by the FBI, the Dominican National Police, and the U.S. Marshals Service. Dec. 20, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News New York Man Sentenced on Federal Drug Charge A Brooklyn, New York man was sentenced to 66 months in prison for conspiring to distribute cocaine base and heroin. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Covington Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material Brandon Ward pleaded guilty to an indictment charging him with distribution of images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News McLoud Man Sentenced to 57 Months in Federal Prison for Unlawfully Possessing a Fully Automatic Machine Gun Christopher Steven Ledbetter, 29, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for unlawful possession of a fully automatic machine gun. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Threat Caller Sentenced to a Year in Prison Martin Dale Osborn, 60, was sentenced today to a year and a day in prison for threatening a member of Congress. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News South Beloit Man Sentenced to 26 Years in Prison for Producing Child Pornography A South Beloit man has been sentenced to 26 years in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for producing child pornography. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Two Men Charged After Fraudulently Applying for Paycheck Protection Program Loans Two men were charged this week after fraudulently applying for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Former Wisconsin and New York City Schools Official Sentenced on Child Pornography Charge David A. Hay, most recently of Brooklyn, New York, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for his receipt of child pornography. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Hudson Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Robert Corleto, 43, pleaded guilty in federal court to sexual exploitation of a minor. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article

FBI in the News Massage Parlor Owner Sentenced on Federal Prostitution Charge An Overland Park woman who operated massage parlors was sentenced to five years of federal supervised release on an interstate prostitution charge. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Indictment Charges Pair with $2 Million Fraud Scheme Two former employees of an Illinois boat and watercraft dealership have been charged with fraud in an indictment. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Five Individuals Charged in Health Care Fraud Scheme Five individuals were indicted on conspiracy, fraud, and aggravated identity theft charges relating to a $467,000 health care fraud scheme. Dec. 18, 2020 Full Article

FBI in the News Former Houston Independent School District Employee Sentenced in College Admissions Case A former employee of the Houston Independent School District was sentenced in connection with her involvement in a fraud and bribery scheme. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Bristow Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting His Domestic Partner A Bristow, Oklahoma man pleaded guilty to assaulting to his domestic partner. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Saratoga Springs Man Charged with COVID-19 Relief Unemployment Insurance Fraud Markhwan Berning, 36, of Saratoga Springs, New York, was arraigned on an indictment charging him with false representation of a Social Security number. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Chillicothe Man Pleads Guilty to His Role in $142 Million Fraud Scheme A Chillicothe, Missouri man pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a $142 million scheme to sell non-organic grain as though it was organic. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Sacramento Man Charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl Pills Sabian Quesada, 22, of Sacramento, was charged with possession with intent to distribute at least 40 grams of fentanyl. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Two Men Charged in Conspiracy to Steal Computer Equipment From Chicago Company An employee of a Chicago company conspired with a New Jersey man to steal computer equipment from the company and sell it to businesses in California and Texas. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Kotzebue Man Arrested for Sex Trafficking of a Minor Wally Roy Carter, 61, of Kotzebue, Alaska, has been named in a federal complaint for sex trafficking of a minor. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Former Greene County Sheriff's Lieutenant Pleads Guilty to Stealing FBI Money A former Green County Sheriff's lieutenant has pleaded guilty to stealing over $30,000 used in a ruse undercover drug operation. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article

FBI in the News U.S. Law Enforcement Joins International Partners to Disrupt a VPN Service Used to Facilitate Criminal Activity Law enforcement in the United States worked jointly to support an international takedown of a virtual private network that provided assistance to criminals. Dec. 22, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Colorado Springs Man Sentenced to More Than 16 Years in Federal Prison for Dealing Methamphetamine, Heroin, and Cocaine Jesse Santiago Anaya was sentenced to serve 200 months in federal prison for distributing controlled substances. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Two Owners of New York Pharmacies Charged in $30 Million COVID-19 Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme Two pharmacy owners were charged for their roles in a $30 million health care fraud and money laundering scheme. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Matthew Morgan Pleads Not Guilty to Bank Larceny Matthew Morgan pleaded not guilty to a charge of bank larceny. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Two Defendants in Macon's "Get Dat Money" Methamphetamine Ring Plead Guilty Two defendants involved in Macon's Get Dat Money methamphetamine drug distribution organization entered guilty pleas in federal court. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Las Vegas Man Faces Federal Arson Charges for Allegedly Setting Fire to a U.S. Courthouse A Las Vegas resident has been arrested and charged for allegedly setting fire to the Foley Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Former Philadelphia City Controller's Office Employee Sentenced to 22 Months in Prison for Bribery Schemes Jeffrey Blackwell was sentenced to 22 months in prison for misusing his official position with the Philadelphia City Controller's Office to enrich himself. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Two Defendants Arrested Following Armed Home Invasion and Kidnapping Two individuals were arrested for kidnapping and conspiracy to kidnap, pursuant to a criminal complaint. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article

FBI in the News Nevada Man Charged with COVID-Relief Fraud A Nevada man was arraigned for fraudulently obtaining approximately $1.6 million from the Paycheck Protection Program. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Five Tied to Millions of Dollars in Telemarketing Fraud Convicted United States Attorney Aaron L. Weisman announced that his office recently convicted the fifth India-based telemarketing fraudster in the past three months. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Brooklyn Man Arrested for $1.9 Million Paycheck Protection Program Fraud A criminal complaint was unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn charging Leon Miles with wire fraud for a scheme to obtain over $1.9 million. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Raleigh Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years for Cocaine Distribution A Raleigh man was sentenced to 151 months in prison for cocaine distribution. Dec. 21, 2020 Full Article

FBI in the News Matthews, North Carolina Man is Sentenced to More Than 15 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Brian Parks Moore, 51, of Matthews, North Carolina was sentenced to 188 months in prison for transportation of child pornography. Dec. 22, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Madison Man Sentenced to 100 Months for Bank Robberies Antonio Rowe, 31, of Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for three bank robberies. Dec. 22, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Springfield Man Indicted for Alleged Sexual Exploitation of Children Evan Taylor, 24, was indicted on federal child pornography charges. Dec. 22, 2020 Full Article

FBI in the News Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Building a Digital Defense with Internet of Things (IoT) Devices The Oregon FBI's Tech Tuesday segment is providing information on a digital defense against all of those Internet of Things that are sitting under your tree. Dec. 22, 2020 Full Article

FBI in the News Unknown Bank Robber Wanted by the FBI Officials are seeking the public's help with identifying the suspect who robbed the North May Avenue MidFirst Bank. Dec. 22, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News $75,000 Worth of Methamphetamine Earns Iowa Man More Than a Decade in Federal Prison A man who was arrested with ten pounds of methamphetamine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was sentenced to more than twelve years in federal prison. Dec. 22, 2020 Full Article

FBI in the News Huntington Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Crack Cocaine Maurice D. Grigsby was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for two counts of distribution of crack cocaine. Dec. 22, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Woman Pleads Guilty to Role in Akron to Huntington Methamphetamine Conspiracy Mary Beth Cummings pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Dec. 22, 2020 Full Article

FBI in the News Member of the Latin Kings Department of Corrections Chapter Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Charges A former member of the Chapter of the Latin Kings in the Massachusetts Department of Correction pleaded guilty to racketeering charges. Dec. 22, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Mexican National Connected to New Haven Drug Ring Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison Lorenzo Morales-Arambula was sentenced to 156 months of imprisonment for trafficking cocaine and heroin. Dec. 22, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Former Clarence Center Soccer Trainer Going to Prison Following Child Pornography Conviction Shelby Garigen, who was convicted of access with intent to view child pornography, was sentenced to serve 37 months in prison. Dec. 22, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Waterloo Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Giving Gun to Friend During Dispute A Waterloo man, responsible for providing a gun to his friend when both were prohibited from possessing guns, was sentenced to 112 months in prison. Dec. 22, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Manlius Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges Chester Hammond was arrested and charged with distributing child pornography. Dec. 22, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Two Members of Wausau Methamphetamine Conspiracy Sentenced Two members of a Wausau, Wisconsin, methamphetamine conspiracy were sentenced to federal prison. Dec. 22, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Member of Connecticut Latin Kings 'Crown Council' Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy A former member of the Connecticut Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation leadership body was sentenced for racketeering conspiracy charges. Dec. 22, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Brandon Woman Sentenced for Wire Fraud Sheila Verbrugge was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison following a conviction on wire fraud. Dec. 22, 2020 Full Article FBI in the News Eagle Butte Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking An Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man convicted of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison. Dec. 22, 2020 Full Article

FBI in the News FBI San Diego Issues Warning About Holiday Shopping and Charity Scams FBI San Diego wants to remind shoppers to look out for scams designed to steal your money and personal information. Dec. 23, 2020 Full Article

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