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Oct 21, 2021
A woman who churned out thousands of fake coupons was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison and ordered to pay $31.8 million in restitution—a conservative estimate of what she helped steal from stores, restaurants, and product makers.
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Oct 18, 2021
As part of a series of events honoring law enforcement personnel who have died in the line of duty, the FBI recognized the sacrifices of its partners and honored its own fallen.
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Oct 15, 2021
After leaving the FBI to work with a private cyber incident response firm, Special Agent Brett Yeager felt drawn to return to the FBI and its cyber mission.
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Oct 14, 2021
The FBI is seeking a fugitive producer from New Zealand who allegedly coerced hundreds of young women into filming sexually explicit videos for his pornography websites.
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Oct 05, 2021
Evidence teams close the gap between a crime scene and the FBI Laboratory. Get an inside look at the Evidence Response Team Basic Course, where team members learn to process a scene with precision and care.
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Oct 05, 2021
Peer into the Evidence Response Team toolbox to see how everyday items and specialized equipment help the team process a scene.
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Sep 30, 2021
A man who stole radiological devices containing Iridium-192 and was intent on hurting himself and others has been sentenced after pleading guilty to attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction.
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Sep 23, 2021
A Pennsylvania man who orchestrated a $59 million Ponzi scheme targeting fellow members of the Mennonite and Amish religious communities is spending time behind bars.
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Sep 09, 2021
In the moments after the country was attacked 20 years ago, many felt a profound new calling—a desire to help and to serve. It set some on a path to the FBI.
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Sep 07, 2021
The FBI has launched the Beacon Project, a program designed to create mutually beneficial relationships between the Bureau and Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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Sep 02, 2021
Twenty years after 9/11, personnel who responded to the attacks are still struggling with health issues related to exposure to toxins in the aftermath. More than 100 FBI employees have been affected thus far, and 17 have died as a result of their illnesses.
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Aug 26, 2021
Twenty years later, the attacks of September 11 remain one of the most pivotal points in American history—and for the FBI, which still counts terrorism as the gravest threat to the U.S.
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Aug 26, 2021
September 11, 2001 remains one of the most pivotal points in American history—and for the FBI, which still sees terrorism as the gravest threat to the U.S.
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Aug 19, 2021
The FBI's participation at a virtual National Girl Scout STEM Festival showed how much both organizations stand to gain from a closer relationship.
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Aug 17, 2021
A Virginia obstetrician/gynecologist received a 59-year prison term after convincing women they needed unnecessary surgeries so he could profit from their insurance providers.
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Aug 13, 2021
Get an inside look at the FBI's Honors Internship Program from members of this summer's intern class.
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Aug 03, 2021
A spate of plane hijackings in 1961 prompted Congress to strengthen laws against crimes in the air.
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Jul 23, 2021
A special agent in the San Juan Division is believed to be the first Black female in the FBI's history to be selected to a SWAT team.
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Jul 08, 2021
The Oklahoma City Field Office has become one of the FBI's busiest in the year since the Supreme Court affirmed that much of the eastern half of the state is tribal land.
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Jun 29, 2021
The FBI is stepping up efforts with local law enforcement and civil rights groups to improve the reporting of hate crimes and enforcement of civil rights laws.
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Jun 15, 2021
People over 60 lost nearly $1 billion in online frauds and scams last year. Learn more about common fraud schemes that target older people as well as practical tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from scammers.
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Jun 08, 2021
An innovative, international effort cracked open the encrypted communications platforms relied on by criminal organizations.
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May 25, 2021
In recognition of National Missing Children's Day, we highlight the FBI's work to bring missing children home, whether they've been missing for days or decades.
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May 13, 2021
A record-setting pace of reports to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center shows how pervasive cyber-enabled crimes and scams have become.
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May 12, 2021
As part of an ongoing effort to make the Bureau more representative and inclusive, our executive corridor has undergone a steady transition to better reflect the communities we serve.
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May 12, 2021
More than 360 investigators, analysts, and data scientists are working across dozens of agencies as part of the Procurement Collusion Strike Force to deter and detect crimes involving federal money.
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May 11, 2021
FBI Director Christopher Wray thanked the nation's law enforcement officers for their work keeping communities safe in remarks observing National Police Week.
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May 07, 2021
The increasingly insular nature of the terrorism threat is a growing challenge, which is why the FBI is leaning even more on two things that have long been essential to its success: partnerships and help from an aware and informed public.
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May 05, 2021
An initiative to translate FBI posters into Navajo illustrates one way the FBI and Native Americans are working together to solve missing and murdered indigenous persons cases.
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Apr 26, 2021
A man who used phishing techniques to steal millions of dollars in a global business email compromise scheme received a 10-year prison term for his crimes.
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Apr 19, 2021
As the country observes National Crime Victims' Rights Week, learn more about the assistance and services the FBI provides victims of crime and their families.
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Apr 15, 2021
Thinking about donating to a political action committee to support an issue or candidate? Do your research first.
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Apr 09, 2021
From a small group that started in 1996 to an organization more than 75,000 strong today, InfraGard brings together representatives from the private and public sectors to help protect our nation's critical infrastructure from attacks.
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Apr 07, 2021
A Philadelphia city employee who was supposed to be ferreting out corruption and mismanagement is now serving a federal prison sentence for using his official position to solicit and accept bribes.
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Apr 02, 2021
A quarter-century ago, FBI agents raided the Montana cabin of Theodore Kaczynski after his writings were used to identify him as the elusive serial bomber who conducted a years-long reign of terror that left three dead and nearly two dozen injured.
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Mar 25, 2021
Women in the FBI don't just break down doors—they break barriers and make change. Learn more about some of the women in FBI leadership and how they are making a difference every day.
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Mar 11, 2021
Recent charges against North Korean hackers show cyber criminals are increasingly targeting virtual currency markets and exchanges.
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Mar 03, 2021
A smooth talking concert promoter told investors he could make them rich. But instead, he and an associate swindled their victims out of more than $20 million—and are now serving prison time.
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Feb 26, 2021
Assistant Director A. Tonya Odom, who served for eight years as the FBI's first chief diversity officer, looks back on her role as the leading advocate for diversity and inclusion at the Bureau.
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Feb 08, 2021
Memorial services were held in Florida to honor the lives of FBI Special Agents Laura Schwartzenberger and Daniel Alfin, who were killed in the line of duty February 2, 2021. We will always remember their ultimate sacrifice.
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Feb 01, 2021
The FBI worked alongside foreign law enforcement and private sector partners in an innovative, coordinated effort to take down a destructive malware known as Emotet.
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Jan 27, 2021
A man who pretended to be an accountant and lawyer defrauded an unsuspecting family out of more than $700,000—and is now spending time behind bars.
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Jan 12, 2021
The FBI and Boston Police are hoping a $30,000 reward will shed light on the whereabouts of a suspect in the execution-style murders of five men 30 years ago.
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Jan 11, 2021
The recent disruption of a Washington, D.C.-area trafficking ring shows the FBI's commitment to stopping human traffickers—during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and all year long.
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Jan 06, 2021
A disgruntled former employee of a medical equipment packaging company was sentenced for hacking into the company's computer systems and disrupting the shipment of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dec 28, 2020
When a 1990s kidnapping case led FBI agents to individuals who were using the internet to share images of child sexual abuse and lure children into harm, it launched a revolution in how the FBI investigates these crimes.
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Dec 21, 2020
Thirty-two years after the terrorist bombing of a Pan Am jet over Scotland killed 270 people, including 190 Americans, charges have been filed against a former Libyan intelligence operative for his alleged role in building the bomb.
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Dec 11, 2020
The Next Generation Identification Iris Service gives the FBI and partner agencies the ability to capture, catalog, and make rapid comparisons of iris images with a high rate of accuracy.
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Nov 25, 2020
Next year, the National Incident-Based Reporting System will become the national crime data collection program. The result will be more robust and complete data for law enforcement, researchers, and the public.
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Nov 10, 2020
The case of a Florida man who was sentenced to 60 years in prison for victimizing a teenager online highlights the growing crime of sextortion and its devastating real-life consequences.
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Oct 13, 2020
Jose Rodolfo Villarreal-Hernandez, wanted for allegedly directing individuals to track and murder a man in Southlake, Texas, has been added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. A reward of up to $1 million is available for information leading to his arrest.
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Oct 09, 2020
Twenty-five years after the derailment of Amtrak's Sunset Limited passenger train in Arizona killed the conductor and injured dozens of passengers, investigators are still trying to find answers—and justice for the victims.
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Sep 22, 2020
A Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement (JCODE) investigation in Los Angeles exemplifies the teamwork and tenacity required to uncover the people behind drug operations that run through a network prized for its encryption and anonymity.
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Sep 18, 2020
Criminal charges announced against multiple alleged hackers in Iran show the breadth of the cyber threat emanating from that country and the FBI and partner agency efforts to neutralize it and hold the individuals accountable.
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Sep 18, 2020
After a 6-year-old boy with autism went missing in North Carolina in 2018, the FBI's Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team developed a one-page questionnaire to help investigators be better prepared in similar cases.
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Sep 16, 2020
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced the Bureau's new strategy for countering cyber threats in remarks at the virtual CISA National Cybersecurity Summit.
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Sep 16, 2020
Although the annual in-person DCLA ceremony at FBI Headquarters was canceled this year, we honor and celebrate the dedication and service of each of our award recipients who are working to make their communities safer and stronger.
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Aug 14, 2020
In support of Operation Legend, the FBI has increased its presence in, and provided additional resources to, nine cities experiencing an uptick in violent crime.
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Aug 11, 2020
The new facility in Virginia will house more than 2 billion pages of records and enlists robots to help with filing and retrieval.
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Jul 29, 2020
A lengthy FBI investigation resulted in guilty pleas from two men who admitted to their roles in stealing trade secrets from General Electric to start a competing business in another country.
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Jul 22, 2020
Get an interactive look at how the FBI's Underwater Post-Blast Investigation course prepares the nation's public safety bomb tech divers to counter threats in their home harbors and waterways.
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Jul 16, 2020
When a Texas school district fell victim to a $2 million business email compromise scheme, a Florida man moved much of the stolen money away from law enforcement's grasp—and is now spending time behind bars.
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Jul 01, 2020
The FBI's Endangered Child Alert Program and Operation Rescue Me initiative support an urgent effort to identify and aid the young victims being harmed in images of child sexual abuse.
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Jun 24, 2020
Three roommates planned out a profitable bank heist with a movie-worthy plot twist. Unfortunately for the criminals, the story's ending was written by the FBI and our partners.
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Jun 17, 2020
When an Atlanta tech company fell victim to a hacker, its quick reaction and collaboration with the FBI helped find and convict the culprit.
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Jun 10, 2020
Over nearly two decades, Kathryn Turman has developed and shaped the FBI's approach to victim services and achieved an abiding life goal to make a contribution.
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Jun 05, 2020
Learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your wallet from emerging crimes against children and financial scams related to the COVID-19 crisis.
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May 27, 2020
A scientist working for a U.S. energy company in Oklahoma was sentenced for stealing valuable trade secrets for the benefit of a Chinese firm.
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May 21, 2020
In recognition of National Missing Children's Day on May 25, we highlight the successful recovery of a missing Washington girl in Mexico as just one example of the work the FBI does every day to bring missing kids home to their families—and we couldn't do it without the public's help.
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May 13, 2020
A youth football coach and his co-conspirators have been sentenced for stealing millions of dollars from Medicaid by using children's information to bill for fake mental health treatments.
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May 08, 2020
The crimes catalogued by the Internet Crime Complaint Center mirror the evolution of the web across two decades—growing in sophistication and number as the internet grows ever more essential to our lives.
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Apr 29, 2020
To honor the memory of the daughter of a retired agent, FBI volunteers help law enforcement families with sick children receiving treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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Apr 22, 2020
An FBI agent who has dedicated much of his career to pursuing those who exploit children shares the details of one investigation and offers tips for parents and caregivers on keeping kids safe.
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Apr 15, 2020
A quarter-century after the homegrown terrorist bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building claimed the lives of 168 people, a retired FBI agent reflects on that tragic day and how it helped shape the Bureau.
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Apr 06, 2020
The head of our Financial Crimes Section discusses scams and crimes related to the COVID-19 pandemic and offers tips on how to protect yourself.
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Mar 16, 2020
A county executive in Missouri and one of his campaign donors have been convicted and sentenced for their roles in a pay-to-play bribery scheme.
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Mar 12, 2020
The FBI looks back at seven decades of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives program—from the creation of the famous list in 1950 to the modern-day ways we're reaching out to the public about dangerous offenders.
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Mar 02, 2020
A man and woman who targeted and violently robbed seven senior citizens in West Virginia, Virginia, and Tennessee have been convicted and sentenced to lengthy prison terms.
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Feb 25, 2020
A Rhode Island woman who targeted friends, family, and neighbors in a dubious investment scheme that fleeced her victims of nearly $5 million was sentenced to eight years in prison.
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Feb 20, 2020
For nearly a decade, the Bayrob Group infected thousands of computers with malware and stole millions of dollars from victims. But with help from private sector and law enforcement partners, the FBI shut down their criminal operation.
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Feb 14, 2020
Twenty years after the mysterious disappearance of 9-year-old Asha Degree from her home in North Carolina, the FBI and local investigators continue to actively search for clues in the case.
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Feb 11, 2020
Last year, the Internet Crime Complaint Center received 467,361 complaints, recorded more than $3.5 billion in losses to victims, and saw criminals deploying new tactics and techniques to carry out scams—with no signs of letting up.
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Feb 10, 2020
The FBI and State Department have partnered to bring Kenyan police and intelligence officers to the FBI Academy, where they will undergo training in preparation for the establishment of the first Joint Terrorism Task Force outside of the U.S.
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Feb 10, 2020
Four Chinese military-backed hackers were indicted in connection with the 2017 cyberattack against Equifax, which led to the largest known theft of personally identifiable information ever carried out by state-sponsored actors.
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Feb 06, 2020
FBI Director Christopher Wray described the economic espionage threat from China as one of the most serious threats to the economic and national security of the U.S. and called for a whole-of-society response to combat the problem.
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Jan 31, 2020
An Ohio couple who planned a mass shooting are now serving prison sentences thanks in part to a concerned citizen who shared a tip with law enforcement.
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Jan 28, 2020
A leader of a business email compromise ring that stole more than $120 million from two American companies is spending time behind bars. Learn how to protect yourself from this growing crime.
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Jan 23, 2020
A century after the Volstead Act authorized the U.S. government to carry out the 18th Amendment, we look back at the Bureau's role in pursuing violators of the new federal prohibition laws.
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Jan 21, 2020
According to the FBI's Preliminary Semiannual Uniform Crime Report, both violent crime and property crime decreased in the first half of 2019 compared to the same time frame in 2018.
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Jan 16, 2020
With help from a casino employee, a baccarat player cheated his way to more than $1 million in winnings from two Maryland casinos before the men's scheme was unraveled and justice was served.
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Jan 13, 2020
FBI and DOJ officials released new details about a terrorist shooting last month at Naval Air Station Pensacola and highlighted a significant hurdle in the investigation—the inability to extract information from the deceased shooter's encrypted phones.
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Jan 10, 2020
This month—and year-round—the FBI and its partners work to stop human trafficking, as illustrated by a case in Mississippi where a teenager was rescued from her trafficker thanks to an observant police officer.
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Jan 08, 2020
Four men who ran a kidnapping and extortion scheme that targeted recent immigrants have been sentenced to prison after one brave victim came forward to law enforcement.
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Dec 31, 2019
One of the leaders of a staged accident ring will be spending time behind bars for her role in faking car and home accidents in exchange for $5.6 million in insurance payments.
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Dec 23, 2019
The FBI's Knoxville Field Office and its Citizens Academy Alumni Association spent time with children in the pediatric hematology/oncology clinic at East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
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Dec 16, 2019
A trusted attorney with deep ties to his community is spending time behind bars after investigators discovered he stole more than $2 million from his clients' estates for more than a decade.
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Dec 12, 2019
A scammer who stole properties from vulnerable homeowners—often elderly people or people who did not speak English—has been convicted and sentenced.
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Dec 08, 2019
The FBI released information on more than 6 million criminal offenses submitted to its National Incident-Based Reporting System last year, as law enforcement continues transitioning to the more robust system.
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Dec 05, 2019
Two Russian nationals have been charged for their roles in a cybercrime spree that stole from thousands of individuals and organizations in the U.S. and abroad.
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Dec 04, 2019
If you're moving money for someone you don't know, you are likely helping launder money for online criminals who steal from individuals and small businesses.
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