In conjunction with its 10th anniversary, The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, invites guests to its “Undercover of the Night” Gala presented by the Stanley W. Ekstrom Foundationat the Museum’s historic location in downtown Las Vegas. The evening will be co-chaired by City of Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman and former City of Las … [Read more...] about The Mob Museum to Celebrate 10th Anniversary Milestone with “Undercover of the Night” Gala Honoring Retired Undercover Agents Feb. 17
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Nevada Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $1.9 Million in COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme
A Nevada man pleaded guilty today to participating in a scheme to defraud multiple financial institutions by filing fraudulent bank loan applications that sought more than $1.9 million dollars in forgivable loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The man also pleaded guilty to collecting … [Read more...] about Nevada Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $1.9 Million in COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme
U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI, And AARP Nevada Partner to Protect Nevadans from Gift Card Fraud
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada, FBI Las Vegas Field Office, and AARP Nevada will host an interactive telephonic town hall on June 30, at 10 a.m. PDT, to share information about common gift card fraud schemes and prevention tips. During the hour-long town hall, an Assistant U.S. Attorney and FBI Supervisory Special Agent will discuss common scams to be … [Read more...] about U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI, And AARP Nevada Partner to Protect Nevadans from Gift Card Fraud
Las Vegas Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Hundreds of Child Pornography Images and Videos Via Instant Messaging App
A Las Vegas man pleaded guilty today to trading over 600 child pornography images and videos using Kik Messenger, an instant messaging application on mobile devices. According to court documents and admissions made in court, Cyrus Orlando Ortega, 27, distributed those child pornography images and videos to other Kik Messenger users, in exchange for child pornography from … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Hundreds of Child Pornography Images and Videos Via Instant Messaging App
U.S. Attorney’s Office And FBI Condemn Acts Of Violence And Discrimination Targeting Asian Americans
Nevadans Asked to Please Report Potential Hate Crimes to Law Enforcement Today, Acting U.S. Attorney Christopher Chiou for the District of Nevada and Special Agent in Charge Aaron C. Rouse for the FBI’s Las Vegas Field Office highlighted the federal role in countering hate crimes and bias acts, and condemned racism and bigotry against Nevada’s Asian American and Pacific … [Read more...] about U.S. Attorney’s Office And FBI Condemn Acts Of Violence And Discrimination Targeting Asian Americans
Russian National Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Introduce Malware Into A U.S. Company’s Computer Network
Defendant’s attempt to recruit employee to transmit malware to exfiltrate data and extort company thwarted by FBI A Russian national pleaded guilty in federal court today for conspiring to travel to the United States to recruit an employee of a Nevada company into a scheme to introduce malicious software into the company’s computer network. According to court documents … [Read more...] about Russian National Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Introduce Malware Into A U.S. Company’s Computer Network
Man Charged With $1.9 Million COVID-Relief Fraud
Jorge Abramovs of Las Vegas has been charged in an indictment for his alleged participation in a scheme to defraud multiple financial institutions. A Nevada man was charged in an indictment Wednesday for his alleged participation in a scheme to defraud multiple financial institutions by filing bank loan applications that fraudulently sought more than $1.9 million dollars in … [Read more...] about Man Charged With $1.9 Million COVID-Relief Fraud
U.S. Attorney’s Office And FBI Announce Federal Charges and Arrests In December 2020 Human Trafficking Takedown
U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich and Special Agent in Charge Aaron C. Rouse of the FBI announced today a federal human trafficking takedown in the District of Nevada. With this takedown, the District of Nevada closes out 2020 having filed more human trafficking cases than in any previous year. Human trafficking — a crime that involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion … [Read more...] about U.S. Attorney’s Office And FBI Announce Federal Charges and Arrests In December 2020 Human Trafficking Takedown
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, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich for the District of Nevada, Special Agent in Charge Patrick Gorman of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (San Francisco Field Division), and U.S. Marshal Gary Schofield. “Our office … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Man Faces Federal Arson Charges For Allegedly Setting Fire To A U.S. Courthouse
Eight Alleged Associates Of Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted And Arrested
Eight alleged associates of the Pomona Sur Lokotes drug trafficking organization have been arrested for their alleged roles in trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine from California and Mexico to Las Vegas, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich of the District of Nevada and Special Agent in Charge Aaron C. Rouse of the FBI. A federal grand jury returned a … [Read more...] about Eight Alleged Associates Of Drug Trafficking Organization Indicted And Arrested