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
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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
The Mob Museum to Present “Vegas Abduction: The Inside Story of the Kevyn Wynn Kidnapping” January 21, 2021
In one of the most brazen crimes of the 1990s, two masked men kidnapped Kevyn Wynn, daughter of Strip casino mogul Steve Wynn, from her Las Vegas condo. The high-profile case fell into the lap of federal prosecutor Tom O’Connell. Now retired, O’Connell will join the Museum in-person as he recounts the dramatic rescue of Wynn’s daughter and how investigators tracked down the … [Read more...] about The Mob Museum to Present “Vegas Abduction: The Inside Story of the Kevyn Wynn Kidnapping” January 21, 2021
Las Vegas Man Indicted In Human Trafficking Case, Allegedly Coercing And Enticing Four Underage Girls Via Social Media To Work as Prostitutes For Him
A Las Vegas resident — charged in a 10-count indictment with coercing underage girls via Facebook to work as prostitutes for him — made his initial appearance in U.S. District Court today, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich of the District of Nevada. “Our office is honored to support Nevada law enforcement’s continued efforts to crack down on human trafficking … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Man Indicted In Human Trafficking Case, Allegedly Coercing And Enticing Four Underage Girls Via Social Media To Work as Prostitutes For Him
Two Men Indicted for Allegedly Operating Multi-Million-Dollar Sports Betting Pyramid Scheme in Las Vegas
Two Las Vegas residents made their initial court appearances in U.S. District Court on Friday for charges in connection with a multimillion dollar investment fraud scheme, 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 14 count indictment on Tuesday, charging John … [Read more...] about Two Men Indicted for Allegedly Operating Multi-Million-Dollar Sports Betting Pyramid Scheme in Las Vegas
Ten Defendants Charged For Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Ten individuals have been charged in the District of Nevada for their alleged roles in unemployment insurance fraud schemes, including charges for conspiracy, mail fraud, identity theft, and unlawful possession and use of fraudulently obtained unemployment debit cards. U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich of the District of Nevada; Special Agent-in-Charge Quentin Heiden of … [Read more...] about Ten Defendants Charged For Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Five Individuals Face Federal Charges For Damaging U.S. Courthouse During May 30, 2020 Protest In Las Vegas
U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich for the District of Nevada, Special Agent in Charge Aaron C. Rouse for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Marshal Gary Schofield, and Sheriff Joseph Lombardo of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) announced today that five individuals are facing federal charges for causing damage to the Foley Federal Building and … [Read more...] about Five Individuals Face Federal Charges For Damaging U.S. Courthouse During May 30, 2020 Protest In Las Vegas