Category: FBI

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (c)

An unidentified man wearing an olive green long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans robbed a northeast Albuquerque credit union on Monday afternoon, September 20, 2021.

The robbery occurred at Sandia Federal Credit Union, 8505 Candelaria Road NE, at approximately 4 p.m.

The suspect is described as a white male, 30 to 40 years old, heavyset, and 5’9” to 5’10” tall.

He wore an olive green long-sleeve, button-up shirt, blue jeans, dark shoes, and a blue surgical mask.

The suspect entered the credit union and presented a demand note to a teller.

The teller handed over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect, who left the bank.

Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact the FBI at (505) 889-1300, or Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (505) 843-STOP.

Tips can also be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov.

Information about other bank robbers wanted by the FBI can be found at bankrobbers.fbi.gov.

Bank robbery carries a possible prison term of up to 20 years. The use of a gun, other dangerous weapon, toy gun, or hoax bomb device during the commission of a bank robbery can be punishable by a prison term of up to 25 years.

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b)

The Cincinnati Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced today, September 22, 2021, that Yousif Amin Mubarak has been arrested on a criminal complaint alleging he made telephone threats to several schools and businesses in Fairfield County and Franklin County, Ohio. Mubarak, a former Canal Winchester resident, was arrested yesterday, September 21, 2021, in the Portland, Oregon area by special agents from the FBI’s Portland Field Office.

“Threats to schools and businesses impact the entire community and have serious consequences,” stated J. William Rivers, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Cincinnati Field Office. “I commend the efforts of all the local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies who responded to these threats and pursued the individual responsible.”

According to the criminal complaint, on September 12, 2021, Mubarak allegedly telephoned a gas station in Canal Winchester and stated he “was gonna come rob them.” That evening, Mubarak allegedly texted about Canal Winchester schools. On September 13, bomb threats were made to two Canal Winchester schools and the schools had to be evacuated. The schools were closed for the remainder of the day out of an abundance of caution.

The investigation was led by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Columbus Fire Department Bomb Squad, and the Columbus Police Department – Counter Terrorism Unit.

A criminal complaint is merely an allegation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b)

ST. LOUIS, MO—Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Richard Quinn of the FBI St. Louis Division has announced the rollout of a public awareness campaign to inform the public about the FBI’s role in investigating hate crimes, and to encourage victims and witnesses to report it to the FBI. At today’s news conference, SAC Quinn was joined by U.S. Attorney Sayler A. Fleming for the Eastern District of Missouri, and community leaders of the U.S. Attorney’s Hate Crimes Task Force.

In Missouri and across the country, the FBI is raising awareness through different mediums. Our messages will be displayed on metro buses, at light rail stations, bus shelters, billboards along major routes, gas station pumps, on radio and social media.

U.S. Attorney Fleming stated, “We must continue to honor the promise that ‘all [people] are created equal,’ and where equality is compromised or threatened, strive to see it restored. No citizen should be victimized based upon their real or perceived race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. The United States Attorney’s Office stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the FBI and other State and Federal partners in their efforts to identify and prosecute ‘hate crimes’ in all forms. We encourage citizens to report these crimes and offer our committed effort to hold the offenders accountable.”

The FBI recently, August 30, 2021, released nationwide statistics on hate crimes reported in 2020. Nationwide, there were 7,759 incidents, the highest in 12 years. In Missouri, there were 115 reported hate crime incidents, the highest in nine years. It is approximately twice as many of the 66 incidents in 2018.

These statistics are based on what’s reported to law enforcement. “Hate crimes are traditionally under-reported to law enforcement,” said SAC Quinn. “It’s important for victims and witnesses to report allegations of hate crimes as soon as possible to give investigators the best chance of collecting evidence and bringing the perpetrators to justice.”

Karen Aroesty, community co-chair for the U.S. Attorney’s Hate Crimes Task Force stated, “The key to improving response and community support is reporting. When traditionally targeted community members know who to contact and have a trusting relationship with advocates and law enforcement representatives, we can be more effective all around”.

The FBI is keenly aware that expressing views, no matter how offensive, is not a crime by itself. In fact, non-threatening hate conduct is protected by the First Amendment. However, true threats are not protected by the First Amendment.

A victim or witness of a hate crime can contact the FBI at tips.fbi.gov or 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324). You may remain anonymous.

FBI messages about hate crimes publicized through the following:

• Bi-State Metro Buses
  • 16 exterior bus ads with different daily routes
  • Posters displayed inside 100 buses
• Bi-State Metro Bus Shelter
  • 1006 S. Jefferson Avenue (St. Louis)
• MetroLink (5)
  • North County Transit Center
  • Delmar Loop Transit Center
  • North Hanley Station
  • Civic Center (Scottrade) Transit Center
  • Shrewsbury – Lansdowne 1-44 Transit Center
• Billboards (9)
  • I-44 @ Kingshighway (Ended 9/19/2021)
  • I-70 @1965 feet west of Missouri River (Ended 9/5/2021)
  • I-70 @ 0.3 miles west of I-170 (Ended 9/19/21)
  • I-70 & MO-94 SEC (Ended 9/19/2021)
  • 5000 Drennen Parkway, O’Fallon, Missouri
  • 3963 W. Outer Road, Arnold, Missouri
  • 601 N. Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
  • 1726 N. Bishop, Rolla, Missouri
  • 1929 S. Franklin, Kirksville, Missouri
• Gas Station Pumps (10 locations)
  • Farmington
  • Richmond Heights
  • Jennings
  • New Haven
  • Sullivan
  • Union
  • Washington (4)
• Radio
  • Audacy
  • Pandora
  • SiriusXM
  • iHeartRadio
• Social Media
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b)

As the losses snowballed, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities began to investigate and notified the FBI of possible criminal fraud.

After the investigation, Riehl pleaded guilty to conspiracy and fraud charges in February 2020. In July 2020, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Many victims told investigators they forgave Riehl, even though he took so much from them.

“One of the victims transferred all of her money out of a traditional 401k and gave it to Mr. Riehl to invest for her. And she lost everything. Unfortunately, that happened to so many people,” Mocadlo explained.

He noted that the churches asked for donations to help some of the victims, especially the elderly ones who have little time to recover financially.

Investors should always do their due diligence in making investment decisions, assuring anyone investing their money is licensed and regulated.

“A lot of these investors sent in a check, without asking a lot of questions. It’s important to ask lots of questions and know exactly what’s happening with your money,” Mocadlo said.

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b)

Last night, the FBI’s Detroit Division and Michigan State Police arrested an individual on charges related to the placement of explosive devices outside cellphone stores in Northern Michigan. Until that individual appears before a judge, no additional identifying information can be released.

Since these devices were found on Thursday afternoon, September 16, 2021, special agents, intelligence analysts, troopers, deputies, and officers from the FBI, Michigan State Police, Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Office, Cheboygan Police Department, Sault Ste. Marie Police Department, and Sault Ste. Marie Tribal Police, the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Border Patrol, and ATF have been working around the clock to identify and apprehend this subject.

An investigation this fast-moving cannot be successful without good partnerships. The tireless efforts and seamless coordination amongst all the investigative agencies were critical to quickly identifying and arresting the subject, disrupting the threat this individual posed to the public.

I am asking anyone with information about this investigation to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit tips to tips.fbi.gov.