The FBI is on the hunt for Semion Mogilevich. They say this millionaire allegedly participated in his own multi-million dollar scheme to defraud investors. Mogilevich is charged with more than 40 counts of racketeering, wire fraud, prostitution, money laundering, and is on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted. Agents believe Mogilevich is responsible for dozens of other crimes across the world as well, and is known to be more powerful than John Gotti. Peter Kowenhoven, FBI Supervisory Special Agent says, “He has access to so much including funding, including other criminal organizations, that he can with a telephone call effect the global economy.”
There is a $100,000 reward for information leading to his arrest. We know Russia is Mogilevich’s primary residence, but investigators say he is known to have ties to the United States and England. Mogilevich is also suspected of manipulated international energy markets as well. He was arrested in Russia, but was released on bail. Unfortunately, Russia does not have an extradition treaty with the United States.
Karen and Karissa Lofton (top) Delores and Ebony Dewitt (bottom)
This is a case that caught my interest from the start, and one that’s been on my mind ever since. Two mothers and two daughters murdered in the same neighborhood in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The murders occurred within weeks of one another, and now investigators believe they may have the man responsible behind bars.
This Upper Marlboro, Maryland neighborhood isn’t far from one of my homes, and is just miles outside of Washington, D.C. I always thought the cases were connected in some way, even though authorities, specifically an FBI profiler, said early on it appeared they were not. Another thing that caught my attention was the fact that more than 40 burglaries occurred from 2008 up until the murders in the same neighborhood. The evidence wasn’t adding up, and now we have a little more information about the person who may be responsible even though we don’t know his name yet. Prince George’s County Police Chief Robert Hylton said he is positive the man responsible for the murders is behind bars and is about to be indicted, and he may go down in history as one of the most dangerous and notorious criminals in the county’s history.
Kayleah Wilson was murdered a few months ago as she walked to a birthday party on March 28, 2010. Hundreds of investigators combed the area in Greeley, Colorado for weeks before her body was found in a ditch. Dave Joly with the Denver FBI told me two credible witnesses reported seeing Kayleah around 4:15 p.m. on March 28, 2010, but that was the last time she was ever seen alive.
Investigators have re-traced the path she took, interviewed hundreds of people, and aren’t leaving any stone left unturned. Although Kayleah was only 12, her family said she had an 18-year-old boyfriend that she recently broke up with. That boyfriend has been questioned by authorities and is now facing charges of sexual assault on a minor. Officials have said he is a person of interest in the case, but they have not made any arrests. In fact, authorities are currently interviewing sex offenders within 100 miles of where Kayleah went missing.
The FBI recently released a new report on “Scareware” and how it preys on innocent computer users and tricks them into purchasing fake antivirus software. Sadly, it’s common for cyber criminals inside and outside the United States to create “botnets.” It’s basically a large network of computers under the control of criminals used to take advantage of your computer. When users click on the fake ads they are directed to other sites controlled by the criminals, which in turn will steal information.
The FBI says in May 2010, three suspects were charged in Illinois with one of these fake scams that affected users in 60 other countries to purchase fake software worth more than $100 million. “Two of the defendants, including an American, are accused of running an overseas company that claimed to sell antivirus and computer performance/repair software over the Internet. A third man operated the company’s Cincinnati call center, which was responsible for technical and billing support to its customers (but in reality deflected complaints from consumers who realized the software didn’t work).” The elaborate scam would take money off credit cards and deposit itinto bank accounts for the defendants.
All crimes against children make my stomach turn. There’s nothing worse than having an innocent child fall prey to a molester. Unfortunately, that seems to be the circumstances surrounding this next case. The FBI needs your help identifying this unknown man, whom they believe is preying on an innocent child. The images of the suspect were cut out to show to the public.
According to the FBI, on February 21, 2004the agency began its Endangered Child Alert Program (ECAP), “a new and aggressive approach to identify unknown individuals involved in the sexual abuse of children and the production of child pornography.”
This system uses the media exposure to feature adults preying on children. You can check out all of the active cases at the FBI website.
According toSupervisory Special Agent Jason Pack with the FBI National Press office, “ECAP is intended to aggressively pursue and thwart individuals who would abuse or harm our nation’s children. Child Exploitation continues to be a significant problem. There is no work more important than protecting America’s children and freeing them from the cycle of victimization. Through our strategic partnerships with state and local law enforcement agencies, we are able to make a difference.”
Rachel Louise Cooke was home for Christmas break from college when she vanished without a trace. The FBI says Rachel was last seen on January 10, 2002 jogging in her parents’ neighborhood. Investigators say she had plans to run about three or four miles through her parents’ Georgetown, Texas subdivision. She left their home around 11:30 a.m. Rachel’s family says she is an accomplished cross-country runner, and usually does the same jog every morning. She was last seen wearing a green sports top, grey shorts, Asics shoes, and was carrying a yellow walkman. This case has been a mystery for nearly eight years now, but her family isn’t giving up hope. They created a website chocked full of information on her case, and events they get involved with to keep their daughter’s name in the spotlight. You can visit the site and download fliers to post around your own community.
Rachel has a tattoo of two heart-shaped cherries on her left shoulder, and a black star on her foot. She has multiple piercings to include pierced ears and a pierced navel.
It’s been nearly a week since 7-year-old Kyron Horman was last seen. Investigators say the child went missing from his elementary school on Friday, June 4, 2010. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office was immediately contacted and a search throughout the Portland area ensued. Last weekend, the Major Crimes Team stepped in to assist, and now the FBI is involved. There are expert search teams from the entire state combing the immediate area of where the child may have been taken. Sheriff Dan Staton said, every piece of ground within a 2 ½ mile radius of Kyron’s school has been covered, and the efforts today will go back over those areas.
Kyron’s family has reached out to the public, but not in person, or on camera. They issued a statement and urged the community for help with looking for Kyron. The family asks folks in the immediate area to please search their properties, buildings, sheds, any small places a child could hide. They say their reason for not appealing to the public in person is because they don’t want to take the attention away from Kyron. On a personal note, although I respect the family’s decision to scale back their public appearances, I also understand that they need the media to help find their son.
An entire weekend has passed since 7-year-old Kyron Horman was last seen. Investigators say the child went missing at his elementary school on Friday, June 4, 2010. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office was immediately contacted and a search throughout the Portland area ensued. Over the weekend, the search was upgraded to the Major Crimes Team, and now the FBI is involved. This move allows more resources to go toward finding Kyron.
Authorities say Kyron’s step-mother told them she saw him walking down the hallway inside the Skyline Elementary School towards his classroom. About 300 students attend K-8 classes at the school. Teachers and staff say Kyron never made it into his class. There are many questions that need to be answered, and investigators need your leads.
Please contact Multnomah County Sheriff’s non-emergency line at 503-261-2847 with any information.
The FBI needs your help tracking down Fahd Mohammed Ahemd Al-Quso. He was indicted in the southern district of New York for his alleged part in the October 2000 bombing of the USS Cole in Yemen. During this attack, sadly17 American sailors were killed. Agents say Ahmed Al-Quso speaks Arabic, uses a list of aliases. At this point, he could be hiding out anywhere in the world.
You could receive a $5 million dollar reward for information leading to the direct apprehension or conviction, in any country for Al-Quso.
: Police confirm the body found in Colorado is identified as Kayleah Wilson, and she is the victim of a homicide. Police say they do know the cause of death, but will not release that to the public. The area where her body was found had been searched two previous times before and she was submerged in water. Investigators need your tips to help find her killer.
BACKGROUND: The award to find Kayleah Wilson is up to $20,000. Investigators haven’t given up hope, but there have not been any signs of the missing teen. Dave Joly with the Denver FBI told me two credible witnesses reported seeing Kayleah around 4:15 p.m. on March 28, 2010. That was the last time she was ever seen.
Since then, the FBI has scaled back their efforts and 52 volunteer searchers showed up over the weekend to comb the blocks Kayleah was last seen walking in. Unfortunately, the rain hindered their plans to continue searching.
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The FBI recently released a new report on “Scareware” and how it preys on innocent computer users and tricks them into purchasing fake antivirus software. Sadly, it’s common for cyber criminals inside and outside the United States to create “botnets.” It’s basically a large network of computers under the control of criminals used to take advantage of your computer. When users click on the fake ads they are directed to other sites controlled by the criminals, which in turn will steal information. 
It’s been nearly a week since 7-year-old Kyron Horman was last seen. Investigators say the child went missing from his elementary school on Friday, June 4, 2010. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office was immediately contacted and a search throughout the Portland area ensued. Last weekend, the Major Crimes Team stepped in to assist, and now the FBI is involved. There are expert search teams from the entire state combing the immediate area of where the child may have been taken. Sheriff Dan Staton said, every piece of ground within a 2 ½ mile radius of Kyron’s school has been covered, and the efforts today will go back over those areas.
