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.
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.
UPDATE: Investigators arrested Harvey without incident this morning in Niagara Falls, New York. Authorities in North Carlonia are on their way to NY to interview the suspect. More to come…
An all out manhunt is underway for a man wanted for allegedly killing 23-year-old Valerie Hamilton. Her body was found early Sunday in a storage unit in East Charlotte.
Valerie was the daughter of Concord, North Carolina Police Chief Merl Hamilton. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say a convicted sex offender may be the person responsible for her murder and they have issued a warrant for 34-year-old Michael Neal Harvey. He was originally convicted of a rape in New York in 1996. Valerie was reported missing last week. Investigators were looking into surveillance tape from the Thomas Street Tavern where Valerie was last seen with Harvey last week.
Authorities believe Harvey could be driving a stolen 1996 Chevrolet Blazer with a possible tag: ZXE-1756.
If you have any information on Harvey’s whereabouts, please contact investigators right away: 704.336.7600
The FBI needs your help tracking down Adam Yahive Gadhn who investigators believe may have major ties to Al Queda. Gadhn was indicted in the Centeral District of California for material support to Al Qaeda and treason. The FBI said, “The charges are related to Gadahn’s alleged involvement in a number of terrorists activities, including providing aid and comfort to Al Qaeda and services for Al Qaeda.”
Authorites say Gadhn is known to have scars on his chest and right forearm, he speaks Arabic and English, known to use a string of aliases:
Abu Suhayb Al-Amriki, Abu Suhail Al-Amriki, Abu Suhayb, Yihya Majadin Adams, Adam Pearlman, Yayah, Azzam the American, Azzam Al-Amriki
The Rewards for Justice program is offering a $1 millon for information leading investigators to Gadahn. Please contact the FBI if you have any information.
UPDATE: On August 11, 2010, investigators closed in on the man believed to be the suspect. He is identified as 53-year-old Michael Mara and was taken into custody in Baton Rouge.
The FBI is kicking off a campaign to nab a man dubbed the “Granddad Bandit.” Agents say his crime wave spills across 13 states, and he’s suspected in up to 25 robberies. The suspect is bold, visible, and not afraid to demand what he wants. This is why his face will be plastered on 2,000 billboards across every state in America. He’s been on the run for 19 months since his first hit on December 19, 2008 at a SunTrust Bank in Richmond, Virginia. When he made his getaway, it was believed he just blended into the crowd.
The FBI says the suspect usually hands tellers a note demanding money and threatening to have a weapon. He may be traveling in a silver sports utility vehicle. The suspect may be between 50 and 60 years old, weighs about 230 pounds and may be 6 feet tall.
A $25,000 reward is offered for any information leading to his arrest.
Meanwhile, for the last 11 months the FBI has been hunting in Southern California for another suspect dubbed the “Geezer Bandit.” He appears to be an elderly man robbing banks. Most of the hits have been in San Diego County, and one in Riverside County. His latest heist was at a Bank of America in Temecula, California. If you take a close look at the photos, the suspect looks like someone’s grandpa, but the FBI says this grandpa is a gun-wielding bandit. He is known to carry a small caliber pistol inside a leather case, and has threatened tellers that he will use it if they don’t cough up the cash. Once he gets what he wants, the suspect walks out of the bank.
Nominations file in from all 56 FBI field offices.
The fugitives had to commit a crime of violence and present a continuing danger to the community.
The additional publicity could assist with their capture.
Although the nominations are reviewed by the Violent Crimes Unit and the command staff, the Director has the final approval.
Once the decision is made, the Publicity and Public Affairs Unit kicks into high gear to get national and international media coverage of the new addition.
A manhunt is underway in Tampa, Florida where police say Dontae Rashawn Morris, 24, shot and killed two of their own. Jeffrey Kocab and David Curtis, both 31, were gunned down on Tuesday morning during a traffic stop around 2:15 a.m. Both officers passed away later that morning at the hospital. Morris was the passenger in a car driven by Cortnee Brantley, 21. Investigators tracked Brantley down and questioned her for hours before releasing her.
Authorities say even though Morris had a warrant for his arrest, he was still released from prison back in April. He has a long rap sheet dating back to when he was only 16,and charges ranging from drug possession to attempted murder. At this point, there is a $100,000 reward for his arrest. Investigators are also looking to find Dwayne Daniel Callaway, Morris’ 21-year-old brother. Although his warrant isn’t for the shooting, it is for violation of his probation on a domestic battery charge.
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.
Investigators say they’ve located all four suspects wanted in the April 28, 2010 Craigslist murder. The fourth suspect is identified as Clabon Terrel Berniard, 23, and he was on the run until this afternoon. Investigators say he turned himself into authorities.
Over the weekend, Amanda Knight, 21, Joshua Nathan Resse, 20, and Kiyoshi Alan Higashi, 22, were arrested during a traffic stop in California. All three pled not guilty yesterday in court to charges of first-degree murder, first-degree robbery and assault in connection with the April 28th incident.
Investigators say the victim, Jim Sanders, was shot three times as he tried to protect his son during the robbery.
Reports indicate Berniard is a hero. In 2007 he helped to save two people from a house fire in Washington State. Investigators say his home was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina, and he settled in Seattle after the disaster.
The FBI needs your help tracking down Adam Yahive Gadhn who investigators believe may have major ties to Al Queda. Gadhn was indicted in the Centeral District of California for material support to Al Qaeda and treason. The FBI says, “The charges are related to Gadahn’s alleged involvement in a number of terrorists activities, including providing aid and comfort to Al Qaeda and services for Al Qaeda.”
Authorites say Gadhn is known to have scars on his chest and right forearm, he speaks Arabic and English, known to use a string of aliases:
Abu Suhayb Al-Amriki, Abu Suhail Al-Amriki, Abu Suhayb, Yihya Majadin Adams, Adam Pearlman, Yayah, Azzam the American, Azzam Al-Amriki
The Rewards for Justice program is offering a $1 millon for information leading investigators to Gadahn. Please contact the FBI if you have any information.
Michelle Sigona is a crime fighting, victims advocate extraordinaire, but for Michelle -- the good fight doesn't stop there. In her spare time, she is a volunteer firefighter -- and now, she is tackling the issues and cases that mean the most to her....
