Washington, D.C.
May 06, 2011 FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691
1.Headquarters: E-Mails Claiming to Show Images of bin Laden’s Death Could Contain Malware
The FBI warns computer users to exercise caution when they receive e-mails that purport to show photos or videos of Usama bin Laden’s recent death. This content could be a virus that could damage your computer.
2.Washington Field: Investigates Suspicious Letters Received by District of Columbia Schools
The FBI continues to investigate who is responsible for mailing at least 29 letters containing a white powder substance to Washington, D.C. schools, causing some school evacuations and tying up hundreds of hours of police and law enforcement resources.
3.New York: Acting Capo of Genovese Family Sentenced in New York for Murder Conspiracy
Anthony Palumbo, a soldier and acting capo in the Genovese organized crime family who operated crews in both New York and New Jersey, was sentenced in Manhattan federal court to 10 years in prison in connection with his participation in a conspiracy to murder an individual associated with Russian organized crime.
4.Philadelphia: Pennsylvania Attorney Indicted on Bankruptcy Fraud Charges
Kenneth G. Reidenbach, an attorney in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was charged by superseding indictment with bankruptcy fraud, concealing assets during a bankruptcy proceeding, and embezzling from a bankruptcy estate.
5.Baltimore: Three Maryland Gang Leaders Plead Guilty in Racketeering Conspiracy
Eric Brown, Ray Olivis, and Rainbow Williams pled guilty to their roles in a conspiracy to conduct and participate in the activities of the Black Guerilla Family, a racketeering enterprise.
6.Indianapolis: Sixteen Charged in Indiana in Connection with Multi-State Prostitution Ring
Sixteen defendants were charged in connection with their participation in a criminal organization headed by three brothers who procured prostitutes, some of whom were smuggled into the U.S. from Mexico and Central America.
7.New Haven: Venezuelan Accountant Pleads Guilty in Connecticut to Obstructing SEC Investigation
Accountant Juan Carlos Guillen Zerpa pled guilty to conspiring to obstruct a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigation of a Connecticut hedge fund adviser.
8.Miami: Two Florida Corporations Plead Guilty to More Than $200 Million Medicare Fraud
Two Miami-area corporations, American Therapeutic Corporation and Medlink Professional Management Group Inc., pled guilty to their involvement in a fraud scheme that resulted in the submission of more than $200 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare.
9.St. Louis: Three Men Indicted for $52 Million Ponzi Scheme
Two attorneys and a real estate speculator were indicted for their roles in a fraud conspiracy that stole more than $52 million from victims.
10.Boston: Executive Sentenced in Massachusetts for Role in Multi-Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme
Gary C. Gitto was sentenced to 59 months in prison on conspiracy and wire fraud charges in connection with his role in a multi-million-dollar scheme run from a former plastics company, where he served as an owner and officer.
