Thread: FBI’s Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending May 31, 2013

FBI’s Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending May 31, 2013

Washington, D.C. May 31, 2013

FBI National Press Office (202) 324-3691

1. New York/Houston: Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Conspiring with Iranian Military Officials to Assassinate the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the United States
   
   Manssor Arbabsiar, a naturalized U.S. citizen holding both Iranian and U.S. passports, previously pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries. Full Story
2. Albuquerque: Governor Martinez’s Former Campaign Manager Indicted on Computer Intrusion and False Statement Charges
   
   The charges against Jamie Estrada arose from the interception of wire communications intended for others, including the governor and members of her staff. Full Story
3. San Antonio: Former Cameron County District Attorney Convicted in Connection with South Texas Bribery Scheme
   
   Armando Villalobos solicited and accepted more than $100,000 in bribes and kickbacks in the form of cash and campaign contributions in return for favorable acts of prosecutorial discretion. Full Story
4. Las Vegas: Former Nevada Lobbyist Convicted of Making Unlawful Senate Campaign Contributions
   
   F. Harvey Whittemore devised a scheme to unlawfully use family members, employees, and their spouses as conduits to funnel more than $130,000 of his own money to the campaign. Full Story
5. New York: Former Corporate Officers of China-Based Oil and Gas Company Charged with Fraud and False Statements
   
   Wang Hongjun and Chao Jiang, both Chinese citizens residing in the United States, are alleged to have misappropriated approximately $1,265,000 in offering proceeds by wiring the money to bank accounts in the name of their family members. Full Story
6. San Francisco: Walmart Pleads Guilty to Federal Environmental Crimes, Admits Civil Violations
   
   As a result of the three criminal cases brought by the Justice Department, as well as a related civil case filed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Walmart will pay approximately $81.6 million for its unlawful conduct. Full Story
7. Boston: Former Navy Engineer Pleads Guilty to Organizing and Managing Multi-Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme
   
   Ralph M. Mariano admitted to defrauding the U.S. government of between $7 million and $20 million by directing co-conspirators to bill the navy for work that was never performed. Full Story
8. Los Angeles: Former Senior Partner at KPMG Agrees to Plead Guilty to Charges Related to Insider Trading Scheme
   
   Scott London, who oversaw KPMG’s audit practice for the Pacific Southwest, provided confidential information to a close friend who paid him with cash bribes and luxury items. Full Story
9. Baltimore: Former Navy Reservist Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of Numerous Minors to Produce Child Pornography
   
   Anthony K. Mastrogiovanni, who sexually exploited more than 30 male juveniles ranging from 9 to 16 years old, met and befriended his victims through civic organizations or his military affiliation. Full Story
10. Buffalo: Man Charged with Stealing from Buffalo History Museum
    
    Daniel J. Witek is alleged to have stolen and attempted to sell at least five historical letters to Lion Heart Autographs in New York City. Full Story
    http://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-releases/fbis-top-ten-news-stories-for-the-week-ending-may-31-2013

D.E.A. TOP STORYViktor Bout Associate Extradited to The United States
MAY 24 (WASHINGTON)
DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart and Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, today announced that Richard Ammar Chichakli, an associate of the convicted international arms dealer Viktor Bout, was extradited from Australia on charges that he allegedly conspired with Bout and others to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) by attempting to purchase two aircraft from companies located in the United States, in violation of economic sanctions that prohibited such financial transactions.
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