Press Release
For Immediate Release
November 13, 2009

Washington D.C.
FBI National Press Office
(202) 324-3691


FBI’s Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending November 13, 2009

1. FBI Headquarters: Investigation Continues Into Fort Hood Shooting

The FBI continues to work closely with the Department of the Army in the joint, ongoing investigation into the tragic events that occurred last Thursday at Fort Hood. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the victims and their families. With respect to the investigation—the Army Criminal Investigative Division is leading a coordinated criminal investigation with the support of the FBI and other components of the Department of Justice and the Texas Rangers. Full Story

2. Dallas: South Korean Businessman Sentenced for Role in $206 Million Contract Fraud

South Korean businessman Gi-Hwan Jeong was sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a bribery conspiracy involving a $206 million telecommunications contract and employees of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service. Full Story

3. New Orleans: Duo Charged with Stealing Nearly $13 Million in Embezzlement Scheme

Donna White and Daniel Kinney were charged in a one-count bill of information with mail fraud. According to court documents, while White was employed by John W. Stone Oil Distributor, L.L.C., a midstream and dock fueling business in the Port of New Orleans, she and Kinney entered into a scheme to steal nearly $13,000,000 in funds belonging to J.W. Stone, and depositing the funds into their personal bank accounts. Full Story

4. New York: Accomplice of Former UBS Investment Banker Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading

Michael Koulouroudis pleaded guilty to conspiracy and securities fraud as a result of trading based on inside information stolen from UBS. Full Story

5. Miami: FBI and IRS Seeking to Identify Victims of Rothstein Ponzi Scheme

The FBI’s Miami Division and the IRS’s Miami Field Office are seeking information from individuals who have invested in the Rothstein Structured Settlement Investment or from individuals who have information that would be helpful to the investigation. Information may be provided via Rothstein.Investment@ic.fbi.gov or 1-800-CALL-FBI, “Rothstein Option.â€