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We are working with our partners every day to find violent criminals violating federal laws and bring them to justice. If you have information, we want to hear from you: 1-800-CALL-FBI.

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Justice Department Disrupts Iranian Cyber Enabled Psychological Operations A court-authorized domain seizure removes four websites facilitating the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security’s hacking efforts tied to psychological operations and transnational repression. justice.gov/opa/pr/justice…

A money mule is someone who transfers or moves illegally acquired money on behalf of someone else. Visit ow.ly/VFNf50YvLAN for resources to protect yourself from money mules. #FBI

#OTD in 1990, two men dressed as police officers entered the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. After subduing the nighttime security guards, they seized 13 priceless works of art, making it the largest property crime in the world. The #FBI continues its search for the stolen artworks today, and you can help. Take a look at all 13 pieces, and if you have information on their whereabouts, contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit tips to tips.fbi.gov.

#ICYMI: The FBI released a Cyber FLASH last week on residential proxy networks, the risks they pose, and the steps the public can take to safeguard their devices. Cyber threat actors use residential proxies to hide their identities and locations by routing traffic through infected routers in homes and small businesses – facilitating cyberattacks, fraud, and other crimes. The #FBI has tips to protect yourself and your Internet of Things (IoT) devices like routers, TV streaming devices, digital picture frames, smartphones, and tablets, read more here: ow.ly/v8fG50YvbP6

The #FBI honors Special Agent Robert Martin Roth. Roth was one of the first agents to arrive after American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. He assisted injured personnel, then worked at the scene for weeks during the ensuing #investigation. In October 2006, Roth was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, and he succumbed to his illness on March 16, 2008. Special Agent Roth was born in December 1963. He entered on duty with the FBI in March 1996. fbi.gov/history/wall-o…

Today marks the 76th anniversary of the #FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. Over the decades, the list has evolved from highlighting bank robbers and car thieves to focusing on the most violent criminal #fugitives who pose an active threat to our communities today. Your help is critical to locating them and bringing them to #justice. See the full list at fbi.gov/wanted/topten and submit tips to tips.fbi.gov. #MostWanted

SEEKING INFORMATION: Sunday marks 37 years since Tracey Kirkpatrick was viciously murdered, stabbed several times at the mall store where she worked. She was 17 years old. Please help @FBIBaltimore and @Fred_MD_Police find her killer. If you know anything, call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or go submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov. See the poster: fbi.gov/wanted/seeking… Read the release: cityoffrederickmd.gov/m/NewsFlash/ho…

Suicide clusters in #LawEnforcement call for better understanding, prevention, and postvention. To read this article, go to ow.ly/tng050YtmgP

A Navy Lieutenant Commander learned his fate in federal court today, after a jury found him guilty of cyberstalking his ex-wife and her boyfriend late last year. 45-year-old Jason Michael Leidel of Silver Spring, Maryland, was sentenced to 41 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. justice.gov/usao-md/pr/nav… Investigated by @FBIBaltimore with @DOTInspectorGen @RealNCIS @mcpnews @VBPD @USAO_MD

#ICYMI New #FBI IC3 PSA warns of an emerging phishing scheme by criminals who are impersonating city and county officials to solicit fraudulent payments for city and county planning and zoning permits. Learn more here: ic3.gov/PSA/2026/PSA26…

He's been on the run almost 11 years. Help the FBI and @AACOPD find Bhadreshkumar Patel. The reward is now up to $1 million. Even small pieces of information may help us move closer to locating him. Bhadreshkumar Patel is wanted for allegedly murdering his wife, Palak, when she was 21 years old. You can submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. or by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). fbi.gov/wanted/topten/…

Maryland Woman Sentenced For Laundering Funds Stolen From Fraud Schemes Tanoa Tanoh laundered or attempted to launder at least $3.8 million, from at least 27 victims, through her various shell companies between January 2019 and May 2021. That money was stolen from victims of romance scams, elder-fraud scams, business-email compromises, and other fraud schemes. justice.gov/usao-md/pr/mar…

Cyber threats are evolving, and so should your defenses. From hijacked networks to cryptocurrency scams, #YourFBI Cyber Division is here to protect you. Learn how to stay safe: fbi.gov/investigate/cy….

$1 MILLION REWARD: The #FBI is now offering a #reward up to $1 million for information leading to the capture of Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Bhadreshkumar Patel. Patel is wanted by @AACOPD for the April 2015 murder of his wife, Palak, at a donut shop in Hanover. fbi.gov/contact-us/fie… fbi.gov/wanted/topten/…

The threats are constant. Day and night, cyber criminals target the critical systems of organizations nationwide to steal money and data. The #FBI's Operation Winter SHIELD is working to protect innocent #victims like you. Discover the 10 steps you can take right now to protect your data and help stop hackers from hijacking the systems of small businesses and major corporations. Learn more at fbi.gov/wintershield

On this U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, the #FBI sends our support to every American being held in captivity and to their loved ones. We are committed to working with our federal and international partners to return them home and bring their captors to #justice.

Baltimore Man Sentenced for Role in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy justice.gov/usao-md/pr/bal… @DEAWashingtonDC @MDPublicSafety @BaltimorePolice @BaltCoPolice @USAO_MD

James Erny, Jr. also admits to fraudulently obtaining more than $990,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. justice.gov/usao-md/pr/bal… @USAO_MD @BaltCoPolice @SBAOIG