FBI Cincinnati

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Following an FBI and Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force investigation, Anthony Sims, of Columbus, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for trafficking, exploiting and raping minor girls. ow.ly/hYoh50WnE1h

ICE and the FBI have arrested Antony Kelly, of Cincinnati, for allegedly making multiple social media posts calling for the killing of ICE officers and detailing the acquisition of firearms to carry out those threats. ow.ly/cjuY50WtJiC

Interested in a rewarding career as an FBI Special Agent? The hiring process includes passing a physical fitness test. Join our recruiter to talk about agent careers and the physical fitness requirements on Monday, July 28 at Lifetime Fitness in Mason. We'll be there to answer…

A Middletown man who pretended to be a teenage boy online, to coerce and exploiting minor girls, has pleaded guilty to 11 counts of federal child exploitation crimes. The FBI has identified at least 10 victims of William Scott Elam located in 7 different states.…

Following an FBI and @DaytonPolice investigation, Kahrese Lee has pleaded guilty to conspiring to transport stolen vehicles in interstate commerce and to knowingly operating a chop shop. At one point, Lee’s Dayton chop shop housed more than half a million dollars in stolen cars…

FBI Cincinnati wishes everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!

As a result of our efforts to crush violent crime & protect children, a Belmont County man has been sentenced to 60 yrs in prison for sexually exploiting children. Dennis Stopar assaulted several minor victims & created hundreds of images of the abuse. ow.ly/3xF850WjZZB

As part of the National Health Care Fraud Takedown, Terry Hill, Jr., of Dayton, has been charged with health care fraud and other charges. He is accused of submitting over $4 million in claims in violation of Medicaid rules and regulations. Learn more: ow.ly/409I50WjL0j

The FBI has named Cindy Rodriguez Singh to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List and is offering a reward of up to $250,000 for information leading to her arrest. She is wanted for allegedly killing her 6-year-old son in Texas: fbi.gov/wanted/topten/…

We build trust with the community through programs like the FBI Citizens Academy. Recently at range day, the graduates learned more about the mission of our SWAT team and had the opportunity to safely fire some of the FBI's current and past firearms.

On this International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the FBI reaffirms our commitment to removing dangerous drugs from our communities and holding dealers, traffickers, and accomplices accountable for their crimes.

FBI Cincinnati supported HSI Detroit, ERO, IRS Criminal Investigation and the U.S. Marshals Service in arresting an illegal alien from Mexico who has an outstanding charge in Texas for fondling a child. The alien also illegally re-entered the United States after being removed.

The FBI named Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, a senior leader of Tren de Aragua transnational gang, to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List. The US Department of State offers a reward of up to $3 million for info leading to his arrest and/or conviction: fbi.gov/wanted/topten/…

An investigation by the FBI and DOT-OIG led to a Westerville woman being sentenced to over 5 yrs in prison for a $2.8 million pandemic relief fraud scheme. Lorie Schaefer claimed to be affiliated with a Dayton pizza restaurant and submitted false records. ow.ly/C1no50WaY7N

The deadlines to apply to the FBI Teen Academy in Dayton and Columbus have been extended. Apply to the Dayton session by June 27 and the Columbus session by July 11. More details: ow.ly/WzxB50VWEGP

As a result of an FBI and IRS investigation, a social media influencer has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a $20 million Ponzi scheme. Tyler Bossetti, of Columbus, received more than $23 million in investments from victim investors in the US and abroad. ow.ly/fOVH50WaPUB

Special Agent in Charge Iatarola recently met with local law enforcement partners who will be attending the FBI National Academy. The NA is a 10-week program led by the #FBI to support, promote and enhance the personal and professional development of law enforcement leaders.

Protect yourself and your loved ones from fraudsters preying on older adults. This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, visit fbi.gov/elderfraud for the FBI’s top tips on recognizing and preventing elder fraud.

#FBI agents have arrested a Morrow County man for two armed bank robberies. James Scurlock allegedly robbed the same Columbus-area bank in both March and May and pointed a handgun at bank tellers during the robberies. ow.ly/kGZx50W8WXp

Following a search warrant yesterday, the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force arrested Robert Gilb of Green Twp. He is charged with federal crimes related to explosive devices after allegedly detonating three IEDs in Hamilton and Butler counties this spring. ow.ly/s3mZ50W7WqT