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A scammer impersonated a Bank of America employee, providing detailed false information about a fraudulent charge and connecting the victim to a fake FBI agent. The scam involved threats of account closure and blacklisting unless a police report was filed, but the FBI confirmed it was a scam after the victim called back.

Apple sued OpenAI, alleging it systematically directed Apple employees to steal trade secrets. The lawsuit highlights tensions as AI threatens Apple's ecosystem model, with OpenAI hiring former Apple designer Jony Ive. Apple claims a former employee exploited an authentication bug to access internal files.

The FBI and local police arrested a Guatemalan man in connection with a 25-year-old murder case in Farmington Hills dating back to 2001.

Edgardo Luis Perez, accused of killing Gordon Machek in Farmington Hills in 2001, was arrested in Guatemala after evading capture for nearly 25 years. Perez, who faces charges including felony murder and first-degree murder, was extradited to Michigan and denied bond during his arraignment.

A fugitive wanted in a 2001 Farmington Hills murder was arrested in Guatemala and extradited to the United States. Edgardo Luis Perez, 44, is charged with felony murder in connection with the death of Gordon Machek, whom he allegedly befriended to steal money before fleeing. Perez was arraigned in Michigan and denied bond.

Edgardo Luis Perez, 44, was arrested in Guatemala after evading capture for 25 years in the 2001 murder of Gordon Maychek in Farmington Hills. Perez, charged with Felony Murder, allegedly befriended Maychek at a health club, leading to his disappearance and eventual murder, though his body was never found. Perez was extradited to the U.S. and is scheduled for an arraignment via Zoom.

Mule betting scams involve criminals recruiting individuals to open gambling accounts in their name to launder money and obscure fund origins. These scams often target vulnerable groups like students and job seekers with promises of easy money, and victims may face legal consequences despite claiming ignorance. The UK Gambling Commission and FBI highlight risks of these accounts being used for betting-related crimes and match-fixing.

A Russian man accused of hacking US targets in a cyber spy case has pleaded not guilty. Court filings indicate the FBI has identified at least 11 US companies that were hacked.

Lance Twiggs, former lover of Tyler Robinson, testified in court that Robinson allegedly expressed regret for shooting Charlie Kirk and admitted responsibility in text messages. A video of Twiggs' interview revealed Robinson allegedly wrote a note stating his intent to kill Kirk and later apologized for involving Twiggs.

The article details a scam where a CitiBank call claimed a fraudulent credit card was opened in the victim's name, leading to a fake FBI threat. The real FBI confirmed it's a scam, warning others to verify such calls.

US Congressional committee and China-focused commission heads urged the Justice Department to investigate a break-in and vandalism at the June 4th Memorial Museum in California, which commemorates the Tiananmen Square crackdown. The letter emphasized protecting the rights of the Chinese diaspora seeking freedom in the US.

A Virginia man accused of planting pipe bombs near Democratic and Republican party headquarters before the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot has a tentative trial date set for February 16, 2027. A judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s mass pardons for Jan. 6 rioters do not apply to the accused, Brian Cole, who faces decades in prison on charges of transporting and attempting to detonate explosives.

Brian Cole faces decades in prison for charges related to transporting and attempting to detonate pipe bombs near U.S. Capitol party headquarters on Jan. 5, 2021. A trial is tentatively set for Feb. 16, 2027, with a judge ruling that President Donald Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 rioters do not apply to Cole.

A Virginia man is accused of planting pipe bombs near Democratic and Republican party headquarters before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. He faces a trial set for February 2027, with the judge rejecting his claim that President Trump's pardons apply to him, and could receive decades in prison if convicted.

Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley requested detailed information from FBI Director Kash Patel about his use of FBI resources, including flights and vehicle purchases, as Patel faces allegations of misusing government jets and SWAT teams for personal purposes. Rep. Jamie Raskin and Sen. Dick Durbin also called for transparency, citing concerns over taxpayer spending. Patel denies the allegations, and Grassley emphasized his long-standing commitment to scrutinizing FBI directors regardless of administration.

A child's body was found in Stookey Township, Illinois, during a kidnapping investigation after a mother reported not seeing her child in over a year. The father, Ronnell Marquese Jones, and another woman, Kirstie Dora, were arrested on charges of parental kidnapping and harassment. Multiple agencies are assisting in the ongoing investigation.

A child's body was found in Stookey Township, Illinois, during a kidnapping investigation after a mother reported not seeing her child in over a year. Two suspects, the child's father and another woman, were arrested on charges of parental kidnapping and harassment. The remains have not been positively identified, and the investigation involves multiple agencies including police and the FBI.

A child’s body was found in Stookey Township, Illinois, during a kidnapping investigation after a mother reported not seeing her child in over a year. Two individuals, the child’s father and another woman, were arrested on charges of parental kidnapping and harassment.

The FBI executed a search warrant at a home in Smyrna, Tennessee early Thursday morning. The investigation into the matter is ongoing.

The remains of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris were recovered from Cedar Creek Reservoir in South Carolina, confirming her death. Her parents, Johmarea Harris and Michilae Herring, face additional charges including homicide by child abuse after a large-scale search and investigation.

Aiken County Sheriff Marty Sawyer is holding a press conference to update the search for missing 4-year-old Javeayah Harris, who was reported missing on June 30. Her parents, Johmarea Harris and Michilae Herring, were arrested and charged with homicide by child abuse. Law enforcement agencies conducted a large-scale search, but deputies believe Javeayah has been deceased for at least a month.

Federal agents arrested Robert Rhodes Bailey, known as 'Handsome Rob,' for distributing and possessing child pornography, while a University of Michigan survey found 60% of local officials believe Michigan is 'on the wrong track.'

AI-powered scams caused Americans to lose nearly $21 billion in 2025, with older adults accounting for $7.7 billion of those losses. Scammers use AI to create personalized, hard-to-detect fraud schemes, and the cost of running scams is projected to drop 90% in two years, potentially increasing fraud activity. A proposed ReportScams.gov Act aims to establish a centralized scam reporting system.

The FBI and Justice Department are investigating the Argentine Football Association's financial operations in the United States. TourProdEnter LLC, which managed at least $260m of association revenue, is a key vehicle in the probe. Roughly $57m was directed to entities with unclear economic purposes.

Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, a Punjab Police officer serving as Station House Officer (SHO) at Tanda police station in Hoshiarpur district, has been named by the FBI in an alleged extortion case.

The FBI used undercover agents and informants in a years-long investigation that led to charges against 37 individuals linked to alleged transnational crime syndicates. The case centered on unraveling the operations of Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang.

Utah prosecutors plan to play redacted statements from Lance Twiggs, the roommate of Tyler Robinson, who is charged with aggravated murder for killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Defense attorneys argue public release of the statements could prejudice Robinson's fair trial, while prosecutors seek to present evidence at a preliminary hearing to secure a trial date.

Parents were charged after their infant and brother were found with bruises, bug bites, and no running water in a Philadelphia home. FBI agents discovered the squalid conditions while executing a search warrant related to terroristic threats against the White House.

Federal agents and hazmat crews raided the home of an Irvine teen accused of conducting wild science experiments. The teenager's home was raided for the second time, with the FBI involved in the latest bust on Wednesday.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old undocumented immigrant and construction worker, was fatally shot by ICE officers during an attempted vehicle stop in Houston. The Department of Homeland Security claims he rammed an ICE vehicle and weaponized it before being shot, while immigration advocates and officials dispute this account. An internal DHS investigation and FBI probe into the incident are underway.

Abdifitah Mohamud Mohamed, linked to Brilliant Minds LLC, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in the Minnesota Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Medicaid fraud case. The HSS program, designed to assist vulnerable adults with housing, has been plagued by fraud allegations, leading to over $2.3 million in fraudulent billings for Mohamed's group and up to $100 million annually from providers. Federal authorities have halted payments to multiple providers and plan to terminate the HSS program.

A man shot by Taylor police after pointing a gun at officers may be linked to armed robberies across state lines, including a Dollar Tree robbery in Cleveland. The suspect, found in a U-Haul with a woman, led investigators to a Red Roof Inn where evidence connected to the robbery and potential others was discovered. Law enforcement agencies in multiple states are collaborating on the investigation.

Prosecutors showed a video of Tyler Robinson in court after he turned himself in for the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. The defense challenged DNA evidence linking Robinson to the murder weapon, while the roommate and romantic partner of Robinson, Lance Twiggs, provided statements under immunity.

A man from Spencer was found guilty of sex trafficking a minor across North and South Carolina. The article includes a call to report human trafficking via the FBI, local law enforcement, or the National Human Trafficking Resource Center.

A candlelight vigil was held in Aiken, South Carolina, for 4-year-old Javeyah Harris, who deputies believe has been dead for at least a month. Her parents, Johmarea Harris and Michilae Herring, were arrested and charged with homicide by child abuse after a large-scale search involving multiple agencies failed to locate her.

A federal trial for Brian J. Cole Jr., charged with planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican party headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, is set to begin February 16. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali rejected defense arguments that Cole qualifies for a pardon linked to the Capitol riot and ruled his case cannot be dismissed.

A federal trial for Brian J. Cole Jr., charged with planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, is set to begin February 16. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali rejected arguments that Cole qualifies for a pardon under Trump's mass pardons for Jan. 6 rioters, ruling the pardons apply only to those convicted of Capitol-related crimes.

An Irvine teenager's science experiment triggered a federal investigation and hazardous materials response, leading to an FBI probe. The incident is now under renewed scrutiny as the teen remains at the center of the investigation.

Tennessee released a 667-page forensic audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) identifying over $54 million in spending linked to potential fraud, waste, or abuse, including a controversial $48 million custodial contract with ServiceMaster Clean. The audit highlighted systemic management failures from 2021 to 2024, prompting resignations and an FBI referral, though the current MSCS leadership emphasizes reforms post-audit period.

The FBI has added 'Carlitos Rugrats,' an alleged high-ranking member of the Sinaloa cartel, to its 'Most Wanted' list for trafficking fentanyl and other drugs into the United States through the San Diego region.