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Baltimore-area MS-13 gang members indicted for racketeering conspiracy, murders, attempted murders

Posted on December 8, 2022 by News Desk

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury in Maryland has returned an indictment charging four members of La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang with racketeering conspiracy involving murder, attempted murder, and drug trafficking. Three of the defendants are scheduled to have initial appearances this week in U.S. District Court in Baltimore. The following defendants, all from Baltimore, are charged with racketeering conspiracy: Wilson […]

Governor Hogan announces emergency order banning TikTok, other China-/Russia-based apps in state government

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that the State of Maryland has issued an emergency cybersecurity directive to prohibit the use of certain Chinese and Russian-influenced products and platforms for the executive branch of state government, including TikTok. These entities present an unacceptable level of cybersecurity risk to the state, and may be involved in activities such as cyber-espionage, […]

FBI Baltimore Division warns of hurricane-related fraud

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—As assessment of the damage caused by Hurricane lan begins, the FBI Baltimore Division is warning the public about the potential for hurricane-related fraud. Authorities say hurricane or natural disaster damage often provides opportunities for criminals to scam storm victims and those who are assisting victims with recovery. Consumers should be aware of scammers posing as representatives of charities […]

Maryland man convicted for his role in $28 million Ponzi scheme

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

GREENBELT, MD—A federal jury in Maryland has convicted Arley Ray Johnson, 63, of Bowie, on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and securities fraud, in connection with a $28 million Ponzi scheme involving 1st Million, a purported wealth management and financial literacy company. Johnson was convicted after a 10-day trial. The conviction was announced by United States Attorney for the District […]

Former Baltimore Assistant State’s Attorney facing federal charges for unlawfully obtaining phone records

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE 2: Adam Chaudry has been sentenced to prison. UPDATE: Adam Chaudry has pleaded guilty to these charges. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury returned an indictment this week charging former Baltimore City Assistant State’s Attorney Adam Lane Chaudry, 43, of Baltimore, with 10 counts of fraud in connection with obtaining confidential phone records. The indictment alleges that […]

Hopkins anesthesiologist, Army Major spouse indicted for allegedly providing confidential information to Russia pertaining to Ukraine conflict

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Johns Hopkins anesthesiologist and her spouse, a Major and military doctor in the U.S. Army, have been indicted after allegedly conspiring to share sensitive medical data with Russia. A federal grand jury on Wednesday returned an indictment charging Anna Gabrielian, 36, and her husband, Jamie Lee Henry, 39, both of Rockville, with conspiracy and for the disclosure of […]

Baltimore gang member who brandished stolen firearm during robbery sentenced to over 15 years in prison

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Earlier this week, U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Ridgley Shipley, a/k/a “Crazy”, 32, of Baltimore, to 184 months in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for a racketeering conspiracy and for using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during a robbery. Shipley was a member of the Eight Tray Gangster (“ETG”) Crips gang in Baltimore. […]

FBI warns health care employees of ongoing scam involving impersonation of law enforcement, government officials

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The FBI is warning individuals employed in the healthcare industry of ongoing widespread fraud schemes in which scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials in attempts to extort money or steal personally identifiable information (PII). Authorities say the scammers research background information of their intended targets through a medical practice’s website and/or social media and supplement this information with […]

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