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02.06.12

Protecting Civil Rights, Part 2: Closing a Memphis Murder Case

Mickey Wright’s 2001 murder shows how difficult cases are to probe and prosecute.
02.03.12

Protecting Civil Rights, Part I: Memphis Agent Seeks Justice for Victims

In Memphis, the FBI remains on the front lines of civil rights investigations.
01.31.12

Investigating Insurance Fraud, a $30-Billion-a-Year Racket

The FBI investigates the financial crime that costs consumers $30 billion a year.
01.27.12

How a Memphis Task Force Combats Cargo Theft

How an FBI-led task force in Memphis is combating a multi-billion-dollar criminal enterprise.
01.24.12

Byte Out of History: Closing In on the Barker/Karpis Gang

A manhunt 77 years ago this month culminated in a shootout with the Barker/Karpis Gang.
01.20.12

Help Us Identify Potential Human Trafficking Victims

Thousands in the U.S. and millions worldwide are forced into legal and illegal activities.
01.17.12

Fusion Center Key in Rescue of Abducted Infant

Quick resolution in 2009 abduction of 4-day-old boy shows value of fusion center in Tennessee.
01.13.12

2011 MLK Day Hate Crime Prevented; Case Solved

Inside a white supremacist’s failed plot to bomb a unity rally last year in Spokane.
01.10.12

Not-So Garden Variety Fraud in the Garden State

Inside a fraud scheme that bilked millions from banks, retailers, and even the IRS.
01.06.12

‘Gameover’ Malware Targets Bank Accounts

A new phishing scheme involves spam e-mails aimed at accessing recipients’ bank accounts.
01.03.12

Translation Center at the Ready to Assist U.S. Intelligence

In secure and even remote locations, language specialists help protect national security.
12.29.11

The Year in Review, Part 2

A look back at cases, from cyber and hate crimes to public corruption and fraud schemes.
12.27.11

The Year in Review, Part 1

A look at some of the most significant terrorism-related cases the Bureau investigated in 2011.
12.22.11

Cyber Alerts for Parents & Kids: Be Prudent When Posting Images Online

Parents and kids should be prudent when sharing their mobile phone images online.
12.19.11

Preliminary Crime Stats for First Half of 2011

Downward trend in crime, according to preliminary figures for the first six months of 2011.
12.15.11

Seeking Potomac River Rapist

FBI and law enforcement partners hope to ID offender known as the Potomac River Rapist.
12.12.11

The Case of the Stolen Company

It’s a criminal’s dream—owning a financial company that can be looted at will.
12.08.11

From Missing Person to Murder Victim

How strong partnerships helped solve a tragic case in rural Tennessee.
12.05.11

A Year of Records for CJIS, Part 2

Conversation with Criminal Justice Information Services chief continues.
12.01.11

A Year of Records for CJIS, Part 1

Criminal Justice Information Services Division chief discusses record achievements.
11.28.11

The FBI and DNA, Part 2

How the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) works in high-profile and cold cases.
11.23.11

The FBI and DNA, Part 1

The Combined DNA Index System, or CODIS, plays a significant role in solving crimes.
11.21.11

Success of Antitrust Enforcement Partnership

A partnership to protect against fraud on biggest investments: homes and cars.
11.17.11

Director Describes New National Security Landscape

Director Mueller lays out challenges posed by terrorists, spies, and hackers.
11.14.11

Hate Crimes Remain Steady

The FBI’s Hate Crime Statistics report shows 6,628 hate crime incidents were reported in 2010.
11.09.11

International Cyber Ring That Infected Millions of Computers Dismantled

Case against Internet fraud ring reveals millions unknowingly affected worldwide.
11.07.11

Phony Document Rings Broken Up

FBI and law enforcement agencies break up fraud rings in six states and Mexico.
11.04.11

Counterintelligence National Strategy: A Blueprint for Protecting U.S. Secrets

Our blueprint for preventing and investigating intelligence activities on U.S. soil.
10.31.11

Operation Ghost Stories: Inside the Russian Spy Case

Photos, videos, and documents released in the case of 10 Russian spies arrested in 2010.
10.24.11

56 Officers Feloniously Killed in 2010

56 law enforcement officers in 22 states and Puerto Rico were feloniously killed in 2010.
10.21.11

Latest Gang Threat Assessment Released

The latest national assessment shows gangs are expanding, evolving, and a growing threat.
10.18.11

Exec Discusses Improvements Since Anthrax Attacks

Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate chief discusses changes since 2001 anthrax attacks.
10.17.11

D.C. Museum Updates Popular FBI Exhibit

An updated museum exhibit contains 60 artifacts from the 9/11 investigation.
10.14.11

Houston Cold Case Solved

How a police detective and a fingerprint examiner in Texas solved a 1969 murder case.
10.11.11

18 Child Porn Websites Shut Down

How a tip from China led to a U.S. undercover operation that shuttered 18 child porn sites.
10.06.11

Byte Out of History: Using Ultra Intelligence in World War II

How highly secret decrypted messages helped protect the U.S. during World War II.
10.03.11

Protecting Our Children with Technology and Partnerships

Technology and partnerships help an FBI initiative ID sex abuse victims and criminals.
09.28.11

Help Us Find a Killer

The FBI is asking for help in the hunt for suspects in the 2001 murder of Tom Wales.
09.26.11

Illegal Use of Laser Pointers a Serious Crime

A St. Louis man's arrest for pointing a laser at aircraft reveals dangers to flight crews.
09.22.11

Domestic Terrorism: Focus on Militia Extremism

The latest story in our series on domestic terror threats looks at militia extremists.