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FBI’s Top Ten News Stories for the Week Ending April 20, 2012

Washington, D.C. April 20, 2012
  • FBI National Press Office (202) 324-3691
  1. New York: Members of the Genovese Organized Crime Family Indicted

    Eleven individuals, including several made members and associates of the Genovese organized crime family of La Cosa Nostra, were charged with racketeering conspiracy, extortion, illegal gambling, union embezzlement, and obstruction of justice. Full Story

  2. Newark: Russian National Charged in Trading Account Hack, Securities Fraud Scheme

    Dmitry Tokar was charged for his alleged role in a ring that stole approximately $1 million by hacking into retail brokerage accounts and executing sham trades. Full Story

  3. Anchorage: Man Indicted for Kidnapping and Killing Barista

    Israel Keyes was indicted for allegedly abducting Samantha Koenig from a Common Grounds coffee stand and intentionally killing her early the next morning. Full Story

  4. Atlanta: Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced for Additional Crimes Against a Child

    Timothy Lyle Chappell was sentenced to 20 years in prison for enticing a 15-year-old girl to engage in prostitution. Full Story

  5. Houston: Recruiters Charged in Multi-Million-Dollar City Nursing Scheme

    Floyd Leslie Brooks and Gwendolyn Kay Frank were charged in connection with a massive health care fraud conspiracy that billed the Medicare and Medicaid programs for more than $45 million. Full Story

  6. Baltimore: Former Prince George’s County Housing Director Sentenced

    James Edward Johnson was sentenced to 37 months in prison for his role in a scheme to extort bribes from county developers in exchange for federal and state grants. Full Story

  7. Omaha: Indictments Returned Against Operators of Spas

    Four defendants were indicted in connection with the operation of various “spas” that were alleged fronts for prostitution. Full Story

  8. Norfolk: Hampton Roads Businessman Indicted for Historic Tax Credit Fraud Scheme

    George P. Hranowskyj was indicted for allegedly engaging in a historic tax credit fraud scheme that lasted for six years and cost the United States and Virginia more than $11 million. Full Story

  9. Los Angeles: Gang Member Pleads Guilty in Racketeering Case, Admits Involvement in Previously Unsolved Murders

    Marquis Edwards, a member of the Pueblo Bishops Bloods, admitted that he was involved in the unsolved murders of two people. Full Story

  10. Dallas: Oil and Gas Executive Sentenced for Fraud and Conspiracy

    John Arthur Apple was sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay more than $53 million in restitution for his participation in misleading, deceiving, and defrauding prospective Western Pipeline Corporation investors. Full Story