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The FBI just dismantled a massive cybercrime operation that targeted over 17,000 victims worldwide, stopping hackers from stealing millions more. Working with Indonesian police, they caught the developer and seized the criminal marketplace that sold stolen login credentials.
Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, wanted for drug trafficking and murder, has been captured in Mexico after nearly a year on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. The arrest marks the sixth major fugitive capture in 12 months, bringing an end to Wedding's decade-long run from justice.
More than 200 children were rescued and 350 alleged offenders arrested in a massive FBI operation spanning all 56 field offices. The sweep, called Operation Iron Pursuit, shows law enforcement's growing success in protecting America's most vulnerable.
The FBI recovered a gilded 17th-century religious artifact stolen from an Italian church and traced it to a New England antiques dealer who unknowingly bought it. The ornate Baroque urn was returned to Italy after a decade-long mystery.
After a six-year investigation, the FBI has shut down an India-based call center operation that defrauded elderly Americans of millions through tech support scams. Five telemarketing fraudsters and two U.S. executives who enabled the scheme have now been convicted.
In a groundbreaking operation, the FBI indicted six Chinese citizens and two pharmaceutical companies for supplying deadly fentanyl chemicals to cartels. The win marks the first major cooperation with China on the fentanyl crisis in over a decade.
A 16-year-old Ohio girl is safe today after FBI agents tracked her suspected kidnapper across three states and found her in a Florida hotel room. The rescue marks the second time in one week that federal and local teams worked together to save children from alleged abusers.
Federal agents arrested 55 people in Georgia connected to a drug trafficking operation that allegedly distributed fentanyl and other dangerous narcotics across multiple states. The coordinated operation marks a significant win in the fight against the deadly opioid crisis affecting communities nationwide.
Federal agents working across 12 states prevented an alleged attack on a White House event, arresting five suspects and protecting thousands of attendees. The swift action showcased law enforcement's ability to detect and stop threats before they harm communities.
When CEO Ken Lux attended an FBI briefing on child trafficking, he learned the horrifying truth: it happens in every U.S. community. Now his team of volunteer pilots is helping rescue victims and bring them to safety.
Google teamed up with the FBI and major telecom companies to shut down a massive fraud operation that used AI to deceive hundreds of thousands of people. The landmark case is driving new bipartisan legislation to protect Americans from future AI-powered scams.
When the FBI raided a Washington Post reporter's home and seized her devices, Apple's Lockdown Mode feature successfully prevented them from accessing her iPhone. The security tool, designed to protect against sophisticated cyber attacks, proved its worth in a real-world press freedom scenario.
A 17-year-old genius graduating college early saw his home surrounded by FBI agents in hazmat suits after his landlord mistook his cancer research lab for something dangerous. After a week-long investigation, his attorney confirms the brilliant student was just conducting legitimate chemistry experiments in pursuit of medical breakthroughs.
Mexico is implementing the FBI's advanced DNA matching system to help identify over 134,000 missing persons and bring closure to thousands of families. The technology will connect 15 state forensic labs to a national database, making it possible to match unidentified remains with relatives in hours instead of months.
A retired FBI special agent received a Community Hero Award for his work helping Connecticut synagogues and Jewish organizations stay safe amid rising antisemitism. Michael Shanbrom now dedicates his expertise to training communities on security and awareness.
A groundbreaking two-week operation brought together Meta, the FBI, and tech giants to take down international scam networks, resulting in 63 arrests and the removal of 1.4 million fraudulent accounts. The coordinated effort targeted criminal organizations stealing billions from Americans through romance and investment scams.
American authorities just dismantled a massive Russian military hacking operation that targeted government and critical infrastructure systems worldwide. The FBI and Justice Department worked together to protect thousands of compromised routers and stop the espionage network in its tracks.
A 1,900-year-old Roman grave marker discovered in a New Orleans backyard has been returned to Italy after decades away from home. The FBI ceremony reunited the marble epitaph with the museum it disappeared from during World War II.
Google just took down a massive cybercrime network that used AI tools to scam hundreds of thousands of people out of nearly $2 billion. Working with the FBI and major phone carriers, the tech giant is dismantling an operation that sent millions of fake texts and created thousands of phishing websites.
FBI investigators found crucial DNA evidence on a glove near an 84-year-old Arizona woman's home, bringing new hope to solving her January disappearance. The discovery could finally identify the masked suspect caught on camera.
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