News from 2006


2006 State of the Union Address Designated a National Special Security Event

News Release: United States Secret Service Coordinates Joint Security Effort


United States Secret Services Operation Rolling Stone Nets Multiple Arrests

News Release: Ongoing Undercover Operation Targets Cyber Fraudsters


U.S. Secret Service Forms Nine New Task Forces

News Release: Electronic Crimes Partnerships Bring Together Law Enforcement, Academia and Private Sector


Mark Sullivan Sworn In as Director of the United States Secret Service

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) Mark Sullivan was sworn in as the 22nd Director of the United StatesSecret Service on May 31, 2006 in an Oval Office ceremony. Mr. Sullivan succeeds W. Ralph


Brian K. Nagel Appointed As Deputy Director of the United States Secret Service

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) U.S. Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan has announced theappointment of Brian K. Nagel to the position of Deputy Director. Mr. Nagel is a 23-year veteran of the Secret Service and currently serves as the Assistant Director of theOffice of Investigations.


Secret Service Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in Nashville, Tennessee

News Release: (Atlanta, Georgia) Matthew Bevan Cox, wanted for mortgage fraud and identity theft, withadditional charges pending including conspiracy, stolen identification documents, mail andwire fraud, money laundering and social security number fraud, was arrested by the UnitedStates Secret Service today, Nov. 16, 2006, in Nashville, Tennessee. The arrest was


Edgewater Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Scheme Involving Over $1.3 Million in Losses

News Release: Orlando, Florida United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III announces that Mrugesh G. Patel (38, Edgewater) today pleaded guilty to bank fraud. He faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled.