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New York Man Convicted in Federal Court for His Role in Counterfeit Gift Card Shopping Spree

News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorneys Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that on Sept. 14, a jury sitting in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania convicted Shavouy Paisley, age 24 of Queens, New York of criminal conspiracy to possess counterfeit or unauthorized access devices after a trial presided over by Senior U.S. District Court Judge William W. Caldwell.


Law Enforcement and Public Safety Agencies Announce Security Restrictions for the 2015 Papal Visit to New York, N.Y.

News Release: (New York, N.Y.) Today, Law Enforcement and Public Safety Agencies announce the Security Restrictions for the 2015 Papal Visit to New York, N.Y.


New York City Police Department Announces Street Closures and Expected Traffic Delays Relating to the Visit of Pope Francis

News Release: The New York City Police Department today announced street closures and anticipated traffic


Secret Service Launches New Website and Mobile App

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) The United States Secret Service (USSS) announced today the launch of its newly revamped website and a free mobile application (app). The new website and app will provide the Secret Service with a more innovative and direct way to deliver important information to the public about the agencys missions and activities.



Jury Convicts Merced County Man of Possessing Child Pornography

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. After an eight-day trial in Fresno, a federal jury found Roger Cha, 30, of Atwater, guilty today of one count of possession of child pornography, Acting United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


George D. Mulligan Appointed Secret Service Chief Operating Officer

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - United States Secret Service Director Joseph P. Clancy has announced the appointment of George D. Mulligan to the position of Chief Operating Officer, effective July 30th, 2015.


U.S. Secret Service Announces Updated Information Concerning the Visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia, PA

News Release: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - On Nov. 23, 2014, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson designated the visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia, PA for the World Meeting of Families as a National Special Security Event (NSSE). When an event is designated a NSSE, the Secret Service assumes its mandated ...


U.S. Secret Service Extradites Alleged Architect of Massive Global Cybercrime Operation

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) A multi-year cyber investigation, led by the U.S. Secret Service, culminated today in Brooklyn federal court with the arraignment of Ercan Findikoglu, (AKASegate). Findikoglu, 33, was arrested by the German BKA (Federal Investigative Police) on 12/18/13 pursuant to an arrest warrant ...


Agencies Announce Implementation Timeline for Enhanced Temporary Security for White House Complex

News Release: (WASHINGTON) Tomorrow, the United States Secret Service (USSS) and National Park


Secret Service Arrests Eight Members of Atlanta-Based Organized Fraud Ring

News Release: Eight Individuals Arrested, Five in Custody, Sixteen Indicted



Secret Service Arrests Five Members of Columbus-Based Organized Crime Ring

News Release: Five Individuals Arrested and 44 ATM Machines Seized


U.S. Secret Service Disrupts Seattle Area Fraud Ring

News Release: Ten charged with identity theft, fraud


U.S. Secret Service and Ugandan Authorities Dismantle International Cyber Counterfeiting Conspiracy

News Release: Two Additional Members Plead Guilty to Racketeering and Counterfeit Currency Charges


President Barack Obamas State of the Union Address

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC (1/16/15) - On Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 at 9:00 p.m., the President will deliver the State of the Union address before a Joint Session of Congress in the U.S. Capitol Building. The United States Capitol Police and its law enforcement partners will provide security and traffic control for this event.


U.S. Secret Service and Ugandan Authorities Dismantle International Cyber Counterfeiting Conspiracy

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - On Dec. 15, 2014, the United States Secret Service supported Ugandan authorities in an operation in Kampala, Uganda. Ryan Gustafson, aka Willy Clock, a U.S. citizen currently residing in Uganda, was arrested and charged with conspiracy, possession of counterfeit, selling/dealing ...


Three Members of New York Cell of International Cybercrime Organization Sentenced for Roles in $45 Million Cyberattack

News Release: New York Cell Withdrew $2.8 Million in Cash From Hacked Accounts in Less Than 24 Hours


U.S. Secret Service and Peruvian National Police Seize Over $6 Million in Counterfeit U.S. Currency

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - On Oct. 16, 2014, the United States Secret Service Lima Resident Office supported the Peruvian National Police (PNP) in an operation in San Juan De Lurigancho, Lima and arrested Jose Ernesto Mandujiano-Torres on charges of possession with the intent to distribute foreign counterfeit ...


Founder of Liberty Reserve Extradited to the United States to Face Federal Charges

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - On Oct. 10, 2014, Arthur Budovsky, founder of Liberty Reserve, an online payment processor and money transfer system allegedly used by global cyber criminals to launder and distribute criminal proceeds, was extradited to the United States from Spain. Budovsky was arrested in Spain on May 23, 2013 pursuant to a provisional arrest warrant issued by the Southern District of New York.