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  • MIL-OSI Security: Eagle Butte Woman Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    PIERRE – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, woman convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on May 15, 2025.

    Jamie Cavanaugh, age 41, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

    Cavanaugh was indicted by a federal grand jury in October 2023. She pleaded guilty on January 16, 2025.

    The conviction stemmed from a drug conspiracy beginning in January 2021 and continuing until December 2022. Cavanaugh was involved in a conspiracy with several other individuals to distribute methamphetamine in and around the central South Dakota area, including in Pierre and within the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation. As part of the conspiracy, Cavanaugh was involved in distributing 3.5 kilograms of methamphetamine.

    This case was investigated by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, the Pierre Police Department, and the FBI Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan Dilges prosecuted the case.

    Cavanaugh was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Former Theology Professor Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Pornographic Images of Children

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    A former professor of theology and librarian at the Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for possession of child pornography, announced Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.

    Charles Kilby Bellinger, 63, was arrested in October 2024 by the Fort Worth Police Department after TCU’s IT staff reported they had detected pornographic images with concerning file names, including “infant” and “toddler,” on Bellinger’s work computer.  He was charged by federal complaint, which stated that investigators found multiple sexually explicit images of pre-pubescent minors on a hard drive and an SD card removed from Bellinger’s office.  

    In early January 2025, Bellinger pled guilty to federal charges of possessing child pornography.  Today, he was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Mark T. Pittman, who also ordered that Bellinger pay restitution of $6,000 to certain victims and that Bellinger be taken into custody immediately following the hearing.

    Acting U.S. Attorney Meacham praised the work of the law enforcement agencies that conducted the investigation, including the U.S. Secret Service, the Fort Worth Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, and the Texas Christian University Campus Police.  Assistant U.S. Attorney A. Saleem prosecuted the case.

    The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative that was launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.  Led by U.S. Attorney’s Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims.  For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit http://www.justice.gov/psc.  For more information about internet safety education, please visit http://www.justice.gov/psc and click on the tab “resources.”
     

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Honduran National Charged with Reentry of Deported Alien

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that ROSSEL GEOVANNY RECINOS ARITA (“RECINOS ARITA”), age 30, a native of Honduras, was charged in a bill of information on May 12, 2025, for reentry of removed alien, in violation of Title 8, United States Code, Section 1326(a).

    According to court documents, RECINOS ARITA, a Honduran national, was found in St. Tammany Parish on or around February 24, 2025. He had previously been deported to Honduras on June 19, 2018.

    If convicted, RECINOS ARITA faces a maximum penalty of two years of imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, up to one year of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.

    Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson reiterated that the bill of information is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America (https://www.justice.gov/dag/media/1393746/dl?inline),  a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

    Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson praised the work of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in investigating this matter.  Assistant United States Attorney Paul J. Hubbell of the General Crimes Unit oversees the prosecution.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Federal Grand Juries in Bowling Green and Paducah, Kentucky Indict 5 Foreign Nationals from China, Guatemala, and Mexico for Immigration and Firearms Offenses

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    Bowling Green and Paducah, KY – Federal grand juries in Bowling Green and Paducah, Kentucky, returned indictments on May 13 and 14, 2025, charging 5 individuals with immigration and firearms offenses.

    U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky, Special Agent in Charge John Nokes of the ATF Louisville Field Division, Special Agent in Charge Rana Saoud of Homeland Security Investigations, Nashville, and Sam Olson, Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Chicago, U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement made the announcement.

    According to the indictments:

    Artemio Ruiz-Medina, age 45, a citizen of Mexico, was charged in Bowling Green with reentry after deportation or removal. On or about April 13, 2025, Ruiz-Medina was an alien found in the United States after having been denied admission, excluded, deported, and removed from the United States on or about July 3, 2003, September 29, 2006, April 2, 2010, June 28, 2018, and July 28, 2023. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. This case is being investigated by HSI, ICE ERO.

    Santos Pastor-Juarez, age 52, a citizen of Guatemala, was charged in Paducah with reentry after deportation or removal. On or about April 28, 2025, Pastor-Juarez was an alien found in the United States after having been denied admission, excluded, deported, and removed from the United States on or about on March 6, 1998. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 2 years in prison. This case is being investigated by HSI, ICE ERO.

    Zhouchen Yan, age 29, a citizen of China, was charged in Bowling Green with 3 counts of making false written statements intended to deceive a licensed firearms dealer, on a Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Form 4473, Firearms Transaction Record. On the form, Yan falsely stated he was not an alien illegally or unlawfully in the United States, when in fact, as the defendant then knew, he was an alien illegally or unlawfully in the United States. These crimes occurred between October 23, 2023, and December13, 2024 in Warren County. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison. This case is being investigated by ATF.

    Ulises Macario Gonzaga-Guillen, age 32, a citizen of Mexico, was charged in Paducah with 4 counts of making false written statements intended to deceive a licensed firearms dealer, on a Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Form 4473, Firearms Transaction Record. On the form, Gonzaga-Guillen falsely stated he was not an alien illegally or unlawfully in the United States, when in fact, as the defendant then knew, he was an alien illegally or unlawfully in the United States. He was also charged with falsely claiming to be a United Sates citizen while being an illegal alien in possession of firearms on 2 occasions. These crimes occurred between January 1, 2025, and April 21, 2025, in McCracken and Marshall counties. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 73 years in prison. This case is being investigated by ATF, HSI, and ICE ERO.

    Rodrigo Waldemarr Caal-Caal, age 22, a citizen of Guatemala, and Rodolfo Ruiz-Hernandez, age 27, a citizen of Mexico, were both charged in Paducah with being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm. Caal-Caal and Ruiz-Hernandez admitted to possessing a firearm to Mayfield Police Department investigators during a death investigation. If convicted, both face a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. This case is being investigated by ATF, HSI, ICE ERO, and the Mayfield Police Department.

    A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors.

    There is no parole in the federal system.

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys R. Nicholas Rabold and Mark J. Yurchisin II, of the U.S. Attorney’s Bowling Green Branch Office, and Seth Hancock and Raymond McGee, of the U.S. Attorney’s Paducah Branch Office, are prosecuting the cases.

    These cases are part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

    An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Three Pagan’s Motorcycle Club Members Pleaded Guilty for Armed Assaults Against Rivals

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Three members of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club pleaded guilty this week before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays, for their involvement in a series of armed assaults against members of rival motorcycle clubs.

    Christopher W. McGowen, also known as “Mac,” 41, of Platte City, Mo., pleaded guilty on May 13, 2025, to two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, one count of attempting to commit assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, and one count of discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.

    Brandon S. Hodge, also known as “Youngblood,” 26, of Springfield, Mo., pleaded guilty on May 14, 2025, to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering.

    Arthur L. Reynolds III, also known as “Straight Edge,” 48, of Independence, Mo., pleaded guilty on May 15, 2025, to one count of assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, one count of discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and one count of felon in possession of firearms.

    On May 30, 2022, McGowen and other members of the Pagan’s and their support club, assaulted a lone rival gang member at a business in Grain Valley, Mo.  In addition to fists, one Pagan used an axe handle during the assault, causing physical injury to the victim.

    On September 3, 2022, McGowen and other members of the Pagan’s and their support club, travelled to Topeka, Ks., to carry out a revenge attack against another rival motorcycle gang.  The plan was to “catch a stray” and “smash on sight” any rival member they saw.  The Pagan’s were aware that the rival motorcycle gang was having an event in Topeka that day, and the plan was to use either an axe handle or a gun on one of the rival gang members.  After arriving in Topeka, a rival member was spotted in a hotel parking lot.  As a member of the Pagan’s prepared to shoot the rival, a disagreement occurred among members, and the group returned to the Kansas City area.

    On September 17, 2022, McGowen, Hodge, Reynolds and other members of the Pagan’s and their support club, chased and forced a lone rival gang member from the road in Blue Springs, Mo.  Various members of the Pagan’s and their support club were armed with firearms and at least one axe handle.  McGowen, Hodge, Reynolds and the others confronted the victim on the side of the roadway and ultimately, the victim was shot seven times, with wounds to his knee, thigh, forearm, biceps, buttocks and back of his leg.

    Following these events, McGowen, Hodge, Reynolds and others present at the various assaults were awarded patches for their participation.

    On May 11, 2023, law enforcement executed a search warrant for Reynolds’ residence in Independence, Mo.  Inside, officers located seven firearms, various calibers of ammunition, body armor, and Pagan’s Motorcycle Gang-related items, including support shirts, patches, and paperwork for the Pagan’s.  On Jan. 24, 2005, Reynolds pleaded guilty to felony aggravated robbery in the District Court of Johnson County, Kansas, for which he later was sentenced to 61 months in custody.

    Under federal statutes, McGowen and Reynolds are subject to a sentence of up to life in federal prison without parole, and Hodge is subject to a sentence of up to 20 years in prison without parole. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.

    This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Bradley K. Kavanaugh and Robert Smith. It was investigated by the FBI, the Independence, Mo., Police Department, the Blue Springs, Mo., Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Kansas City, Mo., Police Department.

    Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force

    This case is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: New Jersey Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Preparing False Tax Returns for Clients

    Source: United States Attorneys General

    A New Jersey man pleaded guilty yesterday to preparing false tax returns for clients.

    The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: Vito A. Pascarella, of Somerset, ran a tax preparation business. Pascarella prepared, and caused to be prepared, false tax returns for clients. On those tax returns, Pascarella reported false wage numbers, falsely reported that taxpayers owned and operated businesses that they did not own or operate, and falsely reported that those purported businesses earned gross receipts and incurred business expenses that they did not.

    In total, Pascarella caused a tax loss to the IRS of over $550,000.

    Pascarella is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 15. He faces a maximum penalty of three years in prison. He also faces a period of supervised release, restitution, and monetary penalties. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Karen E. Kelly of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Alina Habba for the District of New Jersey made the announcement.

    IRS Criminal Investigation is investigating the case.

    Assistant Chief Thomas F. Koelbl and Trial Attorney Emerson Gordon-Marvin of the Tax Division are prosecuting the case.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Statement on Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)
    WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) released the following statement on the Russia-Ukraine negotiations:
    “Just like President Trump, I want an end to this war that never should have started. The president has been working to bring both sides together, but Putin has shown his true colors and again refused to come to the table. I support President Trump’s efforts to get a peace deal done now and will keep working with my colleagues to equip the president to enforce crippling sanctions on Russia if they continue to drag out peace talks and the needless bloodshed.”
    Senator Ernst is a cosponsor of Senator Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) bipartisan legislation to introduce primary and secondary sanctions against Russia and actors supporting Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. She is also leading the bipartisan Global Hunt for Offshore Smuggling and Trafficking (GHOST) Act to strengthen enforcement of U.S. sanctions against Russia.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Markey Joins Van Hollen, Shaheen, Colleagues in Warning Rubio Abandoning U.S. Global Leadership on Human Rights Makes America, World Less Safe

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey
    Washington (May 15, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and 12 of their colleagues in pressing Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the Administration’s retreat from longstanding efforts to promote human rights and democracy worldwide. In their letter, the Senators stress that dismantling offices and scaling back reports focused on human rights conditions, among other actions, threaten the United States’ credibility and moral authority — strategic assets that help us advance peace, prosperity, and security at home and around the world. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) cosigned the letter. 
    “We write with grave concerns regarding ongoing moves at the State Department to abandon U.S. leadership on human rights. Demoting the department’s standalone human rights and democracy bureau, shutting down many of its offices, and severely scaling back the annual human rights reports would undermine America’s standing as a champion for human rights globally. A foreign policy rooted in American values, including support for human rights, is about more than just moral leadership – it is about using our influence to create a more peaceful and prosperous world where U.S. national security interests can flourish,” the Senators began.
    The Senators quote Secretary Rubio’s previous statements on this issue, writing, “Mr. Secretary, you yourself have said: ‘For over two centuries, the world has been a better place because America has strived to defend these fundamental human rights both at home and abroad. The State Department’s annual human rights report sheds light on foreign governments’ failure to respect their citizens’ fundamental rights.’”
    The Senators go on to note several of the harmful proposed changes put forward by the State Department, including relegating the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, sunsetting of the Office of Global Criminal Justice, and politicizing the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.
    “The proposed changes to gut the State Department’s standalone human rights bureau and to emaciate and politicize the United States’ signature human rights reports – alongside dramatic cuts to U.S. funding to advance freedom and democracy – are a retreat from America’s global leadership to advance freedom in the world. America’s standing as a champion for human rights globally relies on a commitment to holding friends and foes alike accountable to the same standards. When the United States conveniently wields human rights principles as a political cudgel against our adversaries, but does not apply those same standards to our allies, countries like China and Russia are quick to point out such hypocrisy, and American influence on the world stage drops precipitously. Making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous requires embracing human rights as a pillar of U.S. foreign policy and dedicating resources to support that cause,” the Senators concluded.
    The full text of the letter is available HERE.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Meeting of the Council of Heads of CIS Security Services Held in Dushanbe

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Almaty, May 16 /Xinhua/ — The 56th meeting of the Council of Heads of Security Agencies and Special Services of the CIS member states was held in Dushanbe, the Khovar news agency reported on Friday.

    Participants focused on improving the interaction of special services in the fight against terrorism, religious extremism and cybercrime.

    It is planned to develop additional measures to identify sleeper cells of terrorist and extremist organizations in the territory of the CIS member states and to approve a draft analytical document reflecting a comprehensive assessment and forecast of the development of security threats in the territory of the CIS member states.

    The meeting participants also summed up the results of the implementation in 2024 of the Cooperation Program of the CIS Member States in Combating Terrorism and Other Violent Manifestations of Extremism for 2023-2025. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Federal Agencies Conduct Joint Operation in Southern Indiana

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (b)

    More Than 20 Violent Illegal Immigrants Arrested

    INDIANAPOLIS, IN—A coordinated, multi-agency law enforcement operation conducted from April 29 to May 1, resulted in the arrest of 23 individuals in the Evansville and Bloomington areas, as part of an ongoing initiative to combat criminal activity and enhance public safety.

    The successful three-day operation was led by a coalition of federal partners, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), and the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO).

    Of the 23 individuals taken into custody:

    • 18 had prior criminal arrests or convictions, including:
      • 10 individuals with one or more operating while intoxicated (OWI) offenses
      • 10 individuals involved in crimes that resulted in injury to others
      • 3 individuals connected to drug possession and trafficking

    Additionally, four individuals were arrested on federal warrants, including one subject previously convicted of cocaine trafficking.

    Those included:

    • Martin Cortez-Lopez, 36, who was arrested as he left court in Bloomington, Indiana.
      • Criminal History: 2007 – Disorderly intoxication and resisting law enforcement with violence / 2010 – Possession of cocaine and failure to appear for resisting officer with violence / 2024 – Possession of cocaine x2 and operating while intoxicated/endangerment.
      • Previously removed 2011
    • Amin Reynosa-Diaz, 29, arrested in Evansville, Indiana. Reynosa-Diaz was located at a construction site and taken into custody.
      • Criminal History: 2020 – Driving while intoxicated / 2024 – Domestic violence.
      • Previously removed 2019
    • Jaime Ortiz-Guzman, 46, arrested in Bloomington, Indiana.
      • Criminal History: 1999 – Federal Arrest, fraud, imposter, false documents / 2006 – Battery / 2008 – Operating while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license / 2024 – Operating while intoxicated and driving without a license.
      • Previously removed felon
    • Jonathan Regules-Hernandez, 44, arrested in Bloomington, Indiana, after a short foot pursuit.
      • Criminal History: 2000 – Larceny and possession of stolen goods / 2004 – Maintaining a vehicle/dwelling/place with controlled substances and trafficking in cocaine / 2005 – Breaking and entering with the intent to commit felony and larceny after breaking and entering / 2007 – Alien removal under section 212 and 237 / 2025 – Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license.
      • Previously removed felon

    This operation underscores the effectiveness of interagency collaboration in addressing public safety threats. By combining investigative resources, intelligence sharing, and enforcement capabilities, federal agencies are better equipped to identify, locate, and apprehend individuals who pose risks to the community or have violated federal laws, including immigration statutes.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Edmonton — Alberta RCMP work with partner agencies and launch new Community Response Teams to target illegal drug crimes

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    On April 10, 2025, the Alberta RCMP met with partners in law enforcement, health, and government to discuss concerns around the use of illegal opioids, including fentanyl, across the province. Targeting drug and fentanyl related crimes is part of the Alberta RCMP’s Data 2 Action (D2A) current focus.

    D2A is an Alberta RCMP Crime Reduction Strategy that turns data and intelligence into actionable tasks focused on the four pillars of policing: targeted prevention, apprehension, suppression and offender management. The framework is designed to bring RCMP resources and supports alongside external partners across the province to tackle crime. D2A builds its intelligence by looking at where crime is being committed, what type of crime is impacting an area, and who is responsible for the most crime. By working together with local partners, and specialized agencies, the RCMP is able to develop strategies and coordinate resources to respond to the specific needs of communities.

    As part of this new focus, the Alberta RCMP will be working with agencies from across Alberta including ALERT, Edmonton Police Services, Calgary Police Services, Canada Border Services Agency, Alberta Crown Prosecution Services, Alberta Probation, Alberta Sheriffs, Alberta Association of Community, Peace Officers, Canada Post, Criminal Intelligence Service Alberta, Recovery Alberta, the Canadian Center of Recovery Excellence, and the Government of Alberta.

    “The Alberta RCMP is committed to doing all that we can to reduce the risk of opioids in our communities, but it isn’t just a police problem,” says Supt. Mike McCauley, Officer in Charge of the Alberta RCMP Crime Reduction Strategy. “Working with our partner agencies, we can develop a fulsome approach to address the underlying issues that lead to crime and the use of illegal fentanyl in our communities.”

    Some of the initial steps that the RCMP has taken to address the concerns of fentanyl in include establishing a new Community Response Team, which is a quick response crime reduction team designed to be able to swiftly tackle a variety of issues in support of detachments and districts. Community Response Teams combine focused outreach with targeted enforcement to improve safety, reduce victimization and address social determinants contributing to the root causes of crime. They work with frontline members and local partners in the community to address the driving causes of crime in a comprehensive, data driven, and targeted approach. Their support reduces drug related crime, enhances public safety, and engages support to create wrap around services and programs.

    Between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2025, there were 87 occurrences in which fentanyl was seized in Alberta RMCP jurisdiction. Approximately 1.4 kilograms of solid fentanyl and over 600 tablets were seized. In 36 of the 87 occurrences where fentanyl was seized, weapons were also seized ranging from knives and brass knuckles to rifles, shotguns, and 3D printed gun parts. While the most instances of fentanyl seizures were in larger communities such as Grande Prairie and Red Deer, there were seizures made in 34 detachments areas across the province.

    “The misery that is caused to the people of Alberta due to illegal drugs and related crimes cannot be understated,” says S/Sgt. Luke Halvorson in Charge of Community Safety. “The Alberta RCMP is committed to using every resource available, whether it’s at the detachment level or involves specializes supports like our Community Response Teams, to target the root causes of crime and to meet the danger that Fentanyl and the illegal drug trade causes to the well-being of our community.”

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Calgary — Alberta RCMP Community Response Team and Cochrane Crime Reduction Unit seize fentanyl and firearm

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    Your Alberta RCMP’s Community Response Team and the Cochrane Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), with assistance from the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region, Sherriff Investigative Support Unit Surveillance Team, Calgary Police Tactical Unit, Calgary Police Service, Airdrie RCMP, and Cochrane RCMP, concluded a two-month drug trafficking investigation.

    On May 1, 2025, the Alberta RCMP Community Response Team, Cochrane CRU, and Calgary Police Tactical Unit arrested a 50-year-old individual, a resident of Calgary, and a 38-year-old individual, also a resident of Calgary, at the Sunridge Mall in Calgary. Information is yet to be sworn for the 38-year-old individual; therefore, the name cannot be released at this time.

    Subsequent to their arrest, three search warrants were executed, including:

    • A 2020 Chevrolet Malibu;
    • One Residence in Livingston, Calgary; and
    • One Apartment in Livingston, Calgary.

    As a result of the investigation and subsequent search warrants, the following was seized:

    • 271 grams of Fentanyl;
    • 20 grams of Methamphetamine;
    • 22 Oxycodone Pills;
    • One Prohibited Firearm;
    • Ammunition;
    • Cell Phones;
    • Scales;
    • Scoresheets;
    • Money Counter;
    • $6,852 Counterfeit Canadian Currency;
    • 60 Fraudulent Documents;
    • Computers, Printers, Card Scanner, and Embosser to create Fraudulent Documents; and
    • A 2020 Chevrolet Malibu.

    The 50-year-old and 38-year-old individuals were jointly charged with:

    • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Fentanyl;
    • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine;
    • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Oxycodone;
    • Possession of Proceeds of Crime;
    • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime;
    • Possession of Identity Documents;
    • Unlawfully Make Counterfeit Money; and
    • Possession of Counterfeit Money.

    In addition, the 50-year-old individual was charged with:

    • Trafficking Fentanyl;
    • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose;
    • Possession of a Firearm while being Prohibited;
    • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon while being Prohibited;
    • Possession of Ammunition while being Prohibited;
    • Possession of a Firearm without a licence;
    • Possession of a Firearm knowing he was not the holder of a licence; and
    • Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.

    And the 38-year-old individual was charged with:

    • Five counts of Fail to Comply with a Release Order.

    The 50-year-old individual was remanded into custody and appeared in the Alberta Court of Justice in Cochrane, Alta., on May 6, 2025. The 38-year-old individual was released and is to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Stony Plain, Alta., on June 24, 2025.

    As a part of your Alberta RCMP’s current Data 2 Action (D2A) focus, Community Response Teams have been established to address the concerns of fentanyl. D2A is an Alberta RCMP Crime Reduction Strategy that turns data and intelligence into actionable tasks focused on the four pillars of policing: targeted prevention, apprehension, suppression, and offender management. Community Response Teams combine focused outreach with targeted enforcement to improve safety, reduce victimization, and address the social determinants contributing to the root causes of crime.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Welch, Moody, Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Tax Relief to Victims of Fraud, Scams, Theft, and Disasters

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont)
    WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) this week introduced the Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act, bipartisan legislation to give relief to those who have been victims of fraud, scams, thefts, accidents, and other personal casualty losses. The Senators’ bill would reinstate the tax deduction for personal casualty and theft losses and ensure victims of scams, robberies, storms, and fires do not have to pay taxes on stolen assets and further wipe out their hard-earned savings and financial security.  
    “It’s outrageous that folks scammed out of their life’s savings are hit with large tax bills.  I’m proud to introduce this bill to reinstate this important tax deduction to provide crucial financial relief to those victimized by scams and theft,” said Senator Welch. “Vermont experienced catastrophic floods in July of 2023 and 2024. We know firsthand that victims of floods, storms, and fires go through so much—the last thing they should worry about is being penalized for a natural disaster.”  
    “As hurricane season is around the corner, I will continue supporting policies that protect Floridians from scammers and fraudsters,” said Senator Moody. “My Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams and Disasters Act will provide commonsense tax relief for victims, often seniors, who have been financially devastated by scams, crimes or destruction from disasters. This legislation will help folks get back on their feet when they experience hardship. When I was Attorney General of Florida, I made sure to fight for Floridians who fell victim to scams, and I will continue bringing this fight to D.C. so that folks have the protections they need.” 
    “When Wisconsinites fall victim to a fraud or scam, the last thing they should have to worry about is being slapped with an unexpected tax bill once tax season rolls around,” said Senator Baldwin. “I am proud to work with my Republican and Democratic colleagues to introduce this commonsense bill to help make sure if someone is down and out, they have one less thing to worry about than being hit with a tax bill.” 
    “The Elder Justice Coalition commends Senators Baldwin, Moody and Welch for introducing the Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act,” said Bob Blancato, National Coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition. “It is unconscionable that older scam victims who lose hundreds of thousands of dollars face the compounded misery of having to pay taxes on the money lost.  Scams are rampant in this nation and serve to exploit the most vulnerable older adults. We hope Senator Baldwin’s bill can be made part of a future tax package. Tax relief for scam victims is tax fairness.”  
    “The Financial Services Institute (FSI) is proud to support the Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams and Disasters Act,” said Dale Brown, President & CEO of Financial Services Institute. “Owing taxes on stolen retirement funds makes an already painful situation worse. Main Street Americans cannot afford to lose their life savings, which they rely upon for a financially secure retirement. This bill will provide some relief to victims and mitigate damages as they work with their trusted financial advisor to recover losses and regain their financial footing.” 
    “With widespread financial fraud and scams impacting many Americans’ retirement security and financial livelihoods, CFP Board enthusiastically supports this critical piece of legislation that would lessen the impact of financial loss. We look forward to seeing this bill get to the finish line,” said Erin Koeppel, Managing Director of Government Relations and Public Policy Counsel at CFP Board.  
    Until 2018, the federal government allowed victims of crimes and unexpected, uninsurable disasters to deduct these losses from their taxes with a provision called the Casualty and Theft Loss Deduction. Today, scam victims and homeowners are on the hook for tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal taxes unless their misfortunes meet a narrow set of criteria.  
    The growing sophistication of cybercriminal networks has led to a rapid proliferation in fraud for the past five years. In 2024 alone, American taxpayers reported $16.6 billion in cyber fraud to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The average victim of elder fraud lost $83,000. Natural disasters are also on the rise during a period of increasing insurance premiums and unexpected claim denials.  
    Without a reinstatement of the casualty and theft loss deduction, Americans who are victims of theft and non-federally declared disasters will continue to face hefty federal tax bills that the IRS is obligated to enforce. 
    The Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act:  
    Reinstates the tax deduction for personal casualty loss and provides retroactive coverage to taxpayers who suffered losses in the years that followed.  
    Ensures that victims who suffered losses since 2017 are able to file an amended tax return accounting for their personal casualty loss.  
    Companion legislation will be introduced in the U.S. House by Representatives Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08) and Greg Steube (R-FL-17). 
    The legislation is endorsed by the AARP, The Elder Justice Coalition, the National Association of Consumer Advocates, AICPA-CIMA, National Association of Enrolled Agents, National Association of Realtors, American Land Title Association, CFP Board, Investment Advisers Association, Financial Services Institute, Aspen Institute Financial Security Program, Association of Mature American Citizens, National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators, Operation Shamrock, and SPARK Institute. 
    As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Senator Welch voted against the 2017Republican tax bill, which repealed a tax deduction previously available to victims of scams, thefts, accidents, and other property casualty losses. In turn, reporting has revealed a pattern of Americans ending up with a tax bill after losing money through scams, thefts, and other similar events.   
    Learn more about the Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act. 
    Read and download the full text of the bill.  

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  • MIL-OSI Security: UPDATE: Man jailed for life after fatal stabbing of mother at Carnival

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    UPDATE: On Friday, 16 May at the Old Bailey, Shakeil Thibou was given a life sentence. He must serve a minimum of 29 years, less the 261 days he has spent on remand, before he will be eligible for release.

    The press release issued following his conviction is below.

    A man who was caught on camera stabbing a mother in front of her three-year old daughter at last year’s Notting Hill Carnival has been found guilty of murder.

    Cher Maximen, who was 32, was with friends and her daughter just off the Carnival parade route on Sunday, 25 August 2024 when she was caught up in a fight involving multiple men. She was stabbed and died in hospital six days later.

    On Wednesday, 9 April at the Old Bailey, Shakeil Thibou, 20 (29.05.04), of Masbro’ Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, was convicted of Cher’s murder, attempted GBH with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.

    Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “My heart goes out to Cher’s family and friends. She was a loving mother who went to Notting Hill Carnival to enjoy what should have been a carefree day in the company of friends and her young daughter. Her life was ended in the most senseless way.

    “In stark contrast, Shakeil Thibou went to Carnival not to be part of the celebration, but to engage in violence. Why else would he have arrived armed with a large knife and seeking confrontation?

    “His dangerous actions took Cher’s life and narrowly avoided killing a second man too.

    “The investigation team has worked diligently and tirelessly to build a case against him. Their work has made sure Cher’s family and friends have been able to get justice.

    “They had to go through the pain of witnessing her final moments throughout the trial. I commend their bravery and the dignified way they have handled this tragedy. I hope that today’s result brings some small amount of closure for them.”

    Vyleen Maximen, Cher’s grandmother, said: “Cher, my first born grandchild, my friend. I held you in my arms when you were born. 32 years of loving, of laughing, playing, crying and holidaying with you. I will no longer have that pleasure ever again. Not seeing you get married or have more children.

    “Life will never be the same. Ever. We just have to live life, the best that we can and I will raise your daughter Cher, until my last breath. I will never hear your key opening my front door and shouting ‘Hello Nanny’.”

    TJ Jacobs, relative of Cher and Godmother to Cher’s daughter, said: “We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the jury for helping ensure justice is served for our beloved Cher Maximen – affectionately known to us as Princess Cher, Ri Ri, Churbs, Churburt, Cher Bear and Bear.

    “What happened to us has completely turned our lives upside down. Losing Cher has filled our hearts with immeasurable sadness.

    “Cher was pure magic – radiant, loving, passionate, and kind. She brought creativity, style and flawless flair to everything she did. She was a dedicated mother, a devoted granddaughter, niece, sister, and friend. This senseless act of violence has cut short a life that had so much more to offer the world and was only just beginning to blossom. Like many young adults, life hadn’t always been easy for Cher, but she was just discovering who she was and who she could become.

    “Even when life felt unfair, Cher remained kind, caring, and a fierce protector of those she loved – qualities that were evident even in her final moments. Her smile lit up every corner of every room, and her laugh echoed through hallways. Her journey was an example of resilience against the odds, showing that no matter the challenges, young people can emerge with strength, determination, and the will to strive for better.

    “We will never recover from this loss, but we are determined to ensure that Cher’s daughter – now being raised by her beloved great-grandmother (Cher’s much-loved grandmother), along with her village of aunties, uncles, and Godparents – receives the love, support, and care she needs as we navigate life without her. Cher’s four-year-old daughter was her everything – her reason, her drive, and now her legacy. Cher’s unwavering devotion to her role as a mother was evident to all who knew her.

    “Our family is devastated, but we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the emergency responders, medical professionals, and law enforcement officers involved in this case.

    “Knife crime continues to devastate communities across the UK. The government must urgently address the root causes – the systemic failures in education, children’s services, youth services, mental health services impacting the many disengaged and disenfranchised young people. Offering them the tools to overcome challenges rather than fall victim to them. This is not just about reducing crime; it’s about saving lives, restoring hope, and building safer, stronger communities.”

    The court heard that Cher had spent the afternoon with her daughter and her friends among a crowd in Golborne Road which was just off the parade route.

    Just before 18:00hrs, a fight broke out in the crowd. CCTV and police officers’ body worn video footage shown during the trial shows Shakeil attempting to stab a man in the abdomen. Cher was caught up in the melee and knocked to the floor, grabbing onto Shakeil’s coat as she tried to get back to her feet.

    In an effort to defend herself and her daughter, Cher kicked out and was stabbed in the groin as she did so, falling to the ground.

    Officers rushed to her aid and provided emergency medical treatment until the arrival of paramedics. She was transported to hospital in a critical condition but despite the efforts of medical teams she died on Saturday, 31 August.

    Video footage showed that moments before Cher was stabbed, Shakeil’s brothers – Sheldon Thibou and Shaeim Thibou, along with an unidentified male, fought with one man. Sheldon can be seen wielding an illegal stun gun. An officer who intervened to try to break up the fight was assaulted by both brothers.

    The three brothers and an associate fled the scene, but CCTV footage recovered during the investigation showed that Shakeil, when leaving carnival was captured on CCTV changing his outer clothing with an associate and calmly making his way out of the area.

    An investigation started immediately after the incident, with officers running images captured on bodyworn video cameras through facial recognition software, revealing a match for Sheldon and Shaeim Thibou. Further research identified Shakeil.

    A significant manhunt was launched which saw officers search a number of addresses across west London.

    Shakeil was found lying on the floor under a sleeping bag when officers found him in the early hours of Tuesday, 27 August. During a search of the address they found a distinctive bag he’d been seen wearing on footage captured at Carnival.

    His jacket had been discarded at the scene after it came off in the struggle. It was sent for forensic testing and DNA found on it was a 1 in a billion match for Shakeil – further proof that he had committed the stabbing.

    Detectives would also spend weeks trawling through hundreds of additional hours of CCTV and body worn video footage, as well as messages on mobile phones recovered at the time of the brothers’ arrest.

    This helped to further establish a watertight case that Shakeil and his brothers were at Carnival at the time of Cher’s murder.

    Sheldon Thibou, 25 (23.01.00), of Star Road, Hammersmith and Fulham and Shaeim Thibou, 22 (20.02.03), of Charleville Road, Hammersmith and Fulham stood trial alongside their brother.

    Sheldon was found guilty of violent disorder. He had also previously pleaded guilty to the possession of an illegal stun gun.

    Sheldon and Shaeim were both found guilty of assaulting an emergency worker. 

    Shakeil and Shaeim will be sentenced at the Old Bailey on Friday, 16 May.

    Sheldon will be sentenced in due course at a court that is yet to be confirmed.

    TJ Jacobs and Vyleen Maximen added:

    “We would also like to say a special thank you to:

    “Police officers Alex Gammampila, Charlotte Carter, Andy Miller, Kevin Newton, Dan Hobbs and Dave Davies.

    “Emma Currie and Peter Hutton from the Crown Prosecution Service.

    “Prosecuting Counsel Edward Brown KC and Phillip McGhee.

    “Sharon Macaulay, Ravandeep Khela and Wendy Rixon from Taylor Rose Solicitors.

    “Barrister Oliver Wooding from St John’s Chambers.

    “Gulizar Candemir from the Children’s Team at Freeman Solicitors.

    “Barrister Alison Brooks from Staple Inn Chambers.

    “These individuals have supported us tirelessly throughout this unimaginable experience. Their efforts and dedication have been a source of comfort during this dark and painful time.”

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Four Dominican Nationals Indicted for Drug Conspiracy Involving Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    BOSTON – A federal grand jury in Boston has indicted four Dominican nationals residing in Lawrence, Mass., on drug charges.

    Juana Luduvina Aguasvivas, 66, Richard Arias-Aguasvivas, 38, Ariel Ruiz, 31, and Yonelin Baez Soto, 30, are charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. Arias-Aguasvivas, Ruiz and Baez were also charged with distribution of and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and/or crack cocaine. All four defendants are scheduled to appear in federal court in Boston on May 29, 2025.

    According to the charging documents, in April 2021, an investigation began into a drug trafficking organization operating in Lawrence that was supplying fentanyl, cocaine base and cutting agents to customers. Between April 2021 and February 2025, investigators conducted controlled purchases, during which Aguasvivas, Arias-Aguasvivas, Ruiz and Baez collectively sold more than 800 grams of fentanyl, more than 80 grams of crack cocaine and copious amounts of cutting agents.

    In May 2025, Baez pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful reentry and is scheduled to be sentenced on those charges on Aug. 6, 2025.

    Arias-Aguasvivas, Ruiz and Baez each face at least 10 years and up to life in prison, at least five years and up to a lifetime of supervised release and a $10 million fine. Aguasvivas faces at least five years and up to 40 years in prison, at least four years and up to a lifetime of supervised release and a $5 million fine. The defendants are subject to deportation upon completion of any sentence imposed. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.  

    United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Kimberly Milka, Acting Special Agent in charge for the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Boston Division made the announcement today. Valuable assistance was provided by the Massachusetts State Police, Essex County District Attorney’s Office, North Andover Police Department, Billerica Police Department, Lowell Police Department, Haverhill Police Department, Methuen Police Department, Internal Revenue Service and Homeland Security Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Annapurna Balakrishna of the Criminal Division is prosecuting this case. 

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces and Project Safe Neighborhood.

    The details contained in the charging document are allegations. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
     

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Fifth Resident from Pierre, South Dakota, Sentenced to 18 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    PIERRE – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced a Pierre, South Dakota woman convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on May 14, 2025.

    Heather Stahlhoefer, age 38, was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release and ordered to pay a $1000 fine, as well as a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.

    Stahlhoefer was indicted by a federal grand jury in September 2024. She pleaded guilty on March 10, 2025.

    This conviction stemmed from a drug distribution conspiracy beginning in June 2023 and continuing until September 2024. Heather Stahlhoefer and co-defendant Misty Stahlhoefer were the source of supply to several other individuals in the Pierre area. The Stahlhoefers would acquire up to 1 pound of methamphetamine per trip to be further distributed by themselves and others including Whitney Marrowbone, Wendy Mealer, Brent Larvie, and David Rinehart. The conspiracy involved between 10,000 and 30,000 kilograms of converted drug weight, including 550 grams of pure methamphetamine that was recovered during a traffic stop of Heather Stahlhoefer.

    Misty Stahlhoefer is scheduled to be sentenced July 14, 2025. Marrowbone, Mealer, Larvie and Reinhart were previously sentenced on May 5, 2025. Marrowbone was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison; Mealer was sentenced to six years in federal prison; Larvie was sentenced to four years and six months in federal prison; and Rinehart was sentenced to two years in federal prison.

    This case was investigated by the FBI Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force, the Pierre Police Department, the Chamberlain Police Department, and the Lyman County Sheriff’s Office. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Meghan Dilges.

    Stahlhoefer was immediately remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Two Gang Members from Lowell Sentenced for Trafficking Methamphetamine Pills

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    Defendants sold thousands of counterfeit “Adderall” pills supplied by the Asian Boyz gang

    BOSTON – Two members of the Asian Boyz gang have been sentenced in federal court in Boston for trafficking homemade imitations of the pharmaceutical drug, Adderall, containing methamphetamine.

    Erickson Dao, a/k/a “Silent,” 32, of Lowell, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton to 85 months in prison, to be followed by four years of supervised release. . In January 2025, Dao pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams and more of methamphetamine and one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams and more of cocaine. Bill Phim, a/k/a “Bonez,” 37, also of Lowell, was sentenced by Judge Gorton to 10 years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release. In February 2025, Phim pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams and more of methamphetamine and two counts of distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 50 grams and more of methamphetamine.  

    A long-term investigation proved that Asian Boyz gang members and associates allegedly had access to a plentiful supply of counterfeit methamphetamine pills marketed as “Adderall.” These pills were similar in shape, size and appearance to genuine Adderall. On 12 different dates in 2022, Phim sold these counterfeit “Adderall” pills to an undercover agent. In total, Phim sold the undercover agent over 10,000 pills for more than $36,000.

    Dao was identified as one of Phim’s suppliers of the methamphetamine pills. Between February 2022 and April 2022, Dao delivered the counterfeit pills to Phim on at least five occasions. Phim then sold the pills to an undercover federal agent for more than $11,000. Chemical testing confirmed that the pills were a dangerous compound of methamphetamine and caffeine. When investigators searched Dao’s residence, they discovered thousands more counterfeit “Adderall” pills and large quantities of cocaine.

    In other drug transactions with the undercover officer, Phim admitted that he coordinated the supply of methamphetamine pills with other Asian Boyz gang members and associates, including Brian Gingras, a/k/a “Cheech.” Between May 2022 and September 2022, Gingras met Phim prior to the planned deals to personally deliver the pills. Gringas pleaded guilty in January 2025 and is scheduled to be sentenced on June 4, 2025. 
     
    U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley; Kimberly Milka, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division; and Superintendent Gregory C. Hudon of the Lowell Police Department made the announcement. Valuable assistance was provided by the Massachusetts State Police and the Billerica, Haverhill, North Andover and Salem Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorney Fred M. Wyshak, III of the Organized Crime & Gang Unit is prosecuting the case.

    This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce gun violence and other violent crime, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results. For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, please visit https://www.justice.gov/PSN.

    This case is also part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF.

    The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The remaining defendant in the case is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Florida Pharmacy Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud and Agrees to Pay More Than $1 Million Settlement

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    BOSTON – On May 13, 2025, a Florida-based pharmacy, OHM Pharmacy Services, aka “Benzer,” aka “Auburndale,” pleaded guilty to one count of health care fraud and was sentenced to one year of probation and ordered to pay restitution of $82,000. As part of the global resolution, Benzer also agreed to pay $1,018,000 to resolve False Claims Act violations.

    According to OHM’s admissions in the global resolution of criminal charges and civil claims, the pharmacy dispensed Evzio, one of several naloxone products on the market indicated for use on an emergent basis in the case of opioid overdose. Due to Evzio’s high price, insurers (including Medicare Part D plans) frequently required that health care providers submit prior authorization requests before they approved coverage. OHM completed prior authorization forms in place of prescribing physicians, and in some instances OHM personnel signed the prior authorization forms without the physician’s authorization and submitted information to insurers that made it appear as though a physician, and not OHM, was submitting the information. Moreover, OHM also submitted prior authorization requests to insurers, including Medicare Part D plans, that contained false information. For example, OHM staff filled out and submitted dozens of Evzio prior authorization request forms that falsely asserted that patients had previously tried and failed to successfully use Narcan or naloxone.  

    In connection with the resolution, Benzer entered into an integrity agreement (IA) with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG). The IA requires, among other things, that Benzer implement measures to ensure that its submission of claims for pharmaceutical products complies with applicable law relating to prior authorizations.  

    The civil settlement concludes the government’s resolution of claims brought under the qui tam or whistleblower provisions of the False Claims Act by a former employee of kaleo Inc., Evzio’s manufacturer. The qui tam case is captioned United States ex rel. Socol v. Benzer Pharmacy Holding, LLC, et al., No. 18-cv-10050-RGS (D. Mass.). As part of the civil resolution, the whistleblower will receive $285,040 of the civil settlement amount.  

    In 2021, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced settlements with kaléo Inc. for $12.7 million and with other pharmacies for $1 million relating to their submission of false claims for Evzio. In 2022, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced a $1.31 million deferred prosecution agreement and civil settlement with another pharmacy.

    United States Attorney Leah B. Foley; Kim Milka, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division; Roberto Coviello, Special Agent in Charge, Health and Human Services-Office of Inspector General; the Department of Defense Criminal Investigative Service; Office of Personnel Management, Office of Inspector General; and the U.S. Postal Service Office of the Inspector General made the announcement.

    The matter was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Abraham R. George, Chief of the Civil Division, Assistant U.S. Attorney Mackenzie A. Queenin, Chief of the Health Care Fraud Unit and Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren A. Graber, Deputy Chief of the Narcotics and Money Laundering Unit.
     

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Everett Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking Four Victims

    Source: United States Department of Justice (Human Trafficking)

    BOSTON – An Everett man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to four counts of an indictment charging him with sex trafficking four separate female victims.   

    Trevor Jones, 47, pleaded guilty to four counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion. U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs scheduled sentencing for Aug. 12, 2025. In May 2023, Jones was indicted by a federal grand jury. Jones was arrested on related state charges on March 23, 2023 and has remained in state custody since.

    According to the charging documents, from at least 2016 until 2023, Jones ran a sex trafficking operation targeting victims who were suffering from substance use disorder. As part of his sex trafficking operation, Jones provided his victims with controlled substances, including heroin, fentanyl and cocaine to intensify their drug dependance and gain their compliance, while prohibiting the victims from obtaining controlled substances from other sources. Jones demanded “loyalty” and “dedication” from his victims. He allegedly enforced his requirements by punishing victims with acts of violence, threats of violence and withholding controlled substance from drug-dependent victims. As outlined in court, Jones beat one victim with a belt causing bruising throughout her body. When confronted with the injuries he caused, Jones told the victim that she deserved the abuse. Jones was verbally abusive toward another victim, locking her out of the house, demanding to know where her “loyalty” was and berating her for not “contributing everything” she was making. Another victim experienced degradation from Jones, with him telling her that she needed to “make daddy proud” and scolding her for being “disobedient.”

    The charge of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion provides for a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and up to life in prison, at least five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.

    United States Attorney Leah B. Foley; Kimberly Milka, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division; Colonel Geoffrey D. Noble, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police; and Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker made the announcement today. Valuable assistance was provided by the Revere, Arlington and Boston Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Riley, Chief of the Human Trafficking & Civil Rights Unit and Assistant United States Attorney Torey B. Cummings of the Human Trafficking and Civil Rights Unit are prosecuting the case along with Essex County Assistant District Attorneys Jessica Strasnick and Marina Moriarty, who were sworn in as Special Assistant United States Attorneys.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “In the next 20 years we will stop aging”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics –

    Jose Luis Cordeiro

    © Higher School of Economics

    Leading Russian and Western scientists gathered at the anniversary XXV Yasin (April) International Scientific Conference. One of the guests at the special foresight session was Doctor of Philosophy Jose Luis Cordeiro, member of the World Academy of Art and Science, chairman of the Venezuelan node of the Millennium Project, former professor at MIPT and HSE, author of the book Death Must Die.

    — Dear Jose Luis, we are glad that you accepted our invitation to participate in the foresight session dedicated to the future of AI. This is not your first visit to HSE. How would you rate your experience of cooperation with our university?

    — I am always happy to return to HSE, which, by the way, many call the Russian Harvard, because I sincerely believe that it is one of the best universities in Russia, in Europe and in the world. All research and all academic work here is conducted at the highest level. And so I am inspired and happy to collaborate in any way possible.

    — Which areas of research and topics covered during the foresight session seem most relevant today?

    — I am interested in following the path from narrow AI to general AI and going even further, looking into the area of artificial superintelligence. Because this will be a level of AI that surpasses human in everything. I think this is inevitable and we need to be prepared for it.

    — Artificial intelligence causes both fear and excitement in society. What does this new technology generate more — threats or opportunities?

    — Every technology can be used for good and for bad, starting with one of the first human technologies, fire, which was probably developed by humans about half a million years ago. Obviously, it could be used for many good things, like cooking, heating, and so on. But it could also be used to kill, destroy, and burn cities. Same with nuclear energy. It can be used to make electricity or to make nuclear weapons. So all technologies can be used for good or for bad. But again, in general, technologies are used for good purposes. They are developed by people for people in cooperation with other people. So I am actually very inspired by the incredible capabilities of artificial intelligence.

    Maybe I’m not so afraid of AI because I’m more worried about human stupidity. Human stupidity is really my main concern! And so if we can become smarter with AI, I’ll be very happy about it.

    — Each person draws a certain image of the future, preferable, possible or undesirable, clear or vague, a certain picture where he places himself. What place does artificial intelligence occupy in your image of the future?

    — AI will be everywhere, it will assist us in everything constantly and continuously. It will be as natural as mobile phones are now, or earlier — the Internet, and even earlier — just ordinary landline phones.

    So AI will be everywhere. It is a general purpose technology, like electricity, which is everywhere today.

    — What, in your opinion, are the most important challenges facing humanity today? Have they changed much in recent years?

    — Look, there are different challenges in different historical periods. This is reasonable. Once, you know, fire was a big challenge. And a few thousand years later, nuclear weapons became a challenge. For a long time after World War II, humanity lived in fear of the constant threat of nuclear destruction. Until biochemical weapons were added to it. And now there are two challenges. But today, it seems to me, in terms of the greatest threat, environmental challenges are in the foreground. I believe that they are the main modern problem for humanity.

    But AI, like all technology, is actually more of a help than a problem. So I’m very optimistic about AI and I’m looking forward to AI finally helping us solve previous problems and challenges before it becomes a problem itself.

    — During the foresight session, some speakers criticized foresight, claiming that it is experiencing a decline in public interest because it is too old-fashioned. Do you agree with this statement?

    — I think that foresight and future studies in general, on the contrary, are becoming more and more relevant, because the world is changing faster and faster. When things, ways of life and technologies had not changed for centuries, when everything happened very slowly, then foresight was not so important. But now, when everything happens almost instantly, we need more, not less foresight.

    So no, I don’t think it’s old-fashioned. In fact, I think foresight is coming into fashion and it should become even more common in the future. Well, look, it’s like saying that mathematics is old-fashioned or physics is outdated. Well, they’re not, they’re not old-fashioned. We need mathematics, we need physics, and we need foresight. And I repeat: we need it more than ever.

    — You were one of the founders of the Millennium Project, which unites futurologists from all over the world. HSE Foresight Center is also active in futures research. In what areas do you see the greatest synergy from collaboration?

    — In many. If you remember, I already mentioned that HSE, ISSEK, Institute for Statistical Research and Economics of Knowledge. — Ed.) and the Foresight Center are at the forefront of modern scientific forecasting. They have achieved incredible success in the field of technological and scientific foresight. I like their forecasting tool for processing big data (iFORA. — Ed.). By the way, iFORA is something we could collaborate on, we could help promote it on the market, already at the international level. iFORA is just one example.

    Now, as part of the Millennium Project, we are working on developing State of the Future Indexes. We are creating indices of the future states of companies, cities, countries, industrial sectors and the world as a whole. So, since HSE is very strong in statistics, we could collaborate on state of the future indices. Choose a direction and create an index.

    Or a third example: we are assembling a navigator for Futures Research Methodologies. And a Foresight Center that develops such methodologies and has most of the foresight methods in its arsenal would be indispensable in our work.

    And finally, we conduct international Delphi surveys annually, now online surveys. And of course, we want to involve Russian scientists in our expert circle. Russia is one of those countries in the world where a lot of expertise has been collected in various technological areas, and we will be very happy to include it in our Delphi surveys.

    So, a lot, a lot of things. The future is open, and foresight and future research are the future.

    — Could you tell us about your current research interests?

    — Right now I am mainly interested in three areas. The first is space. Space is an important part of the history and future of humanity. And in the next decade we will have space colonies on the Moon and Mars. Life on other planets will radically change the attitude and view of our own tiny planet Earth. So space is very important. And of course, Russia, remaining one of the leading countries in space research, will participate in this space expansion.

    The second area that interests me is artificial intelligence and the transition to superintelligence. As soon as we create a new machine-human civilization, the world around us will change radically. For this, we will need a lot of intelligence, both natural and artificial. I really want to look into the future, in which superintelligence operates.

    And the third area of my interest is biotechnology, health and longevity. Now with new medical technologies we have the ability to increase the life expectancy of people, and soon we will be able to rejuvenate people. It seems incredible, but the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2012 was awarded to Shinyo Yamanaka, who discovered a way to reprogram cells to change their biological age. After that, other scientists began to do this at the organ level, in 12 years we moved from cells to organs. And now many people are working on the transition from organs to whole organisms, to animals. Of course, they usually start with simpler and smaller animals, and then move on to more complex and larger ones, so that eventually we can try it on people. I believe that in the next 20 years we will stop aging. We will take control of the aging process and begin to rejuvenate people. This was the first dream of mankind – immortality. And now we are very close to making it come true thanks to biotechnology. And so I’m very excited about this. So, three areas: space, artificial intelligence and longevity.

    The interview was prepared by Sergey Sychev, leading expert of the Department of Science Statistics ISSEK HSE

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Victory Anniversary at the Center of Legal Discussion: Conference Opening at the Polytechnic

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    The plenary session of the XXVI annual All-Russian scientific and practical conference with international participation “Problems of Law in Modern Russia” was held in the conference hall of the Academic Council of Peter the Great Polytechnic University. The event is traditionally held by the Higher School of Jurisprudence and Forensic Science of the Humanitarian Institute of SPbPU. This year’s conference acquired special significance in connection with the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

    The plenary session was opened by the Vice-Rector for Security of SPbPU Alexander Airapetyan. He congratulated everyone on the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, noting the importance of the scientific and practical events of the Polytechnic University, which play a fundamental role in consolidating security and maintaining unity. The Director of the Higher School of Law and STE Dmitry Mokhorov welcomed the conference participants, congratulated them on the Great Victory Day, reflecting the fateful milestones of polytechnic thought in Russian and Soviet reality.

    Traditionally, the event brought together leading scientists and representatives of the professional community from the system of state and municipal administration, the judicial system, law enforcement agencies, the legal profession, notaries, forensic examination and representatives of the real sector of the economy.

    The guests of the event delivered welcoming remarks. Deputy Head of the Secretariat of the Council of the Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS Member Nations, Director of the International Institute for Monitoring the Development of Democracy, Parliamentarism and Observance of Electoral Rights of Citizens of the CIS Member States Ivan Mushket read out a greeting from the Secretary General – Head of the Secretariat of the Council of the IPA CIS Dmitry Kobitsky. In his address, Dmitry Kobitsky emphasized the importance of the unity and courage of the Soviet people, noting that the Victory in the Great Patriotic War is a common heritage, and also called for confronting racism and xenophobia, recalling the criminal actions of Nazism, recognized by the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg.

    Law should serve as a tool for maintaining justice, protecting human rights and freedoms, and we must work on its development together, noted Dmitry Kobitsky.

    The President of the Leningrad Region Bar Association, Denis Laktionov, greeted his colleagues on behalf of the legal community and emphasized the practical importance of the traditional conference “Problems of Law in Modern Russia” for the industry.

    Olga Safronova, Director of the Legal Department of the North-West Bank of Sberbank PJSC, noted the demand for significant events aimed at legal education and educating young people in the spirit of respect for the law and historical justice, emphasizing that the modern realities of the development of scientific and technological progress require us to take adequate professional measures to protect state interests and the rights of citizens, especially in the field of cybersecurity.

    Representatives of legislative and executive bodies of federal and regional authorities, courts, the prosecutor’s office, the Investigative Committee, and law enforcement agencies sent welcoming words to the organizing committee and participants.

    The scientific part of the plenary session included reports on the issues of historical justice of the Nuremberg Trials in the context of modern understanding, the role of the prosecutor’s office during the war and the problems of cybersecurity in the modern social and legal reality. The participants were addressed by Vladimir Mikhailov, Senior Justice Advisor, Senior Prosecutor of the Criminal and Judicial Department of the Leningrad Region Prosecutor’s Office, Artem Klinitsky, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Law and European Economics, and representatives of the North-West Bank of Sberbank Olga Safronova, Natalia Eroshenko and Kirill Yakovlev.

    At the end of the meeting, a video trailer for the historical film “Blockade Justice” was shown, containing rare archival footage of the activities of the courts, prosecutors and lawyers during the Great Patriotic War.

    On the first day of the conference, work was carried out in the sections “Theoretical-historical and public-law sciences”, “Private law (civil) sciences”, “Criminal-law sciences”. More than 250 people took part in the conference in person and over 70 section reports were presented, and an online broadcast with the possibility of open connection was also conducted. Abstracts of the reports will be published in a collection based on the results of the conference, and the best articles will be sent to the journals of the Higher Attestation Commission and the Russian Science Citation Index.

    The conference will include a round table (International teleconference St. Petersburg – Baku) “Modern Methods of Engineering and Technical Expertise”; a discussion platform “Application of Special Expert Knowledge in Legal Practice”; a round table “Counteracting Terrorism and Cybercrime”; master classes on forensic examination; a round table “Economic and Legal Regulation of Environmental Safety”; a discussion platform “East – West: Paths of Cultural Dialogue”; an International Theoretical and Practical Dialogue – Prospects for Development and Integration (Russia – Uzbekistan); a discussion platform (International teleconference St. Petersburg – Andijan) “Modern Trends in Legal Education and Enlightenment”; an exhibition of scientific, educational and educational-methodical works on jurisprudence and forensic examination.

    The detailed program can be found aton the website of the Higher School of YuISTE.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Talent and tenacity is celebrated in champion style at 2025 Leeds Sports Awards

    Source: City of Leeds

    Organised by Sport Leeds and Leeds City Council, the ceremony is held each year to celebrate the achievements of athletes – of all ages and levels – as well as coaches, administrators and volunteers.

    And the 2025 edition of the event – hosted at Leeds’s Carriageworks Theatre – did exactly that, with close to 20 different awards being presented to some extremely deserving recipients.

    The evening’s winners included Leeds Rhinos Wheelchair Rugby League coach and former player James Simpson, who took home the coveted Sporting Pride of Leeds title.

    Previous recipients of the award – which recognises work done by an individual, club or organisation to raise the profile of the city as a centre of sporting excellence – include Rob Burrow, Eddie Gray and Josh Warrington.

    A Lifetime Achievement Award, meanwhile, went to Rhinos chief executive Gary Hetherington. The same award was presented posthumously to former Rhinos chief scout Bob Pickles.

    Joan Young’s tireless work supporting netball across the city was recognised with a Special Contribution Award.

    Local, national and international athletics stalwart Dr Ian Richards and City of Leeds Diving Club fundraisers Fiona Croft and Becky Simmonds were all winners in the Outstanding Sports Volunteer category.

    There were awards, too, for local stars of the Olympics and Paralympics, including Georgie Brayshaw, Katy Marchant, Tom Pidcock, Hannah Cockroft and Kadeena Cox.

    Crossgates Harriers took first place in the Community Club category, with a highly-commended mention going to Methley Athletic AFC.

    Councillor Salma Arif, Leeds City Council’s executive member for adult social care, active lifestyles and culture, said:

    “The Leeds Sports Awards is one of the highlights of our city’s sporting calendar and an event that means a huge amount to many people.

    “It’s an opportunity to salute the sporting community as a whole, with the important contribution made by grassroots organisations – as well as volunteers and other unsung heroes – being rightfully celebrated alongside the high-profile achievements of Leeds Rhinos, Leeds United and our Olympians and Paralympians.

    “Congratulations to all the winners and nominees at this year’s awards, you have done yourself and the city proud.”

    FULL LIST OF WINNERS AND ‘HIGHLY COMMENDED’ RECIPIENTS

    Young Sportsperson (sponsored by Technogym)

    Winner: Yaried Alem

    Highly commended: Matilda Potter and Amy Wright               

    Young Disability Sportsperson (Sponsored by Technogym)

    Winner: Oliver Porter     

    Highly commended: Lucas Town               

    Sportsperson (Sponsored by Technogym)

    Winners: Georgie Brayshaw, Katy Marchant and Tom Pidcock

    Disability Sportsperson (Sponsored by Technogym)

    Winners: Hannah Cockroft and Kadeena Cox

    School Achievement (Sponsored by YPO Sports)

    Winner: St Theresa’s Catholic Primary School

    Highly commended: Dave Curtis                                  

    Community Coach (Sponsored by Evans Homes)

    Winner: Charlotte Williams

    Highly commended: Elaine Brown and Pete Makowski

    Community Club (Sponsored by Evans Homes)

    Winner: Crossgates Harriers

    Highly commended: Methley United AFC

    Student Sport Champion (Sponsored by Leeds Trinity University)

    Winner: Max Burgin

    Highly commended: Luke Whitehouse                                               

    Outstanding Sports Volunteer (Sponsored by Rosterfly)

    Winners: Dr Ian Richards, Fiona Croft and Becky Simmonds

    Inspirational Community Champion (Sponsored by University of Leeds)

    Winner: Come Outside – Jovanni Sterling and Rob Lattibeaudiere

    Highly commended: Anthony Hall

    Performance Coach (Sponsored by Yorkshire Sport Foundation)

    Winner: Dave Murray

    Highly commended: Rhys Davey, Paul Moseley and Adam Smallwood

    Performance Club (Sponsored by Weetwood Hall Hotel)

    Winner: City of Leeds Diving Club

    Highly commended: Leeds Gymnastics Club

    Sustainability Champion (Sponsored by Zoggs)

    Winner: K.E.E.P.

    Highly commended: Yorkshire Cricket Foundation                                         

    Sporting Pride of Leeds (sponsored by first direct arena)

    Winner: James Simpson

    Lifetime Achievement Award (Sponsored by Leeds City Council)

    Winner: Gary Hetherington

    Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award (Sponsored by Leeds City Council)

    Winner: Bob Pickles

    Special Contribution Award (Sponsored by Leeds City Council)

    Winner: Joan Young

    Note to editors:

    Sport Leeds was established in 2002 and has since become a dynamic sports network with a strong reputation in the city and region. It serves as the strategic partnership for organisations involved in promoting and developing sports and active recreation in Leeds. The network includes professional and amateur sports clubs, universities, colleges, school clusters and other important sporting organisations from within the city, region and beyond.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Cabinet approves 90-day programme to intensify GBVF response

    Source: South Africa News Agency

    Thursday, May 15, 2025

    Cabinet has approved a 90-day intensification programme aimed at urgently addressing the surge in Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) across the country.

    The initiative, spearheaded by the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster, outlines 19 focus areas and tangible deliverables to be implemented over the next three months, with an aim to shift and reverse the upward trend of GBVF in the country.

    The plan was adopted at a recent meeting of JCPS Cluster Ministers, convened in direct response to the alarming rise in GBVF-related incidents. The short-term intervention is designed to accelerate progress on the implementation of the National Strategic Plan (NSP) on GBVF.

    Addressing a post-cabinet media briefing on Thursday, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said the programme will serve as a catalyst for immediate action.

    “The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJoints), has established a priority committee consisting of eight focused workstreams. The priority committee has identified six urgent and impactful interventions to be implemented in the 90 days,” Ntshavheni said.

    The six interventions, include:

    • Prevention: focusing on education and awareness for behavioural change for all South Africans.
    • Enforcement, care and support which must ensure that “Strengthening the criminal justice system is strengthened so that perpetrators are held accountable.”
    • Fixing the Legal and Regulatory Framework so that we can achieve better outcomes in the system.
    • Tighter and efficient management of Data and Information to strengthen efficiency in the Integrated Justice System.
    • Communication, partnerships and community mobilization to ensure that the whole of government, civil society and citizens work together for better outcomes against this scourge, and
    • The harnessing of resources, both financial and human to ensure that we are better organized as a society to fight the scourge.

    Support for NPA appeal in Omotoso case

    Meanwhile, Cabinet noted and welcomed the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) decision to appeal the recent acquittal of Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho.

    The trio were acquitted on 32 serious charges including rape, racketeering and human trafficking in the Gqeberha High Court last month.

    Ntshavheni said the decision to appeal follows a thorough consideration of the matter by an NPA internal team of experienced prosecutors, as well as a legal opinion sourced from Senior Counsel. – SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Pretoria High Court officials placed on precautionary suspension 

    Source: South Africa News Agency

    Friday, May 16, 2025

    Three officials from the Pretoria High Court have been placed on precautionary suspension following allegations of fraud and corruption.

    This according to the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ).

    “The three officials, who cannot be named at this time, are suspects in an ongoing investigation by the South African Police Service’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) looking into fraudulent and corrupt activities in the court. 

    “The OCJ takes a zero-tolerance approach to fraud and corruption and the officials were therefore placed on precautionary suspension to allow investigations to proceed without being compromised,” the OCJ said in a statement.

    News of the suspensions come days after Chief Justice Mandisa Maya visited the Mthatha High Court. This after reports that officials at the court are allegedly embroiled in a bribery scheme soliciting payments from advocates to perform tasks already within the ambit of their jobs, including finding files that have seemingly gone missing, transcriptions and allocating dates for trial.

    An internal and criminal investigation by the South African Police Service has also been opened in this regard.

    READ | Criminal investigation into corruption allegations at Mthatha High Court

    At the time, the OCJ said it had received light on the allegations in December 2024.

    “Subsequently, the OCJ instituted a forensic investigation in line with the organisation’s Fraud Prevention and Anti-Corruption Policy, whilst working closely with relevant law enforcement agencies.

    “Accordingly, the department took a prudent approach to releasing specific details on its ongoing investigation to the media so as not to jeopardise any future legal processes or further investigations that may ensue. 

    “The OCJ reiterates that it is dependent on all stakeholders in the fight against fraud and corruption, including the media, to act in a manner that safeguards the integrity of the processing of legitimate complaints,” the office said. – SAnews.gov.za

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Migrant smugglers arrested during cross-border operation

    Source: Eurojust

    16 May 2025|

    Belgian, German and Polish authorities, supported by Eurojust and Europol, have dismantled a criminal group suspected of smuggling up to 300 migrants into the European Union. During a joint operation in Belgium and Germany on 13 May, seven suspected members of the smuggling network were arrested. An operation earlier this month in Poland led to the arrest of 10 suspected members.

    German investigations into the network began during a routine immigration check in September 2024. Irregularities in the driver’s documentation raised suspicions of attempted illegal entry. Evidence soon emerged that the driver had possibly already smuggled and dropped off illegal migrants that same day. Ongoing investigations revealed that the driver was part of a network responsible for smuggling up to 300 illegal migrants. Most of the members of the criminal group were based in Belgium and acted as a link between the suspects in Germany and a related criminal group in Poland, which was also smuggling migrants from Middle Eastern countries into the EU.

    The network organised the illegal transport of up to 12 people at a time along the Balkan route. A legitimate Polish transport company was used to conceal their activities.

    During three action days spread out over several months, 10 suspects were arrested in Belgium, Germany and Poland, and several criminal assets were seized.

    Eurojust and Europol supported the cross-border investigation from the outset. Eurojust ensured that judicial authorities were able to exchange information and develop a joint judicial strategy. On the action days, Europol facilitated the deployment of investigators between the countries. In addition, Europol sent experts into the field to help national authorities cross-check operational information in real time against Europol’s databases.

    The following authorities carried out the operations:

    • Germany: Traunstein Public Prosecutor’s Office; Freilassing Federal Police Inspectorate Bundespolizeiinspektion Freilassing
    • Belgium: Investigating judge of the Court of First Instance of West Flanders – PPO West Flanders- Federal Judicial Police West Flanders
    • Poland: Silesian Subdivision of the Department for Organized Crime and Corruption of National Prosecutor’s Office in Katowice; Karpacki Border Guard Unit in Nowy Sącz; Voivodeship Police Headquarter in Katowice

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Global partnerships drive justice results, says Eurojust’s Annual Report 2024

    Source: Eurojust

    Over the past five years, Eurojust’s case workload has increased by more than 60%. In 2024 alone, the Agency handled nearly 13 000 cross-border crime cases. This reflects the unprecedented pace at which organised crime in Europe is evolving, as well as national authorities’ reliance on Eurojust to support complex international investigations.

    Eurojust President, Michael Schmid, commented: With a consistently high number of cases in recent years, our need for close cooperation with prosecutors and judges – both within Europe and beyond – is greater than ever. Thanks to our expanded global partnerships in 2024, we can ensure that criminals are held accountable and citizens are kept safe.

    To further strengthen the fight against organised crime, Eurojust launched the European Judicial Organised Crime Network (EJOCN) in September 2024. This expert hub goes beyond investigation-based collaboration and combats organised crime strategically. Even closer cooperation and direct dialogue between judicial authorities will help to resolve legal challenges and align judicial strategies when investigating and prosecuting organised crime.

    The EJOCN’s first priority is combating drug-related organised crime connected to European ports – key transit points for cocaine and other narcotics destined for the EU. Drug trafficking has been identified as the leading criminal activity in Europe, involving 50% of all criminal networks. The supply of illicit drugs continues to rise, as does the associated violence, making drug trafficking one of the most dangerous and lucrative crimes in the EU.

    Successfully tackling the rise in drug trafficking requires close cooperation with judicial authorities in Latin America, where most narcotics smuggled into Europe originate. In 2024, Eurojust took a significant step in enhancing ties with Latin American partners by signing six Working Arrangements with the Prosecution Services of Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama and Peru. These agreements will strengthen cooperation in key areas such as drug and arms trafficking, human trafficking, money laundering and cybercrime.

    Over the past three years, the number of Eurojust supported joint investigation teams involving Latin American countries has steadily increased, with Brazil participating in the highest number. In 2024, Latin American countries participated in three times as many coordination meetings on organised crime and drug trafficking cases as in 2023.

    In addition to its Latin American partnerships, Eurojust works with a broad range of third countries to ensure that national borders do not hinder the prosecution of crime or the delivery of justice. The Agency’s recently adopted Strategy on Cooperation with International Partners reinforces Eurojust’s role as a gateway for cross-border judicial cooperation within and beyond the EU.

    In 2024, 1 022 newly opened cases handled by the Agency involved one or more third countries. Eurojust’s international cooperation continues to increase the number of registered cases at the Agency, with 378 new cases owned by third countries opened in 2024 alone. The United Kingdom, followed by Switzerland and Albania, were the non-EU countries involved in the most cases at Eurojust in 2024.

    Third countries with the highest participation in Eurojust cases in 2024

    During the year, international agreements on cooperation with Eurojust were signed with Armenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, while the United Arab Emirates joined as a new member of the Agency’s network of Contact Points. In March 2024, Eurojust welcomed its first Liaison Prosecutor for Iceland, strengthening cooperation with Icelandic judicial authorities. Enhanced collaboration with South Partner and Western Balkan countries was also achieved through the EuroMed Justice and Western Balkans Criminal Justice projects, both supported by Eurojust.

    Eurojust’s expanded global network enabled the Agency to deliver impressive operational outcomes in 2024. It contributed to the arrest of more than 1 200 suspects and the seizure and freezing of criminal assets worth over EUR 1 billion. The Agency also contributed to the seizure of drugs worth almost EUR 20 billion.

    Reflecting the growing scale of the challenge, the criminal investigations handled by Eurojust in 2024 involved more than three times as many victims and almost double the financial damages compared to 2023. Moreover, the Agency supported 25% more joint investigation teams than in the previous year.

    The top three crime types handled by the Agency in 2024 continued to be swindling and fraud, drug trafficking and money laundering. Notably, the number of core international crime cases rose by 40%, while cybercrime cases increased by one-third and intellectual property crime cases by 20%.

    Overview of Eurojust-referred cases by crime type in 2024

    Eurojust continued to support national authorities through the organisation of 640 international coordination meetings and 32 coordination centres, as well as operational support for 361 joint investigation teams – over half of which were funded by the Agency. Eurojust also assisted with executing judicial cooperation tools such as European Arrest Warrants and European Investigation Orders, helping national authorities bring offenders to justice and deliver real results for victims and communities.

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  • MIL-OSI: NANO Nuclear Energy Announces Second Fiscal Quarter and Recent Operational Highlights and Provides Corporate Outlook 

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, N.Y., May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or “the Company”), a leading advanced nuclear energy and technology company focused on developing clean energy solutions, today announced its second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2025 and more recent operational highlights and provided an outlook on its expectations and goals for 2025 and beyond.

    “We started 2025 with a view to build on a successful 2024, and have done just that, pursuing and executing on our objectives efficiently,” said Jay Yu, Founder, Chairman and President of NANO Nuclear. “The acquisition of the rebranded, high technology readiness level stationary KRONOS MMR™ and portable LOKI MMR™ microreactors, which were finalized at the start of the year, has put us in a leading position in the microreactor race in U.S. We have solidified our relationship and working agreements with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) for the KRONOS MMR and are now working to construct the first research microreactor on campus grounds in the U.S. We are confident our efforts at UIUC will lead to eventual commercialization of many KRONOS MMRs being constructed throughout many industries across the world. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved the Fuel Qualification Methodology Topical Report for the KRONOS MMR, which is a major milestone for the commercial microreactor sector in general and crucial for the eventual construction of the microreactor system on campus grounds. In the coming months, we expect to begin the process of geological characterization, including subsurface investigations, which will lead to our construction permit applications and other future project milestones.”

    “In addition, NANO Nuclear has amassed dozens of domestic and international patents through our KRONOS and LOKI acquisition. We are also further expanding our current intellectual property protections with over a dozen new patent applications surrounding our microreactor portfolio, and supplementary technologies like our ALIP pump system,” continued Mr. Yu. “This year has also seen us commit to a new, multimillion dollar demonstration facility in Westchester County, New York, where the development of non-nuclear components, including commercializing the ALIP technology, will take place. Furthermore, our team has grown, and we have attracted many full-time engineers, regulatory and licensing experts, led by a world class Chief Technical Officer and Head of Reactor Development, Dr. Florent Heidet. This positive start to the year positions us well to achieve further milestones during the rest of 2025 and lays a solid foundation for achieving our longer term demonstration, regulatory licensing and commercialization goals.”

    2025 Operational Highlights

    Financial Achievements

    Operating Activities

    • $5.6 million used in operating activities during the six months ended March 31, 2025, reflecting NANO Nuclear’s ongoing scale-up in operations and research and development.

    Investing Activities

    • $12.7 million used in investing activities during the six months ended March 31, 2025, which includes $9.1 million for the acquisition of the KRONOS and LOKI assets and $3.6 million for investment in property and equipment primarily related to the build out of NANO Nuclear’s new demonstration facility in Westchester, New York, which is now operational.

    Financing Activities

    • $108.4 million raised during the six months ended March 31, 2025. NANO Nuclear had cash and cash equivalents of $118.6 million as of March 31, 2025, up from $28.5 million on September 30, 2024. These cash resources demonstrate not only strong investor support, but also an efficient use of investor capital to advance the Company’s business goals since its May 2024 initial public offering. The Company also has the liquidity to drive further value going forward.

    Selected for Inclusion into MSCI USA Index

    • Selected to be included in the MSCI USA Index, effective as of February 28, 2025, following the February index review by MSCI Inc. The MSCI USA Index is designed to measure the performance of the large and mid-cap segments of the U.S. market. With 576 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in the US.

    “We have been focused while executing on our capital and technology development roadmap while putting in place cost controls and maintaining a solid financial foundation. With a strong balance sheet and strong investor support, we are well-positioned to advance our initiatives for the remainder of this year and beyond” concluded Mr. Yu.

    Technological Advancements

    Acquisition of Tech Ready Patented Energy Systems

    • NANO Nuclear closed the acquisition of select nuclear energy technology assets on January 10, 2025, including the patented KRONOS MMR Energy System and LOKI MMR reactor from Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC).
      • Acquisition immediately added one of the highest technology readiness level advanced nuclear reactors in development and significantly expanded NANO Nuclear’s patent portfolio.
      • KRONOS has well-developed projects at UIUC and Chalk River, Ontario, where NANO Nuclear is seeking to be the first company in the U.S. and in Canada to build and license a microreactor intended for research and commercial use.
      • The KRONOS MMR™ is a stationary reactor system and designed to produce power up to 45 megawatts thermal (MWth) power.
      • The LOKI MMR™ is a compact portable nuclear reactor designed to provide between 1 MWth and 5 MWth of power.

    Acquisition and Further Expansion of Intellectual Property Protections

    • Series of patents that were acquired from USNC alongside its reactor technologies serve to strengthen NANO Nuclear’s intellectual‑property protections for its portfolio of modular nuclear technologies currently in development.
      • Filed four new separate utility patent applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) related to NANO Nuclear’s Annular Linear Induction Pump (ALIP) technology.
      • Filed six additional patents surrounding the components and designs of the ZEUS™ portable microreactor on March 27, 2025.

    Fabrication and Assembly of Key Non-Nuclear Components

    • Engaged Thermal Engineering International (TEi), a Babcock Power Inc.® company, to carry forward the design and fabrication of several heat exchangers for its portable ODIN™ nuclear microreactor project.
      • TEi is a leading supplier of heat transfer technology to the electric power generation industry for over 100 years.
    • Assembled the first reactor core hardware of its ZEUS microreactor for initial non-nuclear testing.
      • The hardware consists of a half‑scale (1:2) block, and the initial testing phase will evaluate its thermo‑mechanical performance under expected prototypical ZEUS operating conditions.

    Operational Growth

    Addition of Key Personnel and Leaders

    • Darlene T. DeRemer transitioned into a new corporate role with NANO Nuclear as its Executive Director of Corporate Finance, having previously served as the Chairwoman of NANO Nuclear’s Executive Advisory Board for Institutional Finance. Ms. DeRemer is the Chair of the ARK Invest ETF Trust Board, co-founder of Grail Partners LLC. and has over 25 years of experience as a leading adviser in the financial services industry.
    • Florent Heidet, Ph.D. joined NANO Nuclear as Chief Technology Officer and Head of Reactor Development. Dr. Heidet is a world-renowned expert on advanced nuclear reactor technologies, leveraging two decades of nuclear engineering and project management expertise. Dr. Heidet was previously the Head of Engineering at Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC).
    • Andrew Steer, Ph.D. joined NANO Nuclear’s U.K.-based nuclear science and engineering partner Cambridge AtomWorks as NANO Nuclear’s Head of Regulatory Engagement. Dr. Andrew Steer is a nuclear safety case and regulatory engagement expert with over 18 years of experience in the nuclear industry.
    • Brent Hamilton was appointed as the Company’s Director of Quality Assurance. Mr. Hamilton has over 26 years of quality control, quality engineering, and quality assurance experience, primarily in nuclear construction for commercial nuclear, Department of Energy projects, and nuclear fuel manufacturing.
    • James Leybourn joined NANO Nuclear’s U.K.-based nuclear science and engineering partner Cambridge AtomWorks. Mr. Leybourn is a Chartered Physicist with over 12 years’ experience of Physics and Engineering within the U.K. nuclear industry.
    • Simon Boddington joined NANO Nuclear’s U.K.-based nuclear science and engineering partner Cambridge AtomWorks. Mr. Boddington is a reactor physicist with over 10 years of industry experience covering pressurized water reactors as well as thermal and fast spectrum molten salt reactor designs.
    • Radwan Nassim Kheroua joined NANO Nuclear’s U.K.-based nuclear science and engineering partner Cambridge AtomWorks. A Nuclear Systems Engineer, Mr. Kheroua previously served as a Research Engineer in Reactor Thermal-Hydraulic Modeling at Framatome.
    • Luke Godfrey joined NANO Nuclear’s U.K.-based nuclear science and engineering partner Cambridge AtomWorks. A Senior Nuclear Engineer, Mr. Godfrey previously served as Lead Thermohydraulic Engineer at Moltex, focusing on molten salt heat transfer, coupled reactor system modeling, and safety case development.
    • Jake Miles joined NANO Nuclear’s U.K.-based nuclear science and engineering partner Cambridge AtomWorks. A Nuclear Engineer, Mr. Miles earned a BSc in Physics from the University of Leeds and later completed a Master’s degree in Nuclear Energy at the University of Cambridge.

    Recruitment Drive

    • Recruitment drive initiated with a focus on Midwestern United States to expand engineering and project development teams in proximity to UIUC and the KRONOS reactor project.
      • Effort seeks to support construction permit application activities as well as eventual demonstration and construction activities.
      • NANO Nuclear is actively recruiting top talent across a variety of critical disciplines.

    New York State Demonstration Facility

    • Established a dedicated, multimillion dollar, purpose-built demonstration facility in Westchester County, New York.
      • Will house demonstrations of the operation and viability of several non-nuclear parts and components of NANO Nuclear’s microreactors in development.
    • Engaged aRobotics Company to oversee the retrofit and build-out of Westchester County demonstration facility.
      • aRobotics has been recognized with multiple honors, including the NATO DIANA Challenge, the NYC Department of Building Challenge, and active contracts with all major branches of the U.S. Military.
    • Build-out and retrofitting of the Westchester Facility completed in early May.
      • Facility is now operational, with testing to commence shortly and continue throughout 2025, focusing on ZEUS components and the Company’s patented ALIP technology.

    Canadian Demonstration Reactor

    • Reestablishing KRONOS MMR demonstration reactor in Canada.
      • Positions NANO Nuclear to advance its technology efficiently from construction and demonstration to regulatory licensing and, ultimately, commercialization throughout North America.

    Partnerships, Collaborations and Government Awards

    SBIR Phase 1 Application

    • Announced backing for a U.S. Department of Energy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I proposal, submitted in partnership with the City University of New York–City College (CCNY) and Advanced Engineering Solutions LLC.
      • The SBIR Phase 1 proposal is “Investigation of Microreactor Cooling and Development of a Smart Alarming System for Reactor Pressure Vessel Surface Temperature Monitoring” – and aims to develop advanced cooling techniques and monitoring systems for microreactor transport safety.

    KRONOS MMR™ Construction Pathway

    • Signed a strategic collaboration with the UIUC to construct the first research KRONOS MMR on a major research university campus.
      • Site has been selected and preparatory work towards a Construction Permit application has been initiated. NANO Nuclear will begin the process of geological characterization, including subsurface investigations, to support preparation of a Construction Permit Application for submission to the NRC.
        • This preparatory work is essential to understanding the environmental parameters of the site, including critical inputs to safety analysis, to ensure the utmost reliability and safety of the facility, and support NANO Nuclear’s Preliminary Safety Analysis Report and Environmental Report.
      • Establishes UIUC as key collaborator in the licensing, siting, public engagement, and research operation of the KRONOS MMR™.

    Nuclear Regulatory Commission Communication on KRONOS

    • Pre‑application work on the KRONOS MMR™ Energy System is progressing in cooperation with the UIUC following the NRC’s update to the project’s landing page (NRC Project No. 99902094), formally naming NANO Nuclear as the reactor’s designer.
    • The NRC issued its final Safety Evaluation (SE) approving the Fuel Qualification Methodology Topical Report (FQM TR) to be used for the KRONOS MMR™.

    LIS Technologies and the Department of Energy Low Enriched Uranium IDIQ Award.

    • Entered a collaboration to support LIS Technologies, the only U.S. origin and patented laser enrichment company, to address the fuel supply chain issues which could potentially affect the mass deployment of all advanced reactor systems for all nuclear reactor companies.
      • LIS Technologies was one of six companies selected to address the LEU supply chain, with NANO Nuclear as its principal subcontractor, responsible for addressing the conversion, mining, and milling requirements of the IDIQ award.

    Shareholder Suit Dismissal

    • A Clark County, Nevada judge has completely dismissed the shareholder lawsuit titled Latza v. Walker, et al., (Case No. A-24-900423-B). The judge granted both dismissal requests filed by the Company and by its officers and directors, ending the case in their favor.

    Corporate Outlook

    SBIR Projects

    • The SBIR Phase III project surrounding NANO Nuclear’s ALIP technology will advance towards its conclusion, with the Company’s new Westchester demonstration facility expected to play a key role in its advancement.
    • Company anticipates early indicators surrounding a separate SBIR Phase I project application filed in partnership with CCNY and Advanced Engineering Solutions LLC.

    Advances in Demonstration Reactor Preparations

    • NANO Nuclear anticipates further clarity on the advancement of its KRONOS MMR demonstration reactor plans in both the United States and Canada.
      • Next steps in the development of pre-construction permit application with UIUC anticipated this year.
        • NANO Nuclear is currently planning drilling work at the UIUC site intended for the construction of the KRONOS reactor system, to provide the Company with the geological characterization necessary to submit a ‘Permit to Construct’ application to the NRC. NANO Nuclear is aiming to be the first microreactor company in the U.S. to file for this permit.
      • NANO Nuclear intends to enter the licensing process under Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) oversight and has been in discussions with the Canadian Nuclear Laboratory (CNL) about the selected site for the project at Chalk River. NANO Nuclear is aiming to be the first company to build a licensed microreactor in Canada intended for commercial deployment.

    Advances in Non-Nuclear Component Development

    • NANO Nuclear anticipates the receipt of, and revision & eventual finalization of TEi designs for ODIN™ heat exchangers.
    • Company intends to begin the testing phase of its 1:2 scale ZEUS™ reactor core hardware, which will evaluate its thermo‑mechanical performance under expected prototypical operating conditions.
      • Testing is expected to continue through 2025.

    Hiring Drive Expectations

    • NANO Nuclear anticipates making substantial progress in its hiring initiative throughout 2025, in support of additional permit and licensing advances and eventual demonstration & construction activities in Midwestern USA.

    “We’ve made meaningful progress across several key initiatives in the first half of the fiscal year and we’re now focused on accelerating our efforts in the second half of fiscal 2025,” said James Walker, Chief Executive Officer of NANO Nuclear. “We have grown our technical and regulatory teams as we begin testing non-nuclear components and pursue construction permits. We have acquired and are developing a robust portfolio of patents and other IP and are planning to expand it further as the year progresses. Our ambitions don’t stop with just our reactors, we see enormous potential across the nuclear industry in areas such as nuclear transportation, fuel enrichment, and nuclear consulting services that we are actively developing to grow our business and resources. We have also made inroads in our discussions and coordination with regulatory and licensing bodies, which will play a crucial role in the near and long term. All in all, the last six months have put us on solid footing as we look to capitalize on upcoming opportunities throughout the remainder of the year.”

    About NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc.

    NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) is an advanced technology-driven nuclear energy company seeking to become a commercially focused, diversified, and vertically integrated company across five business lines: (i) cutting edge portable and other microreactor technologies, (ii) nuclear fuel fabrication, (iii) nuclear fuel transportation, (iv) nuclear applications for space and (v) nuclear industry consulting services. NANO Nuclear believes it is the first portable nuclear microreactor company to be listed publicly in the U.S.

    Led by a world-class nuclear engineering team, NANO Nuclear’s reactor products in development include patented KRONOS MMR™Energy System, a stationary high-temperature gas-cooled reactor that is in construction permit pre-application engagement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in collaboration with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (U. of I.), “ZEUS”, a solid core battery reactor, and “ODIN”, a low-pressure coolant reactor, and the space focused, portable LOKI MMR™, each representing advanced developments in clean energy solutions that are portable, on-demand capable, advanced nuclear microreactors.

    Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc. (AFT), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is led by former executives from the largest transportation company in the world aiming to build a North American transportation company that will provide commercial quantities of HALEU fuel to small modular reactors, microreactor companies, national laboratories, military, and DOE programs. Through NANO Nuclear, AFT is the exclusive licensee of a patented high-capacity HALEU fuel transportation basket developed by three major U.S. national nuclear laboratories and funded by the Department of Energy. Assuming development and commercialization, AFT is expected to form part of the only vertically integrated nuclear fuel business of its kind in North America.

    HALEU Energy Fuel Inc. (HEF), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is focusing on the future development of a domestic source for a High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel fabrication pipeline for NANO Nuclear’s own microreactors as well as the broader advanced nuclear reactor industry.

    NANO Nuclear Space Inc. (NNS), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is exploring the potential commercial applications of NANO Nuclear’s developing micronuclear reactor technology in space. NNS is focusing on applications such as the LOKI MMR™ system and other power systems for extraterrestrial projects and human sustaining environments, and potentially propulsion technology for long haul space missions. NNS’ initial focus will be on cis-lunar applications, referring to uses in the space region extending from Earth to the area surrounding the Moon’s surface.

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    This news release and statements of NANO Nuclear’s management in connection with this news release contain or may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this context, forward-looking statements mean statements related to future events, which may impact our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “potential”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would” or “may” and other words of similar meaning. In this press release, forward-looking statements include those related to the Company’s development, demonstration, licensing and commercial plans, goals and strategies. These and other forward-looking statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this news release and represent management’s current views and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, events or results and involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control. For NANO Nuclear, particular risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the following: (i) risks related to our U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) or related state or non-U.S. nuclear fuel licensing submissions, (ii) risks related the development of new or advanced technology and the acquisition of complimentary technology or businesses, including difficulties with design and testing, cost overruns, regulatory delays, integration issues and the development of competitive technology, (iii) our ability to obtain contracts and funding to be able to continue operations, (iv) risks related to uncertainty regarding our ability to technologically develop and commercially deploy a competitive advanced nuclear reactor or other technology in the timelines we anticipate, if ever, (v) risks related to the impact of U.S. and non-U.S. government regulation, policies and licensing requirements, including by the DOE and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, including those associated with the recently enacted ADVANCE Act, and (vi) similar risks and uncertainties associated with the operating an early stage business a highly regulated and rapidly evolving industry. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this news release. These factors may not constitute all factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in any forward-looking statement, and NANO Nuclear therefore encourages investors to review other factors that may affect future results in its filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov and at https://ir.nanonuclearenergy.com/financial-information/sec-filings. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a predictor of actual results. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this news release, except as required by law.

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    • Welcome Bonus: New players receive 100 wager-free spins, a 30% rakeback, and a 100% no-risk sports bonus upon their first deposit.
    • Weekly and Daily Tournaments: Compete in sports tournaments with prize pools up to $20,000 or JACKBIT tournaments offering up to 1,000 free spins and $10,000.
    • Cashback Offers: Regular cashback on losses helps extend playtime and mitigate risks.
    • Sports-Specific Bonuses: Enjoy bet insurance and free bets for sports betting enthusiasts.
    • Rakeback VIP Club: Loyal players can earn points convertible to cash, faster withdrawals, and exclusive perks.
    • 3+1 FreeBet: Get Every 4th Ticket as a GIFT in Sports
    • Drops & Wins: Prize pool of € 2,000,000
    • Social Media Bonuses

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    These promotions make JACKBIT one of the most rewarding best rated crypto casinos, providing continuous value to players.

    Guide To Join JACKBIT

    Joining JACKBIT is a quick and user-friendly process, designed to get players started in minutes:

    1. Visit the JACKBIT Website: Click here to access the official JACKBIT website to begin registration.
    2. Create an Account: Click “Sign Up” and enter your email address and password. No KYC is required for most crypto users, aligning with its status as a no KYC crypto casino.
    3. Verify Your Email: To activate your account, look for a verification link in your inbox and click it.
    4. Make a Deposit: Go to the deposit section, select your preferred cryptocurrency, and follow the instructions. Fiat options like Visa or Mastercard are available for purchasing crypto.
    5. Claim Your Bonus: New players can claim 100 wager-free spins, a 30% rakeback, and a 100% no-risk sports bonus to enhance their experience.
    6. Start Playing: With your account funded, explore the game library and start enjoying one of the best crypto casinos.

    This streamlined process ensures players can quickly join JACKBIT and experience its offerings.

    Pros And Cons Of JACKBIT

    To provide a balanced perspective, here’s a table outlining the advantages and disadvantages of JACKBIT:

    Pros Cons
    Lightning-fast crypto withdrawals (often within 10 minutes) No fiat payment methods for wagering
    Vast game selection (over 7,000 games) Country restrictions apply
    No KYC for most crypto users  
    Generous bonuses and promotions  
    24/7 customer support  
    Strong security with SSL encryption  

    This table helps players evaluate whether JACKBIT aligns with their preferences, highlighting its strengths as one of the best crypto casinos.

    Game Selection At JACKBIT

    JACKBIT’s game library is a major draw, offering over 7,000 titles across various categories. The platform collaborates with top-tier providers like Pragmatic Play, Evolution, and NetEnt to ensure high-quality gameplay. Key categories include:

    • Slots: From classic three-reel slots to modern video slots with features like Megaways and progressive jackpots, JACKBIT offers endless options for slot enthusiasts.
    • Live Casino: Players can enjoy real-time gaming with live dealers in games like blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and poker, providing an authentic casino experience.
    • Table Games: Traditional games such as blackjack, roulette, and poker are available in multiple variants, catering to strategic players.
    • Sports Betting: JACKBIT’s sportsbook covers a wide range of sports, including football, basketball, and esports, with competitive odds and live betting options.
    • Instant Games: For quick entertainment, players can try scratch cards and arcade-style games.

    This diverse selection makes JACKBIT a top crypto casino for players seeking variety and quality.

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    Why Choose Crypto Casinos?

    Crypto casinos like JACKBIT offer distinct advantages over traditional online casinos, contributing to their growing popularity:

    • Anonymity: No KYC requirements for crypto transactions provide a higher level of privacy, making JACKBIT one of the best anonymous crypto casinos.
    • Speed: Cryptocurrency transactions are processed faster than traditional banking methods, often within minutes, as seen with JACKBIT’s rapid payouts.
    • Security: Blockchain technology ensures secure and transparent transactions, reducing fraud risks and positioning JACKBIT as a safe crypto casino.
    • Global Access: Crypto casinos are often more accessible worldwide, bypassing some regulatory restrictions associated with fiat currencies.
    • Lower Fees: Cryptocurrency transactions typically incur lower fees, benefiting players at the best BTC casinos like JACKBIT.

    These benefits highlight why JACKBIT is a leader among the best crypto casinos, delivering a modern and efficient gambling experience.

    Payment Methods

    JACKBIT is a crypto-centric platform, supporting a wide range of cryptocurrencies for deposits and withdrawals, including:

    • Bitcoin (BTC)
    • Ethereum (ETH)
    • Tether (USDT)
    • Litecoin (LTC)
    • Dogecoin (DOGE)
    • Cardano (ADA)
    • Ripple (XRP)
    • Binance Coin (BNB)
    • And more

    For players needing to purchase cryptocurrency, JACKBIT accepts fiat payment methods such as:

    • Visa
    • Mastercard
    • Apple Pay
    • Google Pay
    • Bank Transfer

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    How To Buy Crypto At JACKBIT:

    1. Log in to your JACKBIT account.
    2. Navigate to “Deposit” and select “Buy Crypto.”
    3. Choose a fiat method (e.g., Visa or Apple Pay).
    4. Select your desired cryptocurrency.
    5. Enter the amount and confirm the transaction.
    6. Funds are credited instantly for play.

    All gameplay and withdrawals are conducted in cryptocurrency, reinforcing JACKBIT’s position as a top Bitcoin casino with fast and secure transactions.

    Mobile Compatibility

    JACKBIT is fully optimized for mobile play, allowing players to access games on iOS and Android devices via web browsers. While there is no dedicated app, the responsive website offers the same features as the desktop version, including live casino and sports betting. This mobile-friendly design makes JACKBIT a convenient choice among the best crypto casinos for on-the-go gaming.

    User Interface And Experience

    JACKBIT features a modern, user-friendly interface with a clean layout and intuitive navigation. The visually appealing design, high-quality graphics, and multi-language support cater to a global audience. This seamless experience contributes to JACKBIT’s reputation as a top crypto casino, ensuring players can easily find and enjoy their favorite games.

    The platform’s dark-themed design is easy on the eyes, enhancing comfort during extended gaming sessions. Quick-loading pages and well-organized menus make browsing effortless, even for new users. Additionally, the interface adapts seamlessly across devices, maintaining functionality and aesthetics whether on desktop or mobile.

    Responsible Gambling At JACKBIT

    JACKBIT is committed to promoting responsible gambling, offering tools to help players manage their habits:

    • Self-Exclusion: Remove yourself from the platform either permanently or temporarily. This feature allows players to take a break if they feel their gambling is becoming problematic. JACKBIT ensures the process is straightforward and respects user privacy during exclusion.
    • Restrictions on Deposits: Establish daily, weekly, or monthly cap restrictions. These customizable limits help players control their spending and avoid financial strain. Players can adjust or remove limits through their account settings with ease.
    • Reality Checks: Receive reminders of your playing time. These notifications pop up at regular intervals to help players stay aware of their session duration. They encourage mindful gaming and can be configured to suit individual preferences.
    • Cooling-Off Periods: Take a break for a specified period. This temporary pause allows players to step back without permanently closing their accounts. It’s ideal for those needing a short-term reset to reassess their gambling habits.

    These features, along with links to support organizations, ensure players can gamble responsibly at one of the best crypto casinos.

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    Conclusion: JACKBIT – The Best Crypto Casino Online for 2025

    JACKBIT stands out as one of the best crypto casinos in 2025, offering a perfect blend of speed, variety, and security. Its extensive game library, rapid payouts, generous bonuses, and no KYC policy make it a top choice for players seeking the best Bitcoin casino or a safe crypto casino. Regardless of your level of experience with crypto casinos, JACKBIT offers an unmatched experience.

    Its commitment to player satisfaction, coupled with a user-friendly interface, ensures seamless gaming. With robust security measures and a focus on responsible gambling, JACKBIT is a trusted platform. Join today and discover why it’s a leader among the best crypto casinos.

    FAQs

    1. What makes JACKBIT one of the best crypto casinos?

    JACKBIT excels with its fast payouts, vast game library, no KYC policy, and generous bonuses, making it a top choice for crypto gamblers.

    2. How long do withdrawals take at JACKBIT?

    Crypto withdrawals are typically processed within 10 minutes, positioning JACKBIT as the best instant withdrawal Bitcoin casino.

    3. Does JACKBIT support fiat currencies for wagering?

    No, JACKBIT only supports cryptocurrency for gameplay, though fiat methods are available for purchasing crypto.

    4. Are there withdrawal fees at JACKBIT?

    JACKBIT charges no fees for withdrawals, enhancing its appeal as a cost-effective top Bitcoin casino.

    5. Is JACKBIT available in my country?

    Availability varies by region due to restrictions. Check JACKBIT’s terms or contact support to confirm.

    6. What customer support does JACKBIT offer?

    JACKBIT provides 24/7 support via live chat, email, and phone, ensuring prompt assistance.

    Email: support@JACKBIT.com

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    Disclaimer

    Gambling carries inherent risks and should be approached responsibly. In the region where they live, players must be of legal gambling age. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always gamble within your means.

    This article is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. The content is based on research and user reviews, with no warranties as to accuracy or completeness. Users must verify information before acting.

    Online gambling involves risks and is not suitable for everyone. Confirm you meet the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction. Gambling laws vary, and compliance is your responsibility. We do not promote gambling; participation is at your own risk. JACKBIT is a third-party platform, and we are not liable for losses or disputes.

    This article may contain affiliate links, earning us a commission at no cost to you for qualifying actions. These support our content, but our reviews remain unbiased. Always conduct your own research before signing up.

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    Pros Cons
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    6,600+ games from top providers for best online slots real money Bonuses may be game-specific
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    24/7 support in multiple languages  


    How to Join JACKBIT – The Best Online Casino Australia

    Getting started at JACKBIT, likely the best Australian online casino, is quick and easy, even for beginners:

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    How We Selected JACKBIT as the Best Online Casino Australia

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    Licensing and Security

    JACKBIT holds a Curacao eGaming license, ensuring compliance with global standards for fairness and security. SSL encryption protects player data, and regular audits confirm game fairness, making it a trusted Australian online casino.

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    Game Variety

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    Game Providers

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    Payment Methods

    Fast, flexible payments are crucial. JACKBIT’s 16+ cryptocurrencies and traditional options, with instant withdrawals, align with best online casino payouts expectations.

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    Aussie players look for specific features when choosing an Aussie online casino to ensure a fun, safe, and rewarding experience. Here’s how JACKBIT delivers:

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    Best Online Casino Australia Games at JACKBIT

    JACKBIT’s game library is a treasure trove, with over 6,600 titles from 91 providers, catering to every Aussie player:

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    Best Online Casino Australia Payment Methods at JACKBIT

    JACKBIT offers a range of payment options tailored for Australian players, balancing speed and security:

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    Payment Method Deposit Time Withdrawal Time Fees
    Cryptocurrencies Instant <1 hour None
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    Responsible Gambling at Online Casinos Australia

    JACKBIT takes player safety seriously, offering tools to keep gaming fun and controlled:

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    • Cooling-Off Periods: Pause your account temporarily.
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is online gambling legal in Australia?

    Online gambling laws in Australia are complex; offshore casinos like JACKBIT accept Aussie players, but check local regulations for best online casinos Australia.

    Can I play at JACKBIT from Australia?

    Yes, JACKBIT welcomes Australian players with services tailored for Australian online casino gaming, including AUD support.

    What currencies does JACKBIT accept?

    JACKBIT supports 16+ cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and traditional methods with AUD for best real money online casino Australia transactions.

    How do I deposit using cryptocurrency?

    Select crypto in the cashier, copy the wallet address or scan the QR code, and send funds for online casino Australia play.

    Are there bonuses for Australian players?

    Yes, Aussies get 30% rakeback and 100 free spins.

    Support: support@JACKBIT.com

    Legal Disclaimer

    This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Players are responsible for ensuring compliance with Australian gambling laws. Gambling involves risk; play responsibly. Seek help from Gambling Help Online if needed. Some links may be affiliate links, earning a commission at no cost to you. JACKBIT is licensed outside Australia and may be restricted in certain regions.

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