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Category: Crime

  • MIL-OSI Security: FBI: Wyoming Ranks 3rd Per Capita in Losses to Scammers

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b)

    Scammers stole $43,502,744 from Wyoming victims in 2024, according to the latest report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Those losses made Wyoming the No. 3 state in the nation in terms of per capita losses. People filed 1,377 IC3 complaints in 2024.

    Reported losses in the state increased nearly $30 million over the 2023 dollar amount.

    The top schemes with the largest dollar amount losses in 2024 in Wyoming were data breach ($21 million) and investment fraud ($13 million).

    The top schemes in terms of numbers of reports from Wyoming were extortion (193) and personal data breach (89).

    The age group that made the most reports was people 40-49 years old, with 479 complaints. The age group with the most reported losses was those 60 and older, with $8,648,675.

    “This report is a sobering reminder that people in Wyoming remain prime targets for scammers who will jump at every opportunity to defraud potential victims,” said Special Agent in Charge Mark Michalek, who oversees FBI operations in the Cowboy State. “It’s important for the public to remain vigilant to guard against ever-increasing cyber-enabled threats both at places of employment and in personal life.”

    In 2024, the IC3 received 859,532 complaints nationally of suspected Internet crime with reported losses of $16.6 billion. That is a 33 percent increase in losses from 2023.

    These are only the reports made to IC3; not every victim files a complaint—or even realizes he or she is a victim—so the actual numbers are probably higher in terms of victims and losses.

    Nationwide, the top three scams most frequently reported by victims were phishing/spoofing, extortion, and personal data breaches. Victims of investment fraud, specifically those involving cryptocurrency, reported the most losses—totaling more than $6.5 billion.

    Cryptocurrency investment fraud increased 29 percent over 2023. Ransomware complaints were up 9 percent across the country

    As a group, people 60 and older suffered the most reported losses in 2024 at nearly $5 billion and submitted the greatest number of complaints.

    If you feel you have been a victim of a cyber-enabled crime, file a complaint at IC3.gov.

    Read the full IC3 report here: https://www.ic3.gov/AnnualReport/Reports/2024_IC3Report.pdf

    Breakdowns by state are here: https://www.ic3.gov/AnnualReport/Reports/2024State/

    MIL Security OSI –

    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: FBI San Francisco Warns of Escalating Ransomware Threats

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Crime News (b)

    Highlights Private Sector Partnerships and Importance of Reporting

    As ransomware threats continue to evolve and disrupt critical services across the country, the FBI San Francisco Field Office is reinforcing its message to businesses and infrastructure partners: strong collaboration and timely reporting are essential to protecting U.S. networks.

    While participating in the RSA Cybersecurity Conference at the Moscone Center through May 1, 2025, FBI San Francisco is engaging cybersecurity professionals and industry leaders to strengthen partnerships and share information on the state of the cyber threat landscape.

    “Our cyber strategy is focused on disrupting adversaries, building trusted partnerships, and removing threats from U.S. networks before they cause harm,” said FBI San Francisco Special Agent in Charge Sanjay Virmani. “We are proactively engaging not only major corporations but also small and mid-sized companies that form the bedrock of our economy.”

    Ransomware Threat Landscape

    The ransomware threat today is immense—measured by the amount of financial losses, the number of active variants, and the increasing sophistication of attacks. Ransomware is malicious software designed to infect a computer or server, encrypt its contents, and demand a ransom payment in exchange for a decryption key.

    These attacks are often carried out by complex networks of criminal developers, affiliates, and service providers. Ransomware operations continue to adapt, emphasizing operational security and using layered tactics to extort victims. A growing trend is data theft and victim extortion without encryption, where criminals demand payment to avoid leaking sensitive or proprietary information—even when the victim has reliable backups.

    Criminal groups are also resorting to harassment tactics, including contacting employees or customers directly to pressure organizations into paying.

    According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3):

    • In 2024, cyber incidents and internet-enabled frauds cost victims more than $16.6 billion.
    • IC3 received over 3,100 ransomware complaints in 2024—an increase of nearly 12% over the prior year.
    • IC3 received over 86,000 extortion complaints in 2024—an increase of nearly 79% over the prior year.
    • Ransomware remains the most persistent cyber threat to critical infrastructure, with complaints rising 9% from 2023.
    • In 2024, 14 of the 16 U.S. critical infrastructure sectors experienced ransomware att

    From 2022 to 2024, IC3 received ransomware complaints totaling more than $106 million in reported losses—though the actual impact is likely higher, as many incidents are never reported.

    FBI Strategy: Disrupt, Partner, Protect

    The FBI’s cyber strategy focuses on disrupting cybercriminal infrastructure, building enduring partnerships, and making it harder and costlier for adversaries to succeed. The FBI targets the key services ransomware groups rely on: digital infrastructure, tools, communications, and money.

    By combining the capabilities of domestic and international partners and imposing costs on cybercriminals, including seizing illicit funds, the FBI is taking proactive steps to degrade their operations and reduce future attacks. This work requires help from the public and private sectors alike.

    “Together, we can dismantle these operations and protect the systems Americans rely on,” Virmani added. “But we can only do it if incidents are reported. If we don’t know it happened, we can’t act—and we can’t stop the next one.”

    Reporting To The FBI

    Despite the growing number of attacks, the FBI continues to face challenges with underreporting. After the FBI gained visibility into a major ransomware group’s infrastructure, investigators found that only about 20% of that group’s U.S. victims had reported the attack to law enforcement—a pattern consistent across multiple operations.

    Organizations may avoid reporting due to reputational concerns, quick internal recovery, or payment decisions. However, reporting cyberattacks helps the FBI track evolving threats, identify patterns, and support victims.

    The FBI urges victims of cyber incidents to report as soon as possible through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. Prompt reporting allows FBI cyber squads to assess threats, provide appropriate assistance, and minimize disruption.

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    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Missouri Registered Sex Offender Charged with Distributing and Possessing Child Pornography

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

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., man has been charged in a federal criminal complaint for child pornography offenses.

    Jeffrey Lynn Petrie, 40, of Kansas City, Mo., was charged in a two-count criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Mo., on Friday, April 25. 

    The federal criminal complaint charges Petrie with one count of distributing child pornography over the internet in May 2024, and one count of possessing child pornography from Dec. 9, 2024, to April 24, 2025.

    According to an affidavit filed in support of the criminal complaint, law enforcement officers received a Cybertip reporting that a user, “kinkypopper69,” was uploading video files depicting child sexual abuse materials. Petrie was later identified as the user “kinkypopper69.”

    On Thursday, April 24, the FBI conducted a search at Petrie’s residence and seized a cell phone.

    Petrie is a registered sex offender in Missouri based on prior convictions for child molestation in the 2nd degree.

    The charges contained in this complaint are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

    This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Teresa A. Moore. This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Franklin County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office.

    Project Safe Childhood

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

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    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Chester Man Sentenced for Tax Evasion, False Statements, and Illegal Gun Possession in Multi-Million Dollar Business Scheme

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    COLUMBIA, S.C. — Lawrencium Germaine Martin, a/k/a Germaine Martin, 47, of Chester, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to federal tax evasion, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and making false statements to federal investigators.

    According to evidence presented in court, from 2019 through 2021, Martin operated a business known as Lancaster Tactical Supply (LTS) through the website LTacticalSupply.com. Martin presented LTS as if it were a legitimate business that sold firearm accessories and parts, including 80% build kits, firearm slides, imitation suppressors, optics, and body armor. He also modified and customized firearms.  Build kits are products that include the component parts of an operable firearm with some parts disassembled. When the parts are combined, the product is converted into a fully functioning firearm, often without a manufacturer or serial number, making the firearm more difficult to trace.  

    At least 380 customers from 43 states complained that they were defrauded by LTS, generally reporting that LTS took their money and failed to ship the products they purchased. Martin generated substantial revenue through LTS, including more than $2 million in 2020 alone.  Although Martin personally operated LTS and deposited its proceeds into his personal bank accounts, Martin failed to pay state or federal income tax any year from 2015 through 2022. 

    Martin also evaded federal income tax by using the identity of a former employee without authorization to set LTS payment systems up in a way that caused the IRS to identify the former employee as the person who owed income tax for the business, rather than Martin.

    When agents searched Martin’s residence and business in Chester, pursuant to a federal search warrant, he was found in possession of numerous firearms – including a 5.56 x 45 mm “80%” rifle; a 9 x 19 mm “80%” pistol, with a stabilizer brace and muzzle attachment; a 9mm pistol; and another 9mm pistol loaded with 16 rounds. Only one of the firearms had a serial number. Martin had 15 prior criminal convictions at the time, many of which are felonies, which made firearm possession illegal for Martin under federal law.

    As for false statements, when agents searched his house and business, Martin told FBI agents that he had never heard of LTS, that he had never received money from LTS, and that he did not know how his name became associated with the businesses, all of which Martin knew were untrue.

    United States District Judge Joseph F. Anderson, Jr. sentenced Martin to 57 months in federal prison, the high end of the advisory guidelines, with 3 years supervision by U.S. Probation to follow. Martin was also ordered to pay $215,374.00 in restitution to the IRS.

    The case was investigated by the FBI Columbia field office, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and IRS Criminal Investigation, with critical assistance from the Chester County Sheriff’s Department and the Rock Hill Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Elliott B. Daniels is prosecuting the case.

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    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Roanoke Man Sentenced for Killing Drug Supplier, Setting Body on Fire

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke man, who robbed, shot, and killed his drug supplier then later burned the body to conceal his crimes, was sentenced yesterday to 35 years in federal prison.

    Joseph Richard Walker, 30, pled guilty in February to one count of Hobbs Act Robbery and one count of possessing, brandishing, and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and a crime of violence.

    A second man, Garrett Isaac Williams, has also pled guilty to related charges and is awaiting sentencing.

    According to court documents, from about December 2021, to about April 17, 2023, Walker engaged in a conspiracy to distribute marijuana with Williams. Beginning no later than January 2023, both Walker and Williams acquired marijuana and marijuana wax from E.B., who would travel from Pennsylvania to meet the pair at Walker’ s residence in Roanoke, Virginia.

    At some point in April 2023, Williams owed E.B. a large sum of money for marijuana that had been fronted. After having difficulty reaching Williams to discuss this debt, E.B. attempted to contact Walker, but inadvertently called Walker’s mother instead.

    This phone call caused Walker and Williams to set in motion a plan to end their relationship with E.B. However, instead of paying E.B. the money that was owed, they planned to order more marijuana from E.B., rob E.B. of that marijuana when he made the delivery, and in so doing, scare him from returning to Virginia.

    After receiving the “order” from Williams, on April 17, 2023, E.B. traveled from Pennsylvania to Walker’s residence in Roanoke, bringing with him approximately ten pounds of marijuana and two pounds of marijuana wax. Prior to E.B.’s arrival, Walker concealed on his person a Sig Sauer, model 1911, .45 caliber semiautomatic pistol, intending to use it in the robbery. Upon E.B.’s arrival,  Walker confronted E.B. about the phone call to Walker’s mother. This resulted in a brief verbal exchange and was followed by Walker committing the robbery against E.B., during which Walker shot E.B. twice, resulting in his death. To conceal the crime, Walker dragged E.B. ‘s body out of his residence, placed it in the trunk of E.B. ‘s car, and then drove the car out to Bedford County, Virginia, where he set it on fire. Prior to departing his residence in E.B.’s car, Walker took the marijuana that E.B. had brought with him.

    The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Virginia State Police, with assistance from the United States Marshals Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, the Roanoke City Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, the Roanoke City Police Department, the Roanoke County Police Department, the City of Lynchburg Police Department, and the Bedford County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office investigated the case.

    Acting United States Attorney Zachary T. Lee, Stanley M. Meador, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Richmond Division and Col. Matthew D. Hanley, Superintendent of the Virginia State Police, announced the sentence today.

    The Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, comprised of officers from the Roanoke City Police Department, Roanoke County Police Department, City of Salem Virginia Police Department, the Vinton Police Department, and Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Salem Field Office, also aided in the investigation.

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys M. Coleman Adams and Kelly J. McGann are prosecuting the case, with assistance from Assistant U.S. Attorney Drew O. Inman.

    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 (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).

    MIL Security OSI –

    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: SFO opens European data centre bribery investigation

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    SFO opens European data centre bribery investigation

    The SFO today searched five properties and made three arrests as it announced a new multi-million pound international bribery investigation.

    The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) today searched five properties and made three arrests as it announced a new multi-million pound international bribery investigation.  

    The target of the investigation is UK company Blu-3 and former associates of the global construction firm Mace Group.  

    The operation included a search of a suspect’s premises today by Monaco authorities with assistance from the SFO.  

    Individuals at Blu-3 are suspected of paying over £3 million of bribes to former associates of Mace Group in relation to the construction of a data centre in the Netherlands for the technology giant Microsoft.  

    More than 70 SFO staff searched four homes and one commercial property across London, Kent, Surrey and Somerset today to seize evidence. Three individuals were arrested for questioning. 

    The Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP attended one of the arrests in North London this morning.  

    Today’s operation and our continuing investigation is supported by the National Crime Agency (NCA).   

    Nick Ephgrave QPM, Director of the Serious Fraud Office, said:   

    “Paying bribes to do business undermines our financial markets, the reputation of British companies and the rule of law and will not be tolerated.   

    “Today’s action is a reminder that we will take rapid and robust action to tackle suspected bribery and corruption wherever it appears – at home and overseas.”

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    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Visit the EU institutions to celebrate Europe Day!

    Source: European Union 2

    The Schuman Declaration laid the foundations for the European Union and paved the way for an unprecedented era of prosperity, peace, democracy, solidarity and cooperation in Europe.

    To mark the occasion, many events will take place in EU Member States and around the world, bringing together citizens from all walks of life. The EU institutions will open their doors and invite citizens to visit their premises, discover their work and engage in a wide range of educational and entertaining activities.

    Landmark buildings and monuments across the globe will be illuminated in the EU colours, while a special Europe Day programme is planned for Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

    In times of global uncertainty, Europe remains an anchor of stability – a place of opportunity and protection for its citizens. The EU and its institutions are working towards the common goal of ensuring prosperity and competitiveness, guaranteeing our security and defence, while upholding the fundamental values Europeans care about.

    European Parliament

    On 4 May, citizens of all ages will be able to attend the official Europe Day opening ceremony and take a seat in the hemicycle of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The ceremony will begin with a video message from President Roberta Metsola, followed by a speech from Vice-President Younous Omarjee, and a musical performance by the Voix de Stras’ ensemble. Through various exhibits and interactive activities, visitors will learn how the Parliament works, how laws are made, and why European politics matters. Visitors will also be able to visit the “Changemakers” exhibition. On 10 May, the public will once again be given the chance to discover European democracy in action at the Parliament’s hemicycle in Brussels, with day-long activities emphasising the importance of citizen participation. In Luxembourg, special activities will mark the first anniversary of the Visitors’ Centre on 9 May, including the recently inaugurated Europa Experience. The following day, a rich cultural programme is planned in the Echternach Abbey courtyard. Full programme and events organised in the 27 EU countries.

    European Council/Council of the European Union

    On 10 May, the Council of the European Union will also open its doors, granting citizens an opportunity to follow in EU leaders’ footsteps. Guided tours throughout the day will offer visitors a rare look at where important European decisions are made. Each of the 27 Member States will host a stand, showcasing their culture, traditions, culinary specialties and more. Younger visitors can also expect tailor-made activities, including a treasure hunt and a “fun fact” quest designed specifically for kids. In honour of the Council’s 50th anniversary, the public will even be able to travel back in time and take a selfie with the leaders of 1974.

    European Commission

    On 10 May, citizens will also have the opportunity to visit the Commission’s iconic Berlaymont building in Brussels. Here, they will have the chance to learn about the Commission’s role and priorities, engage in series of activities, and find out more about initiatives and concrete benefits for their daily lives. Among others, visitors will have an opportunity to learn about the Commission’s efforts to boost European competitiveness both, promote social cohesion, protect democracy and protect fundamental rights, at home and abroad.

    European Central Bank

    As part of its Europe Day celebrations on 10 May, the European Central Bank (ECB) will bring the vibrant spirit of Europe to its hometown, Frankfurt am Main, by participating in the city’s Europa-Fest. Visitors will find the ECB at the “European Marketplace” on the Römerberg plaza, alongside Frankfurt-based European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority and the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism. In such a special year, celebrating 40 years of Schengen and the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, many themed activities have been organised, with the ECB even planning a lightshow, to be projected onto the west wing of the city’s Grossmarkthalle. In Brussels, the ECB will also host its own stand at the Commission’s Europe Day event.

    European Investment Bank

    The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group will welcome visitors to its stand at the Council of the European Union’s Justus Lipsius building as part of its Open Day on 10 May in Brussels. EIB Group staff will inform visitors of how its financing and advisory services improve lives and advance EU policy goals. This includes anything from innovation, security and defence to social and territorial cohesion, and the transition towards a net-zero economy. The stand itself will be enhanced by various activities and media, such as quizzes, games and audiovisual material showcasing EIB-financed projects.

    European Court of Auditors

    On 10 May, as part of the Europe Day celebrations in Echternach, EU auditors will host a series of interactive and engaging activities at the European Court of Auditors’ premises. Among other things, visitors will have the chance to partake in an engaging quiz to test their audit skills. Families and people of all ages are welcome to discover how the European Court of Auditors, the guardian of the EU’s finances, helps protect EU citizens’ money.

    European External Action Service

    The European External Action Service (EEAS) will open its doors to the public on 10 May for its “Travel the World in a Day“. Travel the World in a Day” event. Visitors to the EU’s diplomatic headquarters in Brussels will be given an opportunity to learn about the work of the EEAS and its 144 delegations and offices worldwide. Through interactive exhibits and activities, visitors will discover the EU’s role as a global leader and reliable partner for prosperity, peace, security, multilateralism, democracy, and a rules-based order. The event will also include a digital booth to help explore the EU pavilion at Expo 2025 in Japan, as well as live dance performances, workshops and family-friendly activities that celebrate global diversity.

    European Economic and Social Committee

    This year, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will also host a special celebration of the Schuman Declaration’s 75th anniversary. To honour this seminal text, the EESC – the house of European organised civil society – is putting together a range of activities on its premises, through which it will inform and engage with citizens, while offering insights into its various Sections’ and Groups’ advisory work. The day itself will offer entertainment for all, with a real-time voting simulation allowing visitors to step into EESC members’ shoes and discover the process for themselves.

    European Committee of the Regions

    On 10 May, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) – ideally located between the European Parliament and Council in Brussels – will open its doors to the public as well, showcasing how it represents regions and cities in the EU, and everything that regional and local elected politicians do for citizens. Visitors will learn how their region voices its interests in the EU, and they will have the chance to meet local and regional elected politicians and discuss European issues in a direct, informal atmosphere. The traditional Festival of Regions and Cities will treat visitors to a showcase of their preferred tourist spots, traditional music and dance, and various culinary specialties.

    Background

    Europe Day held on 9 May every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the ‘Schuman declaration’, a historic proposal made by Robert Schuman, French Foreign Minister, in 1950 that laid out the foundation of European cooperation. Schuman’s proposal is considered to be the beginning of what is now the European Union.

    In 2025, Europe Day is a special occasion, as we are celebrating 75 years since the Schuman declaration. To learn more about each institution’s programme, visit the Europe Day 2025 website.

    MIL OSI Europe News –

    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Old Town National City Gang Member Sentenced to 10 Years for Distributing Methamphetamine Near School

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

    SAN DIEGO – Manuel Joseph Mariscal, an Old Town National City criminal street gang member known by the moniker “Pony,” was sentenced today in federal court to 120 months in prison. 

    In June of 2022, task force officers from the East County Regional Gang Task Force conducted two controlled purchases involving the distribution of methamphetamine, a Ruger Mini Thirty CAL. 7.62 x 39 rifle and several rounds of ammunition from Mariscal. The distribution occurred at Mariscal’s residence located just 852 feet away from Zamorano Elementary School in San Diego.

    On June 21, 2023, a state search warrant was executed on Mariscal’s residence, wherein additional methamphetamine, a firearm, ammunition, a firearm silencer, a firearm laser sign with gun mount parts, heroin and a composition book with pay and own information common in the drug trafficking business were discovered. On that date, Mariscal was arrested on the federal charges stemming from the June 2022 controlled purchases.

    In addition to the federal charges, Mariscal is currently facing state charges for the additional contraband seized in connection to the search warrant execution on his residence in San Diego County Superior Court, Dkt. No. CD301145, charging Mariscal with child abuse, possession for sale of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm by a possessor of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm by a felon, and a prohibited person owning firearm/ammunition.

    Mariscal, a serial offender marking his fourth conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm, entered a guilty plea on this federal case on September 17, 2024.

    This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lyndzie M. Carter.

    DEFENDANT                                               Case Number 23cr1470-JLS                            

    Manuel Jospeh Mariscal                                 Age: 49                                   San Diego, CA

    SUMMARY OF CHARGES

    Distribution of Methamphetamine Near a School – Title 21, U.S.C., Sections 841(a)(1) and 860

    Maximum penalty: Eighty years in prison and $10 million fine

    Felon in Possession of a Firearm – Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(1)

    Maximum penalty: Ten years in prison and $250,000 fine

    Felon in Possession of Ammunition– Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(1)

    Maximum penalty: Ten years in prison and $250,000 fine

    INVESTIGATING AGENCIES

    East County Regional Gang Task Force

    Federal Bureau of Investigation

    San Diego County Sheriff’s Office

    National City Police Department

    San Diego County District Attorney’s Office

    *The charges and allegations contained in an indictment or complaint are merely accusations, and the defendants are considered innocent unless and until proven guilty.

    MIL Security OSI –

    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Man Who Defrauded Investors with Sham Technology Company Found Guilty of Wire Fraud and Money Laundering

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

    SAN FRANCISCO – A federal jury today convicted Ramesh Kris Nathan on six counts of wire fraud and two counts of money laundering in connection with fraudulently obtaining investors’ money for a company that had no legitimate business activities.  The guilty verdict followed an eight-day jury trial before U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria.

    According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Nathan, 43, a U.S. national, promised investors that their money would fund Relativity Research Fund, Inc., a company for which Nathan set up a bank account in San Francisco.  He promoted Relativity as being involved in the research and development of advanced technologies, including prototype spacecraft and space-related propulsion systems.  He also made false promises of future trading of the company’s shares on the Nasdaq Private Market.

    “Ramesh Nathan spun fantastic tales about space travel technology and advanced robotics to entice investors into funding his company, but all he had to offer was science fiction.  He deceived his investors, many of whom were veterans, about a nonexistent business.  Then he used the ill-gotten funds to line his own pockets,”  said Acting United States Attorney Patrick D. Robbins.  “Thanks to the jury’s verdict, Mr. Nathan is being held accountable for the harms he caused to multiple victims.”

    “Ramesh Nathan orchestrated a scheme rooted in deception, betraying the trust of investors for his own gain,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Sanjay Virmani. “Today’s guilty verdict reflects the seriousness of his crimes and brings justice to the victims he defrauded. The FBI remains committed to holding financial criminals accountable and protecting the public from fraud.”

    The evidence presented at trial showed that Nathan induced potential investors to provide funds by making false and misleading statements on his company’s website, in promotional materials, and in emails to potential investors.  For example, Nathan claimed that the company was developing numerous technology-related enterprises, including advanced robotics and space travel technology.  Nathan also represented that the company had significant capital investments, worldwide offices with over 15,000 employees, and tens of billions of dollars in profits and revenue.

    The jury also found that Nathan laundered investor funds through various bank accounts, and then used the funds for his personal expenses and transfers to his mother and his then-girlfriend.  Nathan carried out his fraudulent scheme by recruiting an intermediary to share his lies with investors, many of whom were veterans of the United States military and friends and family of veterans.

    The defendant will next appear in court on June 13, 2025, for further proceedings.  Nathan faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison for each count of wire fraud and 10 years in prison for each count of money laundering, and forfeiture of all property that is traceable to his wire fraud and money laundering violations.  Any sentence will be imposed by the Court after consideration of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and the federal statute governing the imposition of a sentence, 18 U.S.C. § 3553.  

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys Roland Chang and Sara Henderson are prosecuting the case, with the assistance of Tina Rosenbaum.  The prosecution is the result of an investigation by the FBI.  
     

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    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Jayapal Statement on President Trump’s Threats to American Cities and Local Law Enforcement

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (7th District of Washington)

    WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, released the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive orders targeting sanctuary cities and local law enforcement officials.

    “Donald Trump is once again threatening cities, states, and elected officials across the country who refuse to go along with his cruel, inhumane, and unconstitutional campaign to kidnap and disappear people. He’s once again lying to the American people about what will make them safer. The truth is that local governments have the right to allocate their own resources, and that the relationships of trust that local law enforcement creates with the community are the most important factor in ensuring public safety. Local governments also have the right to decide that they would rather invest in things that actually help people — housing, infrastructure, public safety, and more — than capitulate to Trump and tear their own communities apart.

    “Multiple courts have ruled that states have the right to enact laws ensuring that local police are focused on preserving public safety — their actual jobs — not acting as federal immigration enforcement agents. Trump’s attempted overreach and power grab has zero legal basis.

    “These executive orders are just another example in Trump’s long line of attacks on the separation of powers, the judiciary, law enforcement, immigrants, and anyone who disagrees with him or his unconstitutional actions.”

    Issues: Immigration, Public Safety & Criminal Justice

    MIL OSI USA News –

    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: FBI and Gary Police Seek Help Locating Missing Gary Teen

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

    Ja’Niyah McMichael Would Be 14 Years Old Today

    The FBI and Gary Police Department are asking for the public’s help to locate Ja’Niyah McMichael, a teenager, who has been missing since August 12, 2024. Ja’Niyah was reported missing by her mother from their home in the 1900 block of Malcom X Blvd in Gary, Indiana.

    Investigators believe Ja’Niyah may be the victim of foul play and the search for her remains an active and ongoing investigation.

    At the time of her disappearance, Ja’Niyah was last seen wearing black pajama pants, a black hooded sweatshirt, and red and black shoes. She has known connections to Gary and East Chicago, Indiana.

    Today, Ja’Niyah would be 14 years old.

    In an effort to bring Ja’Niyah home and hold those responsible accountable, there is a $20,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for her disappearance. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 and the City of Gary is also offering a $10,000 reward.

    Anyone with information—no matter how small—is urged to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), Gary or online at tips.fbi.gov.

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    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 04/30/2025, 12:40 (Moscow time) the values of the lower boundary of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0JWGD0 (BashNFTBO8) were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    04/30/2025

    12:40

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on 30.04.2025, 12-40 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to 80.77) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 745.38 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 22.75%) of the security RU000A0JWGD0 (BashnftBO8) were changed.

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    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 04/30/2025, 12:58 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for security RU000A1012B3 (FPK 1P-07) were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    04/30/2025

    12:58

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC) on 30.04.2025, 12-58 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 97.34) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1034.09 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 7.5%) of the security RU000A1012B3 (FPK 1P-07) were changed.

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    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 04/30/2025, 13-33 (Moscow time) the values of the lower boundary of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0JWGD0 (BashNFTBO8) were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    04/30/2025

    13:33

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC) on 30.04.2025, 13-33 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to 77.63) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 714.02 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 26.0%) of the security RU000A0JWGD0 (BashnftBO8) were changed.

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    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 04/30/2025, 13-41 (Moscow time) the values of the lower limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A101EQ0 (GPB T2-02E) were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    04/30/2025

    13:41

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC) on 30.04.2025, 13-41 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to 77.49) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 9631096.39 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 28.75%) of the security RU000A101EQ0 (GPB T2-02E) were changed.

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    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Marat Khusnullin: Almost 2 thousand km of roads to tourist attractions will be updated this year thanks to the national project “Infrastructure for Life”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    In 2025, under the national project “Infrastructure for Life”, about 2 thousand km of regional and local roads leading to tourist attractions: unique natural complexes, architectural monuments, religious buildings, historical landmarks will be brought into compliance with the regulations. This was reported by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

    “High-quality roads play a key role in the development of the tourism industry, providing access to both popular and new destinations, memorable places and unique natural complexes, increasing the safety of movement and the comfort of travel. This is especially relevant today, when domestic tourism, including automobile tourism, is actively developing in the country. Thanks to the national project “Infrastructure for Life”, in 2025 we plan to bring about 2 thousand km of regional and local roads leading to tourist attractions up to standard,” said Marat Khusnullin.

    The development of domestic tourism is one of the key growth points for regions.

    “High-quality infrastructure can turn a small settlement into a popular tourist center, attracting thousands of visitors every year. In turn, the development of the hotel business, restaurant sector and entertainment sector provides new jobs, increases the income of local residents and contributes to the overall prosperity of the region. This year, under the federal project “Regional and Local Road Network”, repair work will be carried out at 434 sites included in tourist routes,” said Minister of Transport Roman Starovoit.

    Transport accessibility is as important to travelers as service and comfortable accommodation. That is why in recent years, special attention has been paid to the renovation of such roads.

    “Over the six years of implementing the national project “Safe High-Quality Roads”, we have managed to bring more than 9.7 thousand km of tourist routes into compliance, which is about 2 thousand objects – sections of roads and artificial structures. Getting to many attractions has become faster and more comfortable, many interesting places have become more popular, because now there is a good road leading there. The extensive joint work of federal and regional project teams to update tourist routes will continue in the new national project “Infrastructure for Life” and will be aimed at achieving the main goal – improving the quality of life of Russians,” emphasized Deputy Head of the Federal Road Agency Igor Kostyuchenko.

    In the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, thanks to the national project, the reconstruction of one of the most important regional facilities continues – a tunnel at the 21st km of the Chikola-Matsuta-Komi-Art highway. Its length is 269 m. Now specialists are carrying out the final finishing of the renovated artificial structure and preparing it for commissioning.

    The route along this road provides transport access to one of the most picturesque and ecologically significant areas of the region, opening access to unique natural landscapes, historical and cultural sites and tourist bases of the republic. For example, in the high-mountain part of the Digorskoye Gorge, where the route leads, there are eight tourist bases and mountaineering camps. In addition, here travelers can visit such cultural and natural monuments as the Eagle’s Nest observation deck, the Karaugom glacier, the Tamisk thermal springs and the Uastyrdzhi monument.

    In the Republic of Crimea, thanks to the national project, major repairs are underway on a 20 km section of the Alushta-Sudak-Feodosia highway. This is one of the most picturesque routes in Crimea, which runs along the coast and mountain ranges.

    In the Kostroma region this year, a 3.2 km long access road to the village of Medvedki will be repaired. The road connecting the settlement with the Kostroma-Susanino-Buy highway leads to the oldest stud farm, founded in 1891 in Medvedki by the merchant Skalozubov. The stable buildings built here with a unique tent-type riding arena have no analogues in Russia and are an architectural monument of federal significance.

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    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 04/30/2025, 13:58 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0ZZVQ0 (RSHB BO-7R) were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    04/30/2025

    13:58

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on 30.04.2025, 13-58 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 86.12) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1041.3 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 42.5%) of the security RU000A0ZZVQ0 (RSHB BO-7R) were changed.

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    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 04/30/2025, 11:02 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A1009L8 (RZhD 1P-15R) were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    04/30/2025

    11:02

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC) on 30.04.2025, 11-02 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 96.37) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1012.35 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 12.5%) of the security RU000A1009L8 (RZhD 1P-15R) were changed.

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    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 04/30/2025, 11:30 (Moscow time) the values of the lower boundary of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0JWGD0 (BashNFTBO8) were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    04/30/2025

    11:30

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on 30.04.2025, 11-30 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to 87.03) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 808.1 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 16.25%) of the security RU000A0JWGD0 (BashnftBO8) were changed.

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    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 04/30/2025, 11:34 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0JVYG8 (ROSEXIMB1) were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    04/30/2025

    11:34

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on 30.04.2025, 11-34 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 102.87) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1150.72 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 11.25%) of the security RU000A0JVYG8 (ROSEXIMB1) were changed.

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    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 04/30/2025, 11:46 (Moscow time) the values of the lower boundary of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0JWGD0 (BashNFTBO8) were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    04/30/2025

    11:46

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC) on 30.04.2025, 11-46 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to 83.9) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 776.74 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 19.5%) of the security RU000A0JWGD0 (BashnftBO8) were changed.

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    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 04/30/2025, 12:29 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A105DN0 (FSK RS BO6) were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    04/30/2025

    12:29

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC) on 30.04.2025, 12-29 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 96.13) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1046.91 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 17.5%) of the security RU000A105DN0 (FSK RS BO6) were changed.

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    May 1, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: MOFA response to Czech Senate adopting resolution on China’s misrepresentation of UNGA Resolution 2758

    Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    MOFA response to Czech Senate adopting resolution on China’s misrepresentation of UNGA Resolution 2758

    • Date：2025-04-30
    • Data Source：Department of European Affairs

    April 30, 2025 

    The Czech Senate on April 29 adopted a resolution on the misrepresentation of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 by the People’s Republic of China and support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. In the resolution, the Czech Senate opposed China’s mischaracterization of UNGA Resolution 2758, emphasizing that it did not substantiate the “one China principle,” and rejected China’s related claim that Taiwan was part of China. The resolution also reiterated its support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the resolution and expresses its sincere appreciation.

     

    The resolution stated that when UNGA Resolution 2758 was adopted on October 25, 1971, it made no mention of Taiwan, the Taiwanese people, or Taiwan’s political status; did not establish PRC sovereignty over Taiwan; and did not discuss Taiwan’s status or participation in UN agencies. Moreover, the resolution pointed out that China’s deliberate distortion of UN resolutions endangered the legitimacy of the United Nations and infringed on the basic principles of international law. It called on China to respect the content of UNGA 2758 and stop misusing it for its own political ends.

     

    In addition, the resolution supported Taiwan’s meaningful participation in multilateral organizations and fora such as the World Health Organization, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the International Civil Aviation Organization, and the International Criminal Police Organization. It urged the Czech government to address China’s misrepresentation and misuse of UNGA Resolution 2758 in the UN system and support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the United Nations and other international organizations.

     

    The Czech Chamber of Deputies Foreign Affairs Committee adopted a resolution on December 12, 2024, opposing China’s improper linking of UNGA Resolution 2758 with the “one China principle.” The new Czech Senate resolution therefore once again demonstrates the Czech Parliament’s staunch backing of Taiwan and underscores the close and cordial relations between Taiwan and the Czech Republic.

     

    Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung expresses sincere gratitude to the Czech Senate for supporting Taiwan through concrete action and calls on the international community to likewise counter China’s false narratives regarding UNGA Resolution 2758. Taiwan will continue to work hand in hand with like-minded partners worldwide to resist the efforts of authoritarian regimes seeking to undermine the international order and to jointly safeguard the core values shared by the global democratic community.

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    April 30, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA response to Czech Senate adopting resolution on China’s misrepresentation of UNGA Resolution 2758

    Source: Republic of China Taiwan

    MOFA response to Czech Senate adopting resolution on China’s misrepresentation of UNGA Resolution 2758

    Date：2025-04-30
    Data Source：Department of European Affairs

    April 30, 2025 

    The Czech Senate on April 29 adopted a resolution on the misrepresentation of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 by the People’s Republic of China and support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. In the resolution, the Czech Senate opposed China’s mischaracterization of UNGA Resolution 2758, emphasizing that it did not substantiate the “one China principle,” and rejected China’s related claim that Taiwan was part of China. The resolution also reiterated its support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the resolution and expresses its sincere appreciation.
     
    The resolution stated that when UNGA Resolution 2758 was adopted on October 25, 1971, it made no mention of Taiwan, the Taiwanese people, or Taiwan’s political status; did not establish PRC sovereignty over Taiwan; and did not discuss Taiwan’s status or participation in UN agencies. Moreover, the resolution pointed out that China’s deliberate distortion of UN resolutions endangered the legitimacy of the United Nations and infringed on the basic principles of international law. It called on China to respect the content of UNGA 2758 and stop misusing it for its own political ends.
     
    In addition, the resolution supported Taiwan’s meaningful participation in multilateral organizations and fora such as the World Health Organization, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the International Civil Aviation Organization, and the International Criminal Police Organization. It urged the Czech government to address China’s misrepresentation and misuse of UNGA Resolution 2758 in the UN system and support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the United Nations and other international organizations.
     
    The Czech Chamber of Deputies Foreign Affairs Committee adopted a resolution on December 12, 2024, opposing China’s improper linking of UNGA Resolution 2758 with the “one China principle.” The new Czech Senate resolution therefore once again demonstrates the Czech Parliament’s staunch backing of Taiwan and underscores the close and cordial relations between Taiwan and the Czech Republic.
     
    Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung expresses sincere gratitude to the Czech Senate for supporting Taiwan through concrete action and calls on the international community to likewise counter China’s false narratives regarding UNGA Resolution 2758. Taiwan will continue to work hand in hand with like-minded partners worldwide to resist the efforts of authoritarian regimes seeking to undermine the international order and to jointly safeguard the core values shared by the global democratic community.

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    April 30, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Polytechnicians demonstrated flexible skills at the Soft Skills tournament

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    The third annual Soft Skills tournament was held at the Polytechnic University. Students demonstrated soft skills by participating in board games.

    At the current stage of transformation of the higher education system, the formation of flexible skills is an important component of training specialists capable of ensuring the achievement of technological leadership of our state, emphasized the Vice-Rector for Educational Activities of SPbPU Lyudmila Pankova.

    The organizing committee and jury included university teachers and activists of the SPbPU Students’ Trade Union, as well as representatives of the organizations and companies “Russia – Country of Opportunities”, “TGK-1”, “Gazprom Gazifikatsiya”, “Gazprom Pitanie”, “Lengidroproekt”, “VNIIG im. B. E. Vedeneyev”. Support was provided by well-known board game publishers GaGa.ru and “Lavka Igr”, their game masters helped the participants and the jury understand the rules and taught them how to get out of difficult situations.

    Seventeen student teams made it to the first round: six from the Institute of Power Engineering, five from the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade, one team each from the Humanitarian Institute, the Civil Engineering Institute and the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport, as well as three teams — IPMET, ISI, IKNK, IMMiT. A student from the St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation participated in the tournament for the first time.

    The students spent a whole month preparing for the tournament stages and fighting for victory at the gaming table. In the end, four teams reached the final. The awards were presented by the chairman of the jury, director of the Higher School of Software Engineering Pavel Drobintsev.

    In the team standings, the places were distributed as follows:

    1st place — team “Ь” (soft sign) (IPMET); 2nd place — team “Burryashchie Brazgi” (team of IPMET, IMMIT, ISI, GUAP); 3rd place — team “Successors of Peter” (IMMIT).

    The team “SOVpadenie” (IPMET) fell just short of victory and took 4th place.

    In the individual competition the following were awarded:

    1st place — Vlada Chernyaeva, IPMET; 2nd place — Alexander Shevchuk, ISI; 3rd place — Daniil Grevtsev, IMMIT.

    The members of the jury and the organizing committee highly appreciated the organization of the tournament, noted the involvement and good level of development of the participants’ cross-professional competencies.

    The Soft Skills tournament for students is a great tool for developing cross-professional competencies. During the game, the kids practice communication, learning to clearly express thoughts, formulate precise questions and negotiate with each other. They learn to analyze information, develop strategies and make decisions in conditions of limited resources. Team games improve both leadership qualities and the ability to work in partnership with other team members, because victory often depends on the coherence of actions and the distribution of roles. In addition, games create conditions for understanding one’s strengths and personal growth points. This training format is a safe environment for mistakes, live feedback from the environment and, most importantly, motivation to develop through pleasure. Young specialists get practice in a game form and can then transfer it to work, – noted the head of the Analytics and Diagnostic Tools Development Department of the Assessment and Methodology Department of ANO “Russia – Country of Opportunities” Ekaterina Stepashkina.

    I was greatly impressed by the ease with which the participants understood the complex rules and their prompt response to changes that arose during the game. The speed of change in the modern world is only growing, and the ability to quickly accept them is one of the most important “soft skills”. I wish the participants to apply this in real life, which throws up many more surprises than any game, – said Evgeniya Tyupanova, Head of the Labor and Wages Department at Gazprom Gazifikatsiya, who took part in the tournament for the first time as a member of the organizing committee and jury.

    Anna Lavrova, head of the personnel selection and assessment group at TGK-1, has been a permanent member of the jury since the tournament was founded. She emphasized that young specialists with the qualities that students demonstrate at the Soft Skills tournament will be in demand in any company, and confirmed that TGK-1 is always happy to welcome students from the Polytechnic University.

    Leading specialists of the social development department of Gazprom Pitanie Ilya Khudov and Anna Konevskaya, as well as leading specialist of the personnel department of VNIIG im. B. E. Vedeneyev Alla Larchina noted that gaming technologies helped the children to reveal a whole range of soft skills and allowed them to see their potential.

    The modern world requires not only professional knowledge, but also the ability to adapt, think critically and work in a team. The Soft Skills tournament is a mirror that reflects the future. Here, students learn to listen, make decisions in conditions of uncertainty and turn challenges into opportunities. I am amazed by their energy and willingness to grow. The participants did not just compete – they acquired skills that will become their superpower in their careers and lives, – says Ekaterina Toloshinova, chief specialist of Lenhydroproject.

    All partners of the Polytechnic University Competence Center expressed their desire to participate in the tournament next year.

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    April 30, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Man charged with terrorism offence after Israeli Embassy incident

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    A man has been charged with a terrorism offence following an incident at the Embassy of Israel on Monday, 28 April.

    Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33 (28.12.1991) of no fixed abode was charged on Wednesday, 30 April with the following offences:

    • Preparation of terrorist acts, contrary to Section 5(1)(a) of the Terrorism Act 2006.
    • Two counts of possession of a pointed or bladed article, contrary to Section 139(1) and (6) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988.

    He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court later today (30 April).

    Commander Dominic Murphy, Head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command said: “We remain in close contact with those based at the Embassy of Israel and we appreciate that these charges will be concerning to them.

    “I would like to reassure the public, however, that from our enquiries so far, we are not seeking anyone else in connection with this matter and we do not believe there is any wider threat to the public.

    “Although the man has now been charged, we continue with our investigation and would urge the public not to speculate further at this time.”

    Background:

    Shortly before 18:00hrs on Monday, 28 April, officers from the Met’s Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command became aware of a man attempting to gain unauthorised access to the grounds of the Embassy of Israel in Kensington, W8.

    Officers prevented the man from entering and arrested him on suspicion of a public order offence, trespassing on a designated site and possession of an offensive weapon.

    He was taken to a London police station and after further enquiries were carried out he was further arrested on suspicion of an offence contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.

    Due to this, the investigation is being led by detectives from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.

    He was subsequently charged as above.

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    April 30, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Press release – Europeans celebrate 75 Years of unity and solidarity on Europe Day 2025

    Source: European Parliament 3

    The Schuman Declaration laid the foundations for the European Union and paved the way for an unprecedented era of prosperity, peace, democracy, solidarity and cooperation in Europe.

    To mark the occasion, many events will take place in EU Member States and around the world, bringing together citizens from all walks of life. The EU institutions will open their doors and invite citizens to visit their premises, discover their work and engage in a wide range of educational and entertaining activities.

    Landmark buildings and monuments across the globe will be illuminated in the EU colours, while a special Europe Day programme is planned for Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

    In times of global uncertainty, Europe remains an anchor of stability – a place of opportunity and protection for its citizens. The EU and its institutions are working towards the common goal of ensuring prosperity and competitiveness, guaranteeing our security and defence, while upholding the fundamental values Europeans care about.

    European Parliament

    On 4 May, citizens of all ages will be able to attend the official Europe Day opening ceremony and take a seat in the hemicycle of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The ceremony will begin with a video message from President Roberta Metsola, followed by a speech from Vice-President Younous Omarjee, and a musical performance by the Voix de Stras’ ensemble. Through various exhibits and interactive activities, visitors will learn how the Parliament works, how laws are made, and why European politics matters. Visitors will also be able to visit the “Changemakers” exhibition. On 10 May, the public will once again be given the chance to discover European democracy in action at the Parliament’s hemicycle in Brussels, with day-long activities emphasising the importance of citizen participation. In Luxembourg, special activities will mark the first anniversary of the Visitors’ Centre on 9 May, including the recently inaugurated Europa Experience. The following day, a rich cultural programme is planned in the Echternach Abbey courtyard. Full programme and events organised in the 27 EU countries.

    European Council/Council of the European Union

    On 10 May, the Council of the European Union will also open its doors, granting citizens an opportunity to follow in EU leaders’ footsteps. Guided tours throughout the day will offer visitors a rare look at where important European decisions are made. Each of the 27 Member States will host a stand, showcasing their culture, traditions, culinary specialties and more. Younger visitors can also expect tailor-made activities, including a treasure hunt and a “fun fact” quest designed specifically for kids. In honour of the Council’s 50th anniversary, the public will even be able to travel back in time and take a selfie with the leaders of 1974.

    European Commission

    On 10 May, citizens will also have the opportunity to visit the Commission’s iconic Berlaymont building in Brussels. Here, they will have the chance to learn about the Commission’s role and priorities, engage in series of activities, and find out more about initiatives and concrete benefits for their daily lives. Among others, visitors will have an opportunity to learn about the Commission’s efforts to boost European competitiveness both, promote social cohesion, protect democracy and protect fundamental rights, at home and abroad.

    European Central Bank

    As part of its Europe Day celebrations on 10 May, the European Central Bank (ECB) will bring the vibrant spirit of Europe to its hometown, Frankfurt am Main, by participating in the city’s Europa-Fest. Visitors will find the ECB at the “European Marketplace” on the Römerberg plaza, alongside Frankfurt-based European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority and the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism. In such a special year, celebrating 40 years of Schengen and the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, many themed activities have been organised, with the ECB even planning a lightshow, to be projected onto the west wing of the city’s Grossmarkthalle. In Brussels, the ECB will also host its own stand at the Commission’s Europe Day event.

    European Investment Bank

    The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group will welcome visitors to its stand at the Council of the European Union’s Justus Lipsius building as part of its Open Day on 10 May in Brussels. EIB Group staff will inform visitors of how its financing and advisory services improve lives and advance EU policy goals. This includes anything from innovation, security and defence to social and territorial cohesion, and the transition towards a net-zero economy. The stand itself will be enhanced by various activities and media, such as quizzes, games and audiovisual material showcasing EIB-financed projects.

    European Court of Auditors

    On 10 May, as part of the Europe Day celebrations in Echternach, EU auditors will host a series of interactive and engaging activities at the European Court of Auditors’ premises. Among other things, visitors will have the chance to partake in an engaging quiz to test their audit skills. Families and people of all ages are welcome to discover how the European Court of Auditors, the guardian of the EU’s finances, helps protect EU citizens’ money.

    European External Action Service

    The European External Action Service (EEAS) will open its doors to the public on 10 May for its “Travel the World in a Day“. Travel the World in a Day” event. Visitors to the EU’s diplomatic headquarters in Brussels will be given an opportunity to learn about the work of the EEAS and its 144 delegations and offices worldwide. Through interactive exhibits and activities, visitors will discover the EU’s role as a global leader and reliable partner for prosperity, peace, security, multilateralism, democracy, and a rules-based order. The event will also include a digital booth to help explore the EU pavilion at Expo 2025 in Japan, as well as live dance performances, workshops and family-friendly activities that celebrate global diversity.

    European Economic and Social Committee

    This year, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will also host a special celebration of the Schuman Declaration’s 75th anniversary. To honour this seminal text, the EESC – the house of European organised civil society – is putting together a range of activities on its premises, through which it will inform and engage with citizens, while offering insights into its various Sections’ and Groups’ advisory work. The day itself will offer entertainment for all, with a real-time voting simulation allowing visitors to step into EESC members’ shoes and discover the process for themselves.

    European Committee of the Regions

    On 10 May, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) – ideally located between the European Parliament and Council in Brussels – will open its doors to the public as well, showcasing how it represents regions and cities in the EU, and everything that regional and local elected politicians do for citizens. Visitors will learn how their region voices its interests in the EU, and they will have the chance to meet local and regional elected politicians and discuss European issues in a direct, informal atmosphere. The traditional Festival of Regions and Cities will treat visitors to a showcase of their preferred tourist spots, traditional music and dance, and various culinary specialties.

    Background

    Europe Day held on 9 May every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the ‘Schuman declaration’, a historic proposal made by Robert Schuman, French Foreign Minister, in 1950 that laid out the foundation of European cooperation. Schuman’s proposal is considered to be the beginning of what is now the European Union.

    In 2025, Europe Day is a special occasion, as we are celebrating 75 years since the Schuman declaration. To learn more about each institution’s programme, visit the Europe Day 2025 website.

    MIL OSI Europe News –

    April 30, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: INTERPOL targets stolen vehicle trafficking in West African police operation

    Source: Interpol (news and events)

    30 April 2025

    More than 12,000 vehicles were inspected over two weeks, initiating new investigations and uncovering links with organized crime.

    LYON, France: An international police operation targeting vehicle crime in West Africa has led to the detection of approximately 150 stolen vehicles and the seizure of more than 75 vehicles.

    Coordinated by INTERPOL and carried out by national law enforcement agencies in 12 West African countries, the operation – codenamed ‘Safe Wheels’ – also initiated 18 new investigations and uncovered the involvement of two organized crime groups.

    Most of the stolen vehicles detected through INTERPOL’s Stolen Motor Vehicle (SMV) database were trafficked from Canada, while many had also been reported stolen in France, Germany and the Netherlands.

    INTERPOL’s SMV database allows police in the Organization’s 196 member countries to run a check against a suspicious vehicle and find out instantly whether it has been reported as stolen.

    In 2024, around 270,000 vehicles were identified as stolen globally through the SMV database.

    David Caunter, Director of Organized and Emerging Crime at INTERPOL, said:

    “Each year, hundreds of thousands of vehicles are stolen around the world, yet the initial theft is often only the beginning of a vehicle’s journey into the global criminal underworld.

    “Stolen vehicles are trafficked across the globe, traded for drugs and other illicit commodities, enriching organized crime groups and even terrorists.

    “INTERPOL’s SMV database is the strongest tool we have to track stolen vehicles and identify the criminals involved in this global trade.”

    Stolen Canadian cars in Nigeria

    During the two-week operational phase (17-30 March), law enforcement in participating countries established an average of 46 checkpoints each day to inspect a total of 12,600 vehicles, checking their details against INTERPOL’s SMV database.

    Out of the vehicles seized or flagged as stolen, Toyota models were the most represented, followed by Peugeot and Honda.

    Both land and sea routes were used to traffic stolen vehicles detected during the operation.

    In Lagos, during checks of freight containers purportedly from Canada, Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) officers discovered six vehicles – Toyota and Lexus models – four of which showed clear signs of break-in.

    Checks against INTERPOL’s SMV database confirmed that all six vehicles were reported stolen in Canada in 2024. Investigative collaboration is ongoing between the NCS and Canada’s INTERPOL National Central Bureau.  

    Nine law enforcement officers and experts from INTERPOL’s SMV Task Force, including an expert examiner from Canada, were also deployed to the region – in Benin, Cabo Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria and Togo – to support Operation Safe Wheels.

    Operation Safe Wheels took place under the aegis of Project Drive Out – a new partnership between INTERPOL and the Government of Canada to target vehicle theft and the illegal trade of spare parts – and was made possible by Canadian funding.

    INTERPOL member countries that participated in the operation were: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, and Togo.

    MIL Security OSI –

    April 30, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Arrest – Serious Traffic Offences – Darwin

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 35-year-old male yesterday in relation to serious traffic offences committed over the past month.

    Between 27 March and 21 April 2025, the rider of a motorcycle displaying false plates committed a number of high-speed driving offences within the Greater Darwin region reaching speeds of up to 215 kilometres per hour.

    Officers from the Territory Road Policing Division investigated the incidents, identifying the rider and motorcycle involved.

    Yesterday morning, members executed a search warrant on the riders residence in Karama locating the motorcycle and alleged offender at the location.

    The Motorcycle was seized and the 35-year-old male was arrested and conveyed to the Palmerston Watch House. He has since been charged with 54 offences including:

    • Possess thing to administer dangerous drug;
    • Posses schedule 1 dangerous drug – Less than traffickable quantity;
    • Drive at a speed and manner dangerous;
    • Driving at a dangerous speed more 45 kilometres over;
    • Fail to comply with police direction;
    • Possess plates calculated to deceive;
    • Breach of bail;
    • Drive a motor vehicle while unlicenced;
    • Drive unregistered motor vehicle; and
    • Drive unregistered motor vehicle.

    He is remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court on 1 May 2025.

    Sergeant Rowan Benson of the Territory Road Policing Division said “It is extremely disappointing that we are still seeing these dangerous offences being committed. The reckless actions of the person involved has created unjustifiable risk to so many members of the public and it is lucky that on this occasion nobody has been seriously injured or killed.

    “The Northern Territory Police Force will continue to work tirelessly to investigate and prosecute people that choose to put other Territorians in danger.”

    Road users are encouraged to report traffic offending to police either by calling 131 444 or by submitting a report online at http://pfes.nt.gov.au/reportonline. You can make anonymous reports via Crime Stoppers online at https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

    MIL OSI News –

    April 30, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Australia: Call for information – Unlawful entry – Katherine

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information following an unlawful entry in Katherine.

    Around 8:45am this morning, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of an alleged unlawful entry at a business facility near the intersection of First and O’Shea Streets. 

    While inside, the unknown offenders allegedly caused significant damage to multiple doors and deployed a fire extinguisher within one of the office spaces.

    Police attended and established a crime scene.

    Investigations are ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25117919. Anonymous reports can be made via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

    MIL OSI News –

    April 30, 2025
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