Category: Finance

MIL-OSI Security: Captured after 26 years on the run

Source: Interpol (news and events)

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Twenty-six years after Nancy Mestre Vargas never returned home from a New Year’s Eve outing in Barranquilla, Colombia, her killer was captured in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte, where he had been living under a false identity.

Jaime Saade Cormane had been on the run ever since he raped and murdered Ms Mestre Vargas in 1994. He was one of several wanted persons targeted by INTERPOL’s Fugitive Investigative Support (FIS) unit as part of Project El PAcCTO (Europe-Latin America Assistance Programme against Transnational Organized Crime).

21 fugitives arrested

The latest El PAcCTO operation saw police representatives from eight countries set up camp in INTERPOL’s Regional Bureau in Buenos Aires from 21 to 25 October 2019 and focus on some of their most notorious fugitives.

In total, 21 people subject to Red Notices were arrested in the El PAcCTO operation, including individuals wanted for crimes against children, drug trafficking, homicide and sexual offences. A further nine fugitives wanted for serious crimes were successfully located by the El PAcCTO police network.

“Whenever police arrest a fugitive, a powerful message is delivered that no one is beyond the reach of law enforcement, no matter how far away or for how long they flee,” said INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock. “Operations like El PAcCTO demonstrate what can be achieved when investigators pool their knowledge and resources.”

“Whenever police arrest a fugitive, a powerful message is delivered” Jürgen Stock, INTERPOL Secretary General

A command centre for tracking fugitives

Jaime Saade Cormane was one of more than 100 fugitive profiles initially submitted to INTERPOL by national police organizations to be targeted in the El PAcCTO operation. Following an analysis, a final list of targets was set and provided to the El PacCTO permanent fugitive network composed of investigators from each participating country.

The team set up a command centre in INTERPOL’s Buenos Aires Regional Bureau to track the fugitives during four days of intense collaboration. For the next three months, police leveraged this work, exchanging more than 500 messages of intelligence regarding the targeted fugitives. This cooperation enabled police to locate the now 57-year-old Saade Cormane and he was apprehended by the Brazilian Federal Police on 29 January.

Police exchanged more than 500 messages of intelligence regarding the targeted fugitives

All of the fugitives were arrested or located thanks to the El PAcCTO operation in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Spain, Switzerland and the United States.

El PAcCTO is a European Union-funded cooperation programme that seeks to strengthen capacities and facilitate international cooperation. Its partnership with INTERPOL aims to create and develop a permanent mechanism for fugitive investigations across Latin America, involving Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama and Peru.

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July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Rwanda genocide suspect arrested in France with INTERPOL support

Source: Interpol (news and events)

Félicien Kabuga, an alleged leading figure in the 1994 genocide, was arrested in Paris

LYON, France – A man wanted in connection with the 1994 Rwandan genocide, and subject of an INTERPOL Red Notice, has been arrested by French police.

Félicien Kabuga, indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) on seven counts including genocide, conspiracy to commit genocide, persecution and extermination, was taken into custody in a village near Paris where he had been living under a false identity.

A Red Notice for the now 84-year-old was issued by INTERPOL in 2001 at the request of the ICTR. Kabuga was also one of the men targeted by INTERPOL’s Rwandan Genocide Fugitives Project, run by its Fugitive Investigative Support unit

Created in 2007 to support the search of fugitives wanted by the ICTR and Rwandan Authorities, to date the project has assisted in the arrest of 12 fugitives.

The two men wanted by the UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals who are still at large, Protais Mpiranya and Augustin Bizimana both remain subjects of INTERPOL Red Notices, in addition to other individuals still wanted by Rwandan authorities.

INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock praised the arrest as an important step in bringing justice for the victims and survivors of the Rwandan genocide.

“Kabuga’s arrest demonstrates the power and effectiveness of international cooperation between police worldwide in identifying, locating and apprehending fugitives around the world.

“In 2014, on the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, the theme of the International Expert Meeting on Genocide organized in Kigali by our fugitives unit was ‘closing the impunity gap’. Today is an important step in achieving this,” said the INTERPOL Chief.

The 2014 meeting saw the launch of a joint campaign to locate those responsible for the tragedy involving the UN Mechanism for International Tribunals (MICT) fugitive tracking team, Rwanda National Public Prosecution Authority, INTERPOL and the War Crimes Rewards Program of the US Department of State Office of Global Criminal Justice, with the support of the Rwanda National Police and the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Kigali.

Under this framework, several operational meetings have been organized by INTERPOL’s Fugitives Unit bringing together investigators from different countries in order to share information and investigative leads on individuals wanted in connection with Rwandan genocide, including Kabuga.

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July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Hunting a fugitive in a pandemic

Source: Interpol (news and events)

In January 2020, Brazilian Federal Police officers arrived at the home of Gonzalo Sanchez in the coastal municipality of Angra dos Reis to find the former Argentine Navy officer had once again disappeared.

Under house arrest after he was first tracked down and arrested in 2013, Sanchez, aged 69, was wanted by his home country for crimes against humanity and the Brazilian Supreme Court had recently authorized his extradition.

Death flights

As part of the notorious Task Group 3.3 charged with combating ‘subversives’, Sanchez allegedly participated in dozens of ‘forced disappearances’ during Argentina’s 1976-1983 military regime, including the killing of journalist and writer Rodolfo Walsh.

Victims were routinely kidnapped and brought to the Escuela Superior de Mecánica de la Armada – a Navy school which doubled as a secret detention centre – where they were interrogated, tortured and, ultimately, murdered. Many were drugged and thrown from planes into the Atlantic Ocean in so-called ‘death flights’.

In 2009, an INTERPOL Red Notice was issued at Argentina’s request against Sanchez, who had by that point been on the run for several years. On his arrest in 2013, he was found living under a false name and providing nautical engineering services in Agra dos Reis – a reminder of his Navy past.

INTERPOL’s Fugitive Investigative Support unit had been following the case closely since 2016 as part of Project BASIC – a coordinated effort to crack down on outstanding war criminals.

Ideal place for a fugitive

As soon as Brazilian Federal police discovered Sanchez was once again a fugitive, it was clear that finding him would take considerable time and effort.

“At this moment, we realized that it would be a difficult and possibly time-consuming job, since the region of Angra dos Reis, in Rio de Janeiro state, is full of islands, hills, communities and farms. It’s an ideal place for a fugitive from justice,” said a representative from Brazil’s INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Brasilia.

“We realized it would be a difficult and time-consuming job. […] It’s an ideal place for a fugitive from justice.”

A specialized team of Brazilian Federal Police officers from the INTERPOL satellite office in Rio de Janeiro was assigned exclusively to the case and sent to Angra dos Reis. A task force was established with local Federal Police officers and a 24/7 investigation began.

The task force started with what they knew about the fugitive: he had fathered a Brazilian child and belonged to a local religious community. Being on the run and out of work also likely meant that the same family and friends who facilitated Sanchez’s escape were continuing to support him financially. Officers began a three-month surveillance and monitoring mission of Sanchez’s inner circle in of Paraty – a historic colonial municipality on the Southern border of Rio de Janeiro state.

Family reunion

Complicating the surveillance effort, however, was the arrival of the global COVID-19 pandemic to Brazil’s shores. The pandemic meant street circulation was down, making the presence of police harder to disguise, and restrictions on public gatherings meant that Sanchez would not be attending religious gatherings any time soon.

On the day after Mother’s day in Brazil (10 May), the police task force received intelligence indicating that a core group of people close to Sanchez, including his seven-year-old son, were travelling up the coast to the “Taquari hinterland”. Bordering a vast mountainous nature reserve, the area was exposed with few houses, meaning a discreet police approach would be practically impossible. When the team arrived as close as they could without raising suspicion, they conferred with locals who indicated that Sanchez was hiding in a house on the outskirts of the village, closest to the nature reserve.

Police entered the house to find Gonzalo Sanchez with his family and close friends, confirming the thesis of a family reunion. None of those present offered any resistance and Sanchez was taken into custody.

Homecoming

As soon as Sanchez was captured, the police reports were forwarded to NCB Brasilia, which coordinated his extradition. The INTERPOL NCBs in Brasilia and Buenos Aires had worked together closely beforehand to ensure that nothing would impede the process, including the pandemic. Due to the lack of commercial flights between the two countries in the context of COVID-19, a Brazilian Federal Police aircraft transported Sanchez to the border in Foz do Iguaçu, where he was handed over to Argentine authorities.

“In our view, the most important part of this case was the good coordination between Brazil and Argentina that allowed the fugitive to be arrested in Rio de Janeiro on 11 May and surrendered to Argentina at the border of Foz do Iguaçu-Puerto Iguazu on 14 May – a distance of almost 1500 kilometers,” said Commissioner Bruno Samezima, Head of NCB Brasilia. “COVID-19 did not prevent police from effectively carrying out their duties.”

“The most important part of this case was the coordination between Brazil and Argentina […]. COVID-19 did not prevent police from carrying out their duties.”

“In the face of such a serious pandemic situation, the arrest of Sanchez truly represents the professionalism and service of law enforcement officers,” said Commissioner Edgardo Martin Moses, Head of NCB Buenos Aires. “His extradition involved a great effort and coordination between both countries to ensure he could be successfully brought before justice, while ensuring the safety and health of Argentine and Brazilian officials.”

For Stephen Kavanagh, INTERPOL’s Executive Director of Police Services, the case is a prime example of how COVID-19 has both changed and reaffirmed the vital role of police work in a challenging context.

“The horrific crimes which Gonzalo Sanchez is accused of occurred more than 40 years ago. And yet, when the Brazilian police received the go-ahead to locate and extradite him – in the middle of a global pandemic – they wasted no time and succeeded in a matter of months,” the INTERPOL official said.

“It may not be ‘business as usual’ but the dedication of law enforcement to bring fugitives to justice remains the same.”

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July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI: Societe Generale: shares & voting rights as of 30 June 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

NUMBER OF SHARES COMPOSING CURRENT SHARE CAPITAL AND TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTING RIGHTS AS OF 30 JUNE 2025

Regulated Information

Paris, 8 July 2025

Information about the total number of voting rights and shares pursuant to Article L.233-8 II of the French Commercial Code and Article 223-16 of the AMF General Regulations.

Date Number of shares composing current share capital Total number of
voting rights

30 June 2025 800,316,777
Gross: 889,511,445

Press contacts:

Jean-Baptiste Froville_+33 1 58 98 68 00_ jean-baptiste.froville@socgen.com
Fanny Rouby_+33 1 57 29 11 12_ fanny.rouby@socgen.com

Societe Generale

Societe Generale is a top tier European Bank with around 119,000 employees serving more than 26 million clients in 62 countries across the world. We have been supporting the development of our economies for 160 years, providing our corporate, institutional, and individual clients with a wide array of value-added advisory and financial solutions. Our long-lasting and trusted relationships with the clients, our cutting-edge expertise, our unique innovation, our ESG capabilities and leading franchises are part of our DNA and serve our most essential objective – to deliver sustainable value creation for all our stakeholders.

The Group runs three complementary sets of businesses, embedding ESG offerings for all its clients:
- French Retail, Private Banking and Insurance, with leading retail bank SG and insurance franchise, premium private banking services, and the leading digital bank BoursoBank.
- Global Banking and Investor Solutions, a top tier wholesale bank offering tailored-made solutions with distinctive global leadership in equity derivatives, structured finance and ESG.
- Mobility, International Retail Banking and Financial Services, comprising well-established universal banks (in Czech Republic, Romania and several African countries), Ayvens (the new ALD I LeasePlan brand), a global player in sustainable mobility, as well as specialized financing activities.
Committed to building together with its clients a better and sustainable future, Societe Generale aims to be a leading partner in the environmental transition and sustainability overall. The Group is included in the principal socially responsible investment indices: DJSI (Europe), FTSE4Good (Global and Europe), Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Refinitiv Diversity and Inclusion Index, Euronext Vigeo (Europe and Eurozone), STOXX Global ESG Leaders indexes, and the MSCI Low Carbon Leaders Index (World and Europe).

For more information, you can follow us on Twitter/X @societegenerale or visit our website societegenerale.com.

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July 9, 2025

MIL-OSI: Ageas and BlackRock, Inc.: Transparency notification

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

In accordance with the rules on financial transparency*, BlackRock, Inc. has notified Ageas on 3 July 2025 that, on 1 July 2025, its interest has exceeded the legal threshold of 5% of the shares issued by Ageas. Its current shareholding stands at 7,78%.

Reason for the notification
Acquisition or disposal of the control of an undertaking that holds a participating interest in an issuer

Notification by
A parent undertaking or a controlling person

Persons subject to the notification requirement
See annex 1a

Date on which the threshold is crossed
1 July 2025

Threshold that is crossed (in %)
5%

Denominator
198.938.286

Notified details
See annex 1 b

Chain of controlled undertakings through which the holding is effectively held, if applicable
The full chain of command can be found on https://www.ageas.com/investors/shareholders

Additional information
As a result of the acquisition of HPS Investment Partners, there has been a change to BlackRock’s group structure. Upon the close of the transaction, BlackRock, Inc. contributed all of its equity interests in BlackRock Finance, Inc. and Global Infrastructure Management, LLC to BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

This press release and the notifications received by Ageas are available on the website.

* article 14, paragraph 1 of the law of 2 May 2007 on disclosure of major holdings us provisions.

Ageas is a Belgian rooted listed international insurance Group with a heritage spanning 200 years. It offers Retail and Business customers Life and Non-Life insurance products designed to suit their specific needs, today and tomorrow, and is also engaged in reinsurance activities. As one of Europe’s larger insurance companies, Ageas concentrates its activities in Europe and Asia, which together make up the major part of the global insurance market. It operates successful insurance businesses in Belgium, the UK, Portugal, Türkiye, China, Malaysia, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Singapore, and the Philippines through a combination of wholly owned subsidiaries and long term partnerships with strong financial institutions and key distributors. Ageas ranks among the market leaders in the countries in which it operates. It represents a staff force of about 50,000 people and reported annual inflows of EUR 18.5 billion in 2024.

ANNEX 1a

Name	Address (for legal entities)
BlackRock, Inc.	50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, 10001, U.S.A.
BlackRock (Singapore) Limited	20 Anson Road #18-01, Singapore, 79912, Singapore
BlackRock Advisors (UK) Limited	12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL, U.K.
BlackRock Advisors, LLC	50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, 10001, U.S.A.
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited	161 Bay Street, Suite 2500, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2S1, Canada
BlackRock Asset Management Deutschland AG	Lenbachplatz 1 1st Floor, Munich, 80333-MN3, Germany
BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited	15/F, 16/F, 17/F Citibank Tower & 17/F ICBC Tower, 3 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.	50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, 10001, U.S.A.
BlackRock Fund Advisors	400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, U.S.A.
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association	400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, U.S.A.
BlackRock International Limited	Exchange Place One, 1 Semple Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8BL, U.K.
BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited	Level 37 Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited	12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL, U.K.
BlackRock Investment Management, LLC	1 University Square Drive, Princeton, NJ, 8540, U.S.A.
BlackRock Japan Co., Ltd.	1-8-3 Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku, Trust Tower Main, Tokyo, 100-8217, Japan
Aperio Group, LLC	3 Harbor Dr Suite 204, Sausalito, CA 94965, U.S.A.
SpiderRock Advisors, LLC	Corporation Service Company, 251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808, U.S.A.

ANNEX 1b

A) Voting rights	Previous notification	After the transaction
	# of voting rights	# of voting rights		% of voting rights
Holders of voting rights		Linked to securities	Not linked to the securities	Linked to securities	Not linked to the securities	S
BlackRock, Inc.	0	0		0,00%		1
BlackRock (Singapore) Limited	26.755	26.310		0,01%		1
BlackRock Advisors (UK) Limited	2.917.790	3.172.318		1,59%		1
BlackRock Advisors, LLC	203.203	332.981		0,17%		1
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited	147.243	262.978		0,13%		1
BlackRock Asset Management Deutschland AG	1.811.227	1.362.308		0,68%		1
BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited	25.474	25.829		0,01%		1
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.	50.348	190.132		0,10%		1
BlackRock Fund Advisors	3.769.688	3.810.650		1,92%		1
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association	2.088.675	2.690.187		1,35%		1
BlackRock International Limited	1.637	12.647		0,01%		1
BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited	69.199	56.242		0,03%		1
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited	895.264	1.142.495		0,57%		1
BlackRock Investment Management, LLC	418.682	373.405		0,19%		1
BlackRock Japan Co., Ltd.	285.173	300.448		0,15%		1
Aperio Group, LLC	18.343	21.757		0,01%		1
Subtotal	12.728.700	13.780.688		6,93%		S
	TOTAL	13.780.688	0	6,93%	0,00%

B) Equivalent financial instruments	After the transaction
Holders of equivalent financial instruments	Type of financial instrument	Expiration date	Exercise period or date	# of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised	% of voting rights	Settlement
BlackRock Advisors, LLC	Contract Difference			641.303	0,32%	cash
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.	Contract Difference			513.136	0,26%	cash
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association	Contract Difference			326.027	0,16%	cash
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited	Contract Difference			13.097	0,01%	cash
BlackRock Investment Management, LLC	Contract Difference			845	0,00%	cash
Aperio Group, LLC	Depositary Receipt			195.684	0,10%
SpiderRock Advisors, LLC	Depositary Receipt			158	0,00%
	TOTAL			1.690.250	0,85%

	TOTAL (A & B)			# of voting rights	% of voting rights
			CALCULATE	15.470.938	7,78%

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July 9, 2025

MIL-OSI: Crédit Agricole Assurances announces the launch of an accelerated bookbuilding offering of its whole stake in FDJ United
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

Crédit Agricole Assurances announces the launch of an accelerated bookbuilding offering of its whole stake in FDJ United

8 July 2025 – Crédit Agricole Assurances (“CAA”), which, via its wholly-owned subsidiaries Predica and Crédit Agricole Assurances Retraite, currently owns 6,110,156 shares of FDJ United (the “Company”), representing approximately 3.3% of the Company’s share capital and 4.5% of its voting rights, announces the launch of an offering of its whole stake in FDJ United (the “Shares”). These Shares will be offered as part of an accelerated bookbuilding offering to institutional investors (the “Placement”).

CAA has been a shareholder of FDJ United, an international gaming operator, since its IPO in November 2019 and has supported the Company throughout its development, including the successful recent acquisition of Kindred. CAA completed an initial sale of c. 4.1 million shares in November 2024 as part of its strategy of actively managing its investment portfolio. Upon completion of the Placement, CAA will no longer be a shareholder of the Company.

The Placement will start immediately following this announcement. The final terms of the Placement will be determined and announced after the end of the bookbuilding process.

Settlement of the Placement should take place on 11 July 2025.

FDJ United’s shares are listed on the regulated market of Euronext in Paris (ISIN code: FR0013451333).

This press release does not constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase and the offering of the shares in FDJ United does not constitute a public offering (except to institutional investors) in any country, including in France.

Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and Morgan Stanley Europe SE are acting as Global Coordinators and Bookrunners on the Placement.

About Crédit Agricole Assurances
Crédit Agricole Assurances, France’s leading insurer, is Crédit Agricole group’s subsidiary, which brings together all the insurance businesses of Crédit Agricole S.A. Crédit Agricole Assurances offers a range of products and services in savings, retirement, health, personal protection and property insurance. They are distributed by Crédit Agricole’s banks in France and in 9 countries worldwide, and are aimed at individual, professional, agricultural and business customers. At the end of 2024, Crédit Agricole Assurances had more than 6,700 employees. Its 2024 premium income (non-GAAP) amounted to 43.6 billion euros.
www.ca-assurances.com

Press contacts
Géraldine Bailacq +33 (0)6 81 75 87 59
Nicolas Leviaux +33 (0)6 19 60 48 53
Julien Badé +33 (0)7 85 18 68 05
service.presse@ca-assurances.fr

Disclaimer

This press release is for information purposes only and does not, and shall not, constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe any securities nor a solicitation to offer to purchase or to subscribe securities in any jurisdiction and does not constitute a public offer other than the offering to qualified investors in any jurisdiction, including France.

The sale of FDJ United shares does not constitute a public offering other than to qualified investors in any jurisdiction, including in France.

No communication and no information in respect of the sale by Crédit Agricole Assurances of FDJ United shares may be distributed to the public in any jurisdiction where a registration or approval is required. No steps have been or will be taken in any jurisdiction where such steps would be required. The offer of sale of FDJ United shares on behalf of Crédit Agricole Assurances may be subject to specific legal or regulatory restrictions in certain jurisdictions. Crédit Agricole Assurances, its shareholders and affiliates take no responsibility for any violation of any such restrictions by any person.

European Economic Area
In member states of the European Economic Area, this press release is an advertisement and is not a prospectus with the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2017, as amended (the “Prospectus Regulation”).

With respect to the member states of the European Economic Area other than France (the “Member States”), no action has been or will be taken in order to permit a public offer of the securities which would require the publication of a prospectus in one of such Member States. In Member States, this communication and any offer if made subsequently is directed exclusively at persons who are “qualified investors” within the meaning of Article 2(e) of the Prospectus Regulation.

France
In France, the offer of FDJ United shares described in this press release will be carried out through a placement through an accelerated bookbuilding process to qualified investors only within the meaning of Article 2(e) of the Prospectus Regulation and in accordance with applicable French laws and regulations. There will be no public offering in any country (including France) in connection with the shares of FDJ United, except to qualified investors only.

United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, this communication is for distribution to, and is only directed at, persons in the United Kingdom that (i) are “investment professionals” falling within article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (as amended, the “Order”), (ii) are persons falling within article 49(2)(a) to (d) (“high net worth companies, unincorporated associations, etc.”) of the Order, or (iii) are located outside the United kingdom, or (iv) are persons to whom an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity (within the meaning of Article 21 of the Order) in connection with the issue or sale of any securities may otherwise lawfully be communicated or cause to be communicated (all such persons together being referred to as “Relevant Persons”). This press release is only directed at Relevant Persons and are available only to Relevant Persons. Any person who is not a Relevant Person must act or rely on this document or any of its contents.

Any investment or investment activity to which this document relates is available only to Relevant Persons and will be engaged in only with Relevant Persons. Any person who is not a Relevant Person shall not act or rely on this document or any of its contents.

With respect to the United Kingdom, securities may not be offered or sold absent the publication of a prospectus in the United Kingdom or an exemption from such publication under the Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, as amended, as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal Act) 2018 (the “UK Prospectus Regulation”). As a consequence, this document is directed only at persons who are “qualified investors” as defined in point (e) of Article 2 of the UK Prospectus Regulation.
This press release is not a prospectus which has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority or any other United Kingdom regulatory authority for the purpose of Section 85 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.

United States
This press release does not constitute or form part of any offer or solicitation to purchase or subscribe for securities in the United States. Securities referred to in this announcement have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent such registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. FDJ United shares have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act and neither Crédit Agricole Assurances, nor any of its shareholders or their respective affiliates intend to register any portion of the proposed offering in the United States or to conduct a public offering in the United States.

Australia
This press release is not a prospectus or product disclosure statement under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the “Corporations Act”) and does not constitute a recommendation to acquire, an invitation to apply for, an offer to apply for or buy, an offer to arrange the issue or sale of, or an offer for issue or sale of, any securities in Australia except as set out below. Interests may only be offered, issued, sold or distributed in Australia by way of or pursuant to an offer or invitation that does not need disclosure to investors either under Part 7.9 or Part 6D.2 of the Corporations Act, whether by reason of the investor being a ‘sophisticated investor’ or ‘wholesale client’ (as defined in section 708(8) and 761G of the Corporations Act respectively) or otherwise. Nothing in this press release constitutes an offer of interests or financial product advice to a ‘retail client’ (as defined in section 761G of the Corporations Act and applicable regulations). Accordingly, this press release has not been lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commissions (“ASIC”). Neither the Placement nor the contents of this press release have been approved by ASIC or any regulatory body or agency in Australia.

Canada, Japan and South Africa
The FDJ United shares may not and will not be offered, sold or purchase in Canada, Japan or South Africa. The information contained in this press release does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in Canada, Japan or South Africa.

The release, publication or distribution of this press release generally may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions and persons into whose possession this document or other information referred to herein should inform themselves about and observe any such restriction. No action has been taken to allow offer of FDJ United shares or distribution of this press release in any jurisdiction where any such action would be required. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

Any investment decision to purchase FDJ United shares must be made solely on the basis of publicly available information regarding FDJ United. Such information is not the responsibility of Crédit Agricole Assurances and has not been independently verified by Crédit Agricole Assurances.

The global coordinators and bookrunners are acting on behalf of Crédit Agricole Assurances (to the exclusion of all others) in connection with the placement and will not be liable to any person other than Crédit Agricole Assurances either for warranties given to clients of the global coordinators and bookrunners or for advice in connection with the placement.

Neither the global coordinators and bookrunners nor any of its directors, officers, employees, advisors or agents accept any responsibility for, or make any representations or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this press release (or if any information has been omitted from this press release) or any other information relating to FDJ United, Crédit Agricole Assurances, their respective subsidiaries or associated companies, whether in written, oral, visual or electronic form, and however transmitted or made available, or any loss from the use of this press release or its contents or otherwise.

Distribution, publication or release of this press release are forbidden in any jurisdiction where such distribution or release would be unlawful.

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July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI: Caisse Française de Financement Local EMTN 2025-7 B
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

Paris, 8 July 2025

Capitalised terms used herein shall have the meaning specified for such terms in the Caisse Française de Financement Local base prospectus to the €75,000,000,000 Euro Medium Term Note Programme dated 10 June 2025 (the “Base Prospectus”).

Caisse Française de Financement Local has decided to issue on 10 July 2025 – Euro 150,000,000 Fixed Rate Obligations Foncières due 17 April 2035 to be assimilated upon listing and form a single series with the existing Euro 1,000,000,000 Fixed Rate Obligations Foncières due 17 April 2035 issued on 17 April 2025.

The net proceeds of this issue will be used to finance and/or refinance, in whole or in part, the Eligible Green Loans as defined in the SFIL Group Green, Social and Sustainability Bond Framework which is available on the website of the Issuer.

The Base Prospectus dated 10 June 2025 approved by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers and the Final Terms relating to the issue are available on the website of the Issuer (https://sfil.fr/caffil-notre-filiale/), on the website of the AMF (www.amf-france.org), and with the Paying Agent indicated in the Base Prospectus (www.bourse.lu).

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The MIL Network –
July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI: SEMCAP Food & Nutrition Announces Investment in Fresh Prep, Canada’s Leading, Locally-Led Meal Subscription Service

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

Growth Equity Investor Becomes Large Minority Shareholder to Support Brand’s Rapid National Expansion and Sustainability Leadership

VANCOUVER, BC & WAYNE, Pa. , July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SEMCAP Food & Nutrition, a growth equity investment firm focused on identifying and growing the purpose-driven food and nutrition brands of the future, announces a large minority investment in Fresh Prep, a proudly Canadian-founded and operated, B Corp-certified meal subscription service known for its zero-waste innovation, strong customer loyalty, and commitment to sustainability. This investment aligns with SEMCAP’s vision of supporting sustainable, high-performing food brands across North America, and Fresh Prep joins a prestigious portfolio of industry leaders, including ALOHA, good culture, Kite Hill and Purely Elizabeth.

“Fresh Prep is a perfect addition to our portfolio as we invest behind innovative food companies that support sustainable modern health and a better future for food,” said Kate Storey, Partner at SEMCAP Food & Nutrition. “Unlike competitors who have faced challenges in the meal-delivery space, the Fresh Prep team has emerged as a shining light with an unwavering focus on delivering incredible, unmatched quality and truly empowering consumers with food that fits their lifestyle, budget, and goals which has resulted in tremendous, profitable growth. Prioritizing innovation, automation and sustainability, with the launch of their zero-waste kits, is clearly a recipe for profitability, driving more than C$100 million in annual revenue and 40-percent CAGR over the past 5 years. We look forward to delivering the support to help the company with its national expansion and east coast launch in Quebec and Ontario and further accelerating this rapid growth.”

As part of this minority investment, Storey, a Vancouver local, will join Fresh Prep’s Board of Directors, to support the founding team at the helm of this Canadian-operated company. SEMCAP brings complementary operational expertise and its network of food-focused advisors to help scale Fresh Prep’s impact while preserving its identity, mission and day-to-day operations. This additional support will help Fresh Prep maintain its laser-focus on driving continuous improvement and customer value, including by expanding its delivery footprint and increasing basket size with its ready-to-eat line of products and curated grocery staples available through the Fresh Prep Market. SEMCAP joins a seasoned group of investors supporting Fresh Prep’s growth. This includes Renewal Funds, who both led the Series A and participated in the Series B round, as well as Longo Family Capital Corporation, who also participated in both rounds.

“With extensive operational expertise in the food and nutrition space and an impact-driven investment strategy, SEMCAP Food & Nutrition is the ideal partner for our next phase of growth,” said Dhruv Sood Co-CEO of Fresh Prep. “Kate and the team are completely aligned with our mission, immediately recognizing sustainability as an important differentiator in our space. We look forward to tapping the operational expertise within SEMCAP’s platform and broader network to help accelerate the expansion of the Fresh Prep brand and work to maintain high double-digit topline growth this year and beyond.”

Fresh Prep was founded by three life-long friends Becky Brauer, Dhruv Sood, and Husein Rahemtulla in 2015, while trying to answer the familiar question, “What’s for dinner?” They understood the daily struggles of busy people trying to cook wholesome meals at home, and while conventional meal kits offered convenience, they also generated excess packaging and waste. With an unwavering commitment to delighting their customers and driving continuous innovation, the team founded a very different kind of meal-kit service, differentiated from the start by its patented ‘Zero Waste’ food kits – that were made for convenience and sustainability. Fresh Prep’s success was also built on a dedicated delivery fleet, which enables tighter quality control, more convenient delivery windows and real-time tracking for its customers. The company is able to offset carbon emissions which means net zero emissions deliveries.

SEMCAP was founded in 2020 by Walter (“Buck”) Buckley and Cyrus Vandrevala to invest in companies at the forefront of seminal trends in sectors that have the greatest impact on humanity – food, health and, most recently, AI. SEMCAP’s Food & Nutrition platform is led by John Haugen, Ryan Newcom, and Kate Storey. The team invests in environmentally sustainable, high-growth businesses with more than $25 million in revenue and category-leading products that have achieved proof of concept and evidence of scale.

“With the strength of its management team and track record of profitable growth, it would be hard to find a better example than Fresh Prep of what we’re looking for as we execute against our cross-border investment strategy,” said Haugen. “We’re seeing consumers fuel a massive food revolution across North America and this seismic shift presents an incredible opportunity for our Food & Nutrition platform to identify and help scale the food and nutrition brands of the future.”

About Fresh Prep

Fresh Prep is a Canadian meal subscription service on a mission to make sustainable, high-quality meals more accessible to busy households. Each week, customers can choose from 35+ ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat meals, plus over 150 grocery staples, from quick breakfasts to effortless dinners.

Founded in Vancouver in 2015, Fresh Prep delivers across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. Meals arrive in reusable cooler bags and many recipes come in patented Zero Waste Kits designed to reduce single-use plastic.

Fresh Prep is the first Canadian meal subscription service to become a Certified B Corporation, balancing purpose and profit.

Learn more at www.freshprep.ca.

About SEMCAP Food & Nutrition

SEMCAP Food & Nutrition invests in remarkable food companies that support sustainable modern health and a better future for food. Led by a highly skilled investment team with deep operating and investing experience in consumer packaged goods, the team provides unique deal insight and support for strategic partnering and enhanced growth. SEMCAP Food & Nutrition, with offices in Vancouver and Philadelphia, partners with companies whose products emphasize organic, natural, non-GMO, and low-carbon foods as well as efficient supply chain and delivery and low-waste packaging. SEMCAP Food & Nutrition is one of SEMCAP’s three platforms – AI, healthcare, and food. SEMCAP is a growth equity company committed to investing behind seminal trends in these sectors that have the greatest impact on society. Visit www.semcap.com for more information.

This release is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities to any person in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. This material may contain estimates and forward-looking statements, which may include forecasts and do not represent a guarantee of future performance. This information is not intended to be complete or exhaustive and no representations or warranties, either express or implied, are made regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. The views expressed are as of July 8, 2025 and are subject to change without notice. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Investing involves significant risks.

©2025 Seminal Capital Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. SEMCAP is a trademark of Seminal Capital Holdings, LLC.

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July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI: SEMCAP Food & Nutrition Announces Investment in Fresh Prep, Canada’s Leading, Locally-Led Meal Subscription Service

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

Growth Equity Investor Becomes Large Minority Shareholder to Support Brand’s Rapid National Expansion and Sustainability Leadership

VANCOUVER, BC & WAYNE, Pa. , July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SEMCAP Food & Nutrition, a growth equity investment firm focused on identifying and growing the purpose-driven food and nutrition brands of the future, announces a large minority investment in Fresh Prep, a proudly Canadian-founded and operated, B Corp-certified meal subscription service known for its zero-waste innovation, strong customer loyalty, and commitment to sustainability. This investment aligns with SEMCAP’s vision of supporting sustainable, high-performing food brands across North America, and Fresh Prep joins a prestigious portfolio of industry leaders, including ALOHA, good culture, Kite Hill and Purely Elizabeth.

“Fresh Prep is a perfect addition to our portfolio as we invest behind innovative food companies that support sustainable modern health and a better future for food,” said Kate Storey, Partner at SEMCAP Food & Nutrition. “Unlike competitors who have faced challenges in the meal-delivery space, the Fresh Prep team has emerged as a shining light with an unwavering focus on delivering incredible, unmatched quality and truly empowering consumers with food that fits their lifestyle, budget, and goals which has resulted in tremendous, profitable growth. Prioritizing innovation, automation and sustainability, with the launch of their zero-waste kits, is clearly a recipe for profitability, driving more than C$100 million in annual revenue and 40-percent CAGR over the past 5 years. We look forward to delivering the support to help the company with its national expansion and east coast launch in Quebec and Ontario and further accelerating this rapid growth.”

As part of this minority investment, Storey, a Vancouver local, will join Fresh Prep’s Board of Directors, to support the founding team at the helm of this Canadian-operated company. SEMCAP brings complementary operational expertise and its network of food-focused advisors to help scale Fresh Prep’s impact while preserving its identity, mission and day-to-day operations. This additional support will help Fresh Prep maintain its laser-focus on driving continuous improvement and customer value, including by expanding its delivery footprint and increasing basket size with its ready-to-eat line of products and curated grocery staples available through the Fresh Prep Market. SEMCAP joins a seasoned group of investors supporting Fresh Prep’s growth. This includes Renewal Funds, who both led the Series A and participated in the Series B round, as well as Longo Family Capital Corporation, who also participated in both rounds.

“With extensive operational expertise in the food and nutrition space and an impact-driven investment strategy, SEMCAP Food & Nutrition is the ideal partner for our next phase of growth,” said Dhruv Sood Co-CEO of Fresh Prep. “Kate and the team are completely aligned with our mission, immediately recognizing sustainability as an important differentiator in our space. We look forward to tapping the operational expertise within SEMCAP’s platform and broader network to help accelerate the expansion of the Fresh Prep brand and work to maintain high double-digit topline growth this year and beyond.”

Fresh Prep was founded by three life-long friends Becky Brauer, Dhruv Sood, and Husein Rahemtulla in 2015, while trying to answer the familiar question, “What’s for dinner?” They understood the daily struggles of busy people trying to cook wholesome meals at home, and while conventional meal kits offered convenience, they also generated excess packaging and waste. With an unwavering commitment to delighting their customers and driving continuous innovation, the team founded a very different kind of meal-kit service, differentiated from the start by its patented ‘Zero Waste’ food kits – that were made for convenience and sustainability. Fresh Prep’s success was also built on a dedicated delivery fleet, which enables tighter quality control, more convenient delivery windows and real-time tracking for its customers. The company is able to offset carbon emissions which means net zero emissions deliveries.

SEMCAP was founded in 2020 by Walter (“Buck”) Buckley and Cyrus Vandrevala to invest in companies at the forefront of seminal trends in sectors that have the greatest impact on humanity – food, health and, most recently, AI. SEMCAP’s Food & Nutrition platform is led by John Haugen, Ryan Newcom, and Kate Storey. The team invests in environmentally sustainable, high-growth businesses with more than $25 million in revenue and category-leading products that have achieved proof of concept and evidence of scale.

“With the strength of its management team and track record of profitable growth, it would be hard to find a better example than Fresh Prep of what we’re looking for as we execute against our cross-border investment strategy,” said Haugen. “We’re seeing consumers fuel a massive food revolution across North America and this seismic shift presents an incredible opportunity for our Food & Nutrition platform to identify and help scale the food and nutrition brands of the future.”

About Fresh Prep

Fresh Prep is a Canadian meal subscription service on a mission to make sustainable, high-quality meals more accessible to busy households. Each week, customers can choose from 35+ ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat meals, plus over 150 grocery staples, from quick breakfasts to effortless dinners.

Founded in Vancouver in 2015, Fresh Prep delivers across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. Meals arrive in reusable cooler bags and many recipes come in patented Zero Waste Kits designed to reduce single-use plastic.

Fresh Prep is the first Canadian meal subscription service to become a Certified B Corporation, balancing purpose and profit.

Learn more at www.freshprep.ca.

About SEMCAP Food & Nutrition

SEMCAP Food & Nutrition invests in remarkable food companies that support sustainable modern health and a better future for food. Led by a highly skilled investment team with deep operating and investing experience in consumer packaged goods, the team provides unique deal insight and support for strategic partnering and enhanced growth. SEMCAP Food & Nutrition, with offices in Vancouver and Philadelphia, partners with companies whose products emphasize organic, natural, non-GMO, and low-carbon foods as well as efficient supply chain and delivery and low-waste packaging. SEMCAP Food & Nutrition is one of SEMCAP’s three platforms – AI, healthcare, and food. SEMCAP is a growth equity company committed to investing behind seminal trends in these sectors that have the greatest impact on society. Visit www.semcap.com for more information.

This release is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities to any person in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. This material may contain estimates and forward-looking statements, which may include forecasts and do not represent a guarantee of future performance. This information is not intended to be complete or exhaustive and no representations or warranties, either express or implied, are made regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. The views expressed are as of July 8, 2025 and are subject to change without notice. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Investing involves significant risks.

©2025 Seminal Capital Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved. SEMCAP is a trademark of Seminal Capital Holdings, LLC.

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July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI: Solutions30 Appoints Arno Janssen as CEO in the Netherlands, Following Recent Leadership Reinforcements Across Europe
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

Solutions30, the European leader in multi-technical field services for the telecommunications, energy, and digital sectors, announces the appointment of Arno Janssen as CEO of its operations in the Netherlands. This appointment follows the recent strengthening of its leadership team, including the nominations of Antoine Mirabel (France), Oliver Fidorra (Germany), and Axel Vandevenne (Belgium).

Arno Janssen brings extensive international experience, having held several senior leadership positions at Bosch Building Technologies, with a strong focus on management development, sales and marketing. In his previous roles, Arno has led growing organisations and M&A activities in the market of building technologies for sectors like public transport, government and industry. He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Marketing, and is known for his passion for technology and people development.

Luc Brusselaers, Chief Revenue Officer and member of the Management Board, stated “Arno joins Solutions30 at a pivotal time, as we reinforce our leadership across Europe. His experience and vision will play a key role in our continued success as we expand our presence in the building technology market in the Netherlands. Arno strengthens our leadership team, particularly at a time when we are intensifying our activities in the Power Grid sector, solidifying our role as a strategic partner in energy infrastructure modernization that supports the energy transition and the increase in grid capacity.”

About Solutions30 SE

Solutions30’s mission is to make the technological developments that are transforming our daily lives accessible to everyone, individuals and businesses alike, especially with regard to the digital transformation and the energy transition. With its network of more than 16,000 technicians, Solutions30 has completed over 65 million call-outs since its inception and led over 500 renewable energy projects with a combined maximum output surpassing 1800 MWp. Every day, Solutions30 is doing its part to build a more connected and sustainable world. Solutions30 has become an industry leader in Europe with operations in 10 countries: France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Poland. The capital of Solutions30 SE consists of 107,127,984 shares, equal to the number of theoretical votes that can be exercised. Solutions30 SE is listed on the Euronext Paris exchange (ISIN FR0013379484- code S30). Indices : CAC Mid & Small | CAC Small | CAC Technology | Euro Stoxx Total Market Technology | Euronext Tech Croissance.

Visit our website to learn more: www.solutions30.com

Contact

Individual Shareholders:

actionnaires@solutions30.com – Tel: +33 1 86 86 00 63

Analysts/Investors:
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July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI: Bitsolara: A New Era Begins in the GameFi World

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Among the rising stars of the GameFi ecosystem, Bitsolara is attracting attention with its Telegram-based airdrop system and innovative mechanics. Built on speed, accessibility, and rewarding experiences, Bitsolara is now in active public sale, offering early investors the chance to buy at the lowest price before the first major exchange listing.

Mission and Vision
Mission:
Bitsolara aims to democratize Web3 access by providing a seamless, wallet-free gamified DeFi experience directly within Telegram. It empowers users to engage with blockchain mechanics intuitively, making earning and social interaction easy for everyone.

Vision:
To become the leading Telegram-native Web3 ecosystem that combines GameFi, DeFi, and SocialFi through innovative, user-friendly mini-apps. Bitsolara envisions a community-driven platform that continuously evolves with engaging quests, NFT integrations, and dynamic reward systems, creating sustainable value and fun for millions worldwide.

Project Vision and Goals
Bitsolara aims to revolutionize the play-to-earn model by offering a simplified and gamified reward system accessible to everyone. With just a few taps on Telegram, users can complete tasks and instantly earn tokens — no complex steps, no confusing dashboards.

Beyond short-term hype, Bitsolara has a clear long-term vision:
• Launch of a staking system
• Introduction of NFT-based mini games
• Cross-project integrations
• Expansion into DeFi modules
These features are designed to establish Bitsolara as a multi-layered Web3 ecosystem that grows with its community.

Current Stage: Public Sale is Live
Bitsolara is currently in public sale, and it’s the perfect time for early adopters to get in at the ground level. Tokens are available at the lowest entry price before any centralized exchange listing. This means participants today have the chance to benefit from value increases once the project goes live on major platforms.

Upcoming Listing on a Top 10 Exchange
One of the project’s most anticipated milestones is its listing on one of the top 10 global cryptocurrency exchanges. This major listing will not only increase visibility but also provide deep liquidity and access to a much broader user base.
Upon listing, Bitsolara will:
• Activate staking mechanisms
• Release interactive gameplay features
• Expand strategic partnerships
• Launch new user acquisition campaigns
This listing marks the beginning of a global expansion phase for Bitsolara.

Conclusion: The Future Will Be Played With Bitsolara
Bitsolara is not just another airdrop bot — it’s a next-generation, gamified earning platform created for the modern Web3 investor. With a strong team, an active community, and real product delivery, Bitsolara is on track to become one of the standout GameFi projects of the year.

Now is the perfect time to jump in and secure your position before the major listing event.

Public Sale & Official Links
The Bitsolara token sale is live through the official platform and selected partners. To join early and become part of one of the most promising Web3 communities, use the links below:

Website
Pitch Deck
Twitter(x)
Telegram Chat
Telegram Ann
App
Media Kit

Contact:
Barnaby
marketing@bitsolara.com

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July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI: Presidio Named AWS Generative AI Innovation Alliance Partner

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

NEW YORK, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Presidio, a leading technology services and solutions provider, today announced it has been selected as a Partner Innovation Alliance (PIA) partner within the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center (GenAIIC). This recognition underscores Presidio’s commitment to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and its deep collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver transformative solutions for clients.

The GenAIIC connects customers with AWS AI/ML scientists and strategy experts, to help envision, identify, and develop generative AI solutions. Since its inception, the GenAIIC has helped thousands of organizations achieve success with generative AI. The AWS GenAIIC PIA designation is awarded to select partners who demonstrate exceptional capabilities in applying generative AI to solve complex business challenges and deliver both proof-of-concept and production ready implementations.

“Presidio’s inclusion in this elite group reflects our pioneering work to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI,” said Chris Cagnazzi, Chief Innovation Officer at Presidio. “Our collaboration with AWS has enabled us to rapidly prototype, scale, and deliver innovative generative AI solutions that are closely aligned with our clients’ strategic goals. We’re honored to join the GenAIIC Partner Innovation Alliance and excited to continue shaping the future of AI together.”

By combining domain expertise, agile methodologies, and AWS’s powerful AI/ML services, Presidio empowers organizations to unlock new efficiencies, enhance decision-making, and create differentiated customer experiences.

As a GenAIIC PIA partner, Presidio will continue working closely with AWS to co-develop industry-specific solutions, share best practices, and accelerate AI adoption across the enterprise landscape. For more information about Presidio’s AI capabilities and partnership with AWS, visit https://www.presidio.com/partners/aws.

About Presidio

At Presidio, speed and quality meet technology and innovation. Presidio is a trusted ally for organizations across industries with a decades-long history of building traditional IT foundations and deep expertise in AI and automation, security, networking, digital transformation, and cloud computing. Presidio fills gaps, removes hurdles, optimizes costs, and reduces risk. Presidio’s expert technical team develops custom applications, provides managed services, enables actionable data insights, and builds forward-thinking solutions that drive strategic outcomes for clients globally. For more information, visit www.presidio.com.

Contacts:
Press: PR@Presidio.com
Investor Relations: Investors@presidio.com

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July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: $3M Awarded to Integrate EV Into the Grid
Source: US State of New York

overnor Kathy Hochul today announced $3 million has been awarded to three projects to advance technologies that can help integrate electric vehicles efficiently into the electric grid. The Governor has also made available $4 million to advance technologies that overcome data collection, transmission and operational challenges faced by utilities to manage electric vehicle (EV) charging. Together, these solutions will help to enhance grid flexibility, shift charging to accommodate energy demand, and lower charging costs for consumers.

“New York is leading the way in building a smarter, more sustainable energy future,” Governor Hochul said. “By investing in innovative technologies that support EV charging and integration with the grid, we are strengthening our clean energy infrastructure to meet the demands of tomorrow. We are also improving grid resiliency while making it easier and more affordable for New Yorkers to drive electric.”

The $3 million has been awarded to three projects through the Vehicle Grid Integration Program, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), which provides funding for projects that are scalable and advance electric vehicle charging infrastructure through product development, technology demonstrations, or new business models. Technologies include bi-directional charging, energy storage, on-site energy generation, and EV managed charging.

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority President and CEO Doreen M. Harris said, “Investing in vehicle to grid integration is a game changer for utilities and consumers when it comes to balancing demand on the electric grid and these awarded companies have put forward innovative solutions to improve the way we achieve that balance. Advancing technologies that can shift when electric vehicle charging happens will open the door for future cost reductions, more renewable energy resources like wind and solar, increased grid flexibility and fewer infrastructure upgrades.”

The awarded projects include:
- Charging Platform Lamppost Conduit Interconnection: Voltpost was awarded $775,000 to develop lamppost EV charging in the New York City area, Capital Region, and Hudson Valley focusing on UL certification, retrofits, and plans to deploy at least ten additional Level 2 charging stations in New York State.
- Demonstrating Statewide Implementations of Flexible Interconnections for Fleets: The Mobility House was awarded $867,000 to show how utility distribution capacity can be maximized with flexible interconnections to support electric school bus charging at a depot in Staten Island and a second location yet to be determined in New York State to pilot a method for fast charger deployment that decouples charger construction from electric grid development timelines.
- Distribution-Optimized EV Managed Charging to Enhance Grid Flexibility: Weave Grid, Inc. was awarded nearly $1 million to control when EV managed charging will occur in the Orange and Rockland Utilities service area by using software and topology data to coordinate schedules and balance the energy load.
Managed EV Funding
Also announced today is $4 million in new funding for a competitive solicitation offered through NYSERDA’s Electric Vehicle Managed Charging program. Proposals are sought from researchers, developers and consultants, who individually or as a team, will develop or demonstrate technologies that can solve the data collection, data transmission and operational challenges faced by utilities when integrating electric vehicles, regardless of supplier, with the electric grid. Proposals must include behind-the-meter EV integrated solutions including the transfer of bi-directional data and utility control over charging, or both to study how these solutions can alleviate demand on the electric grid.

The focus of this solicitation was identified by NYSERDA working with Avangrid, parent company of Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) and New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), to provide data that will help inform future utility rate and program planning for EV managed charging.

Proposals are due on September 16, 2025, by 3:00 p.m. ET. For more information on this funding opportunity please visit NYSERDA’s website.

For more than fifty years, NYSERDA has been a trusted and objective resource for New Yorkers, taking on the critical role of energy planning and policy analysis, along with making investments that drive New York toward a more sustainable future. Today’s announcement builds on the success of NYSERDA’s Grid Modernization program, which since 2016 has awarded approximately $65 million to over 110 grid technology companies and research organizations for projects that improve low-cost high-accuracy grid sensors, modeling and simulation tools, and advanced engineering solutions. New York State’s investments in research, development, and commercialization support innovators accelerating the clean energy transition. NYSERDA’s Innovation and Research program is deploying approximately $1.2 billion over 15 years as direct research investments and commercialization support. To date, more than $800 million in investments have supported more than 700 companies and made nearly 300 products commercially available to individuals, businesses, and utilities.

In addition, New York State is investing nearly $3 billion in electrifying its transportation sector and rapidly advancing measures that all new passenger cars and trucks sold, are zero emissions, along with all school buses being zero emissions the same year. There are a range of initiatives to grow access to EVs and improve clean transit for all New Yorkers including the Drive Clean Rebate, EV Make Ready, EVolve NY, the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP), the New York School Bus Incentive Program, and the Direct Current Fast Charger Program.

Funding for this initiative is through the Clean Energy Fund (CEF).

New York State’s Climate Agenda
New York State’s climate agenda calls for an affordable and just transition to a clean energy economy that creates family-sustaining jobs, promotes economic growth through green investments, and directs a minimum of 35 percent of the benefits to disadvantaged communities. New York is advancing a suite of efforts to achieve an emissions-free economy by 2050, including in the energy, buildings, transportation, and waste sectors.

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July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Minister Peacock speech at the Giving and Impact Summit

Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

Speech

Minister Peacock speech at the Giving and Impact Summit

Minister Peacock delivered a speech at the Giving and Impact Summit held at the London Stock Exchange.

Good morning everyone. Thank you for that kind introduction. It is great to be here with you this morning at the Giving and Impact summit. Thank you to Integra for organising this forum, to the London Stock Exchange for hosting us, and to everyone here today. Your presence here demonstrates your shared interest and belief in the power of philanthropy and impact investment to achieve social good. This Government shares this passion and recognises the vital role the Impact Economy can play in helping to drive stronger economic growth across the country, alongside our ambitious Plan for Change. I intend to set out briefly today how we can work in partnership to achieve this.

A remarkable 15 billion pounds was donated to charities last year; of course we can go further. I have seen this first hand in my own constituency of Barnsley South, quite a deprived area. Whether that be Barnsley Hospice that raises £3.6 million per year and relies on donations to care for people and their families at the most difficult time of their lives or Barnsley Youth Choir which receives donations of over £300,000 annually, they focus on advancing musical education for young people in Barnsley and surrounding areas, and in their short existence have become one of the world’s leading youth choirs.

Charitable giving and philanthropic investment builds on the British spirit of generosity that was outlined in the intro. Extending to our impact investment market, which has grown significantly over the past decade and leads the way in Europe. This growing market is worth over 76 billion pounds, demonstrates people’s strong desire for a connection between their investments and tangible social impact. Now as the Minister responsible for philanthropy and the Impact Economy, I have seen first-hand the remarkable work being done in this area and the vast potential for increasing funds invested in public good. It was a real pleasure and a real eye opener to visit Made-in-Stoke last year for Giving Tuesday, an initiative focused on building a community of individuals eager to give back to Stoke.

That brings me onto government, and the important role we play in creating an ecosystem that stimulates increased investment and delivers for communities up and down the country. The most pressing social and environmental challenges facing the nation require us to work together, with different forms of capital, to achieve lasting change. We want to work more closely with all of you here today, to tackle these challenges and boost inclusive growth. That is why we established the Social Impact Investment Advisory Group earlier this year. Both myself and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury were really pleased to attend its first meeting. This group of experts brings together individuals from across the impact investment, philanthropy and civil society sectors, and will provide recommendations later this year on how the government can effectively mobilise more social impact capital. The group has also been advising on the Social Impact Investment Vehicle announced at the Autumn Budget, to support delivery of the Government’s top priorities and to tackle those complex social problems. The advisory group is the first step in our commitment to establishing a stronger, and more ambitious, partnership with Impact Economy. We will continue to build on this, as our recently published Industrial Strategy demonstrates. This sets out our clear intention to deepen collaboration with the Impact Economy to deliver inclusive and sustainable growth, and in particular partner with the philanthropy sector.

I have heard from many of you that more can be done to grow philanthropic investment in this country. That is why, earlier this year, I outlined my three priorities to support this:

Firstly, the Government wants to connect philanthropic investment with the places that need it most – through place-based philanthropy. The Secretary of State has committed to the development of a place-based philanthropy strategy. This will set out a vision for how we can harness philanthropy to drive economic growth and regenerate our communities.

Second, we want to unlock extra philanthropic investment by making it as easy as possible for philanthropists to give more, and for would-be philanthropists to give for the first time.

And finally, we want to partner with civil society, communities, donors and businesses to celebrate a culture of giving.

Let me end today by saying that this Government acknowledges the immense contribution social investors, philanthropists, and businesses make, and we want to see this go further. Thank you all once again for inviting me to join you today, and I hope the rest of the summit is a success.

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MIL OSI United Kingdom –

July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Hong Kong-Based Company Agrees to Pay $876,000 to Resolve Alleged False Claims Act Violations

Source: US State of North Dakota

Schaefer Systems International Ltd. (SSI) has agreed to pay $876,000 to resolve alleged False Claims Act violations relating to the payment of a prohibited finder’s fee in connection with the award of an Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) contract to supply a pallet racking system for a warehouse at a U.S. military base in South Korea. SSI markets and sells warehouse logistics systems and provides related services throughout Asia. SSI disclosed the prohibited payment to the government following an internal compliance review and internal investigation.

The settlement resolves allegations that prior to the award of the AAFES contract in 2018, SSI falsely certified its compliance with a procurement integrity provision limiting the payment of commissions to certain bona fide employees and agencies. Unbeknownst to AAFES, SSI intended to pay a finder’s fee to a South Korean national who had informed SSI of the potential contracting opportunity and helped secure the contract.

“Those who do business with the government must do so fairly and honestly,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “We will hold accountable contractors that fail to follow procurement rules, but we will also give credit to those who disclose their wrongdoing, take appropriate remedial actions, and meaningfully cooperate with the government’s investigation.”

“Department of Defense contractors have a duty to uphold their contractual obligations and deliver honest value to the American taxpayer,” said Special Agent-in-Charge Stanley A. Newell of the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General’s Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS), Transnational Operations Field Office. “This civil settlement demonstrates that illicit payment schemes and kickbacks will not be tolerated. The dedicated professionals of DCIS will work tirelessly to hold those who violate the public trust accountable.”

In connection with the settlement, the United States acknowledged that SSI took a number of significant steps entitling them to credit for cooperating with the government. Following an internal compliance review and independent investigation, SSI promptly disclosed to the government the prohibited payment. SSI also provided the government with a detailed and thorough written disclosure and cooperated with the government throughout its investigation.

The resolution obtained in this matter was the result of a coordinated effort between the Civil Division’s Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section and DCIS.

Fraud Section Senior Trial Counsel Andrew A. Steinberg handled the matter.

The claims resolved by the United States in the settlement are allegations only. There has been no determination of liability.

MIL OSI USA News –

July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Former Prison Guard Sentenced to Eight Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Abusing Inmates

Source: US FBI

HONOLULU – Acting United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Mikael Salvador Rivera, 48, of Kapolei, Hawaii, was sentenced today in federal court by Senior U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright to 96 months’ imprisonment followed by 3 years of supervised release for sexual abuse of wards.

Rivera was a correctional officer at the Federal Detention Center in Honolulu from approximately 2014 to 2018. As part of his prior guilty plea in March 2025, Rivera admitted that while on duty as a correctional officer, he ordered an inmate to participate in multiple sexual acts to which she did not consent and engaged in sexually abusive conduct with two additional inmates under his supervision. According to information provided to the Court, Rivera would leave cell doors unlocked so that he could enter or escort his victims out undetected. Rivera’s guilty plea came after he initially fled on the eve of trial, leading law enforcement on a days-long manhunt across Oahu.

At sentencing, Judge Seabright imposed an upward variance from the advisory Sentencing Guidelines range, stating that with respect to the offense conduct, “there is nothing in mitigation, nothing I see but a gross abuse of Mr. Rivera’s position of authority within FDC, and a gross abuse of that power in sexually abusing these three inmates over one calendar year.” Judge Seabright went on to state, “His conduct was the exact opposite of what was intended. You were supposed to help, to rehabilitate those in your care. Instead, you preyed on them. You became a predator to them.”

“Correctional officers serve an invaluable role in our justice system, working in dangerous environments where they are entrusted to ensure order in our detention facilities and the safety of our inmates. While nearly all federal correctional officers are hardworking, ethical, and honest, there are those very few who abuse their power over inmates. Their conduct erodes public faith in our institutions and justice system, and we must accordingly seek to investigate, prosecute, and punish those who abuse vulnerable inmates in federal custody. Those who violate the public trust will experience the full force of law and justice in the District of Hawaii,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Ken Sorenson. “Today’s lengthy sentence serves as a warning that sexual misconduct by federal correctional officers will be investigated, prosecuted, and severely punished.”

“Sexual abuse of individuals in custody by federal correctional officers is a profound breach of public trust. The Office of the Inspector General is committed to ensuring that those who violate that trust are held accountable for abusing their authority,” said Anne Walsh, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (DOJ OIG) Western Region.

“Not only did Mikael Rivera abuse the power of his position to commit horrific acts of sexual violence and silence his victims, but his actions undermined the efforts of all correctional officers,” said FBI Honolulu Special Agent in Charge David Porter. “Today’s sentence sends the clear message that the FBI will investigate and hold accountable anyone who violates federal law, regardless of their position.”

The investigation was conducted by the United States Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (DOJ-OIG), with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Assistant U.S. Attorney Sara Ayabe for the District of Hawaii and Trial Attorney Nicole Lockhart of the Criminal Division’s Public Integrity Section (PIN) prosecuted the case, with substantial assistance from former PIN Deputy Chiefs Jennifer Clarke and Marco Palmieri.

MIL Security OSI –

July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Waterloo Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Conspiracy

Source: US FBI

A Waterloo man who was responsible for distributing over thirteen pounds of ice methamphetamine was sentenced on July 2, 2025, to more than nineteen years in federal prison.

Matthew James Wessels, age 44, from Waterloo, Iowa, received the prison term after a December 23, 2024, guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance after a prior conviction for a serious drug felony.

In a plea agreement, Wessels admitted that during the summer of 2024, after being released from federal prison for a previous controlled substance conviction, he conspired with several others to import ice methamphetamine and then distribute the methamphetamine in Waterloo and the surrounding area. On three separate occasions, Wessels distributed ice methamphetamine to an undercover police officer. On another occasion, officers found him in possession of over three pounds of ice methamphetamine. In total, Wessels was personally responsible for distributing over thirteen pounds of ice methamphetamine.

Wessels was sentenced in Cedar Rapids by United States District Court Chief Judge C.J. Williams. Wessels was sentenced to 234 months’ imprisonment. He must also serve a ten-year term of supervised release after the prison term. There is no parole in the federal system.

The case was prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Jared Manternach and investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Task Force consisting of the Waterloo Police Department, Cedar Falls Police Department, Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Department, Evansdale Police Department, Waverly Police Department, Hudson Police Department, La Porte City Police Department, and the Bremer County Sheriff’s Department; the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement; the Drug Enforcement Administration; the Cedar Rapids Police Department, the Jones County Sheriff’s Department; and the United States Postal Inspection Service.

Court file information at https://ecf.iand.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/login.pl.

The case file number is 24-CR-2035.

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July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Oregon Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Distributing Child Pornography

Source: US FBI

ALEXANDRIA, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that Jon Scot Taylor, 69, of Portland, Oregon, has been sentenced for distribution of child pornography. Taylor was sentenced by United States District Judge Dee D. Drell to 180 months (15 years) in prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release following his release from prison.

In August of 2023, agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) began communicating in an undercover capacity in an online chat forum with a user who was later determined to be Taylor. The agent was posing as a 13-year-old girl. Their conversations moved from the chat forum to text messaging. Throughout their conversations which continued through February 2024, Taylor asked the individual, who he believed was a 13-year-old girl, to send him sexually explicit images of herself. In the course of their communication, Taylor also sent the person he believed was a 13-year-old girl some child sexual abuse material (CSAM) that depicted other 12 or 13-year-old children.

At the guilty plea hearing, Taylor admitted to knowingly distributing visual depictions of sexually explicit conduct of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct, and that these visual depictions were sent from him in the State of Oregon to the Western District of Louisiana using interstate or foreign commerce by means of the computer. Taylor pleaded guilty to three counts of distribution of child pornography.

The case was investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney LaDonte A. Murphy.

This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a U.S. Department of Justice nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood combines federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.

To report an incident involving the possession, distribution, receipt or production of child pornography: Child sexual abuse material – referred to in legal terms as “child pornography” – captures the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. These images document victims’ exploitation and abuse, and they suffer revictimization every time the images are viewed. In 2023, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children received 36 million reports of the possession, manufacture, or distribution of child sexual abuse materials. To file a report with NCMEC, go to https://report.cybertip.org or call 1-800-843-5678.

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MIL Security OSI –

July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: California Man Charged with Engaging in Illicit Sexual Conduct with a Minor

Source: US FBI

WILLIAMSPORT – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Marvin Isaac Dagoc, age 27, of Lakeside, California, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with a minor.

According to Acting United States Attorney John Gurganus, the indictment alleges that from January to March 2025, Dagoc enticed a minor to engage in illicit sexual conduct, traveled to Lycoming County to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor in March of 2025, and produced child pornography on March 17, 2025.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Pennsylvania State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alisan V. Martin is prosecuting the case.

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.

The maximum penalty under federal law for the offense is up to life imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.

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MIL Security OSI –

July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI: Blockmate Ventures to Present at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference July 10th
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

TORONTO, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blockmate Ventures (OTCQB: MATEF | TSXV: MATE), based in Toronto, focused on venture building scalable Blockchain businesses, today announced that Domenic Carosa, Founder & Chairman, will present live at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on July 10th, 2025.

DATE: July 10^th
TIME: 3:00 PM ET
LINK: REGISTER HERE
Available for 1×1 meetings: July 10^th and July 15^th

This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.

Learn more about the event at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com.

Recent Company Highlights
- HVLO token sale and listing backed by Animoca Brands
- Hivello backed by group of strategic blockchain investors in December 2024, led by Tony G
- HVLO value growth drivers through airdrop rewards, Buy & Burn initiative and fiat pairings
- Blockmate Mining launched as a new subsidiary at a low-cost facility in Wyoming with capacity for 200 BTC production per month and integrated mine-and-hold strategy
- The Wyoming site offers an electricity cost of just 3.3 cents per kilowatt-hour, among the most competitive rates in North America
About Blockmate

Blockmate Ventures (TSX.V: MATE) is a Blockchain & Web3 venture builder investing in and operating scalable blockchain, mining, and digital infrastructure companies. From decentralized computing with Hivello to Blockmate Mining, the Company’s portfolio provides investors with diversified exposure to emerging sectors within Web3 and beyond.

About Virtual Investor Conferences^®
Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for publicly traded companies to seamlessly present directly to investors.

Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access. Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors.

CONTACTS:
Blockmate Ventures
Domenic Carosa
Founder & Chairman
+61 411 196 979
dom@blockmate.com

Virtual Investor Conferences
John M. Viglotti
SVP Corporate Services, Investor Access
OTC Markets Group
(212) 220-2221
johnv@otcmarkets.com

The MIL Network –
July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Hong Kong-Based Company Agrees to Pay $876,000 to Resolve Alleged False Claims Act Violations

Source: United States Attorneys General 11

Schaefer Systems International Ltd. (SSI) has agreed to pay $876,000 to resolve alleged False Claims Act violations relating to the payment of a prohibited finder’s fee in connection with the award of an Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) contract to supply a pallet racking system for a warehouse at a U.S. military base in South Korea. SSI markets and sells warehouse logistics systems and provides related services throughout Asia. SSI disclosed the prohibited payment to the government following an internal compliance review and internal investigation.

The settlement resolves allegations that prior to the award of the AAFES contract in 2018, SSI falsely certified its compliance with a procurement integrity provision limiting the payment of commissions to certain bona fide employees and agencies. Unbeknownst to AAFES, SSI intended to pay a finder’s fee to a South Korean national who had informed SSI of the potential contracting opportunity and helped secure the contract.

“Those who do business with the government must do so fairly and honestly,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “We will hold accountable contractors that fail to follow procurement rules, but we will also give credit to those who disclose their wrongdoing, take appropriate remedial actions, and meaningfully cooperate with the government’s investigation.”

“Department of Defense contractors have a duty to uphold their contractual obligations and deliver honest value to the American taxpayer,” said Special Agent-in-Charge Stanley A. Newell of the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General’s Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS), Transnational Operations Field Office. “This civil settlement demonstrates that illicit payment schemes and kickbacks will not be tolerated. The dedicated professionals of DCIS will work tirelessly to hold those who violate the public trust accountable.”

In connection with the settlement, the United States acknowledged that SSI took a number of significant steps entitling them to credit for cooperating with the government. Following an internal compliance review and independent investigation, SSI promptly disclosed to the government the prohibited payment. SSI also provided the government with a detailed and thorough written disclosure and cooperated with the government throughout its investigation.

The resolution obtained in this matter was the result of a coordinated effort between the Civil Division’s Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section and DCIS.

Fraud Section Senior Trial Counsel Andrew A. Steinberg handled the matter.

The claims resolved by the United States in the settlement are allegations only. There has been no determination of liability.

MIL Security OSI –

July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Hong Kong-Based Company Agrees to Pay $876,000 to Resolve Alleged False Claims Act Violations

Source: United States Attorneys General 11

Schaefer Systems International Ltd. (SSI) has agreed to pay $876,000 to resolve alleged False Claims Act violations relating to the payment of a prohibited finder’s fee in connection with the award of an Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) contract to supply a pallet racking system for a warehouse at a U.S. military base in South Korea. SSI markets and sells warehouse logistics systems and provides related services throughout Asia. SSI disclosed the prohibited payment to the government following an internal compliance review and internal investigation.

The settlement resolves allegations that prior to the award of the AAFES contract in 2018, SSI falsely certified its compliance with a procurement integrity provision limiting the payment of commissions to certain bona fide employees and agencies. Unbeknownst to AAFES, SSI intended to pay a finder’s fee to a South Korean national who had informed SSI of the potential contracting opportunity and helped secure the contract.

“Those who do business with the government must do so fairly and honestly,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “We will hold accountable contractors that fail to follow procurement rules, but we will also give credit to those who disclose their wrongdoing, take appropriate remedial actions, and meaningfully cooperate with the government’s investigation.”

“Department of Defense contractors have a duty to uphold their contractual obligations and deliver honest value to the American taxpayer,” said Special Agent-in-Charge Stanley A. Newell of the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General’s Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS), Transnational Operations Field Office. “This civil settlement demonstrates that illicit payment schemes and kickbacks will not be tolerated. The dedicated professionals of DCIS will work tirelessly to hold those who violate the public trust accountable.”

In connection with the settlement, the United States acknowledged that SSI took a number of significant steps entitling them to credit for cooperating with the government. Following an internal compliance review and independent investigation, SSI promptly disclosed to the government the prohibited payment. SSI also provided the government with a detailed and thorough written disclosure and cooperated with the government throughout its investigation.

The resolution obtained in this matter was the result of a coordinated effort between the Civil Division’s Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section and DCIS.

Fraud Section Senior Trial Counsel Andrew A. Steinberg handled the matter.

The claims resolved by the United States in the settlement are allegations only. There has been no determination of liability.

MIL Security OSI –

July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Belmont County Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Multiple Children

Source: US FBI

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dennis Stopar, 65, of Flushing, Ohio, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 720 months in prison for sexually exploiting minors and possessing child pornography.

According to court documents, between 2022 and 2023, Stopar sexually assaulted at least nine minor victims, both male and female, and created hundreds of videos and images of the horrific abuse. At the time of the sexual assaults, most of the minor victims were in foster care of a family member of Stopar.

In December 2023, while investigating a CyberTip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding child pornography being uploaded to a Dropbox account at an address in Belmont County, law enforcement encountered Stopar. Further investigation revealed Stopar, a convicted sex offender, possessed child pornography he had created of one of the minor victims on his phone. Stopar was arrested and his electronic devices were subsequently processed via a federal search warrant, and he was charged federally in April 2024.

Forensic examinations on his devices revealed Stopar had filmed the sexual assaults of at least seven of the minor victims he had access to. Approximately 160 images and 12 videos of the identified victims being sexually assaulted by Stopar were recovered.

Stopar’s prior sex offense is a rape conviction for sexually abusing a victim beginning when the victim was approximately 6 years old until the victim was 16 years old.

The defendant pleaded guilty in this case in December 2024.

Kelly A. Norris, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; Elena Iatarola, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cincinnati Division; and Belmont County Sheriff James G. Zusack announced the sentence imposed today by U.S. District Judge Michael H. Watson. Assistant United States Attorneys Emily Czerniejewski and Jennifer M. Rausch are representing the United States in this case.

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MIL Security OSI –

July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Belmont County Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Multiple Children

Source: US FBI

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Dennis Stopar, 65, of Flushing, Ohio, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 720 months in prison for sexually exploiting minors and possessing child pornography.

According to court documents, between 2022 and 2023, Stopar sexually assaulted at least nine minor victims, both male and female, and created hundreds of videos and images of the horrific abuse. At the time of the sexual assaults, most of the minor victims were in foster care of a family member of Stopar.

In December 2023, while investigating a CyberTip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding child pornography being uploaded to a Dropbox account at an address in Belmont County, law enforcement encountered Stopar. Further investigation revealed Stopar, a convicted sex offender, possessed child pornography he had created of one of the minor victims on his phone. Stopar was arrested and his electronic devices were subsequently processed via a federal search warrant, and he was charged federally in April 2024.

Forensic examinations on his devices revealed Stopar had filmed the sexual assaults of at least seven of the minor victims he had access to. Approximately 160 images and 12 videos of the identified victims being sexually assaulted by Stopar were recovered.

Stopar’s prior sex offense is a rape conviction for sexually abusing a victim beginning when the victim was approximately 6 years old until the victim was 16 years old.

The defendant pleaded guilty in this case in December 2024.

Kelly A. Norris, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; Elena Iatarola, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cincinnati Division; and Belmont County Sheriff James G. Zusack announced the sentence imposed today by U.S. District Judge Michael H. Watson. Assistant United States Attorneys Emily Czerniejewski and Jennifer M. Rausch are representing the United States in this case.

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MIL Security OSI –

July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Top regional award for Broadland Gardens

Source: City of Plymouth

Councillor Penberthy at Broadland Gardens

One of Plymouth’s newest and best energy-efficient housing developments has been honoured at a prestigious regional award ceremony.

Broadland Gardens, built on the site of the former Morley Youth Centre in Plymstock, is a sustainable, new community of two, three and four bedroomed homes.

Heated with modern, energy-efficient technology, to help achieve low carbon living, particular attention has been paid to their design, so that they are adaptable and sustainable and mark the first direct delivery of new homes by the council this century.

These impressive credentials led to Broadland Gardens picking up the Residential Project of the Year (35 homes and under) honour at last week’s Michelmores Property Awards.

The Michelmores Property Awards celebrates the best property, development and construction projects in the South West, bringing together all those who contribute to the region’s exciting property, real estate and construction sectors.

It celebrates buildings, developments and projects based in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire and place quality and design, social, environmental, sustainable and economic values at the heart of its judging criteria.

Councillor Chris Penberthy, Cabinet Member for Housing, Communities and Cooperative Development, said: “I’m honoured that Broadland Gardens has been recognised in such a way – it really has been an incredible development.

“We were clear from the outset that we wanted these to be homes that are liveable, adaptable and sustainable. We have delivered on that vision.

“The direct delivery of these homes, with the surplus invested back into Plan for Homes 4 to support the delivery of affordable housing elsewhere in the city, has been a triumph.

“We have demonstrated that it is possible to create quality, well-designed homes in an urban environment and set a standard for the market.”

Broadland Gardens was funded through the Council’s Plan for Homes Investment Fund, designed by local architects Clifton Emery Design and built by Plymouth-based Classic Builders.

A single unit remains on the market with Lang, Town and Country: www.langtownandcountry.com/new-homes-for-sale/broadland-gardens

MIL OSI United Kingdom –

July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI: PaladinMining Launches Automated Cloud Mining Platform for Seamless Crypto Participation
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

New York, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PaladinMining Cloud Mining, a global provider of digital asset infrastructure, has officially launched its new automated cloud mining platform, designed to eliminate the need for hardware, technical expertise, or on-site setup. The platform offers users across more than 100 countries a streamlined entry into the crypto mining ecosystem—built for accessibility, transparency, and sustainability.

The launch comes as growing global interest in digital assets coincides with increasing demand for energy-efficient, hands-free mining solutions. PaladinMining’s new platform delivers a solution that allows individuals to lease computing power and remotely participate in mining Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies without needing to manage mining hardware themselves.

“We created PaladinMining to lower the barriers to entry in crypto mining,” said John Alexander, Chairman and CEO of PaladinMining. “As digital currencies continue to evolve as long-term strategic assets, we aim to provide an intuitive and environmentally responsible way for users to engage in mining, regardless of experience level.”

How to quickly start the PaladinMining cloud mining journey?

1. Register an account and get a $15 immediately
2. Choose a personalized computing power contract
Whether you are a novice or an experienced investor, PaladinMining offers a variety of computing power contracts. You can choose the most suitable plan for you according to your budget and profit goals to maximize every penny. Stable income contract:

⦁【New User Experience Contract】: Investment amount: $100, total net profit: $100 + $7
⦁【ETC Miner E9 Pro】: Investment amount: $1,500, total net profit: $1,500 + $180.
⦁【Bitcoin Miner S21 Pro】: Investment amount: $4,300, total net profit: $4,300 + $1,100.8.
⦁【Bitcoin Miner S21 XP】: Investment amount: $7,900, total net profit: $7,900 + $3,128.4.
⦁【Bitcoin Miner S21 XP】: Investment amount: $12,000, total net profit: $12,000 + $7,560.
⦁【Avalon Air Box – 40 feet】: Investment amount: $28,000, total net profit: $28,000 + $22,400.

Key Features of the PaladinMining Platform:
- Fully Automated Mining: No technical setup required. Users simply register and select from available cloud mining plans.
- Multi-Currency Support: Compatible with a wide range of assets including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), XRP, USDT, and more.
- Web & Mobile Access: An intuitive user interface designed for both new and experienced users.
- Green Mining Technology: PaladinMining is committed to carbon-neutral mining, operating global data centers powered by renewable energy.
- Global Reach: The platform supports users across multiple regions with around-the-clock uptime and multilingual support.
PaladinMining’s cloud infrastructure is deployed through high-performance data centers across key international locations. The company has prioritized energy sustainability through its integration of renewable energy sources—part of its broader mission to align blockchain technology with environmentally responsible practices.

Driving the Next Generation of Crypto Infrastructure

The PaladinMining launch aligns with broader trends in the digital asset space, where decentralization, automation, and clean technology are reshaping how users engage with financial systems. By removing traditional mining complexities, PaladinMining offers a low-friction alternative for those looking to explore blockchain participation.

About PaladinMining

PaladinMining is a global cloud mining platform committed to providing accessible, secure, and environmentally responsible solutions for cryptocurrency mining. The company leverages intelligent automation, green energy infrastructure, and a user-first approach to help individuals worldwide engage in digital asset production with ease.

Website: www.PaladinMining.com

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July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI: CETY Announces Continued Eligibility for Federal Clean Energy Incentives Under New Law, Solidifying Leadership in Advanced Green Technologies

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

IRVINE, CA., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CETY) (the “Company” or “CETY”), a clean energy technology company offering power generation, waste to energy, battery storage, and heat to power solutions to deliver affordable, scalable, and eco-friendly energy, clean fuels, and alternative electricity for a sustainable future, is pleased to announce that its technologies should remain fully eligible for federal clean energy tax incentives following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025.

Under the new legislation, projects utilizing CETY’s waste heat-to-power, biomass combined heat and power (CHP), and battery storage technologies should continue to qualify for the most Investment Tax Credits (ITC) and Production Tax Credits (PTC) established by the Inflation Reduction Act—up to 30% ITC or 1.5 cents per kilowatt-hour PTC—provided they meet updated requirements for zero greenhouse gas emissions, prevailing wage and apprenticeship standards.

“This legislation reinforces our competitive edge, said Kam Mahdi, CEO of CETY. “Unlike solar, wind, EV, or hydrogen projects, many of which face new limitations, our technologies remain fully supported. This positions CETY as a premier opportunity for shareholders seeking exposure to resilient, profitable clean energy solutions.”

The OBBBA retains incentives for technologies like CETY’s when:

Projects began construction by December 31, 2024, qualifying them under existing IRA-era credits.

New projects meet stricter requirements under Section 45Y (Clean Electricity Production Credit) and Section 48E (Clean Electricity Investment Credit), including:

Demonstrated zero or net-negative lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions

Compliance with prevailing wage and apprenticeship guidelines

Use of U.S.-sourced components to satisfy domestic content rules

No participation by prohibited foreign entities of concern

The updated tax credits will gradually phase down starting in 2033 and sunset by the end of 2035, creating a limited window for investors and developers to capitalize on these incentives.

“As the energy landscape shifts, our waste heat recovery, biomass CHP, power generation, and battery storage solutions are essential for industrial and commercial facilities aiming to cut emissions and operating costs,” Kam Mahdi added. “Whether it’s converting agricultural or forestry waste into clean energy through biomass systems, capturing waste heat from industrial processes to generate power, tapping geothermal resources for sustainable electricity, or providing reliable power and storage for high-demand applications like data centers and crypto mining operations, CETY stands ready to deliver cutting-edge technologies that meet—and exceed—the federal government’s latest standards. CETY also anticipates curing Nasadq price deficiency by Novenmber 3^rd , 2025.”

About Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (CETY)

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (CETY) is a rising leader in the zero-emission revolution by offering eco-friendly green energy solutions, clean energy fuels and alternative electric power for small and mid-sized projects in North America, Europe, and Asia. We deliver power from heat and biomass with zero emission and low cost. Our principal products are Waste Heat Recovery Solutions using our patented Clean CycleTM generator to create electricity. Waste to Energy Solutions convert waste products created in manufacturing, agriculture, wastewater treatment plants and other industries to electricity and BioChar. Engineering, Consulting and Project Management Solutions provide expertise and experience in developing clean energy projects for municipal and industrial customers and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies.

CETY’s common stock is currently traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “CETY.” For more information, visit www.cetyinc.com.

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This summary should be read in conjunction with our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2024, and our other periodic filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which contain, among other matters, risk factors and financial footnotes as well as a discussions of our business, operations and financial matters, which filings can be located on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.

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This news release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to achieving corporate objectives, developing additional project interests, the Company’s analysis of opportunities in the acquisition and development of various project interests and certain other matters. These statements are made under the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained herein. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on the Company’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of CETY’s business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the Company’s control. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “plan,” “expect,” “estimate,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,” “will” and similar references to future periods. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Clean Energy Technologies, Inc.

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The MIL Network –

July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Attorney’s Office Filed 81 Border-Related Cases This Week
Source: US FBI

SAN DIEGO – Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California filed 81 border-related cases this week so far, including charges of bringing in aliens for financial gain, reentering the U.S. after deportation, and importation of controlled substances.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California is the fourth-busiest federal district, largely due to a high volume of border-related crimes. This district, encompassing San Diego and Imperial counties, shares a 140-mile border with Mexico. It includes the San Ysidro Port of Entry, the world’s busiest land border crossing, connecting San Diego (America’s eighth largest city) and Tijuana (Mexico’s second largest city).

In addition to reactive border-related crimes, the Southern District of California also prosecutes a significant number of proactive cases related to terrorism, organized crime, drugs, white-collar fraud, violent crime, cybercrime, human trafficking and national security. Recent developments in those and other significant areas of prosecution can be found here.

A sample of border-related arrests this week:
- On June 28, Wilmar Morales Ramirez, a citizen of Mexico, was arrested at the San Onofre gate of Camp Pendleton and charged with Deported Alien Found in the United States. He was previously deported to Mexico in December 2024.
- On June 29, Almida Ayala Torres, a U.S. citizen, was arrested and charged with Importation of a Controlled Substance. According to a complaint, a dog alerted to her vehicle as she tried to cross the border at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. Customs and Border Protection officers found 85 packages containing 113 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in the trunk hatch, driver’s side back door, passenger’s side back door, passenger’s side front door, center console, firewall, driver’s side quarter panel and passenger’s side quarter panel.
- On June 30, Daniel Yanez Arriaga, a U.S. citizen, was arrested and charged with Importation of a Controlled Substance. According to a complaint, Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry found that Yanez was hiding five pounds of fentanyl on his body when he attempted to cross the border in his car.
- On July 2, Fernando Ojeda Martinez, a U.S. citizen, was arrested and charged with Importation of a Controlled Substance. According to a complaint, Customs and Border Protection officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry found 52 packages containing 221 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in the rear passenger’s quarter panel, driver’s side passenger’s quarter panel, spare tire and gas tank of the defendant’s car.
Also this week, a number of defendants with criminal records were convicted by a jury or sentenced for border-related crimes such as illegally re-entering the U.S. after previous deportation. Here are some of those cases:
- On July 1, Anderson Fabricio Leon-Chirinos, a citizen of Honduras who was previously convicted of two federal immigration felony convictions as well as state robbery and batter convictions, was found guilty by a jury of Attempted Re-entry of Remove Alien for again reentering the U.S. illegally. Sentencing is scheduled for September 29, 2025; Leon-Chirinos faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
- On July 1, Anderson Fabricio Leon-Chirinos, a Honduran national who was previously convicted of felony Robbery in May 2014, and illegally re-entering the United States in 2018 and 2021, was found guilty by a jury of Attempted Reentry of Removed Alien for again entering the U.S. illegally. Sentencing is scheduled for September 29, 2025, and Leon-Chirinos faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
- On July 2, Juan Carlos Ojeda-Saldana, a Mexican national, was sentenced in federal court to 70 months in custody for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine.
- On July 2, Ana Maria Rosas-Ortega, a Mexican national who was previously convicted of two illegal re-entry offenses (Texas 2014 and Arizona 2015), and misuse of a U.S. passport (California 2016), was sentenced in federal court to 46 months in custody for attempting to illegally reenter the United States.
Pursuant to the Department’s Operation Take Back America priorities, federal law enforcement has focused immigration prosecutions on undocumented aliens who are engaged in criminal activity in the U.S., including those who commit drug and firearms crimes, who have serious criminal records, or who have active warrants for their arrest. Federal authorities have also been prioritizing investigations and prosecutions against drug, firearm, and human smugglers and those who endanger and threaten the safety of our communities and the law enforcement officers who protect the community.

The immigration cases were referred or supported by federal law enforcement partners, including Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE ERO), Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), with the support and assistance of state and local law enforcement partners.

Indictments and criminal complaints are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

MIL Security OSI –
July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Attorney’s Office Filed 81 Border-Related Cases This Week
Source: US FBI

SAN DIEGO – Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of California filed 81 border-related cases this week so far, including charges of bringing in aliens for financial gain, reentering the U.S. after deportation, and importation of controlled substances.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California is the fourth-busiest federal district, largely due to a high volume of border-related crimes. This district, encompassing San Diego and Imperial counties, shares a 140-mile border with Mexico. It includes the San Ysidro Port of Entry, the world’s busiest land border crossing, connecting San Diego (America’s eighth largest city) and Tijuana (Mexico’s second largest city).

In addition to reactive border-related crimes, the Southern District of California also prosecutes a significant number of proactive cases related to terrorism, organized crime, drugs, white-collar fraud, violent crime, cybercrime, human trafficking and national security. Recent developments in those and other significant areas of prosecution can be found here.

A sample of border-related arrests this week:
- On June 28, Wilmar Morales Ramirez, a citizen of Mexico, was arrested at the San Onofre gate of Camp Pendleton and charged with Deported Alien Found in the United States. He was previously deported to Mexico in December 2024.
- On June 29, Almida Ayala Torres, a U.S. citizen, was arrested and charged with Importation of a Controlled Substance. According to a complaint, a dog alerted to her vehicle as she tried to cross the border at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. Customs and Border Protection officers found 85 packages containing 113 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in the trunk hatch, driver’s side back door, passenger’s side back door, passenger’s side front door, center console, firewall, driver’s side quarter panel and passenger’s side quarter panel.
- On June 30, Daniel Yanez Arriaga, a U.S. citizen, was arrested and charged with Importation of a Controlled Substance. According to a complaint, Customs and Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry found that Yanez was hiding five pounds of fentanyl on his body when he attempted to cross the border in his car.
- On July 2, Fernando Ojeda Martinez, a U.S. citizen, was arrested and charged with Importation of a Controlled Substance. According to a complaint, Customs and Border Protection officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry found 52 packages containing 221 pounds of methamphetamine concealed in the rear passenger’s quarter panel, driver’s side passenger’s quarter panel, spare tire and gas tank of the defendant’s car.
Also this week, a number of defendants with criminal records were convicted by a jury or sentenced for border-related crimes such as illegally re-entering the U.S. after previous deportation. Here are some of those cases:
- On July 1, Anderson Fabricio Leon-Chirinos, a citizen of Honduras who was previously convicted of two federal immigration felony convictions as well as state robbery and batter convictions, was found guilty by a jury of Attempted Re-entry of Remove Alien for again reentering the U.S. illegally. Sentencing is scheduled for September 29, 2025; Leon-Chirinos faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
- On July 1, Anderson Fabricio Leon-Chirinos, a Honduran national who was previously convicted of felony Robbery in May 2014, and illegally re-entering the United States in 2018 and 2021, was found guilty by a jury of Attempted Reentry of Removed Alien for again entering the U.S. illegally. Sentencing is scheduled for September 29, 2025, and Leon-Chirinos faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
- On July 2, Juan Carlos Ojeda-Saldana, a Mexican national, was sentenced in federal court to 70 months in custody for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine.
- On July 2, Ana Maria Rosas-Ortega, a Mexican national who was previously convicted of two illegal re-entry offenses (Texas 2014 and Arizona 2015), and misuse of a U.S. passport (California 2016), was sentenced in federal court to 46 months in custody for attempting to illegally reenter the United States.
Pursuant to the Department’s Operation Take Back America priorities, federal law enforcement has focused immigration prosecutions on undocumented aliens who are engaged in criminal activity in the U.S., including those who commit drug and firearms crimes, who have serious criminal records, or who have active warrants for their arrest. Federal authorities have also been prioritizing investigations and prosecutions against drug, firearm, and human smugglers and those who endanger and threaten the safety of our communities and the law enforcement officers who protect the community.

The immigration cases were referred or supported by federal law enforcement partners, including Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ICE ERO), Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), with the support and assistance of state and local law enforcement partners.

Indictments and criminal complaints are merely allegations and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

MIL Security OSI –
July 9, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Bonita Man Pleads Guilty in $5.8 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

Source: US FBI

SAN DIEGO – Jacobo Melcer, a Bonita resident and businessowner, pleaded guilty in federal court today, admitting that he conspired with others to defraud Medicare of millions of dollars and to pay unlawful kickbacks for patient referrals.

According to his plea agreement, Melcer submitted more than $5.88 million in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare through his ownership and operation of two durable medical equipment (DME) companies, which sold orthotics – including back, wrist, and knee braces – to Medicare beneficiaries.

Melcer admitted that in operating the DME companies, he paid unlawful kickback payments to multiple companies for the referral of Medicare beneficiaries and prescriptions for DME, knowing that the prescriptions were signed by physicians who had no legitimate doctor-patient relationship with the beneficiary and had not conducted a legitimate medical evaluation of the beneficiary.

In total, Melcer admitted that he paid more than $227,000 in kickbacks, and fraudulently billed Medicare $5,885,382 and was paid $3,479,303. As part of his guilty plea, Melcer agreed to forfeit and pay restitution in the amount of $3,479,303.

Melcer further admitted that he created and sold two DME companies to a co-conspirator for the sole purpose of putting the ownership under a nominee owner to conceal the true ownership from Medicare due to Medicare suspending the co-conspirator as a Medicare provider and the co-conspirator’s inability to continue to submit claims to Medicare.

Melcer’s sentencing is scheduled for October 10, 2025. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Blanca Quintero of the Southern District of California.

DEFENDANT Case Number 25cr2568-DMS

Jacobo Melcer Age: 85 Bonita, CA

SUMMARY OF CHARGES

Conspiracy to Commit Health Care Fraud and Pay Illegal Remunerations – Title 18, U.S.C., Section 371

Maximum penalty: Five years in prison and $500,000 fine

INVESTIGATING AGENCIES

Federal Bureau of Investigation

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG)

*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 –

July 9, 2025

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