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  • MIL-OSI USA: Hoyer Statement on Trump’s Firing of National Security Agency Director

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steny H Hoyer (MD-05)

    WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after President Donald Trump fired National Security Agency (NSA) Director General Timothy Haugh:

    “Once again, Donald Trump puts his trust in far-right extremists over America’s foremost national security experts. This week, at the urging of Laura Loomer – a far-right conspiracy theorist with close ties to neo-Nazi and white supremacist organizations – Trump fired Commander of U.S. Cyber Command and National Security Agency Director General Timothy Haugh. He did so without cause. General Haugh has served our country with honor and distinction for decades. 

    “We ought to entrust America’s national security to seasoned experts committed to defending our Constitution. Trump believes we ought to put the safety of the American people into the hands of lackeys who are loyal to him and him alone. In doing so, Trump continues to make America less safe.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Arizona Man Convicted of Crimes Arising Out of Plot Targeting Christian Churches

    Source: US State of Vermont

    After an 11-day trial, a federal jury returned a guilty verdict yesterday against Zimnako Salah, 45, of Phoenix, Arizona, convicting him of strapping a backpack around the toilet of a Christian church in Roseville, California, with the intent to convey a hoax bomb threat and to obstruct the free exercise of religion of the congregants who worshipped there.  The jury’s verdict included a special finding Salah targeted the church because of the religion of the people who worshipped there, making the offense a hate crime.

    According to the evidence at trial, from September to November of 2023, Salah traveled to four Christian churches in Arizona, California, and Colorado, wearing black backpacks. At two of those churches, Salah planted those backpacks, placing congregants in fear that they contained bombs. At the other two churches, Salah was confronted by security before he got the chance to plant those backpacks.

    While Salah had been making bomb threats by planting backpacks in Christian churches, he had been building a bomb capable of fitting in a backpack. During a search of his storage unit, an FBI Bomb Technician seized items that an FBI Bomb Expert testified at trial served as component parts of an improvised explosive device (IED).

    A search of Salah’s social media records revealed that he had consumed extremist propaganda online. Specifically, those records showed that Salah had searched for videos of “Infidels dying,” and he had watched videos depicting ISIS terrorists murdering people.

    “This Department of Justice has no tolerance for anyone who targets religious Americans for their faith,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “The perpetrator of this abhorrent hate crime against Christians will face severe punishment.”

    “Planting a hoax bomb at the Roseville church was not an isolated incident or a prank for this defendant,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith for the Eastern District of California. “His actions were designed to threaten and intimidate the congregation because he disagreed with their religious beliefs. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of federal and local law enforcement and the attorneys from my office and our DOJ partners in Washington D.C., our communities are safer with yesterday’s verdict. People of all religions should be able to worship freely and exercise their First Amendment rights in this country without fear of violence.”

    “The Sacramento Division of the FBI is proud of our collaboration with local partners in bringing Mr. Salah to justice. His deliberate targeting of multiple places of worship and calculated efforts to spread panic were intended to terrorize people of faith and disrupt the peace of our communities,” said Special Agent in Charge Sid Patel of the FBI Sacramento Field Office. “The FBI remains committed to protecting the American people and will continue to work within the confines of the law to hold individuals accountable for acts of terrorism whether those acts are true threats or intended as hoaxes.”

    Salah faces a maximum penalty of six years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Salah is scheduled to be sentenced on July 18 by U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the Roseville (CA) Police Department, the San Diego Police Department, the San Diego Harbor Police Department, and the Arapahoe County (CO) Sheriff’s Office. This case was prosecuted by Special Litigation Counsel Christopher Perras and Trial Attorney Sarah Howard of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, and Assistant United States Attorney Shea Kenny for the Eastern District of California.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: ICE, federal partners arrest 133 alien offenders during enhanced operation in New York

    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and federal law enforcement partners apprehended 133 illegal aliens during an enhanced targeted enforcement operation focusing on criminal illegal alien offenders and other immigration violators in western, central, and northern New York to bolster public safety, national security and border security March 24-28.

    “By leveraging our federal partnerships and intelligence-driven investigations, ICE continues to carry out its mission in a way that best serves national security, public safety and border security,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Buffalo acting Deputy Field Office Director Philip Rhoney. “I am grateful for the professionalism, dedication and support from all of our partners during this week-long operation to remove dangerous alien offenders from our New York communities.”

    ICE and federal partners concentrated their efforts in and around the Buffalo area, but operations extended throughout western and upstate New York. Operations led to arrests of 84 illegal aliens from the Buffalo and Rochester areas, and 49 illegal aliens from Syracuse, Albany, Rouses Point, and Massena.

    “The success of this enhanced enforcement operation underscores the importance of utilizing a whole-of-government approach when protecting the public from criminal aliens and dangerous individuals living in our western, central, and northern New York communities,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Buffalo Special Agent in Charge Erin Keegan. “Standing side-by-side with our partners, ICE HSI will utilize every tool at our disposal to ensure the safety and security of New Yorkers. I commend our partners from the FBI, CBP, USBP, ATF, DEA, DSS, and USMS for their unwavering collaboration in support of this vital mission.”

    Of those arrested, 20 had criminal convictions or charges including three who were convicted of homicide. Nine of the arrests were of aliens who have been previously removed from the United States.

    Four criminal search warrants were executed during the operation. They were executed during the worksite enforcement component of the operation for federal violations of bringing in and harboring certain aliens and resulted in multiple bookings and records seizures as well as 18 administrative arrests for violations of immigration law.

    Among those arrested during the enhanced targeted operation include:

    • A 49-year-old illegal alien from Trinidad and Tobago convicted of murder.
    • A 66-year-old illegal alien from the Dominican Republic convicted of course of sexual conduct with a child.
    • A 32-year-old illegal alien from El Salvador convicted of murder and gang assault.
    • A 70-year-old illegal alien from the Dominican Republic convicted of manslaughter and criminal sale of controlled substance.
    • A 50-year-old illegal alien from China convicted of assault.
    • A 42-year-old illegal alien from Mexico convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
    • A 24-year-old illegal alien from Ecuador with several convictions for DWI.
    • A 43-year-old H-2A visa holder from South Africa charged with distribution and possession of child pornography.

    Partner law enforcement agencies participating in the operation were FBI Buffalo; FBI Albany; Drug Enforcement Administration New York; U.S. Customs and Border Protection Buffalo; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives New York; U.S. Marshals Service Buffalo; USCIS Fraud Detection and National Security; Department of State Diplomatic Security Service; and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Western and Northern Districts of New York.

    Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-347-2423 or completing ICE’s online tip form.

    Learn more about ERO Buffalo’s mission to preserve public safety on X, @EROBuffalo.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Arizona Man Convicted of Crimes Arising Out of Plot Targeting Christian Churches

    Source: United States Attorneys General

    After an 11-day trial, a federal jury returned a guilty verdict yesterday against Zimnako Salah, 45, of Phoenix, Arizona, convicting him of strapping a backpack around the toilet of a Christian church in Roseville, California, with the intent to convey a hoax bomb threat and to obstruct the free exercise of religion of the congregants who worshipped there.  The jury’s verdict included a special finding Salah targeted the church because of the religion of the people who worshipped there, making the offense a hate crime.

    According to the evidence at trial, from September to November of 2023, Salah traveled to four Christian churches in Arizona, California, and Colorado, wearing black backpacks. At two of those churches, Salah planted those backpacks, placing congregants in fear that they contained bombs. At the other two churches, Salah was confronted by security before he got the chance to plant those backpacks.

    While Salah had been making bomb threats by planting backpacks in Christian churches, he had been building a bomb capable of fitting in a backpack. During a search of his storage unit, an FBI Bomb Technician seized items that an FBI Bomb Expert testified at trial served as component parts of an improvised explosive device (IED).

    A search of Salah’s social media records revealed that he had consumed extremist propaganda online. Specifically, those records showed that Salah had searched for videos of “Infidels dying,” and he had watched videos depicting ISIS terrorists murdering people.

    “This Department of Justice has no tolerance for anyone who targets religious Americans for their faith,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “The perpetrator of this abhorrent hate crime against Christians will face severe punishment.”

    “Planting a hoax bomb at the Roseville church was not an isolated incident or a prank for this defendant,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith for the Eastern District of California. “His actions were designed to threaten and intimidate the congregation because he disagreed with their religious beliefs. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of federal and local law enforcement and the attorneys from my office and our DOJ partners in Washington D.C., our communities are safer with yesterday’s verdict. People of all religions should be able to worship freely and exercise their First Amendment rights in this country without fear of violence.”

    “The Sacramento Division of the FBI is proud of our collaboration with local partners in bringing Mr. Salah to justice. His deliberate targeting of multiple places of worship and calculated efforts to spread panic were intended to terrorize people of faith and disrupt the peace of our communities,” said Special Agent in Charge Sid Patel of the FBI Sacramento Field Office. “The FBI remains committed to protecting the American people and will continue to work within the confines of the law to hold individuals accountable for acts of terrorism whether those acts are true threats or intended as hoaxes.”

    Salah faces a maximum penalty of six years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Salah is scheduled to be sentenced on July 18 by U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the Roseville (CA) Police Department, the San Diego Police Department, the San Diego Harbor Police Department, and the Arapahoe County (CO) Sheriff’s Office. This case was prosecuted by Special Litigation Counsel Christopher Perras and Trial Attorney Sarah Howard of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, and Assistant United States Attorney Shea Kenny for the Eastern District of California.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: St. Louis County Man Convicted of Charges Related to Five Armed Robberies

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

    ST. LOUIS – A jury in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on Thursday found a St. Louis County man guilty of all nine charges related to five armed robberies in Missouri and Illinois in 2023.

    Ronald O. Perkins, 29, of Black Jack, Missouri, was found guilty of four counts of robbery, one count of discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, three counts of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence and one count of transporting a firearm in interstate commerce with intent to commit a felony.

    According to evidence and testimony at trial, Perkins was armed with a handgun during each of the robberies, and often banged the gun on the counter while demanding money or pointed it at victims, who were left shaken and afraid.

    Perkins robbed a gas station and convenience store on Riverview Drive in St. Louis on Sept. 8, 2023. He entered the store, banged a pistol on the countertop and demanded money. He then grabbed money out of the register and fired several shots.

    On Nov. 8, 2023, Perkins robbed a gas station on Clayton Road in Richmond Heights, stealing cash and a pack of cigarettes. Less than two hours later, he robbed a 7-Eleven on Hoffmeister Avenue in St. Louis County, stealing cash.
     

    Four days later, he robbed a gas station on Fee Fee Road in St. Louis County of cash.

    Five days after that, he robbed a liquor store on St. Louis Road in Collinsville, Illinois, again stealing money from the register.

    Investigators obtained surveillance video showing each robbery, and later found clothes matching those worn by the robber in Perkins’ home and in one of the vehicles used by him to commit the robberies, evidence and testimony at trial showed. A distinctive scar on his hand matched the robber’s scar. The vehicles he drove matched those spotted in surveillance video from all five robberies. Officers recovered the gun that was a ballistic match to the firearm used in the first robbery from Perkins’ pants. Finally, Perkins’ left an electronic trail from his home to each robbery.

    “Taken together, it is a staggering amount of evidence,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Zachary Bluestone told jurors during a closing statement Thursday. The trial began Monday.

    Perkins is scheduled to be sentenced on July 3. Each robbery charge carries a penalty of up to 20 years in prison. The discharge of a firearm charge carries a penalty of at least 10 years consecutive to the other charges. The brandishing charge carries a penalty of at least seven years consecutive to any other charge. The transporting charge carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison. Altogether, Perkins is facing at least 31 years in prison, with a maximum sentence of life.

    The St. Louis County Police Department, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the Collinsville Police Department, the Richmond Heights Police Department, the Columbia (Illinois) Police Department and the FBI investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Zachary Bluestone and Tiffany Becker are prosecuting the case.

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

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  • MIL-OSI Security: New Orleans Men Guilty of Multiple Drug and Gun Offenses

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that HENRY MITCHELL (“MITCHELL”), age 25, and JAYLAN WASHINGTON (“WASHINGTON”), age 29, former residents of New Orleans, pled guilty on April 1, 2025, before United States District Judge Greg G. Guidry to drug and gun charges contained in an indictment previously returned against them.  Listed below are the charges to which MITCHELL and WASHINGTON pled guilty and the possible sentence that can be imposed:

    CHARGE DEFENDANT PENALTY
    Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute marihuana, Fentanyl, tapentadol and tramadol, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 846

    MITCHELL

    WASHINGTON

    		 Up to 20 Years imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000,000, and at least 3 years of supervised release
    Possession With Intent to Distribute marihuana, Fentanyl, tapentadol and tramadol, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C) MITCHELL Up to  20 Years imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000,000, and at least 3 years of supervised release
    Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1) MITCHELL Up to 15 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000,   and up to 3 years of supervised release
    Possession of a Machine Gun, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(o) MITCHELL Up to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, not more than and up to 3 years of supervised release
    Possession of a Machine Gun, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(o) MITCHELL Up to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000,  and up to 3 years of supervised release
    Possession with Intent to Distribute marihuana, and tapentadol, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C) WASHINGTON Up to 20 Years imprisonment , a fine of up to $1,000,000,  and at least 3 years of supervised release
    Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1) WASHINGTON Not more than up to 15 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to 3 years of supervised release
    Possession of a Machine Gun, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(o) WASHINGTON Not more than up to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to 3 years of supervised release

    Each offense also carries a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.00.

    Sentencing will occur on July 8, 2025, at 10:00 am.  Both will remain detained without bond.

    Documents filed in court reflect that MITCHELL and WASHINGTON were openly selling various controlled substances in the Seventh Police District of New Orleans.  FBI Violent Task Officers observed this activity after receiving multiple citizen complaints and summoned New Orleans Police Department officers who surrounded the area and arrested MITCHELL and WASHINGTON.  A search of their vehicles revealed both controlled substances and firearms.  Officers also recovered “Glock switches”, devices that make semiautomatic weapons fully automatic.  These devices are considered machineguns under federal law.  Additionally, documents reveal that both MITCHELL and WASHINGTON have several prior felony convictions.

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

    The case was investigated by Federal Bureau of Investigation Violent Crime Task Force, and the New Orleans Police Department.  Assistant United States Attorney Mark A. Miller of the Narcotics Unit is assigned the prosecution.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: North Carolina Man Sentenced to Serve Seven Years in Federal Prison after Police Find Meth and Cocaine Worth More Than $350,000 Disguised as “Christmas Presents” in Vehicle

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    OKLAHOMA CITY – JOHN CALVIN MOORE, 58, of North Carolina, has been sentenced to serve 84 months in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and illegal possession of a firearm after a previous felony conviction, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.

    According to public record, on December 22, 2023, Moore was pulled over by an officer with the Oklahoma City Police Department (OCPD) for speeding while driving eastbound on I-40. During the stop, the officer noticed what appeared to be several gift-wrapped Christmas presents in the trunk of the vehicle. Moore told the officer he was traveling to North Carolina from California. During the stop, OCPD learned Moore’s vehicle was a rental, and was due to be returned to Ontario, California, on December 23, 2023, the day following the stop. OCPD called in a K-9 unit, which alerted to the presence of drugs in the vehicle. OCPD officers then searched the vehicle and found more than 42 pounds of methamphetamine and more than 38 pounds of cocaine inside heat-sealed bags, hidden within the Christmas presents in the trunk. Law enforcement estimates the street value of the drugs to be more than $350,000.

    Moore was charged by Superseding Information on August 30, 2024, with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and being a felon in possession of a firearm. He pled guilty to the Superseding Information on September 26, 2024, and admitted he possessed meth, which he intended to distribute, and that he possessed a firearm despite his previous felony conviction. Public record reflects that Moore has a previous felony conviction in New Jersey for possessing weapons for an unlawful purpose.

    At the sentencing hearing on March 28, 2025, U.S. District Judge Charles Goodwin sentenced Moore to serve 84 months in federal prison, followed by four years of supervised release. In announcing the sentence, the Court noted the seriousness of the crime—that Moore acted as a courier to transport controlled substances across the country—and Moore’s criminal history.

    This case is the result of an investigation by the FBI Oklahoma City Field Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Criminal Interdiction Team of Central Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma City Police Department.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Drew E. Davis prosecuted the case.

    Reference is made to public filings for additional information.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Operation April Fool Results in the Arrest of 21 Most Wanted Individuals in Sebastian-Crawford County

    Source: US Marshals Service

    Fort Smith, AR – A three-day U.S. Marshals Service led operation in Fort Smith and the surrounding river valley area resulted in the apprehension of repeat wanted violent offenders on various state charges. Operation April Fool took place between April 1 – 3, as a multi-agency effort to arrest the most wanted individuals in the area, targeting repeat violent offenders and those that had eluded law enforcement with outstanding state felony warrants.

    The operation was led by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Western Arkansas Fugitive Task Force and included the FBI and USMS task force officers from the Arkansas State Police, Arkansas Community Correction, Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Smith Police Department, Van Buren Police Department, Alma Police Department, Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Baxter County Sheriff’s Office, Mountain Home Police Department, Bentonville Police Department, and Rogers Police Department.

    Arrest warrants executed during the operation resulted in the apprehension of 21 wanted fugitives from justice. The individuals arrested are facing various state charges including aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, sexual assault, battery, felon in possession of firearms, possession and distribution of narcotics, kidnapping, and parole violations with extensive criminal history.

    U.S. Marshal Gary Grimes stated, “Our partnerships with law enforcement in the Western District of Arkansas directly contributed to the successful apprehension of these violent offenders.” 

    The operation was conducted in support of the U.S. Marshals Service and Department of Justice’s efforts to reduce violent crime by partnering with federal, state, county, and local enforcement. In FY 2024, the USMS apprehended and cleared 33,960 federal fugitive and 57,210 state fugitive cases nationwide.

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  • MIL-OSI: Coface SA: Coface announces the publication of its 2024 Universal Registration Document

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Coface announces the publication of its 2024 Universal Registration Document

    Paris, 4 April 2025 – 17.45

    Communication setting out the arrangements for the supplying of the Universal Registration Document

    The Universal Registration Document of COFACE SA for 2024 (Document d’enregistrement universel 2024 in French) was filed with the French financial market authority (Autorité des marchés financiers – AMF) on April 3, 2025 under the number D.25-0227.

    Copies of the 2024 Universal Registration Document are available free of charge at COFACE SA, 1 Place Costes et Bellonte, 92270 Bois-Colombes, France as well as on the website of the Company at the following address:
    https://www.coface.com/investors/regulated-information/universal-registration-document.

    The 2024 Universal Registration Document includes the following information:

    • The 2024 Annual financial report;
    • The Report on corporate governance (attached to the management report);
    • The Statutory Auditors’ reports and the news release concerning their fees;
    • The description of the share buyback program;
    • The draft resolutions submitted to the vote of the Combined Shareholders’ Meeting of 14 May 2025;
    • The Sustainability Statement.

    CONTACTS

    ANALYSTS / INVESTORS
    Thomas JACQUET: +33 1 49 02 12 58 – thomas.jacquet@coface.com
    Rina ANDRIAMIADANTSOA: +33 1 49 02 15 85 – rina.andriamiadantsoa@coface.com

    MEDIA RELATIONS
    Saphia GAOUAOUI: +33 1 49 02 14 91 – saphia.gaouaoui@coface.com
    Adrien BILLET: +33 1 49 02 23 63 – adrien.billet@coface.com

    FINANCIAL CALENDAR 2025
    (subject to change)

    Q1-2025 results: 5 May 2025 (after market close)
    Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting: 14 May 2025
    H1-2025 results: 31 July 2025 (after market close)
    9M-2025 results: 3 November 2025 (after market close)

    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
    This press release, as well as COFACE SA’s integral regulatory information, can be found on the Group’s website: http://www.coface.com/Investors

    For regulated information on Alternative Performance Measures (APM), please refer to our Interim Financial Report for H1-2024 and our 2024 Universal Registration Document (see part 3.7 “Key financial performance indicators”).

    Regulated documents posted by COFACE SA have been secured and authenticated with the blockchain technology by Wiztrust.
    You can check the authenticity on the website www.wiztrust.com.
     

    COFACE: FOR TRADE
    As a global leading player in trade credit risk management for more than 75 years, Coface helps companies grow and navigate in an uncertain and volatile environment.
    Whatever their size, location or sector, Coface provides 100,000 clients across some 200 markets. with a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring.
    Every day, Coface leverages its unique expertise and cutting-edge technology to make trade happen, in both domestic and export markets.
    In 2024, Coface employed ~5,236 people and registered a turnover of €1.84 billion.

    www.coface.com

    COFACE SA is listed in Compartment A of Euronext Paris
    ISIN: FR0010667147 / Ticker: COFA

    DISCLAIMER – Certain declarations featured in this press release may contain forecasts that notably relate to future events, trends, projects or targets. By nature, these forecasts include identified or unidentified risks and uncertainties, and may be affected by many factors likely to give rise to a significant discrepancy between the real results and those stated in these declarations. Please refer to chapter 5 “Main risk factors and their management within the Group” of the Coface Group’s 2024 Universal Registration Document filed with AMF on 3 April 2025 under the number D.25-0227 in order to obtain a description of certain major factors, risks and uncertainties likely to influence the Coface Group’s businesses. The Coface Group disclaims any intention or obligation to publish an update of these forecasts, or provide new information on future events or any other circumstance.

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  • MIL-OSI: FS Bancorp, Inc. Authorizes Additional Share Repurchases

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSBW) (“Company”), the holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington (“Bank”) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an additional repurchase of up to $5.0 million in shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions from time to time over a 12-month period until March 31, 2026, at such prices as may be determined by the Company’s management. The repurchase program will commence no sooner than the third trading day after the public announcement of this repurchase program. In addition, the previously announced repurchase plan, that was announced on November 15, 2024, has approximately $900,000 remaining that is authorized for repurchase.

    The repurchase program permits shares to be repurchased in open market or private transactions or pursuant to a trading plan adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

    Repurchases will be made at management’s discretion at prices management considers to be attractive and in the best interests of both the Company and its shareholders, subject to the availability of stock, general market conditions, the trading price of the stock, alternative uses for capital, and the Company’s financial performance. Open market purchases will be conducted in accordance with the limitations set forth in Rule 10b-18 of the SEC and other applicable legal requirements.

    The repurchase program may be suspended, terminated or modified at any time for any reason, including market conditions, the cost of repurchasing shares, the availability of alternative investment opportunities, liquidity, and other factors deemed appropriate. These factors may also affect the timing and amount of share repurchases. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to purchase any particular number of shares.

    About FS Bancorp

    FS Bancorp, Inc., a Washington corporation, is the holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington. The Bank offers a range of loan and deposit services primarily to small- and middle-market businesses and individuals in Washington and Oregon. It operates through twenty-seven Bank branches, and one headquarters office that provide loan and deposit services, and loan production offices in various suburban communities in the greater Puget Sound area, the Kennewick-Pasco-Richland metropolitan area of Washington, also known as the Tri-Cities, and in Vancouver, Washington. Additionally, the Bank services home mortgage customers throughout the Northwest predominantly in Washington State including Puget Sound, Tri-Cities and Vancouver.

    For more information visit 1st Security Bank’s website at www.fsbwa.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    When used in this press release and in other documents filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in press releases or other public stockholder communications, or in oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, the words or phrases “believe,” “will,” “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project,” “plans,” or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent management’s current expectations and forecasts regarding future events, many of which are inherently uncertain and outside of our control. Actual results may differ, possibly materially from those currently expected or projected in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, include but are not limited to, the following: potential adverse impacts to economic conditions in the Company’s local market areas, other markets where the Company has lending relationships, or other aspects of the Company’s business operations or financial markets, including, without limitation, as a result of employment levels; labor shortages, the effects of inflation, a potential recession or slowed economic growth caused by increasing political instability from acts of war, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as increasing prices and supply chain disruptions, and any governmental or societal response to new COVID-19 variants; increased competitive pressures, changes in the interest rate environment, adverse changes in the securities markets, the Company’s ability to successfully realize the anticipated benefits of the branch acquisitions, including customer acquisition and retention; the Company’s ability to execute its plans to grow its residential construction lending, mortgage banking, and warehouse lending operations, and the geographic expansion of its indirect home improvement lending; challenges arising from expanding into new geographic markets, products, or services; secondary market conditions for loans and the Company’s ability to originate loans for sale and sell loans in the secondary market; legislative and regulatory changes, including changes in banking, securities and tax law, in regulatory policies and principles, or the interpretation of regulatory capital or other rules; and other factors described in the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other reports filed with and furnished to the SEC which are available on its website at www.fsbwa.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Any of the forward-looking statements that the Company makes in this press release and in the other public statements are based upon management’s beliefs and assumptions at the time they are made and may turn out to be incorrect because of the inaccurate assumptions the Company might make, because of the factors illustrated above or because of other factors that cannot be foreseen by the Company. Therefore, these factors should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. These risks could cause the Company’s actual results for 2024 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of the Company and could negatively affect its operating and stock performance.

    Contacts:

    Joseph C. Adams
    Chief Executive Officer

    Matthew D. Mullet
    President and Chief Financial Officer
    (425) 771-5299
    www.FSBWA.com

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Protestor Sentenced in Damaging U.S. Government Property at Union Station Following a Protest Rally

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

                WASHINGTON – Zaid Mohammed Mahdawi, 26, of Richmond, Virginia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in connection with spray-painting the monument at Columbus Circle in front of Union Station in Washington, D.C., on July 24, 2024, following a protest rally.

                The sentencing was announced by U.S. Attorney Edward R. Martin, Jr., Special Agent in Charge Courtland Rae of the FBI Washington Field Office Counterterrorism Division, and Chief Jessica M. E. Taylor of the U.S. Park Police (USPP).

                Mahdawi received 10 days in federal prison, followed by six months of supervision. Chief Judge James E. Boasberg also ordered Mahdawi to serve 80 hours of community service and to pay $1,500 in restitution. Mahdawi pleaded guilty January 23, 2025, to destruction of government property, a misdemeanor.

                According to court documents, on July 24, 2024, an organization was granted a permit to demonstrate in the area of Columbus Circle, located at Massachusetts Ave. NE, and E St. NE, directly in front of Union Station. From about 3 p.m. until 5 p.m., demonstrators who had gathered in Columbus Circle pulled down flags affixed to the flagpoles; burned flags and objects; sprayed graffiti on multiple statutes and structures; and interfered with law enforcement’s ability to place individuals under arrest.

                Between approximately 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., Mahdawi lowered a United States flag from one of the flagpoles in Columbus Circle. The flag was subsequently stolen by another individual. Between 3:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m., Mahdawi climbed the monument located in the center of Columbus Circle. His actions were captured on video footage filmed by USPP from an observation post looking down at Columbus Circle. The same event was captured in open-source video and photos later posted to various internet platforms. After climbing to a ledge, Mahdawi began to spray paint the monument.

                Footage obtained from a review of open-source videos posted to X (formerly Twitter) showed Mahdawi using red spray paint to write “HAMAS IS COMIN” on the Columbus statue. After completing the phrase, Mahdawi spray-painted an inverted red triangle above the slogan.

                The flags that were pulled down from the flag poles, and the statues and structures in Columbus Circle, are all property of the federal government. The National Park Service estimated that the cost to clean and repair the site at about $11,282.23.

                This case was investigated by the FBI’s Washington Field Office with invaluable assistance from the USPP’s Intelligence and Counterterrorism Unit, the FBI Richmond Field Office, and the United States Attorney’s Office – Eastern District of Virginia. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Martin and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Brendan Horan.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: South Florida Federal, State, Local Law Enforcement Cooperation Leads to Murder Charges, Convictions Against MS-13 Gang Members

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    MIAMI – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida, FBI Miami, Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), and other law enforcement worked in partnership to solve four local homicides connected to the MS-13 gang, a transnational criminal organization and recognized terrorist group. So far, the law enforcement collaboration has led to federal indictments in the Southern District of Florida charging murder in aid of racketeering activity (22-cr-60078 and 25-cr-20102); convictions that carry mandatory life sentences for six MS-13 members and associates; and pending charges against three defendants facing the death penalty.  

    The Investigation:

    Beginning in 2015, BSO Homicide Unit detectives investigated two murders that took place in a small area of Oakland Park, Florida, appeared to be gang related, and were carried out using knives or machetes:

    O.G., 18. On January 7, 2015, BSO detectives found the body of O.G. in Oakland Park, Florida. O.G. was 18 years old when he was killed by machete strikes to his head and neck.    

    C.O., 25. On October 19, 2015, BSO detectives responded to the scene of a stabbing in Oakland Park, Florida. They found 25-year-old C.O. in an alleyway. He had been stabbed many times in the neck and chest. C.O. was taken to the hospital but died soon after getting there. 

    Investigative leads on the two cases went cold in about 2016. In 2020, the BSO Cold Case Unit reopened the unsolved homicides and partnered with FBI Miami and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida (the investigative team). They learned of two additional murders with similarities to the ones BSO had reopened: 

    G.V.P., 22. On May 3, 2015, the body of G.V.P. was discovered in a vacant lot in Palm Beach, Florida. G.V.P. was 22 years old when he was stabbed repeatedly in the face, neck, torso, and groin. He was also shot in the head. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, which was handling that case, collaborated with the investigative team.       

    J.C.L., 18. In May 2021, the investigative team discovered the body of victim J.C.L.  after an extensive, multi-day excavation in Oakland Park, Florida. He had been punched, kicked, stabbed to death, and buried in a makeshift grave. J.C.L. was 18 years old when his family reported him missing. 

    Through investigative techniques and modern technologies, the team pieced together evidence showing that MS-13 was responsible for the four homicides.     

    The Federal Prosecutions:

    The team secured federal indictments in two cases in the Southern District of Florida related to these MS-13 murders: the July 2022 federal criminal case against six defendants (22-cr-60078) and the March 2025 federal criminal case against three defendants (25-cr-20102).   

    In the 2022 case, all six defendants have been convicted of murder in aid of racketeering activity, in violation of 18 U.S.C.§1959:  

    Andy Tovar (a/k/a “Fearless”) pled guilty to two counts of murder in aid of racketeering activity. Tovar, an MS-13 gang leader, approved the murder of victim O.G., and participated in victim G.V.P.’s murder in 2015 – including shooting him in the eye.

    Tovar has been sentenced to life in prison. 

    Wilson Tirado-Silva (a/k/a “Sombra”) pled guilty to four charges of murder in aid of racketeering activity for his role in: the 2014 stabbing murder of victim J.C.L., the 2015 murder by machete of victim O.G., the 2015 stabbing and gunshot murder of victim G.V.P., and the 2015 stabbing murder of victim C.O. Tirado-Silva was a local MS-13 leader responsible for growing the gang in South Florida. He took MS-13 recruits on kills as part of gang initiation.  

    Tirado-Silva faces a mandatory life sentence.  

    Miguel Angel Cabrera-Granados (a/k/a “Mariachi”) pled guilty to one count of murder in aid of racketeering activity. He participated in the 2014 stabbing murder of victim J.C.L. to gain gang membership credit.  

    Cabrera-Granados faces a mandatory life sentence.  

    Melvin David Cruz-Ortiz (a/k/a “Bigfoot”) pled guilty to three counts of murder in aid of racketeering activity for his role in the 2014 stabbing murder of victim J.C.L., the 2015 stabbing and gunshot murder of victim G.V.P., and the 2015 stabbing murder of victim C.O. Cruz-Ortiz committed the murders to gain gang membership credit. 

    Cruz-Ortiz faces a mandatory life sentence.

    Kevin Ricardo Gamez-Melendez (a/k/a “Ardilla”) pled guilty to one count of murder in aid of racketeering activity for his role in the 2015 stabbing and gunshot murder of victim G.V.P. 

    Gamez-Melendez faces a mandatory life sentence.

    Wilber Geovanni Vigil-Benitez (a/k/a “Solitario”) was convicted by a federal jury in the Southern District of Florida earlier this year for murder in aid of racketeering. The jury found Vigil-Benitez guilty for his role in the 2015 stabbing and gunshot murder of victim G.V.P. 

    Vigil-Benitez faces a mandatory life sentence.     

    In the March 2025 case (25-cr-20102), three defendants are charged with murder in aid of racketeering activity in violation of 18 U.S.C. §1959, in connection with the MS-13 stabbing and gunshot killing of victim G.V.P. They are all in federal custody:  

    • Jose Ezequiel Gamez-Maravilla (a/k/a “Chango”) 

    • Hugo Adiel Bermudez-Martinez (a/k/a “Blue”) 

    • Wilber Rosendo Navarro-Escobar (a/k/a “Power”)   

    The three defendants, whose cases are pending, face a mandatory minimum sentence of life in prison and a maximum sentence of death. The indictment against them is an accusation and they are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

    “These vicious and callous acts by MS-13 not only shattered lives but also undermined the safety and security of South Florida communities,” said Hayden P. O’Byrne, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. “Through my office’s unwavering partnership with other federal, state, and local law enforcement, we are sending a clear message to those who inflict violence, feed drug addiction, or cause other harm to the people of our district: We will find you; we will prosecute you; and we will apply the full force of American justice.”  

    “Nine MS-13 terrorists have been taken off our streets and four cold murder cases have been solved thanks to the great investigative work of the FBI and our law enforcement partners,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Let this be a lesson: no matter how long it takes, we will never give up in our pursuit of justice.”

    “This investigation reflects the FBI’s unwavering commitment to arrest dangerous criminals who threaten the safety of our citizens and our communities. Combating violent crime continues to be a top priority for the FBI and the Miami Field Office,” said Brett Skiles, acting Special Agent in Charge FBI Miami. “The FBI is grateful for its close collaboration with numerous local, state, federal, and international law enforcement partners, whose combined efforts were essential to track down these violent suspects in South Florida, Central Florida, Kearney, Nebraska, Saint Paul, Minnesota, and Mexico City, Mexico. We commend our partners on their professionalism, diligence, and dedication to keeping our nation safe. However, the FBI and our law enforcement partners cannot do it alone. We ask the public to contact law enforcement if they have information about cold cases or any criminal activity. Two-way communication with our communities is vital to our work, and often holds the answers to solving crimes. Together, we will use all tools available and go to farthest reaches of the globe to bring to justice those who seek to endanger our citizens and society. We will not relent.”

    “The heartless and brutal actions of these ruthless and violent criminals demonstrate a complete disregard for human life,” Sheriff Dr. Gregory Tony said. “BSO’s Cold Case Homicide investigators, who worked closely with our federal partners, proved once again that justice has no expiration date. We owe it to the families of the victims and to this community to make sure the people who committed these heinous crimes are held accountable.”

    Southern District of Florida Special Prosecutions Chief Brian Dobbins and Assistant U.S. Attorney Elena Smukler are prosecuting these cases. FBI Miami and BSO investigated, with valuable assistance from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Miami, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Miami, Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office, NCIS Southeast Field Office, and Florida Department of Corrections.

    The U.S. Department of Justice has stated that MS-13 is a violent transnational gang composed primarily of immigrants or descendants from El Salvador that operates throughout parts of the United States. MS-13 is a recognized terrorist organization.

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

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

    FBI and HSI have nationwide tip lines for individuals who wish to share information about the MS-13 gang and its activities. The FBI tipline is 1-866-STP-MS13 (1-866-787-6713), and the HSI tipline is 1-866-DHS-2423

    Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for the Southern District of Florida at www.flsd.uscourts.gov or at http://pacer.flsd.uscourts.gov, under case numbers 22-cr-60078 and 25-cr-20102.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Arrest of Kenneth DiGiorgio

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

    SAN JUAN, PR—Acting Special Agent in Charge Devin J. Kowalski, of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), San Juan Field Office, announced today the arrest of Kenneth DeGiorgio (DeGiorgio).

    DeGiorgio was charged under a Federal Criminal Complaint with violations of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 113(a)(4) (Assault within Maritime and Territorial Jurisdiction of the United States) for events which took place aboard a cruise ship en route to San Juan, Puerto Rico on or about March 31, 2025. Cruise ship authorities alerted the FBI of the incident.

    “Violent crimes committed aboard cruise ships fall under federal jurisdiction and we take them very seriously,” said Kowalski. “If you break the law at sea, expect to face consequences on land.”

    This case is being investigated by the FBI San Juan Field Office and is being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Puerto Rico.

    Tips and information assist the FBI and its federal, state, and local law enforcement partners. The FBI reminds the public that anyone with information on this case should contact the FBI San Juan Field Office by calling 787-987-6500 or submit tips through the FBI’s Internet complaint portal at Tips.FBI.Gov. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

    The public is reminded that a complaint contains only charges and is not evidence of guilt. Defendants are presumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty by a court of law. The U.S. government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Bridgeport Man Charged with Child Exploitation Offenses

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    Marc H. Silverman, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Anish Shukla, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, today announced that ONAI KEDAR WILBUR WRIGHT, 25, of Bridgeport, has been charged by federal criminal complaint with child exploitation offenses.

    Wright appeared yesterday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas O. Farrish in Hartford.  He has been detained since his arrest on related state charges on March 14, 2025.

    As alleged in court documents and statements made in court, on March 14, 2025, an Online Covert Employee (OCE) with the FBI’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force in Cleveland, Ohio, monitored a live video stream on the internet application “Fambase” and observed Wright engaging in sexually explicit activity with a 16-year-old female (“minor victim”).  Analysis of mobile communications and geo-location data, and information from AirBnB, led investigators to a residence located in Norwich, Connecticut, where they took Wright into custody.  The minor victim and two adult females were also present in the residence.

    The complaint charges Wright with sexual exploitation of children, an offense that carries a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 years and a maximum term of 30 years of imprisonment, and transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, which carries a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 years and a maximum term of imprisonment of life.

    Acting U.S. Attorney Silverman stressed that a complaint is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt.  Charges are only allegations, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

    This investigation is being conducted by the FBI in New Haven and Cleveland, with the assistance of the Norwich Police Department, the New London State’s Attorney’s Office, the Vermilion (Ohio) Police Department, and the Norwalk (Ohio) Police Department.  The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Nancy V. Gifford.

    Acting U.S Attorney also acknowledged the assistance of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio.

    This prosecution is part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Project Safe Childhood Initiative, which is aimed at protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation.  For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.

    To report cases of child exploitation, please visit www.cybertipline.com.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Michigan Man Pleads Guilty To Attempting To Entice A Child Into Sexual Activity

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that William Isaak Sparks (24, Kalamazoo, Michigan) has pleaded guilty to attempted online enticement of an 11-year-old child to engage in sex acts. Sparks faces a minimum penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. Following any imposed prison sentence, he will be required to serve at least 5 years’ supervised release and register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not yet been set. Sparks has also agreed to forfeit a cellphone that was used to facilitate the offense.

    According to court documents, an FBI special agent was conducting an online undercover investigation designed to identify and target adults who were seeking sexual activity with children. The undercover agent, posing as the parent of an 11-year-old girl, made contact with Sparks in a chat group on a social media app. Sparks offered to travel from Michigan to Florida for the purpose of sexually exploiting the “child.” Sparks provided his cellphone number to the undercover agent, distributed to the undercover agent two videos of children being sexually abused, and offered to send an explicit video of himself. Via text message, Sparks continued to make arrangements to travel to Florida.

    The undercover agent again encountered Sparks in a chat room on May 21, 2024. During that conversation, Sparks again offered to travel to Florida to sexually abuse the 11-year-old “child.” Sparks provided his true name to the undercover agent so that the agent could book a bus ticket from Michigan to Florida for Sparks. The agent later learned that on May 24, 2024, Sparks had been arrested by the Michigan State Police after information was provided by a private citizen that Sparks was attempting to engage in sex acts with a purported 11-year-old child in Michigan. Sparks was arrested after he showed up with a condom and $45 in cash expecting to sexually abuse the purported 11-year-old child in Michigan.

    While he was detained pending trial in this case, Sparks was found to be possessing in his jail cell drawings depicting children being sexually abused.

    This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Michigan State Police, and the Township of Kalamazoo Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Laura Cofer Taylor.

    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 United States Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), 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.justice.gov/psc. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Five Individuals Face Federal Charges Following Multi-Agency Immigration Enforcement Operations

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    ATLANTA – Five individuals have been charged in the Northern District of Georgia with firearms-related offenses during a multi-agency immigration enforcement operation in metro-Atlanta during the past week. The operations involved coordinated investigations led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement and Removal Operations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and Federal Bureau of Investigation, with valuable support from several local law enforcement partners. In addition to the individuals charged federally, law enforcement seized more than a dozen firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in connection with the operations.

    “Our office is proud to support our law enforcement partners in this effort and other enforcement initiatives to protect our communities and safeguard our national security,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. “This initiative sends a strong message to those engaged in criminal activity, whether regarding immigration-related or firearms offenses, that the ongoing and determined coordinated efforts of our federal and local law enforcement partners will achieve measurable results in making our communities safer.”

    “The successful enforcement actions taken during this multi-agency operation underscore HSI’s unwavering commitment to upholding immigration laws and targeting illegal aliens allegedly possessing and trafficking in firearms,” said Steven N. Schrank, special agent in charge of HSI Atlanta, which covers Georgia and Alabama. “By leveraging our partnerships and resources, we are identifying and apprehending those who exploit our immigration system to engage in criminal activities that threaten public safety and national security.”

    “ATF along with our federal law enforcement partners will utilize all resources to investigate firearms trafficking by transnational criminal organizations and cartels,” said Special Agent in Charge Benjamin Gibbons. “The success of these investigative efforts could not be accomplished without cohesive partnerships, which keep our communities safe.”

    “The DEA, along with our law enforcement partners, are sending a clear message to the Mexican drug cartels and their criminal associates, that keeping our communities safe is our highest priority,” said Jae W. Chung, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Atlanta Division. 

    “FBI Atlanta is dedicated to supporting our federal partners in achieving our mutual objective of ensuring the safety of our communities,” said Paul Brown, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta. “This case clearly illustrates the success that can be achieved when federal agencies unite their resources and expertise to combat violent criminals.”

    According to Acting U.S. Attorney Moultrie, the charges, and other information presented in court: From March 24 to April 2, 2025, federal law enforcement agencies conducted a series of enforcement operations targeting individuals allegedly committing firearms and other violations, including those illegally present in the United States.  During the operation, law enforcement seized 13 firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.  Significantly, resulting investigations revealed that many of the firearms were bound for Mexico.

    The following defendants have been charged in connection with the operations:

    Hernandez Mora made his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Linda T. Walker on April 1, 2025.  Gonzales-Hoppo made her initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge John K. Larkins, III on March 28, 2025.  Vick, Macias Montes and Sambrano also made their initial appearances before Judge Larkins on March 27, 2025. 

    Members of the public are reminded that the Criminal Complaints and Indictment only contain charges.  The defendants are presumed innocent of the charges, and it will be the government’s burden to prove the defendants’ guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.

    These cases are being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement and Removal Operations, and Federal Bureau of Investigation, with valuable assistance provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Secret Service, Georgia State Patrol, Sandy Springs Police Department, Doraville Police Department, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Clayton County Police Department, South Fulton Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Gwinnett County Police Department, Clarkston Police Department and East Point Police Department.

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys with the Northern District of Georgia, including those assigned to the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN), provided valuable support for these operations.

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

    The specific mission of the David G. Wilhelm Atlanta OCDETF Strike Force (Atlanta Strike Force) is to eliminate transnational organized crime syndicates and major drug trafficking and money laundering organizations in the Atlanta metropolitan area and the Northern District of Georgia. To accomplish this mission, the Atlanta Strike Force will target these organizations’ leaders, focusing on targets designated as Consolidated Priority Organization Targets, Regional Priority Organization Targets, and their associates.  The Atlanta Strike Force is comprised of agents and officers from ATF, DEA, FBI, HSI, USMS, USPIS, and IRS, as well as numerous state and local agencies; and the prosecution is being led by the Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia.

    For further information please contact the U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office at USAGAN.PressEmails@usdoj.gov or (404) 581-6280.  The Internet address for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia is http://www.justice.gov/usao-ndga. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: San Fernando Valley Man Arrested for Allegedly Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material Tied to Online Violent Network Known as ‘764’

    Source: US State of California

    WASHINGTON — A California man was arrested on a federal criminal complaint alleging that he targeted children for sexual exploitation online as part of his role in an online violent network that seeks to accelerate social unrest and the downfall of the current world order.

    Jose Henry Ayala Casamiro, 28, of San Fernando Valley, was arrested by the FBI on charges of attempting to possess and the possession of child pornography. He made his initial appearance on April 3 in federal court in the Central District of California. A federal magistrate judge ordered him jailed without bond and an April 22 arraignment date was scheduled in Los Angeles federal court.

    According to court documents, Ayala allegedly caused minors to produce child sexual abuse material (CSAM) as well as other video content depicting themselves engaging in self-harm as part of his participation in an online network known broadly as “764”, a network of nihilistic violent extremists who engage in criminal conduct, particularly targeting children for sexual exploitation online, to further the network’s goals of accelerating the downfall of the current world order, including the U.S. government. Members of 764 work in concert with one another towards a common purpose of destroying civilized society through the corruption and exploitation of vulnerable populations, including minors.

    As part of the 764 network, Alaya was allegedly involved with an online group that blackmailed underage girls into creating child pornography videos depicting themselves engaging in degrading sadistic sexual acts, torture sessions, and carving their abusers’ initials or names on their bodies. The group also encouraged the female minors to commit suicide. As one example, the criminal complaint details a March 2020 photo in which an individual had cut the defendant’s name “Henry” into their right forearm. The complaint also outlines four videos that allegedly depict Ayala directing teen girls to engage in specific sexual acts. In February and March 2025, the complaint also alleges that Ayala participated in a new server created as a “grooming pool” targeting many underage girls, which included two minor students in a public school district in Colorado.

    Sue J. Bai, head of the Justice Department’s National Security Division; U.S. Attorney Bilal A. Essayli for the Central District of California; and Assistant Director David J. Scott of the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division made the announcement. 

    The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the case.

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys Amanda Elbogen and David Ryan for the Central District of California and Trial Attorneys Justin Sher and James Donnelly of the National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section are prosecuting the case.

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

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, March 21, 2025

    Source: Reserve Bank of India

    (Amount in ₹ crore)
      SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS
    (Including RRBs, SFBs and PBs)    		 ALL SCHEDULED BANKS
    22-Mar-2024 07-Mar-2025* 21-Mar-2025* 22-Mar-2024 07-Mar-2025* 21-Mar-2025*
    I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A)            
      a) Demand & Time deposits from banks 294470.87 284322.01 309413.40 298451.61 289252.56 315674.39**
      b) Borrowings from banks 182428.71 113375.74 112450.27 182565.72 113395.68 112501.44
      c) Other demand & time liabilities 72451.70 38843.52 29906.64 73099.81 39214.14 30300.78
    II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A)            
      a) Deposits (other than from banks) 20475226.39 22510118.00 22574981.74 20931862.34 22979252.67 23049867.62
      i) Demand 2443853.10 2541476.52 2692658.66 2492890.07 2590163.46 2742872.73
      ii) Time 18031373.29 19968641.48 19882323.08 18438972.26 20389089.21 20306994.89
      b) Borrowings @ 777942.31 939107.58 915247.80 782259.99 944306.62 920567.47
      c) Other demand & time liabilities 937428.00 1054726.19 1062892.08 950486.70 1069174.60 1078301.88
    III BORROWINGS FROM R.B.I. (B) 222716.00 183436.00 311466.00 222716.00 183436.00 311466.00
      Against usance bills and / or prom. Notes            
    IV CASH 89433.21 83128.63 81874.49 91887.09 85425.07 84399.47
    V BALANCES WITH R.B.I. (B) 931482.63 887266.98 882414.59 951385.79 905569.50 900645.16
    VI ASSETS WITH BANKING SYSTEM            
      a) Balances with other banks            
      i) In current accounts 8970.57 10203.63 10594.13 12006.78 12511.15 13247.50
      ii) In other accounts 189356.71 196502.53 205181.89 234368.50 249851.87 260471.29
      b) Money at call & short notice 12355.12 28185.68 25837.74 39618.78 48074.89 44779.28
      c) Advances to banks (i.e. due from bks.) 48368.26 38907.89 39503.74 51324.76 43678.72 43855.88£
      d) Other assets 115423.77 62777.69 67362.50 117734.21 65774.37 70306.00
    VII INVESTMENTS (At book value) 6106558.02 6737320.05 6697927.94 6256610.90 6890883.36 6850574.38
      a) Central & State Govt. securities+ 6105609.51 6736826.28 6697298.19 6249636.70 6882789.83 6842024.57
      b) Other approved securities 948.51 493.77 629.74 6974.20 8093.53 8549.81
    VIII BANK CREDIT (Excluding Inter-Bank Advances) 16432163.93 18125412.60 18243935.57 16866221.14 18591351.54 18708248.75
      a) Loans, cash credits & Overdrafts $ 16134303.05 17796734.53 17909815.46 16565233.27 18258549.44 18370667.77
      b) Inland Bills purchased 60466.96 73940.35 74962.60 60471.14 76226.90 76522.64
      c) Inland Bills discounted 197357.83 216714.85 221058.79 199760.80 217928.56 222319.17
      d) Foreign Bills purchased 16411.78 15072.80 15121.91 16661.99 15316.89 15356.96
      e) Foreign Bills discounted 23624.31 22950.07 22976.80 24093.95 23329.75 23382.21
    NOTE
    * Provisional figures incorporated in respect of such banks as have not been able to submit final figures.
    (A) Demand and Time Liabilities do not include borrowings of any Scheduled State Co-operative Bank from State Government and any reserve fund deposits maintained with such banks by any co-operative society within the areas of operation of such banks.
    ** This excludes deposits of Co-operative Banks with Scheduled State Co-operative Banks. These are included under item II (a).
    @ Other than from Reserve Bank, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and Export Import Bank of India.
    (B) The figures relating to Scheduled Commercial Banks’ Borrowings in India from Reserve Bank and balances with Reserve Bank are those shown in the statement of affairs of the Reserve Bank. Borrowings against usance bills and/ or promissory notes are under Section 17(4)(c) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. Following a change in the accounting practise for LAF transactions with effect from July 11, 2014, as per the recommendations of Malegam Committee formed to Review the Format of Balance Sheet and the Profit and Loss Account of the Bank, the transactions in case of Repo / Term Repo / MSF are reflected under ‘Borrowings from RBI’.
    £ This excludes advances granted by Scheduled State Co-operative Banks to Co-operative banks. These are included under item VIII (a).
    + Includes Treasury Bills, Treasury Deposits, Treasury Savings Certificates and postal obligations.
    $ Includes advances granted by Scheduled Commercial Banks and Scheduled Cooperative Banks to Public Food Procurement Agencies (viz. Food Corporation of India, State Government and their agencies under the Food consortium).
    Food Credit Outstanding as on
    (Amount in ₹ crore)
    Date 22-Mar-2024 07-Mar-2025 21-Mar-2025
    Scheduled Commercial Banks 23080.81 42552.27 36531.16
    Scheduled Co-operative Banks 49200.97 50613.50 50613.50

    The expression ‘Banking System’ or ‘Banks’ means the banks and any other financial institution referred to in sub-clauses (i) to (vi) of clause (d) of the explanation below Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

    No. of Scheduled Commercial Banks as on Current Fortnight:135

    Ajit Prasad          
    Deputy General Manager
    (Communications)    

    Press Release: 2025-2026/42

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: FINALIZATION OF APPOINTMENTS OF SUPPORTING MINISTERS

    Source: Government of Samoa

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    Friday 17 January 2025

    TERMINATION OF ASSOCIATE MINISTERS’ APPOINTMENTS

    In accordance with section 3(b) of the Parliamentary Under Secretaries Act 1988, appointments as Associate Ministers for the Members of Parliament provided hereunder, have been terminated with immediate effect. This emanates from the issue of confidence in the Prime Minister to continue to work with the Associate Ministers, and the Associate Ministers’ expression of no confidence in the Prime Minister’s leadership.

    These include;

    i. Tagaloatele Pasi Poloa, Associate Minister Commerce, Industry and Labour.

    ii. Fuiono Tenina Crichton, Associate Minister Communications and Information Technology.

    iii. Maiava Fuimaono Tito Asafo, Associate Minister Agriculture and Fisheries.

    iv. Seuamuli Fasi Toma, Associate Minister Women, Community and Social Development.

    v. Hon. Tu’u’u Anasi’i Leota, Associate Minister Police, Prisons and Corrections.

    vi. Agaseata Valelilo Tanuvasa Peto, Associate Minister Education and Culture.

    vii. Tea Tooala Peato, Associate Minister Health.

    viii. Magele Sekati Fiaui, Associate Minister of Finance, initially appointed as Associate Minister of Communication and Information Technology.

    ix. Fo’isala Lilo Tu’u Ioane, Associate Minister Health.

    x. Fesola’i Apulu Tusiupu Tuigamala, Associate Minister Justice and Courts Administration.

    xi. Ale Vena Ale, Associate Minister Customs and Revenue.

    xii. Masinalupe Makesi Masinalupe, Associate Minister Customs and Revenue.

    xiii. Manuleleua Paletasala Tovale, Associate Minister Prime Minister and Cabinet.

    The termination of Fepuleai Faasavalu Faimata Su’a’s appointment as Associate Minister for Police, Prisons and Corrections was issued and made effective from 24th November 2023.

    The functions and responsibilities of the Executive Arm of Government continue under the leadership of the Prime Minister – Hon Fiame Naomi Mataafa, and Cabinet.

    The issue of confidence in the Prime Minister’s leadership rests with Parliament. It is not a responsibility of a political party.

    END.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING IS SOUL OF ANY LAW, CLARITY AND SIMPLICITY IN LEGISLATION VERY IMPORTANT: LOK SABHA SPEAKER

    Source: Government of India

    LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING IS SOUL OF ANY LAW, CLARITY AND SIMPLICITY IN LEGISLATION VERY IMPORTANT: LOK SABHA SPEAKER

    IT IS IMPORTANT FOR LEGISLATORS AND OFFICIALS TO BE WELL VERSED WITH LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING: LOK SABHA SPEAKER

    FOREIGN PARTICIPANTS FROM 13 COUNTRIES ATTENDING 36TH INTERNATIONAL LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING TRAINING PROGRAMME CALL ON LOK SABHA SPEAKER

    PARTICIPANTS PRAISED THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESSES AND THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN PARLIAMENT OF WORLD’S LARGEST DEMOCRACY

    Posted On: 03 APR 2025 9:05PM by PIB Delhi

    New Delhi; 03 April, 2025: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today observed that Legislative Drafting is the soul of any law. Stressing on clarity and simplicity in legislation, he highlighted that as laws impact society and people for a long time, they must be clear and simple for understanding of the common people. This will lead to less litigations in courts and in turn save the resources. In the context of the dynamic socio-economic transformation of the world, he stated that it is very important for Legislators and officials to be well versed with Legislative Drafting in order to ensure that the needs of the public are fulfilled. This also results in meaningful debate and discussion on draft bills in the Parliament, he said.

    Shri Birla made the remarks during an interaction with a group of 28 foreign participants from 13 countries attending the 36th International Legislative Drafting Training Programme being organized by the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE) of Lok Sabha Secretariat in Parliament House, today.

    The participants praised the legislative processes adopted in world’s largest democracy and the use of technology in simultaneous interpretation in 22 Indian languages and 6 foreign languages.

    The programme is being conducted from March 26 to April 22, 2025 in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (Government of India) as part of the ITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation) scheme.

    Highlighting India’s growing stature as the world’s largest democracy, Shri Birla highlighted that PRIDE is playing a vital role in capacity building of legislatures from around the world. He observed that good Legislative Drafting is the core of proper legislation and hoped that this training programmes would be very helpful for all participants.

    During the programme, participants are being trained on several themes, including the Constitution of India, the legislative process, parliamentary privileges, administrative law, consumer protection, and the new criminal laws. The participants will also have attachments with the Ministry of Law and Justice and State Legislatures.

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  • MIL-OSI: SafeCard Reviews [Urgent Update]: Read This Before Buying!

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WOODHAVEN, N.Y., April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In 2025, searches for terms like “SafeCard reviews,” “SafeCard consumer reports,” and “best RFID & NFC blockers” are surging as more people seek clarity on SafeCard’s effectiveness, safety, and overall value. With the rise of digital threats, consumers are asking: Is SafeCard worth the investment? Does it truly protect against RFID and NFC skimming? In this detailed SafeCard review, we’ll dive into its features, benefits, and real-world performance to help you decide.

    SafeCard RFID Blocking Card Reviews

    SafeCard: My Experience with This Game-Changing RFID Protector

    I used to carry a wallet stuffed with credit and debit cards, constantly worrying about the risk of RFID skimming and digital theft. That all changed when I discovered SafeCard. This sleek, lightweight RFID-blocking card has transformed how I think about data security, offering effortless protection for my sensitive financial and personal information—all in a stylish package.

    What sets SafeCard apart is its advanced RFID-blocking technology, which effectively prevents unauthorized scanning of contactless cards. To put it to the test, I visited one of the busiest shopping malls, filled with contactless payment terminals. The result? Zero interference. SafeCard delivered on its promise, shielding my data like no other product I’ve tried.

    SafeCard Reviews: Why It’s the Best RFID & NFC Blocker in 2025

    All over Canada, The Uk, Australia, New Zealand and the United States, customers have consistently praised SafeCard for its top-tier RFID protection.

    Its ease of use and affordability is another driving force behind its numerous 4.95 star rating, SafeCard is recognized as one of the most reliable RFID protective device on the market.

    Many SafeCard reviews highlight:
    ✔ Superior RFID & NFC blocking technology
    ✔ Affordable pricing compared to competitors
    ✔ Compact, travel-friendly design
    ✔ Trusted by thousands across the US, UK, Canada & Australia

    SafeCard Consumer Reports: The #1 RFID & NFC Blocker in the US, UK & Canada

    According to numerous sources (online surveys, polls and websites) SafeCard is one of thebest RFID and NFC blockers of 2025 in multiple countries. These include the United States, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand.

    After a month of consistent use, I can confidently say I made the right choice with this product. It is proven, reliable and a hassle free way to protect your credit cards, debit cards and ID from Digital theft.

    If you are looking for the best RFID and NFC blocker in 2025? Then read on, SafeCard just might be your best bet.

    What Is SafeCard? (SafeCard Reviews)

    SafeCard is a credit-card shaped device that fits perfectly into your wallet. It is made of a special material that blocks RFID scanners. It is basically a shield for your credit cards in your wallet.

    This innovative technology makes it almost impossible for digital thieves or skimming devices to steal your sensitive information and with the rise of contactless payments and smart cards, this risk has never been higher.

    SafeCard is equipped with advanced RFID and NFC blocking technology. It shields your credit cards, debit cards and ID cards from unauthorized scanners

    Users praise Safe Card for its durability, ease of use and sleek design. Better yet, Safecard doesn’t require batteries, charging or maintenance.

    It is hassle free and reliable and fits right into your daily life.

    Why SafeCard Stands Out (SafeCard Customer Reviews)

    Electronic theft is on the rise in our modern-day technological age, and thieves are resorting to highly advanced methods and devices to rob the unsuspecting public.

    SafeCard is like your 24/7 silent guardian, providing peace of mind while shopping, traveling, or just being out and about.
    The **sleek and slim design** ensures that it does not take up any extra space in your wallet, a convenient choice for any person who cares about security and privacy.

    The majority of SafeCard user reviews call it a very effective product for stopping unauthorized scanning and securing sensitive personal data.

    They love its next-generation look, value, and reliability; it is a must-have for any user who wishes to secure his personal and financial details.

    As more and more digital threats rise, SafeCard has been a trusted protector against identity theft, financial scams, and unauthorized access to data.

    The Growing Need for SafeCard

    Every minute without SafeCard is a gamble.

    Thieves are everywhere, eager and ready to steal financial information from unsuspecting folks. Busy places like malls, subways and airports are notorious for RFID skimmers. Don’t wait until it’s too late, take responsibility for your safely today with SafeCard

    What Are the Features of SafeCard? (SafeCard Reviews)

    SafeCard is an advanced security solution in a sleek modern design, that is exceptionally good at protecting your personal details.

    Filled with innovative features inside, the SafeCard changes how you do your data security from modern digital threats. That said, let’s further review what customers consider special with the SafeCard, according to the SafeCard customer reviews that follow:

    1. Advanced RFID-Blocking Technology
    Equipped with advanced RFID-blocking technology, SafeCard prevents any unauthorized attempts to wirelessly scan your sensitive data. It safeguards credit cards, ID cards, and other RFID-enabled items from the most common skimming techniques used by identity thieves. Whether you’re in a crowded subway or a bustling shopping mall, SafeCard ensures your information remains secure.

    2. Slim and Lightweight Design
    One of the fan-favorite features of safeCard is the fact that it is slim and light weight. It seamlessly integrates into your waller and current card collection, never taking up additional space or making your wallet/purse bulky.

    This make it a perfect product for daily use

    3. Durability and High-Quality Materials
    It is made with the highest grade materials, built to last. Even when used frequently, it can last for years unlike flimsy alternatives.

    Safcard won’t degrade overtime. Its quality assurance is a common theme amongst customers that have purchased Safe card.

    4. Effortless Protection
    SafeCard simplifies security—no batteries, charging, or complicated setup needed. Just place it in your wallet to instantly block RFID signals. With effortless plug-and-play functionality, it provides round-the-clock protection with zero extra effort.

    5. Universal Compatibility
    It works on 99% of all cards. We’re talking ID cards, debit cards, credit cards even a hotel key.
    SafeCard is compatible with most RFID enabled cards and secures all your personal information wherever you go.
    SafeCard has got you covered to keep your data out of harm’s way from any unwanted electronic intrusions.

    CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR SAFECARD FROM THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE AT A MASSIVE DISCOUNT TODAY

    Why SafeCard’s Features Matter (SafeCard Reviews)

    In an era of ever-evolving digital threats, SafeCard provides a robust solution to safeguard your information.

    By merging cutting-edge technology with a sleek, user-friendly design, it stands out as the ideal choice for anyone looking to enhance their personal security. More than just a protective tool, SafeCard is an essential everyday accessory—just as countless reviews affirm.

    How Does SafeCard Actually Work? (SafeCard Reviews)

    RFID and NFC scanning is a common tactic among criminals who steal personal data from your credit, debit or ID cards.

    SafeCard is designed to provide seamless protection agains these attacks but how exactly does it achieve this, we’re going to explain it here.

    The Science Behind SafeCard Protection

    At the heart of SafeCard’s functionality is advanced RFID-blocking technology. RFID, or Radio Frequency Identification, enables seamless, contactless communication between devices, cards, and scanners. While this makes transactions and data access more convenient, it also leaves your information vulnerable to unauthorized access. With a simple portable RFID scanner, thieves can easily steal your card data without you even realizing it.

    How does SafeCard solve this problem?
    It solves this by creating a protective shield around your cards.
    Safe Card is made with a specialized metal alloy, and this creates a Faraday cage effect that blocks RFID scanners from reading your cards without consent.

    This effectively blocks criminals from accessing your sensitive information, even if they’re standing nearby with a skimming device.

    NFC Protection for Modern Threats
    In addition to RFID protection, SafeCard also blocks NFC (Near Field Communication) signals used in modern payment systems like Apple Pay and Google Wallet. By neutralizing these signals, it provides comprehensive protection against all forms of electronic pickpocketing.

    Ease of Use – Hassle-Free Security
    Users consistently praise SafeCard for its simplicity. With no batteries, setup, or maintenance required, it works instantly—just place it in your wallet or cardholder, and you’re protected. Its slim, lightweight design ensures it won’t take up extra space, making it a practical and convenient addition to your everyday essentials.

    Silent, Reliable Protection
    It works excellently in the background, providing protection 24/7 without any conscious effort on your part.

    Whether you’re traveling, shopping, or commuting, SafeCard protects your data from unauthorized scans and potential theft. Its perfect blend of security and convenience has earned widespread praise and glowing testimonials from users around the world.

    CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR SAFECARD FROM THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE AT A MASSIVE DISCOUNT TODAY

    Why SafeCard’s Technology Matters (SafeCard Reviews)

    This device is like a silent guardian that keeps your data safe wherever you go.
    With the widespread occurrence of digital theft, the peace of mind safe card will give you is immeasurable.

    Its capability for blocking RFID and NFC signals alike makes it a must-have device for anyone who takes his or her privacy and security seriously

    How to Use SafeCard (SafeCard Consumer reports)

    Using SafeCard to protect your personal details is as easy as ABC.
    You don’t need to be a tech expert or have any extra knowledge to protect yourself form RFID skimming scams.
    In fact, Safecard is so ridiculously simple to use that you might be surprised.

    Here is how it works.
    Step 1 – Place SafeCard in your wallet or Card holder
            Simply insert your SafeCard into your wallet, cardholder or purse. Due to its slim and light weight design, it can easily fit into most wallets and purses.

    Step 2 – Enjoy peace of mind
            That’s basically it, enjoy peace of mind and know your cards are protected from RFID skimming events.
    You see, SafeCard works passively, its basically like a helmet for your cards, so once its in your wallet, it will shield your contact less credit cards.

    CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR SAFECARD FROM THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE AT A MASSIVE DISCOUNT TODAY

    Why SafeCard’s Ease of Use Stands Out (SafeCard Reviews)

    A standout feature frequently mentioned in SafeCard reviews is its ease of use and reliability. Unlike traditional security solutions that demand installation, battery replacements, or ongoing upkeep, SafeCard delivers instant protection with zero hassle.

    Its modern, compact design and effortless functionality make it a top choice for individuals who prioritize both convenience and security.

    With numerous positive customer testimonials, this device is an essential tool for safeguarding personal information in today’s digital landscape.

    CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR SAFECARD FROM THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE AT A MASSIVE DISCOUNT TODAY

    Pros (SafeCard Reviews)

    SafeCard has been taking over the internet lately because of the amount of positive reviews it has been able to garner, its boasts a slew of pros which we will discuss below;

    Effective RFID blocking tech – The best option in the market for its price point, SafeCard is affordable and offers top-notch personal protection.

    Affordable Price point – Priced appropriately so it is easily accessible to all, more info on the pricing is further down below.

    Easy to use and Hassle-Free – Very easy and straightforward to use, just insert it in your wallet and you’re good to go.

    Compact and slim design – Its ultra-slim and lightweight design effortlessly slips into your wallet or purse without adding any extra bulk.

    Offers constant protection against identity theft – Safeguards your personal information 24/7, even in busy or high-risk environments.

    Lightweight and portable for daily use – Its portable design makes it easy to carry everywhere you go.

    Cons (SafeCard Reviews)

    Requires Careful handling – Damage to SafeCard can compromise its integrity and reduce its ability to effectively protect you.

    Protection Scope – Effectively shields against RFID and NFC skimming threats but does not safeguard against other online risks like phishing scams.

    Limited Availability – Can only be purchased from its online website.

    Where to Buy the Original SafeCard (SafeCard Reviews)

    You should only purchase SafeCard from their official website, to prevent accidentally purchasing a counterfeit product.
    Avoid purchasing from third party platforms or resellers, counterfeit products do not offer the highest form of protection.

    As an additional bonus we have partnered with the official site and will be able to offer you some discounts there directly, just click on any of the links in this article to take advantage of these discounts.

    SafeCards Pricing: (SafeCards Reviews)

    How much is your peace of mind and how much is your funds security worth to you?

    That is the main question you need to ask yourself before thinking about the price.
    If you have $10,000 in your bank account, would it be out of place to spend $500 protecting it?

    Luckily you don’t have to cough up anywhere close to $500 to protect yourself from RFID skimming.

    The SafeCard comes in packs of 3 and initially cost $102.

    However if you buy through any of our discount links provided throughout this article you will be able to get a pack of 3 for just $45.99!

    That boils down to just $15.33 for one SafeCard.

    Our discount expires soon, so take advantage of it while it lasts.

    CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR SAFECARD FROM THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE AT A MASSIVE DISCOUNT TODAY

    Each purchase comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, allowing you to try the SafeCard risk-free. If you’re not fully satisfied within the first month, you can return it for a full refund, making it a no-risk investment for enhancing your security.

    SafeCard Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (SafeCard Reviews)

    What is SafeCard used for?
    SafeCard is used to protect your credit cards and debit cards from RFID skimming. It is intended to give you another layer of security and peace of mind when you’re up and about.

    Rfid skimmers are devices that work the same way as contactless point of sale device when you go shopping, meaning you can have your funds stolen from you, all the perpetrator needs to do is stay close enough to you for a few seconds.

    This is more common in busy venues, queues etc, however, having a SafeCard in your wallet acts as a protect shield as this device scrambles Rfid devices when they try to skim information off your card.

    Can I reuse my safecard?
    Absolutely! Simply place the SafeCard in your wallet, and you’re all set. No additional steps are required, and it remains effective for up to five years.

    How does an RFID protector work?
    An RFID protector, such as SafeCard works by creating a passive barrier (due to the special materials it is made from ) that block or scramble the radio waves emitted by RFID tags, preventing unauthorized readers from accessing the information stored on the contactless cards next to it, so for it to work effectively, you just need to place it in your wallet with your other cards.
            
    Are SafeCards difficult to use
    No they are not, all you need to do is have it in your wallet with your other cards and it does its job of shielding them from RFID skimmers

    Can Safecards be used internationally
    Yes, they can be used anywhere in the globe, there is no geographical restrictions.

    How long does SafeCard last?
    5 years

    Are there any subscription fees?
    No there is none

    SafeCard Reviews Consumer Reports

    “While traveling through Rio, I discovered my bank account had been drained by scammers. I was devastated. A fellow traveler recommended SafeCard, and it’s been a lifesaver ever since. No more stolen data, no more stress. Now I can travel with confidence knowing my wallet is secure.”

    Melissa H – I love going to holiday markets, but after watching my friend lose hundreds to a scammer, I knew I needed protection. SafeCard blocks thieves silently, and I haven’t had an issue since. It’s the best purchase I’ve made for my security!”

    Hannah – I’ve had my cards skimmed in airports twice, and it was terrifying. Since using SafeCard, I finally feel safe while traveling. It’s lightweight, discreet, and has stopped several attempted scans already.”

    Conclusion For SafeCard Review

    In today’s day and age, it is so easy to fall victim to cybercriminals, RFID skimming is on the rise at an alarming rate, all a criminal has to do is stay within a few feet of you for up to a minute and they are able to siphon funds off your credit card.

    How easy is that for the criminals, especially when you are in crowded areas like the subway or a mall.

    With SafeCard you can eliminate that risk and rest easy at night knowing your funds are safe.

    Its RFID blocking technology means you can rest easy knowing you won’t ever fall victim to a scam that is rampant in society today.

    However, should you get it?

    Is it a right fit for you?

    If you want to eliminate the possibility of cybertheft through credit card skimming and other kinds of cybertheft then SafeCard is your best bet.

    CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR SAFECARD FROM THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE AT A MASSIVE DISCOUNT TODAY

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  • MIL-OSI China: US’ reciprocal tariffs spark global backlash

    Source: China State Council Information Office 3

    U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of new reciprocal tariffs on imports from all trading partners has drawn backlash from countries around the world, with countermeasures already pledged by some.

    The universal tariffs imposed by the United States — a 10-percent “minimum baseline tariff” to be imposed on all imports — will take effect on April 5, and the “individualized reciprocal higher tariff” on the countries and regions with which the United States “has the largest trade deficits” will take effect on April 9, according to a White House document.

    “Resentment Day”

    On social media platform X, Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Lukas Vlcek called Trump’s new tariffs a “mistake.” Also, Manfred Weber, the leader of the European People’s Party and a member of the European Parliament, called April 2 — the new tariff announcement day dubbed by Trump as “liberation day” for the United States — as “resentment day.”

    “Donald Trump’s tariffs don’t defend fair trade: They attack it out of fear and hurt both sides of the Atlantic,” he said.

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday expressed deep regret over the U.S. move in a statement, calling it “a major blow to the world economy,” and warned against a devastating impact. “The global economy will massively suffer,” she said. “Uncertainty will spiral and trigger the rise of further protectionism. The consequences will be dire for millions of people around the globe.”

    Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo on Thursday said the United States’ new tariffs are “unfair and unjustified” in an interview with radio station RNE, adding that the Spanish government will take action to protect companies and consumers from the effects of the tariffs.

    Speaking to local media on Thursday morning, British Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said he is “disappointed” by the additional tariffs imposed on Britain, noting the 10-percent tariff is not a “fair reflection of how we currently trade.”

    In Asia, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi on Thursday expressed “serious concern” about the U.S. decision to impose reciprocal tariffs, saying the new tariffs could have a “big negative impact” on the global economy and the multilateral trade system.

    South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who is serving as acting president following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol, told an emergency meeting on economic security in Seoul: “As the global tariff war is coming to a reality, the government should pour out all of its capabilities to overcome a trade crisis.”

    The German Institute for Economic Research in a statement issued on Wednesday ahead of Trump’s new tariffs announcement warned that the United States has made a significant departure from multilateralism in its trade policy. The introduction of new, extensive tariffs poses a serious threat to global supply chains.

    Grave concerns among businesses

    Business leaders in Britain voiced concerns on Wednesday that the new tariffs on their exports, even at 10 percent, could weigh heavily on British industries. Rain Newton-Smith, chief executive of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), said: “There are no winners in a trade war. Today’s announcements are deeply troubling for businesses and will have significant ramifications around the world.”

    The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) believed small exporters in the country would be hard hit, as 59 percent of them trade with the United States. “Tariffs will cause untold damage to small businesses trying to trade their way into profit,” said Tina McKenzie, the FSB’s policy chair.

    The Manufacturers Association of Israel (MAI) said in a statement Thursday that the United States imposing a 17-percent tariff on imports from Israel is worrying. “The decision of the U.S. President to apply the tariff policy to Israel could harm Israel’s economic stability, deter foreign investment in the economy, and weaken the competitiveness of Israeli companies in the U.S. market,” it said in a statement.

    On Tuesday, Israel announced the lifting of all tariffs imposed on imports from the United States, but the move failed to avert the new tariffs imposed by the United States.

    Countermeasures pledged

    In Paris, French government spokesperson Sophie Primas said on Thursday the European Union (EU) is ready for a trade war, with retaliatory tariffs to be imposed on all goods and service products from the United States by the end of April.

    The initial levies in retaliation to the U.S. tariffs on EU steel and aluminum products would be put in place around mid-April, and the tariffs targeting all American imports are expected to be ready probably by the end of April, she said when speaking to the broadcaster RTL on Wednesday.

    In response to the U.S. tariffs, Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer told business leaders gathering at 10 Downing Street on Thursday morning that the close ally of the United States is “prepared.” “Decisions we take in the coming days and weeks will be guided only by our national interest. In the interest of our economy,” Starmer said.

    On Wednesday before Trump’s announcement of the new tariffs, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated her call for negotiations to avoid a trade war with the United States, while signaling a shift away from her previous opposition to European retaliatory tariffs.

    “We must work in every way to avert a trade war,” she said during a cultural event. “But this obviously does not rule out considering appropriate responses to defend our industries if necessary.”

    In Brazil, the National Congress passed legislation allowing the South American country to impose reciprocal trade and environmental measures in response to foreign restrictions, on Wednesday just hours after Trump’s announcement of the sweeping tariffs.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: 16 charged in sweeping Houston-based multimillion-dollar illegal gambling and money laundering conspiracy

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    “Operation Double Down” leads to seizure of over $16 million in currency, accounts, and assets, as well as arrest of illegal aliens

    HOUSTON – Several Houston-area residents are now in custody on various charges including conspiracy, operating illegal game rooms, bribery and money laundering in one of the largest ever law enforcement operations in the Southern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

    They are expected to make their initial appearances before U.S. Magistrate Judge Christina Bryan at 2 p.m.

    In addition to those indicted in the scheme, authorities also arrested 31 illegal aliens on various immigration and firearms charges during the operation April 2. One of those included an illegal alien who allegedly assaulted a law enforcement officer.

    The indictment, returned March 26 and unsealed upon the arrests, alleges Nizar Ali, 61, Richmond, and others allegedly conspired to own, operate or assist in the operation of illegal game rooms. All also conspired to conduct financial transactions to conceal and disguise the nature and source of the proceeds of the illegal gambling business, which totaled more than $22 million, according to the charges.

    More than 700 law enforcement officers from 18 agencies served a total of 45 search and 40 seizure warrants at locations throughout Houston and the surrounding area. The locations included 30 illegal game rooms with names such as El Portal and Yellow Building.

    During the operation, authorities recovered more than $4.5 million in cash as well as $5 million in property and vehicles, 2000 slot machines, 100 Rolex watches and eight firearms. Law enforcement also seized approximately $6.5 million from bank accounts and other financial institutions pursuant to the court-issued warrants.

    In addition to Ali, others taken into custody include Naeem Ali, 33, and Amer Khan, 68, both of Richmond; Ishan Dhuka, 33, and Sahil Karovalia, 32, both of Rosenberg; Sarfarez Maredia, 38, and Shoaib Maredia, 40, both of Sugar Land; Yolanda Figueroa, 40, Pasadena; Viviana Alvarado, 45, LaPorte; and Anabel Eloisa Guevarra, 46, Precela Solis, 27, Maria Delarosa, 53, Claudia Calderon, 37, and Lucia Hernandez, 34, all of Houston.

    Two others – Sayed Ali, 59, Richmond, and Stephanie Huerta, 35, Houston – are considered fugitives and warrants remain outstanding for their arrests.

    All are charged with conspiracy, operating an illegal gambling business and interstate travel in aid of racketeering which each carry possible prison terms of five years as well as conspiracy to commit money laundering which has a maximum 20-year possible prison term.

    Ali is also charged with 32 counts of federal program bribery for allegedly paying more than $500,000 to an undercover officer in an attempt to protect the illicit game rooms from law enforcement intervention. If convicted, he faces up to 10 more years in prison on each count.

    With the exception of the money laundering charge which has the possibility of a $500,000 maximum fine or twice the value of the property involved, the remaining counts carry a maximum $250,000 potential fine.

    Immigration and Customs Enforcement – Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) led the investigation along with IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) and the assistance of Houston Police Department (HPD); FBI; High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program; Harris County Constable’s Office – Precinct One; Harris County District Attorney’s Office; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and Drug Enforcement Administration. Other agencies providing support include ICE – Enforcement and Removal Operations, Customs and Border Protection, sheriff’s offices in Harris and Montgomery Counties, Houston Fire Department, Texas Attorney General’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety and police departments in Baytown and Pasadena.

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys S. Mark McIntyre, John Marck and Carolyn Ferko are prosecuting the case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brandon Fyffe and Tyler Foster are handling the seizure and forfeiture of assets.

    An indictment is a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence. A defendant is presumed innocent unless convicted through due process of law.

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  • MIL-OSI China: US announcement of reciprocal tariffs causes worldwide backlash

    Source: China State Council Information Office

    U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of new reciprocal tariffs on imports from all trading partners has drawn backlash from countries around the world, with countermeasures already pledged by some.

    The universal tariffs imposed by the United States — a 10-percent “minimum baseline tariff” to be imposed on all imports — will take effect on April 5, and the “individualized reciprocal higher tariff” on the countries and regions with which the United States “has the largest trade deficits” will take effect on April 9, according to a White House document.

    “Resentment Day”

    On social media platform X, Czech Minister of Industry and Trade Lukas Vlcek called Trump’s new tariffs a “mistake.” Also, Manfred Weber, the leader of the European People’s Party and a member of the European Parliament, called April 2 — the new tariff announcement day dubbed by Trump as “liberation day” for the United States — as “resentment day.”

    “Donald Trump’s tariffs don’t defend fair trade: They attack it out of fear and hurt both sides of the Atlantic,” he said.

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday expressed deep regret over the U.S. move in a statement, calling it “a major blow to the world economy,” and warned against a devastating impact. “The global economy will massively suffer,” she said. “Uncertainty will spiral and trigger the rise of further protectionism. The consequences will be dire for millions of people around the globe.”

    Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo on Thursday said the United States’ new tariffs are “unfair and unjustified” in an interview with radio station RNE, adding that the Spanish government will take action to protect companies and consumers from the effects of the tariffs.

    Speaking to local media on Thursday morning, British Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said he is “disappointed” by the additional tariffs imposed on Britain, noting the 10-percent tariff is not a “fair reflection of how we currently trade.”

    In Asia, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi on Thursday expressed “serious concern” about the U.S. decision to impose reciprocal tariffs, saying the new tariffs could have a “big negative impact” on the global economy and the multilateral trade system.

    South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who is serving as acting president following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol, told an emergency meeting on economic security in Seoul: “As the global tariff war is coming to a reality, the government should pour out all of its capabilities to overcome a trade crisis.”

    The German Institute for Economic Research in a statement issued on Wednesday ahead of Trump’s new tariffs announcement warned that the United States has made a significant departure from multilateralism in its trade policy. The introduction of new, extensive tariffs poses a serious threat to global supply chains.

    Grave concerns among businesses

    Business leaders in Britain voiced concerns on Wednesday that the new tariffs on their exports, even at 10 percent, could weigh heavily on British industries. Rain Newton-Smith, chief executive of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), said: “There are no winners in a trade war. Today’s announcements are deeply troubling for businesses and will have significant ramifications around the world.”

    The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) believed small exporters in the country would be hard hit, as 59 percent of them trade with the United States. “Tariffs will cause untold damage to small businesses trying to trade their way into profit,” said Tina McKenzie, the FSB’s policy chair.

    The Manufacturers Association of Israel (MAI) said in a statement Thursday that the United States imposing a 17-percent tariff on imports from Israel is worrying. “The decision of the U.S. President to apply the tariff policy to Israel could harm Israel’s economic stability, deter foreign investment in the economy, and weaken the competitiveness of Israeli companies in the U.S. market,” it said in a statement.

    On Tuesday, Israel announced the lifting of all tariffs imposed on imports from the United States, but the move failed to avert the new tariffs imposed by the United States.

    Countermeasures pledged

    In Paris, French government spokesperson Sophie Primas said on Thursday the European Union (EU) is ready for a trade war, with retaliatory tariffs to be imposed on all goods and service products from the United States by the end of April.

    The initial levies in retaliation to the U.S. tariffs on EU steel and aluminum products would be put in place around mid-April, and the tariffs targeting all American imports are expected to be ready probably by the end of April, she said when speaking to the broadcaster RTL on Wednesday.

    In response to the U.S. tariffs, Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer told business leaders gathering at 10 Downing Street on Thursday morning that the close ally of the United States is “prepared.” “Decisions we take in the coming days and weeks will be guided only by our national interest. In the interest of our economy,” Starmer said.

    On Wednesday before Trump’s announcement of the new tariffs, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated her call for negotiations to avoid a trade war with the United States, while signaling a shift away from her previous opposition to European retaliatory tariffs.

    “We must work in every way to avert a trade war,” she said during a cultural event. “But this obviously does not rule out considering appropriate responses to defend our industries if necessary.”

    In Brazil, the National Congress passed legislation allowing the South American country to impose reciprocal trade and environmental measures in response to foreign restrictions, on Wednesday just hours after Trump’s announcement of the sweeping tariffs.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Davids Speaks with Terminated Federal Workers Amidst Reckless Government Downsizing by DOGE

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-3)

    KANSAS CITY, KS — Today, Representative Sharice Davids convened a roundtable discussion with five federal workers recently laid off due to the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiatives, led by Elon Musk. The event shed light on the personal and community impacts of the substantial federal workforce reductions currently underway. Davids distributed her Job Seekers Guide, which provides valuable resources for finding new employment and support during periods of unemployment.

    “The mass layoffs pushed by the current administration and DOGE are not just uprooting the lives of dedicated federal workers — they are putting at risk the essential services our communities rely on every day,” said Davids. “In Kansas, where federal jobs are a vital part of our economy, these cuts threaten not only public trust but public safety. While I support efforts to make government more efficient, this reckless approach will have far-reaching consequences. I am committed to standing up against these harmful cuts, holding those responsible accountable, and ensuring that these workers and the services they provide are protected.”

    The roundtable featured a diverse group of federal workers impacted by the recent DOGE job cuts. Participants included:

    • Jasper Hudgins-Bradley, Overland Park, KS: Former Internal Revenue Service (IRS) contact representative, helping people navigate IRS issues, who was laid off after less than a month of service.
    • Selina Bur, Kansas City, MO: Former Transportation Specialist with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of the Secretary, facilitating infrastructure projects and helping federal funds reach American communities.
    • Scott Curtis, Overland Park, KS: Former Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 7 Chief of Staff, initially laid off, then told it was a mistake and asked to return — yet has not received any rehiring details.
    • Donny Newsom, Leawood, KS: Navy veteran and former Senior Project Manager at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), overseeing national laboratories and ensuring they met operational needs.
    • Garth Stocking, Kansas City, MO: Technical expert at the Social Security Administration (SSA) and American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union leader, who, while not personally laid off, provided insight into the broader impacts of looming cuts within the Social Security workforce.

    Kansas City, a major hub for federal employment, is experiencing widespread impacts from these layoffs. The federal government is the metro’s largest employer, with approximately 30,000 federal workers — accounting for about 3 percent of the region’s total workforce. These cuts are already affecting Kansas City families, local economies, and the critical services federal employees provide to the public. Specific agencies affected include:

    • IRS: About 1,000 layoffs have already taken place at Kansas City locations, with more expected.
    • Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): Under DOGE directives, the VA announced plans to lay off up to 83,000 employees nationwide by the end of 2025.
      • Davids previously demanded answers from the VA following the abrupt termination of employees, including service-disabled veterans, military spouses, and medical researchers.
    • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): Aviation safety professionals at regional FAA offices are among those impacted, with the FAA union president saying they were let go “without assessment.”
      • Davids previously warned that the Administration’s FAA firings “undermine aviation safety,” just weeks after the fatal midair collision of AA5342, which took off from Wichita, Kansas.
    • SSA: The administration is planning to cut at least 7,000 employees, a cut of more than 12 percent. The acting SSA commissioner said DOGE officials are “outsiders who are unfamiliar with nuances of SSA programs.”
    • U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): In February, the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas, laid off at least a dozen administrative employees. Some were later rehired to assist with the avian influenza response.
    • NOAA: Local weather professionals are also seeing cuts, which could impact forecasting and emergency preparedness.
    • And others.

    WATCH: Davids spoke last week on the consequences of mass federal worker layoffs 

    “I am just one of so many federal employees in Kansas and around the country who have been fired with disregard for our livelihood or the essential services we provide to the American people,” said Scott Curtis, former FEMA employee. “After 32 years in the U.S. Navy, I chose federal service to continue helping others, but like many probationary employees, I was among the first to go — not because of performance, but because of reckless policy. This is not just about jobs; it’s about losing dedicated public servants who quietly support millions of Americans in ways they may never realize. The irony is that if the goal was true efficiency, we should be keeping these new, innovative workers — not cutting them first.”

    “Many current and former government employees are now vulnerable to the actions of President Trump, his appointee Elon Musk, and others in positions of power, and we find ourselves in crisis,” said Jasper Hudgins-Bradley, former IRS employee. “It is both encouraging and reassuring to have elected officials like Representative Sharice Davids listening to our concerns and amplifying our voices, supporting us from above as we work to address these issues on the ground. Public servants are often easy targets, but the President has demonstrated over the course of his terms that he will remove anyone who stands in his way. What has happened to us could happen to anyone who does not push back.”

    “The termination of my position at U.S. DOT, carried out by the Trump Administration, not only violates the laws of the United States, but was done recklessly, without regard for my performance or what the impact would be to the communities I served across the country,” said Selina Bur, former DOT employee. “The ripple effects of these unlawful mass terminations will be far-reaching.”

    “I served my country for 22 years in the Navy and continued that service at NOAA, ensuring scientists had the facilities they need to support critical research — including weather forecasting that helps Kansas farmers and communities plan for storms,” said Donny Newsom, former NOAA employee. “But after just 15 months, I was abruptly terminated along with 200 others, not for poor performance, but because we were easy targets in the new administration’s push to gut the federal workforce. These mass firings don’t just hurt public servants — they create chaos, weaken our national security, and cost taxpayers. Thank you, Sharice, for standing up against these reckless cuts and fighting for Kansans.”

    “DOGE and the whole Trump administration has been an avalanche of woe for federal workers and a mounting disaster for our country,” said Garth Stocking, former SAA employee. “Mine is a household of two federal workers and a trans teen — you bet we are angry, frightened and in constant turmoil about the prospects of years of these vicious, thoughtless policies. Beyond my personal situation, the community needs to be absolutely clear about how this dismantling of the civil service will harm them in so many ways. They are burning it all down only to deliver more money to the rich. Sharice Davids has proven herself a hero to federal workers, because she is with us, talking to us at every step — really standing up, and we appreciate it.”

    Davids has always prioritized what’s best for Kansans, working across the aisle when it leads to real benefits — like collaborating with the new EPA director to lower gas prices. But she won’t hesitate to push back against extreme policies that hurt Kansas families. She condemned President Trump’s new tariffs, warning they “could raise costs for hardworking folks and put even more pressure on our agricultural sector.” She also fought against threats to Medicaid — critical for 61,000 people in Kansas’ Third District — after House Republicans pushed a partisan budget that slashed health care to give billionaires tax breaks.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Tornado Watch 109 Status Reports

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Watch 109 Status Reports

    STATUS REPORT #5 ON WW 109

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    STATUS REPORT #3 ON WW 109

    VALID 032300Z – 040040Z

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    STATUS REPORT #2 ON WW 109

    VALID 032050Z – 032140Z

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  • MIL-OSI Security: San Fernando Valley Man Arrested for Allegedly Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material Tied to Online Violent Network Known as ‘764’

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    LOS ANGELES – A San Fernando Valley man was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint alleging that he targeted children for sexual exploitation online as part of his role in an online violent network that seeks to accelerate social unrest and the downfall of the current world order.

    Jose Henry Ayala Casamiro, 28, was arrested by the FBI on a criminal complaint charging him with possession of child pornography. He made his initial appearance this afternoon in United States District Court in downtown Los Angeles. A federal magistrate judge ordered him jailed without bond and an April 22 arraignment date was scheduled in Los Angeles federal court.

    “The facts alleged in this complaint are disturbing,” said United States Attorney Bill Essayli. “Criminals lurk in the internet’s dark corners to prey on and do lasting damage to children. Let this arrest serve as notice to all online predators. We will find you and arrest you if you hurt children.”

    According to an affidavit filed with the complaint, Ayala caused minors to produce child sexual abuse material (CSAM) as well as other video content depicting themselves engaging in self-harm as part of his participation in an online network known broadly as “764”, a network of nihilistic violent extremists who engage in criminal conduct, particularly targeting children for sexual exploitation online, to further the network’s goals of accelerating the downfall of the current world order, including the United States Government. Members of 764 work in concert with one another towards a common purpose of destroying civilized society through the corruption and exploitation of vulnerable populations, including minors.

    As part of the 764 network, Ayala allegedly was involved with an online group that blackmailed underage girls into creating child pornography videos depicting themselves engaging in degrading sadistic sexual acts, torture sessions, and carving their abusers’ initials or names on their bodies. The group also encouraged the female minors to commit suicide. As one example, the criminal complaint details a March 2020 photo in which an individual had cut the defendant’s name “Henry” into their right forearm. The complaint also outlines four videos that allegedly depict Ayala directing teen girls to engage in specific sexual acts. In February and March 2025, the complaint also alleges that Ayala participated in a new server created as a “grooming pool” targeting underage girls.

    The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the case.

    Assistant United States Attorneys Amanda Elbogen, of the Terrorism and Export Crimes Section, and David Ryan, Chief of the National Security Division, are prosecuting this case, with assistance from Trial Attorneys Justin Sher and James Donnelly from the National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Passenger charged with sexual assault during flight from Montana to Texas

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    BILLINGS –  A New Jersey man accused of sexual assault while flying from Bozeman, Montana to Dallas, Texas was charged this week, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.

    The defendant, Bhaveshkumar Dahyabhai Shukla, 36, of Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, was charged in a one-count indictment with abusive sexual contact in special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States. If convicted, Shukla faces two years of imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and at least five years of supervised release.

    Shukla is scheduled to appear on April 17, 2025, for an arraignment.

    The indictment alleges that on January 26, 2025, on board an American Airlines flight from Bozeman to Dallas, Shukla engaged in sexual contact with another person without that other person’s permission.

    The U.S. Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the case. The FBI, ICE and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Police conducted the investigation.

    The charging documents are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

    PACER case reference. 25-08.

    The progress of cases may be monitored through the U.S. District Court Calendar and the PACER system. To establish a PACER account, which provides electronic access to review documents filed in a case, please visit http://www.pacer.gov/register.html. To access the District Court’s calendar, please visit https://ecf.mtd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/PublicCalendar.pl.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Beyer, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Response to Rise in Hate Crimes

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Don Beyer (D-VA)

    U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA) and Don Bacon (R-NE) today introduced the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen the credible and accurate reporting of hate crimes to better respond to the national rise of these bias-driven incidents. The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) most recent 2023 Hate Crimes Statistics report documented 11,862 hate crime incidents – the highest number ever reported by the agency, with a sharp increase in antisemitic and anti-Black incidents.

    The FBI has acknowledged however, that hate crimes data is incomplete and underreported. Their 2023 Hate Crimes Statistics report includes data from just 16,009 law enforcement agencies nationwide, meaning that more than 2,000 jurisdictions did not report any data at all.  Of the jurisdictions that did participate, nearly 80 percent reported zero hate crimes.

    “As many communities across the country are seeing an alarming increase in hateful rhetoric and violence, there is much more we can do in Congress to better address the increase in hate crimes,” said Rep. Don Beyer. “Our legislation would ensure we improve the credibility and accuracy of our data, allowing us to make well-informed decisions to better allocate resources with the goal of preventing as many hate crimes as possible in American communities. Violence and discrimination are never acceptable, and our legislation is an important and necessary step forward in addressing the rise of hate.”

    “Antisemitic incidents are underreported across the nation, and we need to ensure communities are accurately reporting them as well as other hate crimes,” said Rep. Don Bacon. “This bill will enable the Department of Justice to determine if communities are accurately reporting these instances. If left unchecked, these hate crimes will continue to go unreported and the crimes will continue to rise.”

    “While FBI data showed 1,832 reported antisemitic crimes in 2023, a 63% increase from the prior year, this is only a portion of the crimes committed against the Jewish community as hate crimes are widely underreported. To effectively address antisemitism in the United States, we must understand the true degree to which hate-based violence exists,” said Ted Deutch, CEO of American Jewish Committee (AJC). “The American public overwhelmingly agrees – American Jewish Committee’s (AJC’s) State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report found more than nine in 10 say it is important that law enforcement be required to report hate crimes to a federal government database. AJC thanks Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA) and Don Bacon (R-NE) for reintroducing the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act, a necessary first step in understanding the real extent to which anti-Jewish crimes occur in the United States.”

    “The Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community has historically been targeted and scapegoated and experienced significant increases in hate-motivated verbal and physical attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic. But even now, community surveys indicate that a staggering 49% of AANHPIs nationwide were targeted by acts of hate in 2024,” said Sim Singh Attariwala, Director of Anti-Hate Program at Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC). “Anti-Asian sentiment remains a top safety concern for many AANHPIs, especially in major metropolitan areas. For decades hate crimes have been underreported by law enforcement. Consistent, credible and accurate data is critical to developing policies that prevent hate crimes and protect all communities. We welcome initiatives that improve efforts to increase accountability and counter hate and discrimination.” 

    “Hate crimes nationwide have surged to historic levels, with antisemitic incidents reaching their highest point in decades,” said Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). “We know that many incidents go unreported, and so even these record-breaking numbers fail to reflect the true scale of hate crime incidents across the country. We thank Reps. Beyer and Bacon for continuing to champion this bipartisan effort to incentivize law enforcement’s accurate and robust participation in hate crime reporting.”

    “As dire as the data on hate crimes and bias incidents in our country is, the unfortunate truth is that the reality is likely worse: Each year, thousands of law enforcement agencies do not report any such crimes and incidents to the FBI, leaving huge gaps in our knowledge about the lived experiences of marginalized communities,” said Mannirmal Kaur, Federal Policy Manager for the Sikh Coalition. “Mandating the reporting of hate crimes and bias incidents is one of the strongest policy steps that the federal government could take towards truly understanding the scope of hate-motivated violence and crimes. Doing so will in turn allow us to effectively diagnose where we most urgently need to strengthen laws and statutes, invest in front-end prevention, and take other actions to make our communities safer.”

    “Over the past few years, the FBI has reported increasing levels of hate violence, especially against Black people,” said Sakira Cook, Federal Policy Director for the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). “Despite this documented rising trend, we know that incomplete reporting to the FBI is a persistent problem. This bipartisan legislation is designed to address the fact that thousands of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies did not report any data to the FBI in 2023, and 80% of the 16,000 agencies that did participate affirmatively reported zero (0) hate crimes, including about 60 agencies serving populations of over 100,000 people.  We cannot effectively confront this national problem without more accurate and complete data and an inclusive and intersectional approach to countering all forms of hate. We applaud the leadership of Reps. Don Beyer and Don Bacon for introducing the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act and look forward to working together to ensure its passage.”

    “At National Council of Jewish Women, we believe that every person has the right to live free from hate and violence,” said Darcy Hirsh, Senior Director of Government Relations and Advocacy for the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW). “Yet the Jewish community and our neighbors in countless other communities are living in fear every day, with hate crimes continuing to threaten our safety. In 2023, the number of reported hate crimes – including anti-Jewish hate crimes – reached an all-time high, an urgent reminder that inaction hurts individuals and families. The Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act will ensure that law enforcement agencies around the country are accurately reporting hate crimes, creating a clearer picture of the threats communities face so that we can develop meaningful, effective solutions. We are grateful to Representatives Beyer and Bacon for championing this essential bipartisan legislation to protect all of our communities”

    “Sikh Americans continue to be one of the most targeted religious groups in hate crimes per capita. Unfortunately, we know that these numbers do not account for the true scope of hate nationally, as often law enforcement agencies under-report, or sometimes fail to report the number of hate crimes in their region” said Kiran Kaur Gill, Executive Director of the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF). “As SALDEF works to combat hate crimes, it is crucial to have access to accurate and credible data. By mandating local governments report hate crime data in order to be eligible for federal funding, the federal government takes an important step in addressing hate in America. SALDEF commends the Offices of Representatives Beyer and Bacon for their leadership efforts in safeguarding our communities.”

    The Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act would require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop a system to assess whether localities are reporting credible and accurate data on hate crimes. If a locality is found to not be reporting credible data or fails to provide any data at all, it would be required to conduct community education and awareness initiatives to maintain eligibility for certain federal funding allocations.

    Text of the Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act is available here.

    Beyer is the author of the bipartisan, bicameral Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act, signed into law by President Biden in 2021 as part of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Independence Woman Charged with Defrauding an Elderly Victim of over $1,000,000

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. – An Independence, MO, woman was arrested today following a five-count indictment by a federal grand jury charging her with defrauding an elderly victim of over $1 million dollars.

    Amanda Sargent, 35, was charged in a five-count indictment on March 26, 2025, which was unsealed following her arrest today.  The indictment alleges that Sargent defrauded an elderly victim she met on Facebook. Sargent made false claims to the victim and received over $1,000,000 over a nearly two-year period.   

    The Platte County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by an elderly woman who reported that she believed herself to be a victim of fraud by Sargent. The woman met Sargent in a Facebook group that connected those experiencing homelessness to helpful resources in the Kansas City area. In late 2021, Sargent posted a request to this group seeking help to pay for car repairs and the woman responded by sending a small amount of money. Over the next nearly two years, Sargent made false claims that she needed help paying medical bills for her and her children, rent, utilities, and even assistance paying for a kidney transplant. The victim believed she was helping a young family in need and sent Sargent over $1,000,000 from late 2021 until mid-2023. Sargent’s claims were false, and she withdrew all the donations in cash for her own use.   

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

    Under federal statutes, if convicted, Sargent faces a prison sentence of up to 20 years and a fine of up to $250,000 on each count.  The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office.

    This case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Amanda Hanson. It was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Platte County Sheriff’s Office.

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