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Category: Internet

  • MIL-OSI Security: Camperdown — RCMP charges a man with child pornography offences

    Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    The RCMP’s Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a man with child pornography offences in Camperdown.

    On June 12, 2025, the RCMP’s ICE Unit, assisted by Lunenburg County District RCMP, Southwest Nova Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit, and the RCMP Digital Forensic Services, executed a search warrant at a home on Camperdown Rd. and safely arrested a 27-year-old man.

    Investigators were directed to the residence after a social media application notified law enforcement that child pornography had been transmitted using their service.

    Randy Rehberg, 27, of Camperdown, has been charged with:

    • Possession of Child Pornography
    • Distribution of Child Pornography
    • Make Written Child Pornography

    Rehberg was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Bridgewater Provincial Court on September 3.

    In Nova Scotia it is mandatory for citizens to report suspected child pornography; anyone who comes across child pornography material or recordings must report it to the police. Failure to report could result in penalties similar to those for failure to report child abuse set out in the Child and Family Services Act. Be a voice for children who are victims of sexual exploitation by reporting suspected offences to your local police or to Canada’s national tipline: www.cybertip.ca.

    File 2025-59958

    MIL Security OSI –

    June 17, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: FBI Sacramento Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Day and Warns Americans of Elder Fraud

    Source: US FBI

    Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the FBI is reminding elderly Americans and their loved ones about elder fraud. This type of fraud takes many forms as criminals seek to take advantage of this vulnerable and growing population. The FBI is committed to educating the public about these scams and investigating financial fraud schemes against seniors. Not only are there devastating financial consequences, but these victims and their loved ones can suffer great emotional and mental effects because of these scams. The FBI investigates financial scams targeting seniors, including investment scams, technical/customer support schemes, money mule and romance scams, and others. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) data, in 2024 there was a total of $4.885 billion in losses from 147,127 complaints. This is a 46% increase in complaints from 2023, as well as a 43% increase in losses. In California, total losses were $832,710,048 in 2024. The FBI continues to work with our local and federal partners to tackle elder fraud and stop those who attempt to harm the elderly. “I urge every senior and their families to have open conversations about these scams and to scrutinize unsolicited mail, calls, e-mails, and text messages. Criminals are actively and aggressively targeting seniors, preying upon their trust to drain their life savings.” said FBI Sacramento Special Agent in Charge Sid Patel. “If you or someone you care about is a victim, report the crime to law enforcement. There is no shame in seeking help when you have been harmed and your information may prevent someone else from becoming a victim.” Seniors are frequently targeted by criminal actors, as they are often perceived to be more polite and trusting. These actors may also assume that seniors are more financially stable, own real estate, spend a great deal of time alone, and are less likely to report fraud if they feel ashamed or are unfamiliar with reporting channels such as IC3.gov. Fraud can happen to anyone, and small steps can be taken to protect yourself and your information:

    • Search online for the contact information (name, phone number, email, addresses) of any unknown source which reaches out to you, as well as the proposed offer. Verify the legitimacy of businesses on websites such as Better Business Bureau. Other people have likely posted information online about businesses and individuals attempting to run scams.
    • Resist the pressure to act quickly. Scammers create a sense of urgency to lure victims into immediate action, typically by instilling trust and inducing empathy or fear, or the promise of monetary gains, companionship, or employment opportunities.
    • Be cautious of unsolicited phone calls, mailings, and door-to-door service offers.
    • Never give or send to unverified people or businesses any personally identifiable information, money, checks, gift cards, or wire information.
    • Take precautionary measures to protect your identity should a criminal gain access to your device or account. Immediately contact your financial institutions to place protections on your accounts and monitor for suspicious activity.

    If you believe you are a victim of fraud, or know a senior who may be—regardless of financial loss—immediately report the incident to your local FBI field office or other law enforcement agency, or

    Resources:

    MIL Security OSI –

    June 17, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Virginia Ranked Eleventh in Nation for Elder Fraud

    Source: US FBI

    FBI Norfolk Field Office Provides Guidance to Seniors and Caregivers

    NORFOLK—Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the FBI is reminding elderly Americans and their loved ones about elder fraud. This type of fraud takes many forms as criminals seek to take advantage of this vulnerable and growing population. The FBI is committed to educating the public about these scams and investigating financial fraud schemes against seniors. Not only are there devastating financial consequences, but these victims and their loved ones can suffer great emotional and mental effects because of these scams.

    The FBI investigates financial scams targeting seniors, including investment scams, technical/customer support schemes, money mule and romance scams, and others. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) data, in 2024 there was a total of $4.885 billion in losses from 147,127 complaints. This is a 46% increase in complaints from 2023, as well as a 43% increase in losses. In Virginia, total losses were $106,575,141 for those 60 years and older in 2024. Virginia ranked eleventh for overall losses, totaling 3,841 complaints in that age group. The FBI continues to work with our local and federal partners to tackle elder fraud and stop those who attempt to harm the elderly.

    “Elder abuse isn’t just a betrayal of trust—it’s a serious crime that shatters the safety and dignity of those who helped build our communities. At FBI Norfolk, we are committed to working side by side with local and state partners to detect, investigate, and bring to justice those who exploit our elderly. We must all remain vigilant—and speak up—because protecting seniors is not just law enforcement’s duty, it’s a moral imperative,” said Dominique Evans, special agent in charge, FBI Norfolk

    Seniors are frequently targeted by criminal actors, as they are often perceived to be more polite and trusting. These actors may also assume that seniors are more financially stable, own real estate, spend a great deal of time alone, and are less likely to report fraud if they feel ashamed or are unfamiliar with reporting channels such as IC3.gov.

    Fraud can happen to anyone, and small steps can be taken to protect yourself and your information:

    • Search online for the contact information (name, phone number, email, addresses) of any unknown source which reaches out to you, as well as the proposed offer. Verify the legitimacy of businesses on websites such as Better Business Bureau. Other people have likely posted information online about businesses and individuals attempting to run scams.
    • Resist the pressure to act quickly. Scammers create a sense of urgency to lure victims into immediate action, typically by instilling trust and inducing empathy or fear, or the promise of monetary gains, companionship, or employment opportunities.
    • Be cautious of unsolicited phone calls, mailings, and door-to-door service offers.
    • Never give or send to unverified people or businesses any personally-identifiable information, money, checks, gift cards, or wire information.
    • Take precautionary measures to protect your identity should a criminal gain access to your device or account. Immediately contact your financial institutions to place protections on your accounts and monitor for suspicious activity.

    If you believe you are a victim of fraud, or know a senior who may be—regardless of financial loss—immediately report the incident to your local FBI field office or other law enforcement agency, or

    Resources:

    MIL Security OSI –

    June 17, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Arrest of Alexis Vergara-Longo

    Source: US FBI

    Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Devin J. Kowalski, of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), San Juan Field Office, announced today the arrest of Alexis Vergara-Longo (Vergara). Vergara was charged under a Federal Criminal Complaint with violations of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2251(a) (Sexual Exploitation of Children), 2252A(a)(2), 2252(a)(5)(B) (Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography Including Images of Prepubescent Minors), for events which took place in Puerto Rico between the years 2023 and 2025. Three minor victims were identified.

    “This case represents the worst evil, yet strikes at the very heart of the FBI mission: rescuing children and disrupting predators, thanks to our relentless investigators and unshakable federal prosecutors. I’m proud of the men and women of the FBI San Juan Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, our partners at the Police of Puerto Rico and the United States Attorney’s Office—who moved swiftly and with precision to protect little kids from further harm,” said SAC Kowalski. “A warning to those targeting America’s youth—you cannot hide from us. The FBI has a very particular set of skills and capabilities—refined since 1908—and we will use every single one of them to hunt you down and bring you to justice.”

    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 or who believes they have been a victim of this subject should contact the FBI San Juan Field Office immediately 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 Federal Criminal 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.

    MIL Security OSI –

    June 17, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Arrest of Alexis Vergara-Longo

    Source: US FBI

    Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Devin J. Kowalski, of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), San Juan Field Office, announced today the arrest of Alexis Vergara-Longo (Vergara). Vergara was charged under a Federal Criminal Complaint with violations of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2251(a) (Sexual Exploitation of Children), 2252A(a)(2), 2252(a)(5)(B) (Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography Including Images of Prepubescent Minors), for events which took place in Puerto Rico between the years 2023 and 2025. Three minor victims were identified.

    “This case represents the worst evil, yet strikes at the very heart of the FBI mission: rescuing children and disrupting predators, thanks to our relentless investigators and unshakable federal prosecutors. I’m proud of the men and women of the FBI San Juan Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, our partners at the Police of Puerto Rico and the United States Attorney’s Office—who moved swiftly and with precision to protect little kids from further harm,” said SAC Kowalski. “A warning to those targeting America’s youth—you cannot hide from us. The FBI has a very particular set of skills and capabilities—refined since 1908—and we will use every single one of them to hunt you down and bring you to justice.”

    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 or who believes they have been a victim of this subject should contact the FBI San Juan Field Office immediately 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 Federal Criminal 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.

    MIL Security OSI –

    June 17, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Leader of Multi-Million Dollar International Money Laundering and Drug Trafficking Ring Convicted

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    ATLANTA – Monica Dominguez Torres, 36, of Mexico, pleaded guilty on June 13, 2025, to federal charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Dominguez led a transnational criminal organization that operated methamphetamine conversion laboratories in the Atlanta area and laundered millions of dollars of drug proceeds to Mexico.

    “Dominguez’s elaborate criminal operation has been dismantled, and more than $3.5 million of illicit drug proceeds have been seized as a result of our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners’ diligent work,” said U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg. “Our office will continue to aggressively prosecute individuals like Dominguez who seek an undeserved life of luxury by trafficking deadly drugs in our community.”

    Jae W. Chung, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Atlanta Division stated, “Through hard work, this drug trafficking and money laundering network has been removed from our streets. This criminal organization had no regard for the destructive impact on our communities.”

    “This conviction sends a strong message to those who think they can live a life of luxury funded by illegal activities,” said Steven N. Schrank, the Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Georgia and Alabama. “Thanks to the dedicated collaboration between HSI and our law enforcement partners at the federal, state, and local levels, we were able to dismantle Monica Dominguez Torres’s multi-million dollar drug trafficking and money laundering ring, seizing millions in illicit proceeds and bringing her to justice.”

    “Monica Torres led a transnational organized crime organization, which like others of its nature, threatens the national and economic security of the United States,” said Special Agent in Charge Demetrius Hardeman, IRS Criminal Investigation, Atlanta Field Office. “IRS Criminal Investigation special agents, along with our other federal, state, and local law enforcement partners of the Atlanta Strike Force are working together to find, investigate, and bring to justice those who endanger American citizens lives through their drug trafficking and other illicit crimes.”

    According to U.S. Attorney Hertzberg, the charges and other information presented in court: Monica Dominguez Torres’s organization operated methamphetamine conversion laboratories where liquid methamphetamine, obtained from sources in Mexico, was converted into hundreds of kilograms of crystal methamphetamine to be sold in the Atlanta area and elsewhere. Dominguez and her associates also used residences in the Atlanta area to collect and count millions of dollars in cash from these drug sales. The proceeds were laundered and sent to coconspirators in Mexico. 

    As part of the criminal operation, Dominguez and her associates purchased millions of dollars’ worth of real estate, vehicles, and luxury goods – all designed to conceal the illicit source of their wealth. The investigation revealed that Dominguez purchased five separate residences, including a seven-bedroom waterfront home in Jonesboro, Georgia. Three of these residences were purchased with bulk cash brought directly to the transaction. Dominguez and others also purchased nine luxury vehicles worth approximately $780,000. Dominguez also spent lavishly on high-end goods, including nearly $400,000 at Louis Vuitton and more than $425,000 at Burberry over roughly four and a half years. 

    During the investigation, agents seized nearly $3.6 million in cash from Dominguez’s residences, stash locations, and associates. When agents arrested Dominguez at her Conyers, Georgia home in February 2024, they seized more than $1.7 million in cash, five firearms, and three vehicles.

    Dominguez is scheduled to be sentenced on September 15, 2025, at 1:30 pm, before Chief United States District Judge Leigh Martin May. Regarding her drug trafficking conviction, Dominguez faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years, up to life in prison, a maximum $10,000,000 fine, and a minimum of five years of supervised release. The money laundering conviction carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, a maximum $500,000 fine or twice the value of the laundered funds, up to three years of supervised release, and forfeiture of property involved in the offense. 

    This case is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, and Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigations, with valuable assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States Marshals Service, Georgia State Patrol, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, and the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office.

    Assistant United States Attorneys John T. DeGenova, Deputy Chief of the Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Section, and Nicholas L. Evert are prosecuting the case.

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (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).

    This prosecution is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Strike Force Initiative, which provides for the establishment of permanent multi-agency task force teams that work side-by-side in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on intelligence-driven, multi-jurisdictional operations to eliminate the most significant drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations.

    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.

    MIL Security OSI –

    June 17, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: MEF Extends its Automation Lifecycle Service Orchestration Portfolio to Internet Broadband Access

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LOS ANGELES, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEF, a global industry association of enterprises and network, cloud, security, and technology providers accelerating enterprise digital transformation, today announced a major enhancement to its Internet Access and Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) API portfolio with the addition of Layer 2 over Broadband support, including a new MEF standard and payload. This production-ready capability builds on MEF’s proven LSO API framework with more than 165 leading service providers engaged in the adoption lifecycle, and enables the automated buying, selling, and management of wholesale internet broadband access at scale.

    Layer 2 over Broadband joins MEF’s growing suite of standardized services aimed at streamlining inter-provider operations and accelerating adoption of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) offerings. It supports a wide range of use cases, including Ethernet access (Access E-Line) over consumer internet broadband, triple play services, and business connectivity across multi-operator environments and is now available on the MEF LSO Marketplace.

    MEF’s LSO APIs are proven and globally adopted, with implementations across services such as Carrier Ethernet and Internet Access, and growing support for additional payloads like SD-WAN and Layer 2 over Broadband. This expansion reflects MEF’s ongoing commitment to delivering practical, standards-based solutions that enable real-world interoperability.

    “By adding Layer 2 over Broadband to our Internet Access services and LSO API portfolio, we’re not just introducing a new capability, we’re reinforcing a platform that is powering automated, carrier-grade services across the global ecosystem,” said Pascal Menezes, CTO, MEF. “As the industry increasingly embraces open, standards-based automation, MEF is leading the way through collaboration, real-world implementations, and trusted frameworks.”

    Layer 2 over Broadband extends MEF’s comprehensive Internet Access Portfolio, which includes:

    The portfolio also includes an extensive suite of LSO APIs now supporting Layer 2 over Broadband, enabling seamless automation across the full service lifecycle:

    LSO Business APIs:

    • Address Validation & Site Query
    • Product Catalog & Product Offering Qualification
    • Quote, Availability, and Price Discovery
    • Product Order & Inventory
    • Billing, Settlement, Trouble Ticketing & Incident Management

    LSO Operational APIs:

    • Appointment & Work Order
    • Service Order & Catalog
    • Service Inventory & Function Testing
    • Service Performance Monitoring
    • Service Fault Management

    The new Layer 2 over Broadband capabilities will be introduced in MEF’s upcoming LSO Janis release, expanding support for consumer and business broadband-based services with carrier-grade performance.

    MEF’s standardized LSO APIs reduce onboarding time from months to minutes, enabling a true on-demand experience. The new capabilities introduced in this release enable revenue-generating service opportunities across wholesale, retail, and multi-operator environments, while reducing integration overhead and accelerating time to market.

    To learn more about MEF’s Internet Access Portfolio visit https://www.mef.net and the LSO Marketplace at https://lso.mef.net.

    About MEF

    MEF is a global consortium of enterprise and service, cloud, cybersecurity, and technology providers collaborating to accelerate enterprise digital transformation. It delivers standards-based frameworks, services, technologies, APIs, and certification programs to enable Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) across an automated ecosystem. MEF is the defining authority for certified Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) business and operational APIs and Carrier Ethernet, SASE, SD-WAN, Zero Trust, and Security Service Edge (SSE) technologies and services. MEF’s Global NaaS Event (GNE) convenes industry leaders building and delivering the next generation of NaaS solutions. For more information about MEF, visit MEF.net and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. 

    Media Contact:
    Melissa Power
    MEF
    pr@mef.net 

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/64975284-88f8-41d5-814a-2a7047bbd879

    The MIL Network –

    June 17, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: MEF Extends its Automation Lifecycle Service Orchestration Portfolio to Internet Broadband Access

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LOS ANGELES, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEF, a global industry association of enterprises and network, cloud, security, and technology providers accelerating enterprise digital transformation, today announced a major enhancement to its Internet Access and Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) API portfolio with the addition of Layer 2 over Broadband support, including a new MEF standard and payload. This production-ready capability builds on MEF’s proven LSO API framework with more than 165 leading service providers engaged in the adoption lifecycle, and enables the automated buying, selling, and management of wholesale internet broadband access at scale.

    Layer 2 over Broadband joins MEF’s growing suite of standardized services aimed at streamlining inter-provider operations and accelerating adoption of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) offerings. It supports a wide range of use cases, including Ethernet access (Access E-Line) over consumer internet broadband, triple play services, and business connectivity across multi-operator environments and is now available on the MEF LSO Marketplace.

    MEF’s LSO APIs are proven and globally adopted, with implementations across services such as Carrier Ethernet and Internet Access, and growing support for additional payloads like SD-WAN and Layer 2 over Broadband. This expansion reflects MEF’s ongoing commitment to delivering practical, standards-based solutions that enable real-world interoperability.

    “By adding Layer 2 over Broadband to our Internet Access services and LSO API portfolio, we’re not just introducing a new capability, we’re reinforcing a platform that is powering automated, carrier-grade services across the global ecosystem,” said Pascal Menezes, CTO, MEF. “As the industry increasingly embraces open, standards-based automation, MEF is leading the way through collaboration, real-world implementations, and trusted frameworks.”

    Layer 2 over Broadband extends MEF’s comprehensive Internet Access Portfolio, which includes:

    The portfolio also includes an extensive suite of LSO APIs now supporting Layer 2 over Broadband, enabling seamless automation across the full service lifecycle:

    LSO Business APIs:

    • Address Validation & Site Query
    • Product Catalog & Product Offering Qualification
    • Quote, Availability, and Price Discovery
    • Product Order & Inventory
    • Billing, Settlement, Trouble Ticketing & Incident Management

    LSO Operational APIs:

    • Appointment & Work Order
    • Service Order & Catalog
    • Service Inventory & Function Testing
    • Service Performance Monitoring
    • Service Fault Management

    The new Layer 2 over Broadband capabilities will be introduced in MEF’s upcoming LSO Janis release, expanding support for consumer and business broadband-based services with carrier-grade performance.

    MEF’s standardized LSO APIs reduce onboarding time from months to minutes, enabling a true on-demand experience. The new capabilities introduced in this release enable revenue-generating service opportunities across wholesale, retail, and multi-operator environments, while reducing integration overhead and accelerating time to market.

    To learn more about MEF’s Internet Access Portfolio visit https://www.mef.net and the LSO Marketplace at https://lso.mef.net.

    About MEF

    MEF is a global consortium of enterprise and service, cloud, cybersecurity, and technology providers collaborating to accelerate enterprise digital transformation. It delivers standards-based frameworks, services, technologies, APIs, and certification programs to enable Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) across an automated ecosystem. MEF is the defining authority for certified Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) business and operational APIs and Carrier Ethernet, SASE, SD-WAN, Zero Trust, and Security Service Edge (SSE) technologies and services. MEF’s Global NaaS Event (GNE) convenes industry leaders building and delivering the next generation of NaaS solutions. For more information about MEF, visit MEF.net and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. 

    Media Contact:
    Melissa Power
    MEF
    pr@mef.net 

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/64975284-88f8-41d5-814a-2a7047bbd879

    The MIL Network –

    June 17, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: MEXC Unveils “Proof of Trust” Campaign for Crypto Security, Audits, and User Protection

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, will launch Proof of Trust, a comprehensive global campaign aimed at strengthening user protection, operational transparency, and community trust across the crypto sector. This initiative combines concrete financial safeguards with security partnerships, open education, and user-first design — positioning MEXC as one of the most proactive players in an increasingly risk-conscious market.

    As part of the initiative, MEXC is implementing advanced security protocols and forming strategic partnerships with leading blockchain auditing firms. In March 2025, the exchange partnered with Hacken, a well-known blockchain security auditor, to support external risk monitoring and system-wide security assessments. According to MEXC COO Tracy Jin, “External, independent verification is essential for maintaining trust and accountability. We thank Hacken for their work and remain committed to prioritizing security and transparency as we scale globally.”

    Central to the Proof of Trust campaign is MEXC’s groundbreaking $100 million Guardian Fund, which represents one of the industry’s most transparent and accessible user protection mechanisms. This fund provides comprehensive coverage for users facing severe security threats, including large-scale exploits, targeted attacks, and unforeseen system vulnerabilities. What sets this fund apart is its complete transparency—all wallet addresses are publicly disclosed on MEXC’s website, allowing users to verify balances and monitor transactions through blockchain records. Unlike traditional third-party insurance with lengthy claims processes, the Guardian Fund offers agile and rapid deployment, ensuring users receive timely support. This initiative establishes a new industry benchmark for proactive risk management and demonstrates MEXC’s commitment to putting user safety first.

    The campaign also includes a renewed focus on user empowerment through education. MEXC Learn, the platform’s multilingual educational hub (available in over eight languages), provides free access to beginner guides, safety tools, and advanced trading insights — helping both newcomers and seasoned traders navigate the ecosystem responsibly.

    To reinforce financial integrity, MEXC now publishes enhanced Proof-of-Reserves and Security Reports on a bi-monthly basis, allowing users to verify that all major assets are fully backed independently. Current data confirms reserve ratios exceeding 100% across core cryptocurrencies — underlining the exchange’s liquidity strength and long-term solvency.

    Importantly, MEXC remains one of the financially strongest and most secure centralized exchanges. In addition to routine Proof-of-Reserves disclosures, the exchange maintains insurance and emergency funds to protect user assets in the event of force majeure events such as cyberattacks, system breaches, or other unforeseen security incidents. In 2025, MEXC plans to increase its security and protection budgets as part of its broader commitment to making digital asset trading safer for global users.

    The Proof of Trust campaign by MEXC is also focused on community and engagement. The platform design is elaborated in detail to reflect user-centricity, simplicity, and innovation. Besides, UX (user experience) metrics are being continuously researched and revised accordingly. Feedback from users is a cornerstone for providing an engaging and fulfilling environment. Stories and interactive campaigns featured by MEXC add up to both positive networking and valuable experience sharing. MEXC is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of security and user satisfaction, industry experts say.

    The launch of the Proof of Trust multifaceted campaign, combining unprecedented security and transparency measures with community engagement and education, is a substantial input of MEXC into the crypto industry globally. By employing such large-scale initiatives, MEXC is maintaining its leadership and trendsetter position in the market.

    About MEXC
    Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto.” Serving over 40 million users across 170+ countries, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, everyday airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.
    MEXC Official Website｜ X ｜ Telegram ｜How to Sign Up on MEXC

    Source

    Contact:
    Lucia Hu
    lucia.hu@mexc.com

    Disclaimer: This is a paid post and is provided by MEXC. The statements, views, and opinions expressed in this content are solely those of the content provider and do not necessarily reflect the views of this media platform or its publisher. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented. We do not guarantee any claims, statements, or promises made in this article. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or trading advice.Investing in crypto and mining-related opportunities involves significant risks, including the potential loss of capital. It is possible to lose all your capital. These products may not be suitable for everyone, and you should ensure that you understand the risks involved. Seek independent advice if necessary. Speculate only with funds that you can afford to lose. Readers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. However, due to the inherently speculative nature of the blockchain sector—including cryptocurrency, NFTs, and mining—complete accuracy cannot always be guaranteed.Neither the media platform nor the publisher shall be held responsible for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from the content of this press release. In the event of any legal claims or charges against this article, we accept no liability or responsibility. Globenewswire does not endorse any content on this page.

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    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/bc82c1b5-76bc-4295-bb7f-744a43d60686

    The MIL Network –

    June 16, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Jun 16, 2025 Day 4-8 Severe Weather Outlook

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Day 4-8 Severe Weather Outlook Issued on Jun 16, 2025

    Updated: Mon Jun 16 08:57:03 UTC 2025

     .

    D4
    Thu, Jun 19, 2025 – Fri, Jun 20, 2025
    D7
    Sun, Jun 22, 2025 – Mon, Jun 23, 2025

    D5
    Fri, Jun 20, 2025 – Sat, Jun 21, 2025
    D8
    Mon, Jun 23, 2025 – Tue, Jun 24, 2025

    D6
    Sat, Jun 21, 2025 – Sun, Jun 22, 2025
    (All days are valid from 12 UTC – 12 UTC the following day)

    Note: A severe weather area depicted in the Day 4-8 period indicates 15%, 30% or higher probability for severe thunderstorms within 25 miles of any point.

    PREDICTABILITY TOO LOW is used to indicate severe storms may be possible based on some model scenarios. However, the location or occurrence of severe storms are in doubt due to: 1) large differences in the deterministic model solutions, 2) large spread in the ensemble guidance, and/or 3) minimal run-to-run continuity.

    POTENTIAL TOO LOW means the threat for a regional area of organized severe storms appears unlikely (i.e., less than 15%) for the forecast day.

     Forecast Discussion

    ZCZC SPCSWOD48 ALL
    ACUS48 KWNS 160855
    SPC AC 160855

    Day 4-8 Convective Outlook
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0355 AM CDT Mon Jun 16 2025

    Valid 191200Z – 241200Z

    …DISCUSSION…
    …Thursday/Day 4 and Friday/Day 5…
    A mid-level trough is forecast to move into the Northeast on
    Thursday, as a cold front advances eastward into the central
    Appalachians. Ahead of the front, a moist airmass will be in place.
    Moderate instability is expected to develop ahead of the front
    across the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic. As surface temperatures warm
    during the day, scattered convective initiation will likely take
    place along and ahead of the front. Moderate deep-layer shear and
    steep low-level lapse rates should support a severe threat during
    the afternoon, with the primary threat being damaging wind gusts.

    On Friday, a mid-level ridge is forecast to move eastward across the
    northern Plains. Beneath the ridge, a moist airmass will likely be
    in place, and moderate instability is expected to develop within
    this airmass. Ahead of the ridge, thunderstorm development will be
    possible in the upper Mississippi Valley during the afternoon.
    Although a severe threat may develop in areas that become moderately
    unstable, there is some uncertainty concerning convective coverage
    due to the presence of the ridge.

    …Saturday/Day 6 to Monday/Day 8…
    Mid-level heights are forecast to rise on Saturday and Sunday across
    the eastern half of the nation, as a large area of high pressure
    dominates. In the western U.S. over the weekend, a mid-level trough
    is forecast to move northeastward from the Intermountain West into
    the northern High Plains. Ahead of the trough, strong to severe
    thunderstorms will be possible Saturday afternoon and evening across
    parts of eastern Montana. In spite of the potential, there is still
    spatial uncertainty concerning the timing of the trough. The severe
    threat is expected to shift northeastward into Canada on Sunday.

    On Monday, southwest mid-level flow is forecast over much of the
    north-central U.S. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be
    possible over parts of the northern Plains and upper Mississippi
    Valley. An isolated severe threat will again be possible, but there
    is considerable uncertainty on any potential scenario.

    ..Broyles.. 06/16/2025

    CLICK TO GET WUUS48 PTSD48 PRODUCT

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 16, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Employers recognised for their defence support with 2025 ERS Silver Awards

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3

    Press release

    Employers recognised for their defence support with 2025 ERS Silver Awards

    The Ministry of Defence is pleased to announce that 307 organisations have been awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for 2025.

    Framed Silver ERS Awards. Copyright: RFCA.

    The ERS Silver Award recognises employers who have shown exceptional support to the armed forces community, including reservists, veterans and military families. These employers have gone beyond their Armed Forces Covenant commitments to embed supportive HR policies, promote defence values, and advocate for service personnel in the civilian workforce.

    Awardees typically demonstrate:

    • paid leave for reservist training and mobilisation
    • active veteran recruitment and retention policies
    • flexible support for military families
    • visible leadership endorsement of the Armed Forces Covenant

    Major General Jamie Gordon, Chief Executive of the Council of Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations, said:

    These Silver Award winners are trusted allies of defence. They don’t just talk about support—they show it, every day, through flexible policies, visible advocacy, and long-term commitment to those who serve. This is about more than good intentions, it’s about practical, sustained support that strengthens our national resilience. It is very pleasing that they have been recognised for all they do for our reservists, veterans and cadets.

    The announcement forms part of defence’s broader strategy to build closer relationships with industry and civil society in support of a modern, adaptable armed forces.

    Find out how your organisation can support the armed forces community through the Armed Forces Covenant and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme:

    • Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
    • Armed Forces Covenant

    Join the conversation

    Awardees and partners are encouraged to engage with the announcement and share their support via social media.

    Please tag and follow DRM on:

    • X (formerly Twitter): @DRM_UK
    • LinkedIn: Defence Relationship Management
    • Instagram: @UK.DRM

    For more information and media enquiries:

    Email: co-adcomms@rfca.mod.uk

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    June 16, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: WISeKey Appoints Rolf Gobet to its Strategic Advisory Committee

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WISeKey Appoints Rolf Gobet to its Strategic Advisory Committee

    Geneva – June 16, 2025 – WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT company, today announced the appointment of Rolf Gobet to its Strategic Advisory Committee.

    Mr. Gobet brings over three decades of experience in managing complex public-private projects, as he has held several leadership roles across Europe. As part of HP’s EMEA e-government group, which focuses on providing technological solutions and services to public sector organizations in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, Mr. Gobet led the implementation of the world’s first internet voting solution, an achievement made possible through a close collaboration with WISeKey. This initiative set a global benchmark for digital trust and innovation in democratic processes.

    Mr. Gobet also played a key role in the development of TOSA, the world’s first fully electric bus system that charges on the go without using overhead contact lines. This groundbreaking project was delivered through a public-private partnership involving major players, including multinational ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation, acquired by Hitachi in 2022. His ability to bring together stakeholders from government, industry, and academia has made him a recognized leader in technology-led transformation.

    In French-speaking Switzerland, Mr. Gobet helped establish clusters of excellence, including the GAIN cluster, which unites aerospace companies in a collaborative innovation ecosystem. For more than 10 years, he directed the Office for the Promotion of Industries and Technologies (OPI), where he supported the economic development of companies ranging from startups to global enterprises. Mr. Gobet holds a master’s degree from the University of Lausanne.

    “We are honored to welcome Rolf to our Strategic Advisory Committee,” said Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey. “His pioneering achievements, deep public-private experience, and unique vision for sustainable and inclusive innovation make him a valuable asset to WISeKey’s global mission.”

    About WISeKey
    WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the development of the SEALCOIN platform.

    Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.

    Disclaimer
    This communication expressly or implicitly contains certain forward-looking statements concerning WISeKey International Holding Ltd and its business. Such statements involve certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the actual results, financial condition, performance or achievements of WISeKey International Holding Ltd to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. WISeKey International Holding Ltd is providing this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, and it does not constitute an offering prospectus within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act (“FinSA”), the FinSa’s predecessor legislation or advertising within the meaning of the FinSA. Investors must rely on their own evaluation of WISeKey and its securities, including the merits and risks involved. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of WISeKey.

    Press and Investor Contacts

    WISeKey International Holding Ltd
    Company Contact: Carlos Moreira
    Chairman & CEO
    Tel: +41 22 594 3000
    info@wisekey.com     		 WISeKey Investor Relations (US) 
    The Equity Group Inc.
    Lena Cati
    Tel: +1 212 836-9611
    lcati@theequitygroup.com

    The MIL Network –

    June 16, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: WISeKey Appoints Rolf Gobet to its Strategic Advisory Committee

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WISeKey Appoints Rolf Gobet to its Strategic Advisory Committee

    Geneva – June 16, 2025 – WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT company, today announced the appointment of Rolf Gobet to its Strategic Advisory Committee.

    Mr. Gobet brings over three decades of experience in managing complex public-private projects, as he has held several leadership roles across Europe. As part of HP’s EMEA e-government group, which focuses on providing technological solutions and services to public sector organizations in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, Mr. Gobet led the implementation of the world’s first internet voting solution, an achievement made possible through a close collaboration with WISeKey. This initiative set a global benchmark for digital trust and innovation in democratic processes.

    Mr. Gobet also played a key role in the development of TOSA, the world’s first fully electric bus system that charges on the go without using overhead contact lines. This groundbreaking project was delivered through a public-private partnership involving major players, including multinational ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation, acquired by Hitachi in 2022. His ability to bring together stakeholders from government, industry, and academia has made him a recognized leader in technology-led transformation.

    In French-speaking Switzerland, Mr. Gobet helped establish clusters of excellence, including the GAIN cluster, which unites aerospace companies in a collaborative innovation ecosystem. For more than 10 years, he directed the Office for the Promotion of Industries and Technologies (OPI), where he supported the economic development of companies ranging from startups to global enterprises. Mr. Gobet holds a master’s degree from the University of Lausanne.

    “We are honored to welcome Rolf to our Strategic Advisory Committee,” said Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey. “His pioneering achievements, deep public-private experience, and unique vision for sustainable and inclusive innovation make him a valuable asset to WISeKey’s global mission.”

    About WISeKey
    WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the development of the SEALCOIN platform.

    Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.

    Disclaimer
    This communication expressly or implicitly contains certain forward-looking statements concerning WISeKey International Holding Ltd and its business. Such statements involve certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the actual results, financial condition, performance or achievements of WISeKey International Holding Ltd to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. WISeKey International Holding Ltd is providing this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, and it does not constitute an offering prospectus within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act (“FinSA”), the FinSa’s predecessor legislation or advertising within the meaning of the FinSA. Investors must rely on their own evaluation of WISeKey and its securities, including the merits and risks involved. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of WISeKey.

    Press and Investor Contacts

    WISeKey International Holding Ltd
    Company Contact: Carlos Moreira
    Chairman & CEO
    Tel: +41 22 594 3000
    info@wisekey.com     		 WISeKey Investor Relations (US) 
    The Equity Group Inc.
    Lena Cati
    Tel: +1 212 836-9611
    lcati@theequitygroup.com

    The MIL Network –

    June 16, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 422

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Note:  The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.
    SEL2

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 422
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    955 PM MDT Sun Jun 15 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
    Western into Central North Dakota

    * Effective this Sunday night and Monday morning from 955 PM
    until 400 AM MDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 85
    mph likely
    Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible

    SUMMARY…Clusters of severe thunderstorms are forecast to move east
    into the Watch tonight from eastern Montana. A couple of supercells
    may pose a threat for large hail, but the primary hazard will be
    severe gusts with linear bands and clusters of thunderstorms.
    Severe gusts peaking into the 75-85 mph range are possible with the
    more intense outflow surges and thunderstorm downdrafts.

    The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 75
    statute miles east and west of a line from 65 miles northwest of
    Minot ND to 10 miles east southeast of Lemmon SD. For a complete
    depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
    (WOUS64 KWNS WOU2).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
    favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
    Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
    weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
    warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
    tornadoes.

    &&

    OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 418…WW 419…WW
    420…WW 421…

    AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
    1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 75 knots. A
    few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
    27045.

    …Smith

    SEL2

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 422
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    955 PM MDT Sun Jun 15 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
    Western into Central North Dakota

    * Effective this Sunday night and Monday morning from 955 PM
    until 400 AM MDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 85
    mph likely
    Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible

    SUMMARY…Clusters of severe thunderstorms are forecast to move east
    into the Watch tonight from eastern Montana. A couple of supercells
    may pose a threat for large hail, but the primary hazard will be
    severe gusts with linear bands and clusters of thunderstorms.
    Severe gusts peaking into the 75-85 mph range are possible with the
    more intense outflow surges and thunderstorm downdrafts.

    The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 75
    statute miles east and west of a line from 65 miles northwest of
    Minot ND to 10 miles east southeast of Lemmon SD. For a complete
    depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
    (WOUS64 KWNS WOU2).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
    favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
    Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
    weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
    warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
    tornadoes.

    &&

    OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 418…WW 419…WW
    420…WW 421…

    AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
    1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 75 knots. A
    few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
    27045.

    …Smith

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW2
    WW 422 SEVERE TSTM ND 160355Z – 161000Z
    AXIS..75 STATUTE MILES EAST AND WEST OF LINE..
    65NW MOT/MINOT ND/ – 10ESE Y22/LEMMON SD/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 65NM E/W /57NW MOT – 49NNW DPR/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..1.5 INCHES. WIND GUSTS..75 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 500. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 27045.

    LAT…LON 48920064 45860042 45860354 48920394

    THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
    COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
    FOR WOU2.

    Watch 422 Status Report Message has not been issued yet.

    Note:  Click for Complete Product Text.Tornadoes

    Probability of 2 or more tornadoes

    Low (10%)

    Probability of 1 or more strong (EF2-EF5) tornadoes

    Low ( 65 knots

    Mod (60%)

    Hail

    Probability of 10 or more severe hail events

    Low (20%)

    Probability of 1 or more hailstones > 2 inches

    Low (20%)

    Combined Severe Hail/Wind

    Probability of 6 or more combined severe hail/wind events

    High (90%)

    For each watch, probabilities for particular events inside the watch (listed above in each table) are determined by the issuing forecaster. The “Low” category contains probability values ranging from less than 2% to 20% (EF2-EF5 tornadoes), less than 5% to 20% (all other probabilities), “Moderate” from 30% to 60%, and “High” from 70% to greater than 95%. High values are bolded and lighter in color to provide awareness of an increased threat for a particular event.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 16, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 418

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Note:  The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.
    SEL8

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 418
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    215 PM MDT Sun Jun 15 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
    Central and eastern Montana
    North central Wyoming

    * Effective this Sunday afternoon and evening from 215 PM until
    1100 PM MDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 80
    mph likely
    Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3
    inches in diameter likely
    A tornado or two possible

    SUMMARY…Thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage and
    intensity through the afternoon while spreading eastward from the
    higher terrain. The storm environment initially favors supercells
    with very large hail (2-3 inch diameter), while upscale growth into
    clusters is expected this evening with an increasing threat for
    60-80 mph outflow winds. Favorable storm interactions could also
    support an isolated tornado or two this evening.

    The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 100
    statute miles north and south of a line from 30 miles west of
    Harlowton MT to 10 miles east northeast of Baker MT. For a complete
    depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
    (WOUS64 KWNS WOU8).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
    favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
    Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
    weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
    warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
    tornadoes.

    &&

    AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
    3 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 70 knots. A
    few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 550. Mean storm motion vector
    27020.

    …Thompson

    SEL8

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 418
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    215 PM MDT Sun Jun 15 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
    Central and eastern Montana
    North central Wyoming

    * Effective this Sunday afternoon and evening from 215 PM until
    1100 PM MDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 80
    mph likely
    Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3
    inches in diameter likely
    A tornado or two possible

    SUMMARY…Thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage and
    intensity through the afternoon while spreading eastward from the
    higher terrain. The storm environment initially favors supercells
    with very large hail (2-3 inch diameter), while upscale growth into
    clusters is expected this evening with an increasing threat for
    60-80 mph outflow winds. Favorable storm interactions could also
    support an isolated tornado or two this evening.

    The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 100
    statute miles north and south of a line from 30 miles west of
    Harlowton MT to 10 miles east northeast of Baker MT. For a complete
    depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
    (WOUS64 KWNS WOU8).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
    favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
    Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
    weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
    warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
    tornadoes.

    &&

    AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
    3 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 70 knots. A
    few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 550. Mean storm motion vector
    27020.

    …Thompson

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW8
    WW 418 SEVERE TSTM MT WY 152015Z – 160500Z
    AXIS..100 STATUTE MILES NORTH AND SOUTH OF LINE..
    30W 3HT/HARLOWTON MT/ – 10ENE BHK/BAKER MT/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 85NM N/S /51SW LWT – 59WSW DIK/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..3 INCHES. WIND GUSTS..70 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 550. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 27020.

    LAT…LON 47881046 47860406 44970406 44981046

    THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
    COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
    FOR WOU8.

    Watch 418 Status Report Message has not been issued yet.

    Note:  Click for Complete Product Text.Tornadoes

    Probability of 2 or more tornadoes

    Low (20%)

    Probability of 1 or more strong (EF2-EF5) tornadoes

    Low (5%)

    Wind

    Probability of 10 or more severe wind events

    Mod (60%)

    Probability of 1 or more wind events > 65 knots

    Mod (60%)

    Hail

    Probability of 10 or more severe hail events

    Mod (60%)

    Probability of 1 or more hailstones > 2 inches

    Mod (60%)

    Combined Severe Hail/Wind

    Probability of 6 or more combined severe hail/wind events

    High (>95%)

    For each watch, probabilities for particular events inside the watch (listed above in each table) are determined by the issuing forecaster. The “Low” category contains probability values ranging from less than 2% to 20% (EF2-EF5 tornadoes), less than 5% to 20% (all other probabilities), “Moderate” from 30% to 60%, and “High” from 70% to greater than 95%. High values are bolded and lighter in color to provide awareness of an increased threat for a particular event.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 16, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Tenders invited for lease of government property

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

         The Government Property Agency (GPA) is inviting tenders for a five-year lease of the government property at Shop No. 15 on Podium Level 2 of the Lee On Shopping Centre, 32 Lee On Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, subject to the provisions for renewal for a further term of three years.

         The property should only be used for the operation of a supermarket, retail or provision of services (excluding interest or learning classes, hair salon, beauty centre, TV or Internet game centre, off-course betting centre and mahjong school).

         The tender notice was uploaded today (June 13) to the GPA Property Portal: www.gpaproperty.gov.hk/en/index.html. Tender documents are available for collection at the GPA, 9/F, South Tower, West Kowloon Government Offices, 11 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, during the period from 9am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except public holidays. The documents can also be downloaded from the GPA Property Portal.

         Interested tenderers who wish to conduct a site inspection of the property should make a prior appointment with the GPA by calling 3842 6777 by July 11.

         Tenderers must submit their tenders by placing them in the Government Logistics Department Tender Box situated on the Ground Floor, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong, before noon on July 23. Late tenders will not be accepted.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

    June 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: June 13th, 2025 N.M. Delegation Demands Trump Administration Restore Digital Equity Grants That Help New Mexicans Connect to the Internet

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich

    Passed by Congress, the Digital Equity Act Provides Funding to Help Connect Americans in Tribal, Rural, and Urban Communities to the Internet;

    Trump Administration is Blocking Over $8 Million in Funding Appropriated by Congress to Expand Broadband Access and Digital Resources in New Mexico

    Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) demanded U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and National Telecommunications and Information Administration Acting Administrator Adam Cassady immediately reverse the decision to abruptly terminate the Digital Equity Act grant programs that help New Mexicans access the internet. In the letter, the lawmakers highlight how Digital Equity Act grant programs help provide reliable broadband access and digital resources across New Mexico and call on the Trump administration to restore funding appropriated by Congress for this vital program.

    “We write to express our opposition to your attempts to abruptly terminate the Digital Equity Act grant programs and urge you to immediately restore these funds awarded for digital inclusion efforts in New Mexico. The cessation of these funds will have an outsized impact on New Mexico where the digital divide is vast and remains a defining barrier to opportunity,” wrote the lawmakers.

    The lawmakers highlighted the importance of Digital Equity Act grant programs to connect New Mexicans to reliable broadband access, “With the administration’s attempt to terminate these programs, New Mexico expects to lose the majority of the over $8 million it had been awarded to support efforts to address the significant challenges to providing reliable broadband access and digital resources across our state. This funding is essential to serving 1,939,000 people in New Mexico who continue to face significant challenges in securing and maintaining internet connectivity.”

    “Ending these grants is like abandoning a bridge when it is only halfway built – it leaves communities stranded and in the digital dark, with opportunity just out of reach. We urge the Department of Commerce to reverse this decision immediately and restore funding appropriated by Congress for this vital program,” the lawmakers concluded.

    Read the full letter here or below:

    Dear Secretary Lutnick and Acting Administrator Cassady:

    We write to express our opposition to your attempts to abruptly terminate the Digital Equity Act grant programs and urge you to immediately restore these funds awarded for digital inclusion efforts in New Mexico. The cessation of these funds will have an outsized impact on New Mexico where the digital divide is vast and remains a defining barrier to opportunity.

    Passed by Congress and signed into law under the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, the grants provide a one-time infusion of $2.75 billion to close the digital divide in Tribal, rural and urban communities, support telemedicine, cybersecurity, and AI education programs, strengthen connections between loved ones, and allow people to acquire the digital skills and necessary technology to participate in the digital economy regardless of their ZIP Code. The programs created by these grants would fund tested and proven strategies like digital navigator programs that provide tailored digital skills training that meet the unique needs of seniors, veterans, low-income families, Tribal and rural communities, people with disabilities, and other historically underserved groups.

    With the administration’s attempt to terminate these programs, New Mexico expects to lose the majority of the over $8 million it had been awarded to support efforts to address the significant challenges to providing reliable broadband access and digital resources across our state. This funding is essential to serving 1,939,000 people in New Mexico who continue to face significant challenges in securing and maintaining internet connectivity. This funding, that has been needlessly stalled, would have expanded workforce development, improved online safety, cybersecurity and privacy training, and several other training programs.

    Permanently terminating these funds will exacerbate the difficulties for individuals and families to use the internet to improve their lives and fully participate in an increasingly digital world. Ending these grants is like abandoning a bridge when it is only halfway built – it leaves communities stranded and in the digital dark, with opportunity just out of reach. We urge the Department of Commerce to reverse this decision immediately and restore funding appropriated by Congress for this vital program.

    We appreciate your attention to this urgent matter.

    Sincerely,

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: FBI Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Day and Warns Americans About Elder Fraud

    Source: US FBI

    Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Sunday, June 15, the FBI is reminding elderly Americans and their loved ones about elder fraud. This type of fraud takes many forms as criminals seek to take advantage of this vulnerable and growing population. The FBI is committed to educating the public about these scams and investigating financial fraud schemes against seniors. Not only are there devastating financial consequences, but these victims and their loved ones can suffer great emotional and mental effects because of these scams.  

    The FBI investigates financial scams targeting seniors, including investment scams, technical/customer support schemes, money mule and romance scams, and others. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) data, in 2024 there was a total of $4.885 billion in losses from 147,127 complaints. This is a 46% increase in complaints from 2023, as well as a 43% increase in losses.

    In Ohio, 5,389 individuals over the age of 60 lost more than $95 million with investment scam losses totaling over $31 million, confidence/romance scam losses totaling over $11 million, and tech support scam losses totaling over $10 million in 2024. The FBI continues to work with our local and federal partners to tackle elder fraud and stop those who attempt to harm the elderly.

    The FBI is focused on finding and investigating criminals preying on the trust of older Americans,” said FBI Cleveland Special Agent in Charge Greg Nelsen. “Scams are becoming more complex, and scammers have become savvier, adding multiple levels of deceit from the moment they make contact by working in tandem with other criminals to give the illusion of legitimacy. The FBI will continue its pursuit to identify these criminals and dismantle scam and fraud-based networks.”

    Seniors are frequently targeted by criminal actors, as they are often perceived to be more polite and trusting. These actors may also assume that seniors are more financially stable, own real estate, spend a great deal of time alone, and are less likely to report fraud if they feel ashamed or are unfamiliar with reporting channels such as IC3.gov.

    Fraud can happen to anyone, and small steps can be taken to protect yourself and your information: 

    • Search online for the contact information (name, phone number, email, addresses) of any unknown source which reaches out to you, as well as the proposed offer. Verify the legitimacy of businesses on websites such as Better Business Bureau. Other people have likely posted information online about businesses and individuals attempting to run scams.
    • Resist the pressure to act quickly. Scammers create a sense of urgency to lure victims into immediate action, typically by instilling trust and inducing empathy or fear, or the promise of monetary gains, companionship, or employment opportunities.  
    • Be cautious of unsolicited phone calls, mailings, and door-to-door service offers.
    • Never give or send to unverified people or businesses any personally-identifiable information, money, checks, gift cards, or wire information.
    • Take precautionary measures to protect your identity should a criminal gain access to your device or account. Immediately contact your financial institutions to place protections on your accounts and monitor for suspicious activity. 

    If you believe you are a victim of fraud, or know a senior who may be—regardless of financial loss—immediately report the incident to your local FBI field office or other law enforcement agency, or

    • by calling 1-800-CALL FBI, or
    • online at tips.fbi.gov or
    • to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov. 

    MIL Security OSI –

    June 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: FBI Honolulu Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Day and Warns Americans of Elder Fraud

    Source: US FBI

    Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the FBI is reminding elderly Americans and their loved ones about elder fraud. This type of fraud takes many forms as criminals seek to take advantage of this vulnerable and growing population. The FBI is committed to educating the public about these scams and investigating financial fraud schemes against seniors. Not only are there devastating financial consequences, but these victims and their loved ones can suffer great emotional and mental effects because of these scams.

    The FBI investigates financial scams targeting seniors, including investment scams, technical/customer support schemes, money mule and romance scams, and others. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) data, in 2024 there was a total of $4.885 billion in losses from 147,127 complaints. This is a 46% increase in complaints from 2023, as well as a 43% increase in losses. In Hawaii, total losses were $18,851,052 in 2024, with investment scam losses totaling over half of that number at $9,809,411. The FBI continues to work with our local and federal partners to tackle elder fraud and stop those who attempt to harm the elderly.

    “While financial scams are nothing new, the high-tech methods scammers use are constantly evolving with technology. Investment scams are particularly malicious as they prey on victims’ emotions and drain them of their life savings,” said FBI Honolulu Special Agent in Charge David Porter. “The FBI is committed to investigating, disrupting, and bringing these criminals to justice. We encourage our community to use caution when sending money to others, and to contact the FBI if you think you could be the victim of a scam.”

    Seniors are frequently targeted by criminal actors, as they are often perceived to be more polite and trusting. These actors may also assume that seniors are more financially stable, own real estate, spend a great deal of time alone, and are less likely to report fraud if they feel ashamed or are unfamiliar with reporting channels such as IC3.gov.

    Fraud can happen to anyone, and small steps can be taken to protect yourself and your information:

    • Search online for the contact information (name, phone number, e-mail, addresses) of any unknown source which reaches out to you, as well as the proposed offer. Verify the legitimacy of businesses on websites such as Better Business Bureau. Other people have likely posted information online about businesses and individuals attempting to run scams.
    • Resist the pressure to act quickly. Scammers create a sense of urgency to lure victims into immediate action, typically by instilling trust and inducing empathy or fear, or the promise of monetary gains, companionship, or employment opportunities.
    • Be cautious of unsolicited phone calls, mailings, and door-to-door service offers.
    • Never give or send to unverified people or businesses any personally-identifiable information, money, checks, gift cards, or wire information.
    • Take precautionary measures to protect your identity should a criminal gain access to your device or account. Immediately contact your financial institutions to place protections on your accounts and monitor for suspicious activity.

    If you believe you are a victim of fraud, or know a senior who may be—regardless of financial loss—immediately report the incident to your local FBI field office or other law enforcement agency, or

    MIL Security OSI –

    June 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Baxter Springs, Kansas, Man Charged with Child Pornography Possession

    Source: US FBI

    WICHITA, KAN. – A Kansas man has been charged through criminal complaint in Wichita, Kansas, on allegations related to child sexual abuse materials.  

    According to court documents, Kenneth Norman Baker, 41, of Baxter Springs is charged with one count of receipt of child pornography, one count of distribution of child pornography, and one count of possession of child pornography.

    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the case.

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Hart is prosecuting the case.

    Project Safe Childhood
    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and CEOS, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psc.

    A complaint is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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    MIL Security OSI –

    June 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: N.M. Delegation Demands Trump Administration Restore Digital Equity Grants That Help New Mexicans Connect to the Internet

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico)

    Passed by Congress, the Digital Equity Act Provides Funding to Help Connect Americans in Tribal, Rural, and Urban Communities to the Internet;

    Trump Administration is Blocking Over $8 Million in Funding Appropriated by Congress to Expand Broadband Access and Digital Resources in New Mexico

    Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) demanded U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and National Telecommunications and Information Administration Acting Administrator Adam Cassady immediately reverse the decision to abruptly terminate the Digital Equity Act grant programs that help New Mexicans access the internet. In the letter, the lawmakers highlight how Digital Equity Act grant programs help provide reliable broadband access and digital resources across New Mexico and call on the Trump administration to restore funding appropriated by Congress for this vital program.

    “We write to express our opposition to your attempts to abruptly terminate the Digital Equity Act grant programs and urge you to immediately restore these funds awarded for digital inclusion efforts in New Mexico. The cessation of these funds will have an outsized impact on New Mexico where the digital divide is vast and remains a defining barrier to opportunity,” wrote the lawmakers.

    The lawmakers highlighted the importance of Digital Equity Act grant programs to connect New Mexicans to reliable broadband access, “With the administration’s attempt to terminate these programs, New Mexico expects to lose the majority of the over $8 million it had been awarded to support efforts to address the significant challenges to providing reliable broadband access and digital resources across our state. This funding is essential to serving 1,939,000 people in New Mexico who continue to face significant challenges in securing and maintaining internet connectivity.”

    “Ending these grants is like abandoning a bridge when it is only halfway built – it leaves communities stranded and in the digital dark, with opportunity just out of reach. We urge the Department of Commerce to reverse this decision immediately and restore funding appropriated by Congress for this vital program,” the lawmakers concluded.

    Read the full letter here or below:

    Dear Secretary Lutnick and Acting Administrator Cassady:

    We write to express our opposition to your attempts to abruptly terminate the Digital Equity Act grant programs and urge you to immediately restore these funds awarded for digital inclusion efforts in New Mexico. The cessation of these funds will have an outsized impact on New Mexico where the digital divide is vast and remains a defining barrier to opportunity.

    Passed by Congress and signed into law under the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, the grants provide a one-time infusion of $2.75 billion to close the digital divide in Tribal, rural and urban communities, support telemedicine, cybersecurity, and AI education programs, strengthen connections between loved ones, and allow people to acquire the digital skills and necessary technology to participate in the digital economy regardless of their ZIP Code. The programs created by these grants would fund tested and proven strategies like digital navigator programs that provide tailored digital skills training that meet the unique needs of seniors, veterans, low-income families, Tribal and rural communities, people with disabilities, and other historically underserved groups.

    With the administration’s attempt to terminate these programs, New Mexico expects to lose the majority of the over $8 million it had been awarded to support efforts to address the significant challenges to providing reliable broadband access and digital resources across our state. This funding is essential to serving 1,939,000 people in New Mexico who continue to face significant challenges in securing and maintaining internet connectivity. This funding, that has been needlessly stalled, would have expanded workforce development, improved online safety, cybersecurity and privacy training, and several other training programs.

    Permanently terminating these funds will exacerbate the difficulties for individuals and families to use the internet to improve their lives and fully participate in an increasingly digital world. Ending these grants is like abandoning a bridge when it is only halfway built – it leaves communities stranded and in the digital dark, with opportunity just out of reach. We urge the Department of Commerce to reverse this decision immediately and restore funding appropriated by Congress for this vital program.

    We appreciate your attention to this urgent matter.

    Sincerely,

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Picton Mahoney Asset Management Announces Fund Name Changes, Ticker Change and Risk Rating Changes

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Not for Distribution to U.S. Newswire Services or for Dissemination in the United States of America.

    TORONTO, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Picton Mahoney Asset Management (“Picton Mahoney”) announced that, effective today, it has renamed the funds set forth below in order to streamline the names across its fund family.

    Mutual Funds
    Previous Name New Name
    Picton Mahoney Fortified Equity Fund PICTON Global Equity Fund
    Picton Mahoney Fortified Income Fund PICTON Income Fund
    Picton Mahoney Fortified Core Bond Fund PICTON Core Bond Fund
    Picton Mahoney Fortified Multi-Asset Fund PICTON Balanced Fund
       
    Alternative Mutual Funds
    Previous Name New Name
    Picton Mahoney Fortified Long Short Alternative Fund PICTON Long Short Equity Alternative Fund
    Picton Mahoney Fortified Active Extension Alternative Fund PICTON Long Short Equity (130/30) Alternative Fund
    Picton Mahoney Fortified Market Neutral Alternative Fund PICTON Market Neutral Equity Alternative Fund
    Picton Mahoney Fortified Income Alternative Fund PICTON Long Short Income Alternative Fund
    Picton Mahoney Fortified Investment Grade Alternative Fund PICTON Investment Grade Alternative Fund
    Picton Mahoney Fortified Special Situations Alternative Fund PICTON Credit Opportunities Alternative Fund
    Picton Mahoney Fortified Arbitrage Alternative Fund PICTON Arbitrage Alternative Fund
    Picton Mahoney Fortified Arbitrage Plus Alternative Fund PICTON Arbitrage Plus Alternative Fund
    Picton Mahoney Fortified Multi-Strategy Alternative Fund PICTON Multi-Strategy Alternative Fund
    Picton Mahoney Fortified Alpha Alternative Fund PICTON Multi-Strategy Alpha Alternative Fund
    Picton Mahoney Fortified Inflation Opportunities Alternative Fund PICTON Inflation Opportunities Alternative Fund
       
    Hedge Funds
    Previous Name New Name
    Picton Mahoney Long/Short Equity Fund PICTON Long Short Equity Fund
    Picton Mahoney 130/30 Alpha Extension Fund PICTON Long Short Equity (130/30) Fund
    Picton Mahoney Market Neutral Equity Fund PICTON Market Neutral Equity Fund
    Picton Mahoney Income Opportunities Fund PICTON Long Short Income Fund
    Picton Mahoney Special Situations Fund PICTON Credit Opportunities Fund
    Picton Mahoney Arbitrage Fund PICTON Arbitrage Fund
    Picton Mahoney Arbitrage Plus Fund PICTON Arbitrage Plus Fund
    Picton Mahoney Absolute Alpha Fund PICTON Multi-Strategy Alpha Fund
       
    Pooled Funds
    Previous Name New Name
    Picton Mahoney Canadian Equity Fund PICTON Canadian Equity Fund
       

    The ticker symbols for the ETF units of the funds that offer such class will remain unchanged, except for the ticker symbol of the ETF units of PICTON Credit Opportunities Alternative Fund (formerly, the Picton Mahoney Fortified Special Situations Alternative Fund) which will change from “PFSS” to “PFCO”. Subject to the final approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”), the name changes and ticker symbol change is anticipated to be reflected on the TSX at the opening on, or about, June 18, 2025.

    Additionally, Picton Mahoney announced that, effective today, the risk ratings for the following funds have changed:

    Fund New Risk Rating Previous Risk Rating
    PICTON Multi-Strategy Alpha Alternative Fund (formerly, Picton Mahoney Fortified Multi-Strategy Alternative Fund) Low Low-to-Medium
    PICTON Income Fund (formerly, Picton Mahoney Fortified Income Fund) Low Low-to-Medium
         

    There have been no changes made to the investment objectives, strategies or management of the foregoing funds associated with the changes to the fund names or new risk ratings.

    The risk rating changes are based on the risk classification methodology mandated by the Canadian Securities Administrators to determine the risk level of mutual funds. Picton Mahoney reviews the risk rating for each of the funds it manages at least on an annual basis, as well as when a fund undergoes a material change. These changes are the result of the annual review and are not the result of any material changes to the funds.

    No action is required from unitholders in connection with the foregoing changes.

    To learn more about Picton Mahoney’s full suite of funds, visit www.pictoninvestments.com.

    About Picton Mahoney
    Picton Mahoney Asset Management specializes in differentiated investment solutions and rules-based volatility management. Picton Mahoney helps its clients fortify their portfolios based on experience honed over the years through different market cycles and investing environments.

    Founded in 2004 and 100% employee-owned, Picton Mahoney is a portfolio management boutique entrusted with over $13.6 billion (as at March 31, 2025) in assets under management. Pioneers of Authentic Hedge® investment principles and practices in Canada, the firm offers a full suite of investment solutions, including mutual and alternative funds, to institutional and retail investors across the country.

    Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees, performance fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently, and past performance may not be repeated. Alternative mutual funds can only be purchased through a registered dealer and are available only in those jurisdictions where they may be lawfully offered for sale.

    For further information:
    Leisha Roche, Chief Marketing Officer, Picton Mahoney Asset Management
    Tel: (416) 955-4108
    Email: invest@pictoninvestments.com
    Website: www.pictoninvestments.com  
      

    The MIL Network –

    June 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: FBI Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Day and Warns Americans of Elder Fraud

    Source: US FBI

    Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the FBI is reminding elderly Americans and their loved ones about elder fraud. This type of fraud takes many forms as criminals seek to take advantage of this vulnerable and growing population. The FBI is committed to educating the public about these scams and investigating financial fraud schemes against seniors. Not only are there devastating financial consequences, but these victims and their loved ones can suffer great emotional and mental effects because of these scams.

    The FBI investigates financial scams targeting seniors, including investment scams, technical/customer support schemes, money mule and romance scams, and others. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) data, in 2024 there was a total of $4.885 billion in losses from 147,127 complaints. This is a 46% increase in complaints from 2023, as well as a 43% increase in losses. In Arkansas, victims over the age of 60-years-old lost a total of $27,253,501 in 2024. The FBI continues to work with our local and federal partners to tackle elder fraud and stop those who attempt to harm the elderly.

    “Anyone can be a victim of fraud, but unfortunately scams targeting the elderly remain a growing problem,” said FBI Little Rock Special Agent in Charge Alicia D. Corder. “Our goal is to educate Arkansans about this threat so together we can protect seniors in our communities.”

    Seniors are frequently targeted by criminal actors, as they are often perceived to be more polite and trusting. These actors may also assume that seniors are more financially stable, own real estate, spend a great deal of time alone, and are less likely to report fraud if they feel ashamed or are unfamiliar with reporting channels such as IC3.gov.

    Fraud can happen to anyone, and small steps can be taken to protect yourself and your information:

    • Search online for the contact information (name, phone number, email, addresses) of any unknown source which reaches out to you, as well as the proposed offer. Verify the legitimacy of businesses on websites such as Better Business Bureau. Other people have
      likely posted information online about businesses and individuals attempting to run scams.
    • Resist the pressure to act quickly. Scammers create a sense of urgency to lure victims into immediate action, typically by instilling trust and inducing empathy or fear, or the promise of monetary gains, companionship, or employment opportunities.
    • Be cautious of unsolicited phone calls, mailings, and door-to-door service offers.
    • Never give or send to unverified people or businesses any personally identifiable information, money, checks, gift cards, or wire information.
    • Take precautionary measures to protect your identity should a criminal gain access to your device or account. Immediately contact your financial institutions to place protections on your accounts and monitor for suspicious activity.

    If you believe you are a victim of fraud, or know a senior who may be—regardless of financial loss—immediately report the incident to your local FBI field office or other law enforcement agency, or

    • by calling 1-800-CALL FBI, or
    • online at tips.fbi.gov or
    • to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov. 

    MIL Security OSI –

    June 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Highland Conference To Focus On Online Safety Of Children and Young People

    Source: Scotland – Highland Council

    On Tuesday 17 June, the Highland Child Protection Committee will be hosting their annual conference at Eden Court Theatre in Inverness.  The event will bring together over 150 practitioners from across Highland to consider emerging issues in child protection.

    The day will pay a particular focus to the online safety of children and young people and prevention of child sexual abuse online.

    The keynote speech will be delivered by Chris Hughes, Hotline Director from the Internet Watch Foundation, an international organisation who aim to eliminate child sexual abuse images from the internet. Chris said: “I am delighted to be visiting the Highlands and meeting with everyone. Online child sexual abuse and exploitation knows no boundaries and can have significant impact on children, young people and their families. It is vital that services know how to recognise and respond to any emerging risks effectively.”

    The event will also consider other emerging issues and approaches to child protection including child exploitation, neglect, misogyny, child sexual abuse, early protective messaging and ICON, a programme to support parents/carers and prevent head trauma in babies.

    Mhairi Grant, Independent Chair of the Child Protection Committee said: “We are pleased to be hosting such an important event to update practitioners about the work being undertaken by partners and provide opportunities for networking and relationship building. It is crucial that priorities for protecting children in Highland are shared by all agencies and services.”

    Chair of the Highland Council’s Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee and a member of the CPC, Councillor David Fraser added: “ We all can play a part to keep children safe. The discussions regarding on-line safety, especially the key insights from Chris of young people’s experiences, will help us all in supporting our vulnerable young people and their journey into adulthood. I wish everyone taking part a very successful conference.”

    Local services will be showcasing a range of poster presentations highlighting good practice across Highland.

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    June 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Labrador Letter: Strengthening Our Fight Against Child Exploitation in North Idaho

    Source: US State of Idaho

    Home Newsroom Labrador Letter: Strengthening Our Fight Against Child Exploitation in North Idaho

    Dear Friends,
    This week I traveled to North Idaho to strengthen our partnerships with local law enforcement in the fight against child exploitation. The trip included meetings with police chiefs, time with our Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigators, and important discussions about how we can better protect children across Idaho.
    I attended the Idaho Chiefs of Police Association Conference, where I had the opportunity to thank police chiefs from across our state for their dedication to protecting Idaho communities. I wanted them to know that my office is here as a resource, ready to assist with investigations and prosecutions, especially when it comes to ICAC cases. Our ICAC investigators do incredibly demanding work to protect vulnerable children from online predators, and they can’t do it alone.
    The reality is that building strong partnerships with police departments across Idaho is essential to keeping kids safe. At the conference, I spent time at our ICAC booth speaking directly with chiefs about collaboration opportunities and the resources available to their departments. These conversations matter because protecting children requires all of us working together.
    I also joined our ICAC investigators and team members in Post Falls for their biannual Mental Health and Resiliency training. This training is conducted by Dr. Alex Crampton and Dr. Ross Ginkel, the contracted psychologists for our ICAC team. These investigators are heroes who work tirelessly to protect children in Idaho. Every day, they confront horrific images and disturbing cases as they conduct search warrants and arrest online predators.
    What many people don’t realize is the emotional toll this work takes on the men and women who do it. My office ensures these investigators have mental health resources available whenever they need them, and it was an honor for me to join them for part of this critical training. We hold these full-team mental health trainings in different locations across Idaho to accommodate investigators statewide and bring the entire team together.
    I then met with Captains Mark Brantl and Jason Mealer at the Post Falls Police Department to discuss ongoing collaboration between local law enforcement and our ICAC Task Force. Our ICAC Unit works with the Idaho ICAC Task Force, a coalition of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, to investigate and prosecute individuals who use the internet to criminally exploit children.
    These partnerships aren’t just professional relationships, they’re critical lifelines in our mission to protect children in our state. When local departments have the support they need and our investigators have the mental health resources to sustain this difficult work, children in Idaho are safer.
    As both a parent and your Attorney General, I know there’s no more important work than protecting children from those who would harm them. This trip reminded me that we have dedicated professionals throughout Idaho who share that commitment, and together, we’re making a difference.
    Best regards, 

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: SSHRC’s Storytellers Challenge celebrates the winning narratives of innovative research

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    FREDERICTON, NB, June 13, 2025 – The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) is delighted to announce the winners of its 12thStorytellers Challenge, a national competition that asks postsecondary students to demonstrate—in up to three minutes or 300 words—how SSHRC-funded research is making a difference in the lives of Canadians. The Challenge is designed to highlight the powerful stories—told by students—emerging from research in Canadian social sciences and humanities disciplines.

    After a rigorous selection process, these exceptional Storytellers have demonstrated outstanding creativity and insight in sharing their research journeys and discoveries with the broader public. The announcement was made at the SSHRC Storytellers Showcase, held at the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada conference, in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

    The 2025 Storytellers Challenge winners are:

    • Sarah Abouali, from University of Calgary, who shared a story about Canadian Muslim youth identity challenges, mental health and well-being.
    • Maddie Brockbank, from McMaster University, who told us about co-designing a gender-based and sexual violence prevention framework to address ongoing concerns related to the prevalence of gender-based sexual violence and men’s disengagement from existing anti-violence work.
    • Mélanie Letendre Jauniaux, from Bishop’s University, who explained the impacts of raising trauma awareness to build community resilience.
    • Jaweria Qaiser, from University of Toronto, who described why it is important to be able to empathize in a group setting, especially when tensions are high.
    • Micheal P. Taylor, from Memorial University, who shared their story about probation, parole and correctional work through practitioners’ perspectives.

    Each winner receives $1,000 in addition to the $3,000 they received as finalists, national recognition and a platform to amplify their work, helping to foster a greater understanding and appreciation for the vital role of social sciences and humanities research in Canada. Join us in congratulating this talented group of Storytellers.

    MIL OSI Canada News –

    June 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: AG Labrador Visits North Idaho to Strengthen Partnerships with Law Enforcement in Fight Against Child Exploitation

    Source: US State of Idaho

    Home Newsroom AG Labrador Visits North Idaho to Strengthen Partnerships with Law Enforcement in Fight Against Child Exploitation

    POST FALLS — Attorney General Raúl Labrador visited North Idaho this week to meet with police chiefs and strengthen partnerships between local law enforcement and the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The visit included stops at the Idaho Chiefs of Police Association Conference, participation in biannual mental health training for ICAC investigators, and discussions with Post Falls Police Department leadership.
    “Our ICAC investigators do incredibly demanding work to protect vulnerable children from online predators, and they can’t do it alone,” said Attorney General Labrador. “Building strong partnerships with police departments across Idaho, including here in North Idaho, is essential to keeping our kids safe. Our investigators confront the worst of humanity in their work, which is why providing them with mental health resources through professionals like Dr. Crampton and Dr. Ginkel is so critical to supporting our team.”
    At the Idaho Chiefs of Police Association Conference, Labrador thanked police chiefs for their dedication to protecting Idaho communities. He let them know his office is available to be a resource and assist local law enforcement with certain investigations and prosecutions, especially ICAC cases. The Attorney General then spent time at the ICAC booth at the conference, speaking directly with chiefs who stopped by about collaboration opportunities and resources available to their departments.
    Attorney General Labrador then joined his ICAC investigators and team members in Post Falls for their biannual Mental Health and Resiliency training conducted by Dr. Alex Crampton and Dr. Ross Ginkel, the contracted psychologists for the ICAC team. These investigators are heroes who work tirelessly to protect children in Idaho. Every day, they confront horrific images and disturbing cases as they conduct search warrants and arrest online predators. The Attorney General’s office ensures these investigators have mental health resources available whenever they need them, and it was an honor for Labrador to join them for part of this critical training. The Attorney General’s office has ICAC investigators stationed throughout the state. These full-team mental health trainings are held in different locations across Idaho to accommodate investigators statewide and bring the entire team together.
    The Attorney General also met with Captains Mark Brantl and Jason Mealer at the Post Falls Police Department to discuss ongoing collaboration between local law enforcement and the Attorney General’s ICAC Task Force.
    The Attorney General’s ICAC Unit works with the Idaho ICAC Task Force, a coalition of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, to investigate and prosecute individuals who use the internet to criminally exploit children.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Illegal Alien Sentenced for Assaulting a Federal Officer and Setting an Apartment Building on Fire

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    ATLANTA – Armando Carrillo-Diaz, 45, an illegal alien from Rioverde, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, has been sentenced for assaulting a federal officer, arson, and illegally reentering the United States.

    “When illegal aliens resort to extreme and dangerous measures to avoid removal, they not only violate our immigration laws but also put law enforcement officers and the public at risk,” said U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg. “Our Office is committed to taking decisive action to hold accountable those who attack law enforcement officers and endanger the community.”

    “This conviction sends a strong message to those who think they can evade justice by resorting to dangerous and reckless actions,” said Steven N. Schrank, the Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Georgia and Alabama. “Thanks to the dedicated collaboration between HSI and our law enforcement partners at the federal, state, and local levels, we were able to catch Armando Carrillo-Diaz, an illegal alien, and hold him accountable for his reckless and fiery attempts to evade justice.”

    “Carrillo-Diaz posed a serious threat to law enforcement and the community,” said Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Benjamin Gibbons. “Our top priority is working with our law enforcement partners to keep our communities safe.” 

    According to U.S. Attorney Hertzberg, the charges and other information presented in court: On April 26, 2023, deportation officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) attempted to arrest Armando Carrillo-Diaz in the parking lot of his apartment complex. Carrillo-Diaz nearly struck one of the officers as he fled from the scene in a pickup truck. 

    When ERO officers later returned to his residence to locate him, Carrillo-Diaz attempted to evade capture by setting his apartment on fire. The fire spread, prompting the Gwinnett County, Georgia, Fire Department to evacuate residents from the building. Carrillo-Diaz then sliced his own throat with a box cutter when the officers tried to apprehend him. The officers immediately rendered medical aid and arranged for Carrillo-Diaz’s transport to a local hospital. 

    On June 26, 2024, a federal grand jury seated in the Northern District of Georgia returned a superseding indictment charging Carrillo-Diaz with the offenses of Assaulting a Federal Officer, Arson, and Illegally Reentering the United States. 

    On June 11, 2025, U.S. District Judge Mark H. Cohen sentenced Carrillo-Diaz to five years in prison followed by one year of supervised release.  Carrillo-Diaz was convicted of these charges on January 29, 2025, after he pleaded guilty.

    This case was investigated by ERO, Homeland Security Investigations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Gwinnett County Fire Department.

    Assistant United States Attorney Dash A. Cooper prosecuted 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.

    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.

    MIL Security OSI –

    June 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Baxter Springs man charged with child pornography possession

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    WICHITA, KAN. – A Kansas man has been charged through criminal complaint in Wichita, Kansas, on allegations related to child sexual abuse materials.  

    According to court documents, Kenneth Norman Baker, 41, of Baxter Springs is charged with one count of receipt of child pornography, one count of distribution of child pornography, and one count of possession of child pornography.

    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating the case.

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Hart is prosecuting the case.

    Project Safe Childhood
    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and CEOS, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psc.

    A complaint is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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    MIL Security OSI –

    June 14, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: The Government of Barbados Announces an Offer to Purchase for Cash its 6.500% Notes due 2029

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO OR TO ANY PERSON LOCATED OR RESIDENT IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE SUCH RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL

    BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Government of Barbados (the “Offeror”) announces that it has today launched an offer (the “Offer”) to holders (the “Noteholders”) of any and all of its outstanding U.S.$407,642,670 6.500% Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”) to purchase any and all of such Notes for cash on the terms and subject to the satisfaction of the New Financing Condition (as defined below) and the other conditions set forth in the tender offer memorandum dated 13 June 2025 (the “Tender Offer Memorandum”).

    Capitalised terms used in this announcement but not defined have the meanings given to them in the Tender Offer Memorandum.

    All documentation relating to the Offer including the Tender Offer Memorandum and any amendments or supplements thereto will be available to Noteholders via the website for the Offer accessible at: www.dfking.com/barbados. The Offer is subject to offer and distribution restrictions in, among other countries, the United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium and France, as described below.

    Summary of the Offer

    Description of Notes Outstanding Principal
    Amount as of the Date
    Hereof and subject to the Offer    		 ISINs / CUSIP No. Purchase Price(1)
    6.500% Notes due 2029 U.S.$407,642,670 Rule 144A Notes:
    US067070AH54 / 067070 AH5

    Regulation S Notes:
    USP48864AQ80 / P48864 AQ8

    		 U.S.$1,000

     

    (1) Offered as Purchase Price per each U.S.$1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Expiration Deadline (as defined below) and accepted for purchase. The Purchase Price does not include Accrued Interest (as defined below). On 26 June 2025 (subject to the right of the Offeror, at its sole discretion, to extend, re-open, amend and/or terminate the Offer) (the “Settlement Date”), Noteholders will also receive Accrued Interest on all Notes validly tendered and accepted for purchase.
       

    Rationale for the Offer

    The Offeror is making the Offer (subject to the New Financing Condition (as defined below)) in connection with the Offeror’s broader debt management strategy to refinance short-dated debt with longer-dated debt.

    All Notes purchased by the Offeror pursuant to the Offer will be cancelled and will not be re-issued or re-sold.

    Tender Offer Consideration

    The Offeror will, on the Settlement Date, pay for the Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or before the Expiration Deadline pursuant to the Offer and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Offer a cash amount (rounded to the nearest U.S.$0.01) equal to the sum of (i) the Purchase Price for such Notes, as set forth in the table above; and (ii) interest accrued and unpaid on the Notes from (and including) the interest payment date for such Notes immediately preceding the Settlement Date to (but excluding) the Settlement Date in respect of such Notes (the “Accrued Interest” and the payment thereof, the “Accrued Interest Payment”).

    The Offeror will calculate any Accrued Interest with respect to the Notes accepted for purchase in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Notes, and the calculation will be final and binding on all Noteholders whose Notes were accepted for purchase, absent manifest error.

    The Offeror reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to modify in any manner and at any time any of the terms and conditions of the Offer.

    New Financing Condition

    Whether the Offeror will accept for purchase any Notes validly tendered in the Offer is subject to (unless such condition is waived by the Offeror in its sole and absolute discretion), among other things, the prior closing of the issuance by the Offeror of one or more series of debt securities (the “New Notes”) in the international capital markets (the “New Notes Offering”) in an aggregate principal amount, and at a price and on terms and conditions acceptable to the Offeror in its sole and absolute discretion, a portion of the net proceeds of which will be used by the Offeror to purchase any Notes tendered and accepted pursuant to the Offer (the “New Financing Condition”).

    The New Notes Offering will be made solely by means of an offering memorandum relating to the New Notes Offering (the “New Notes Offering Memorandum”), and this announcement and the Tender Offer Memorandum do not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the New Notes. You may not participate in the New Notes Offering unless you have received and reviewed the New Notes Offering Memorandum, and not in reliance on, or on the basis of, this announcement or the Tender Offer Memorandum. The New Notes will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers in the United States in reliance on Rule 144A and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act, and will not be registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction.

    Even if the New Financing Condition is satisfied, the Offeror is not under any obligation to accept for purchase any Notes tendered pursuant to the Offer.

    In order to be valid, Tender Instructions must be submitted in respect of a minimum nominal amount of U.S.$100 and in integral multiples of U.S.$100 in excess thereof (the “Minimum Denomination”). Noteholders who do not tender all of their Notes must ensure that they retain a principal amount of Notes amounting to at least the Minimum Denomination.

    Expected Timetable of Events

    The times and dates below are indicative only.

    Date Events
    13 June 2025 Commencement of the Offer

    Offer announced. Tender Offer Memorandum available from the Information and Tender Agent.
       
    20 June 2025, 5 p.m. (New York Time) Expiration Deadline

    Deadline for receipt by the Information and Tender Agent of all Tender Instructions in order for Noteholders to be able to participate in the Offer and to be eligible to receive the Purchase Price and Accrued Interest Payment on the Settlement Date.
       
    As soon as reasonably practicable on or after the Expiration Deadline and expected to be 23 June 2025 Announcement of Results

    Offeror’s announcement of the amount of Notes validly tendered pursuant to the Offer.
       
    Promptly after the New Financing Condition has been met or waived Announcement of Notes accepted for purchase

    The Offeror will announce, promptly after the New Financing Condition has been met or waived, (i) the aggregate principal amount of Notes validly tendered that will be accepted for purchase, and (ii) the aggregate principal amount of Notes remaining outstanding following the completion of the Offer. See “Terms and Conditions of the Offer –Announcements” in the Tender Offer Memorandum.
       
    26 June 2025 (but subject to change without notice) Settlement

    Expected Settlement Date for the Offer. Payment of Purchase Price and Accrued Interest Payment in respect of the Offer. All Notes purchased pursuant to the Offer will be cancelled on the Settlement Date and will no longer be outstanding.
       

    The above times and dates are subject to the right of the Offeror to extend, re-open, amend, waive any condition of and/or terminate the Offer at any time (subject to applicable law and as provided in the Tender Offer Memorandum). Noteholders are advised to check with any bank, securities broker or other intermediary through which they hold Notes when such intermediary would need to receive instructions from a Noteholder in order for that Noteholder to be able to participate in, or (in the limited circumstances in which revocation is permitted) revoke their instruction to participate in, the Offer before the deadlines specified in the Tender Offer Memorandum. The deadlines set by any such intermediary and each Clearing System for the submission of Tender Instructions will be earlier than the relevant deadlines specified above. See “Procedures for Participating in the Offer” in the Tender Offer Memorandum.

    Announcements

    Unless stated otherwise, announcements in connection with the Offer will be by the issue of a press release through the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and by the delivery of notices to the relevant Clearing Systems for communication to Direct Participants. Such announcements may also be made by the issue of a press release to a Notifying News Service. Copies of all such announcements, press releases and notices and will be available on the Offer Website or alternatively they can also be obtained upon request from the Information and Tender Agent, the contact details for which are below. Significant delays may be experienced where notices are delivered to the Clearing Systems and Noteholders are urged to contact the Information and Tender Agent for the relevant announcements during the course of the Offer. In addition, Noteholders may contact the Dealer Managers for information using the contact details below.

    Tender Instructions

    In order to participate in and be eligible to receive the relevant Purchase Price and any Accrued Interest Payment pursuant to the Offer, Noteholders must validly tender their Notes by delivering, or arranging to have delivered on their behalf, a valid Tender Instruction in respect of the Offer that is received by the Information and Tender Agent by 5.00 p.m. New York City time on 20 June 2025 (the “Expiration Deadline”).

    Tender Instructions will be irrevocable except in the limited circumstances described in the Tender Offer Memorandum.

    Noteholders are advised to check with any bank, securities broker or other intermediary through which they hold Notes when such intermediary would need to receive instructions from a Noteholder in order for that Noteholder to be able to participate in, or (in the limited circumstances in which revocation is permitted) revoke their instruction to participate in, the Offer by the deadlines specified in the Tender Offer Memorandum. The deadlines set by any such intermediary and each Clearing System for the submission of Tender Instructions will be earlier than the relevant deadlines specified in the Tender Offer Memorandum.

    Tender Instructions must be submitted in respect of a nominal amount of Notes equal to or greater than the Minimum Denomination.

    A separate Tender Instruction must be completed on behalf of each beneficial owner.

    Disclaimer

    This announcement does not contain the full terms and conditions of the Offer. The terms and conditions of the Offer are contained in the Tender Offer Memorandum, and are subject to the Offer and distribution restrictions set out below and more fully described therein.

    Further information

    J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Standard Chartered Bank have been appointed by the Offeror to serve as dealer managers (the “Dealer Managers”) for the Offer. D.F. King (the “Information and Tender Agent”) has been appointed by the Offeror to act as the information and tender agent in connection with the Offer.

    For additional information regarding the terms of the Offer, please contact J.P. Morgan Securities LLC by telephone at (866) 846-2874; Collect: (212) 834-7279 and Standard Chartered Bank by telephone at (212) 667-0351 (U.S.) or +44 20 7885 5739 (U.K.) and by email at liability_management@sc.com.

    Requests for documents and questions regarding the tender of Notes may be directed to the Information and Tender Agent D.F. King & Co., Inc. via:

    Banks & Brokers Call: (212) 269-5550

    Toll free: (866) 342-4881

    Email: barbados@dfking.com

    The Tender Offer Memorandum is expected to be distributed to Noteholders beginning today. A copy of the Tender Offer Memorandum is available on the tender offer website accessible at www.dfking.com/barbados.

    No Recommendation

    The relevant Purchase Price, if paid by the Offeror with respect to the Notes of any series accepted for purchase, will not necessarily reflect the actual value of such Notes. Noteholders should independently analyse the value of the Notes and make an independent assessment of the terms of the Offer. None of the Offeror, the Dealer Managers or the Information and Tender Agent has or will express any opinion as to whether the terms of the Offer are fair. None of the Offeror, the Dealer Managers or the Information and Tender Agent makes any recommendation that Noteholders should submit an offer to sell or tender Notes or refrain from doing so pursuant to the Offer, and no one has been authorised by any of them to make any such recommendation.

    Offer and Distribution Restrictions

    Neither this announcement nor the Tender Offer Memorandum constitutes an offer to participate in the Offer in any jurisdiction in which, or to any person to or from whom, it is unlawful to make such offer or for there to be such participation under applicable securities laws. The distribution of the Tender Offer Memorandum in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession the Tender Offer Memorandum comes are required by the Offeror, the Dealer Managers and the Information and Tender Agent to inform themselves about, and to observe, any such restrictions

    Nothing in this announcement or the Tender Offer Memorandum or the electronic transmission thereof constitutes an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the New Notes in the United States or any other jurisdiction.

    In addition, each Noteholder participating in an Offer will also be deemed to give certain representations in respect of the other jurisdictions referred to above and generally as set out in “Procedures for Participating in the Offer” of the Tender Offer Memorandum. Any tender of Notes for purchase pursuant to an Offer from a Noteholder that is unable to make these representations will not be accepted. Each of the Offeror, the Dealer Managers and the Information and Tender Agent reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to investigate, in relation to any tender of Notes for purchase pursuant to an Offer, whether any such representation given by a Noteholder is correct and, if such investigation is undertaken and as a result the Offeror determines (for any reason) that such representation is not correct, such tender shall not be accepted. The acceptance of any tender shall not be deemed to be a representation or a warranty by any of the Offeror, the Dealer Manager or the Information and Tender Agent or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents or affiliates that it has undertaken any such investigation and/or that any such representation to any person underwriting any such Notes is correct.

    United Kingdom

    The communication of the Tender Offer Memorandum and any other documents or materials relating to the Offer are not being made, and such documents and/or materials have not been approved, by an authorised person for the purposes of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended (the “FSMA”). Accordingly, such documents and/or materials are not being distributed to, and must not be passed on to, the general public in the United Kingdom. The communication of such documents and/or materials is exempt from the restriction on financial promotions under section 21 of the FSMA on the basis that it is only directed at and may be communicated to (1) those persons who are existing creditors of the Offeror within Article 43(2) of the FSMA (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended, and (2) to any other persons to whom these documents and/or materials may lawfully be communicated.

    Belgium

    Neither the Tender Offer Memorandum nor any other documents or materials relating to the Offer have been, or will be, submitted to or notified to, or approved by, the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (Autorité des services et marchés financiers/Autoriteit voor Financiële Diensten en Markten) and, accordingly, the Offer may not be made in Belgium by way of a public offering, as defined in Article 3 of the Belgian Law of 1 April 2007 on takeover bids (loi relative aux offres publiques d’acquisition/wet op de openbare overnamebiedingen), as amended or replaced from time to time.

    Accordingly, the Offer may not be, and are not being advertised, and the Tender Offer Memorandum, as well as any brochure, or any other material or document relating thereto (including any memorandum, information circular, brochure or any similar document) may not, have not and will not be distributed, directly or indirectly, to any person located and/or resident within Belgium, other than those who qualify as qualified investors (investisseurs qualifiés/qekwalificeerde beleggers), within the meaning of Article 2, e), of the Prospectus Regulation acting on their own account. Accordingly, the information contained in the Tender Offer Memorandum or in any brochure or any other document or material relating thereto may not be used for any other purpose, including for any offering in Belgium, except as may otherwise be permitted by law, and shall not be disclosed or distributed to any other person in Belgium.

    France

    The Tender Offer Memorandum and any other documents or materials relating to the Offer are only addressed to and are only directed at qualified investors within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation in France. Each person in France who receives any communication in respect of the Offer contemplated in the Tender Offer Memorandum and any other documents or materials relating to the Offer will be deemed to have represented, warranted and agreed to and with the Dealer Managers and the Offeror that it is a qualified investor within the meaning of Article 2(e) of the Prospectus Regulation.

    European Economic Area

    In any European Economic Area (“EEA”) Member State, this announcement and the Tender Offer Memorandum are only addressed to, and are only directed at, “qualified investors” (as defined in Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2017, as amended (the “Prospectus Regulation”)) in that Member State.

    Each person in a Member State of the EEA who receives any communication in respect of the Offer contemplated in this announcement and the Tender Offer Memorandum will be deemed to have represented, warranted and agreed to and with each Dealer Manager and the Offeror that it is a qualified investor within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation.

    The MIL Network –

    June 14, 2025
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