Tag: fbi_philadelphia
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Bucks County Man Charged With Attempted Child Sexual Exploitation
Bo Branstetter, 30, of Levittown, Pennsylvania, is charged with attempting to entice a minor into sexual conduct and transferring obscene material to a minor; he faces up to life in prison.
Law EnforcementLegalUSAFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Bo BranstetterLevittown, PennsylvaniaProject Safe ChildhoodFBI Philadelphiachild sexual exploitationBensalem Police DepartmentUnited States Attorney's Office Eastern District of PennsylvaniaFBI
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Dallastown Man Sentenced to 21 Months for $773,409 Loan Fraud
Jason Motter of Dallastown, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 21 months in prison for altering bank statements to inflate balances by about $400,000 on a $773,409 residential loan application.
Law EnforcementLegalBankingUSAFederal Government Financial FraudBank FraudJason MotterDallastown, PennsylvaniaU.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of PennsylvaniaFBI PhiladelphiaLoan Application FraudFBI
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North Penn Elementary Teacher Charged With Producing Child Pornography
Eric Sanville, 39, of Norwood, Pennsylvania, an elementary school teacher, was arrested and charged with manufacturing child pornography after allegedly enticing two eight-year-old girls online.
Law EnforcementLegalUSAFederal GovernmentEducationSocial Issues Child PornographyEric SanvilleNorth Penn School DistrictProject Safe ChildhoodFBI PhiladelphiaNorwood PennsylvaniaChild ExploitationFBI
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FBI Philadelphia Highlights Elder Abuse Awareness Amid Billions in Losses
On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, FBI Philadelphia warns of soaring financial losses from scams targeting older adults. The bureau urges vigilance against phishing, tech support, and investment fraud, emphasizing education and reporting to protect seniors' savings.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesEducationComputers and Internet Elder AbuseFinancial FraudFBI PhiladelphiaWorld Elder Abuse Awareness DayScamsInternet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)PennsylvaniaFBI
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FBI Philadelphia Warns of Surging Cargo Theft and Cyber Threats to Logistics Sector
FBI Philadelphia alerts the transportation and logistics sector to a significant rise in cargo theft, especially cyber-enabled schemes, causing nearly $725 million in losses in 2025. Businesses are urged to enhance security and vigilance.
Law EnforcementBusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetEconomyTransportationLegal Cargo TheftCybercrimeLogisticsFBI PhiladelphiaSupply ChainFraudFBI
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Connecticut Resident Sentenced for $1.2 Million Unclaimed Property Fraud
Connecticut resident Patricia A. White was sentenced to nine months in prison for fraudulently obtaining $1.2 million in unclaimed property. The FBI Philadelphia reported her conviction for submitting false claims, emphasizing efforts against financial fraud.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalEconomyFederal Government Patricia A. WhiteConnecticutFBI PhiladelphiaFraudUnclaimed PropertyImprisonmentSentencingFBI