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MEDIA ADVISORY - Yearlong Investigation Leads to International Fraud Takedown

For Immediate Release: Friday, January 30, 2026

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHO: 
Montgomery County Department of Police
Capt. Marc Erme, Criminal Investigations Division

Special Agent in Charge Jimmy Paul, FBI Baltimore Field Office
Special Agent Jeremy Capello, FBI Baltimore Field Office

Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy

Two local fraud victims

WHAT:
News conference on financial fraud targeting Maryland residents and results of a yearlong investigation

WHEN:
Monday, February 2, 2026
11 a.m.

WHERE:
Montgomery County Department of Police Headquarters
Terrace Level
100 Edison Park Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Following a yearlong investigation that led to an international takedown, the Montgomery County Department of Police, Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office and the FBI Baltimore Field Office will announce the results of a coordinated effort targeting large-scale financial fraud schemes.

The investigation resulted in arrests of both foreign and domestic fraudsters responsible for stealing nearly $50 million from Americans, as well as local prosecutions involving crimes committed against Maryland residents.

Two local fraud victims will also be present to share their personal experiences after being targeted and scammed out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Media: Please confirm attendance with the Public Information Office. Please arrive early to allow time to clear security.

 

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Release ID: 26-045
Media Contact: S.D. Goff 
Categories: arrest , media-advisory , scam