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CHARLOTTE, NC – Viacheslav Alexandrovich Basovych, a 49-year-old Ukrainian, has been extradited from Germany to face charges in the United States related to his alleged role in an international carding scheme. The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, Dena J. King, announced that Basovych faces multiple federal charges, including wire fraud conspiracy, access device fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Basovych was arrested in Germany on December 19, 2023, and extradited to the United States on August 8, 2024. His initial court appearance occurred today, following the unsealing of the indictment which details his involvement in fraudulent activities from October 2013 to February 2022.
The indictment describes the carding scheme as an international operation where Basovych, along with others, allegedly stole personal identifiable information (PII) and financial data to make unauthorized transactions.
Over 148,000 fraudulent transactions totaling more than $1.8 million were reportedly conducted, with 5,100 of those transactions occurring in Charlotte using stolen payment card information.
This complex scheme involved small transactions between $7 and $15, likely to avoid detection, and utilized a network of money mules to launder the proceeds. U.S. Attorney King emphasized the global reach of justice in her statement, highlighting the coordinated effort with international law enforcement to apprehend and prosecute those involved in cybercrimes, regardless of their location.
Elderly Woman Assaulted on Bay Parkway
NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is reaching out for public assistance in identifying a suspect connected to an assault incident within the 62nd Precinct. The assault took place on Monday, July 22, 2024, at around 1146 hours in front of 7101 Bay Parkway.
According to the police report, an 89-year-old female was involved in a verbal dispute with an unidentified male. The altercation escalated when the male suspect punched the elderly woman in the arm, causing her pain. Following the assault, the suspect fled the scene on foot to an unknown location.
The NYPD has released media associated with the incident and is urging anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or whereabouts to come forward. Members of the public can provide tips anonymously and are encouraged to contact local authorities to assist in the investigation and ensure community safety.
Bronx Rapist Behind Bars After Five Day Search
NEW YORK, NY – An ongoing investigation has led to the arrest of Papa Diop, a 38-year-old male from the Bronx, in connection with a sexual assault incident reported on August 5.
Diop was arrested at 11:25 pm on August 10, within the 41st Precinct, and has been charged with first-degree rape.
According to police reports, the assault occurred in the early hours of Monday, August 5, 2024, at approximately 0106 hours. The 35-year-old female victim was walking near Bergen Avenue and East 149 Street when she was approached by an unknown male who asked for directions. The assailant then forcibly raped the victim and fled the scene on foot heading eastbound on East 149 Street towards Brook Avenue.
The victim was transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln in stable condition following the attack. The NYPD’s Bronx Special Victims Squad has taken up the case, leading to Diop’s apprehension.
The case is currently under further investigation, and Diop is being held pending trial.
Palestinian Man Thought He Was A Young Boy, But He Was an Undercover Agent
PITTSBURGH, PA – United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today that Huthayfa Almassri, a 33-year-old Palestinian national, has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison followed by 15 years of supervised release.
The sentencing was carried out by United States District Judge Marilyn J. Horan following Almassri’s guilty plea on April 15, 2024, to one count of travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct.
Court records reveal that Almassri traveled from Palestine to the United States on May 31, 2022, where he was admitted as a Lawful Permanent Resident.
Shortly after his arrival, on June 14, 2022, Almassri began an online interaction with someone he believed was a minor. Unbeknownst to him, the individual was a law enforcement officer conducting an undercover operation. Almassri misrepresented his age and identity during these interactions.
On October 16, 2022, he arranged a meeting intending to engage in sexual conduct with the supposed minor and was arrested upon arrival.
As part of his guilty plea, Almassri consented to a judicial order of removal from the United States, indicating his deportation following the completion of his sentence.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Heidi M. Grogan, with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the FBI Pittsburgh Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force leading the investigative efforts that culminated in Almassri’s conviction.
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