Metin Atilan, Contract Fraud, Nevada 2006

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According to court documents, Atilan was the president and chief executive officer of PMA Services Ltd. of Las Vegas and Kayteks Ltd. of Adna, Turkey. Between 2006 and 2008, Atilan allegedly offered bribes and kickbacks to secure contracts for his businesses. The Defense Department contracting officials Atilan is accused of trying to bribe were stationed in Dayton at the time.

Atilan was first arrested in Las Vegas on May 23, 2008. He was placed on electronic monitoring pending his formal hearing before a federal judge in Dayton, Ohio. However, on June 15, 2008, Atilan allegedly violated the terms of his pretrial release by cutting off his electronic bracelet and fleeing the country. The government sought his extradition, and Atilan arrived in Dayton, Ohio, on July 27, 2014.

Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department\’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Carter M. Stewart of the Southern District of Ohio, Special Agent in Charge Kevin Cornelius of the FBI\’s Cincinnati Office, and Resident Agent in Charge Bret Flinn of the Defense Criminal Investigation Service (DCIS) made the announcement. “This historic extradition from Iraq to the United States is an example of our cooperation with law enforcement worldwide to bring fugitives to justice,” said Assistant Attorney General Caldwell.

Atilan is scheduled to appear today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael R. Merz of the Southern District of Ohio. He was charged by indictment on June 10, 2008, with conspiracy to engage in contract fraud, conspiracy to engage in wire fraud, and wire fraud. Atilan is a dual U.S. and Turkish citizen.

The case was investigated by the FBI and DCIS. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Dwight Keller of the Southern District of Ohio with assistance from Trial Attorney Dan E. Stigall of the Criminal Division\’s Office of International Affairs and Department of Justice Attaché Ellen Endrizzi. The Criminal Division\’s Office of International Affairs also provided assistance.’}}}

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