Tag: Denver
Aleksei L. Sharp, Cocaine Trafficking, Colorado 2026
⏱ 2 min read Aleksei L. Sharp, a 35-year-old from Arvada, Colorado, has been indicted for his role in a digital-age drug trafficking operation that peddled cocaine, ketamine, and MDMA (also known as ecstasy) to buyers across the United States. The operation, which was dismantled by the Homeland Security Task Force, involved the use of…
Rodrigo Alarcon Palomares, Money Laundering, Colorado 2023
⏱ 2 min read Rodrigo Alarcon Palomares, a Mexican national and associate of the notorious Sinaloa Cartel, has been indicted in Colorado for laundering drug proceeds through cryptocurrency. The indictment, handed down by a federal grand jury, alleges that Alarcon Palomares knowingly conducted financial transactions involving the conversion of drug proceeds into cryptocurrency, specifically in…
Nancy Maldonado Alvarez, Tax Fraud, Colorado 2026
⏱ 2 min read Nancy Maldonado Alvarez, a 43-year-old Mexican national, has been convicted of running a tax fraud scheme in Denver, Colorado, where she prepared false tax returns for clients, claiming refunds they weren’t entitled to. Alvarez owned and operated a tax preparation business in Denver, using it to fabricate business losses and claim…
Euriah Hymes, Armed Robbery, Colorado 2024
⏱ 2 min read Euriah Hymes, a 23-year-old from Aurora, Colorado, went on a terrifying crime spree, committing 12 armed robberies of convenience stores across the Denver Metro area between January 17 and February 14, 2024. Hymes threatened workers with a gun, demanding cash and stealing tobacco products. The robberies spanned three counties, leaving a…
Ikponmwosa Erhinmwinrose, Wire Fraud, Identity Theft, Money Laundering, Colorado 2026
⏱ 3 min read Two Atlanta scammers got away with millions in COVID-19 relief funds, ripping off thousands of innocent victims in the process. Ikponmwosa Erhinmwinrose, 39, and Nyerhovwo Presley Agbure, 34, used stolen identities to apply for over $90 million in government benefits, netting a whopping $7.6 million. The duo and their crew used…
Shelbi Wolken, Administered Fentanyl, Colorado 2023
A Denver hospital case manager systematically swapped opioid painkillers for over-the-counter allergy medication, leaving 127 patients vulnerable and in needless suffering. Shelbi Wolken, 35, confessed in federal court to a brazen scheme that stretched for seven months, exploiting a position of trust to fuel a personal addiction. The fallout could have been deadly, and the…
FBI Hosts Spanish-Language Scam Chat, Denver CO, 2023
Join the FBI’s live Twitter chat in Spanish about scams. Learn how to detect, prevent, and recover from common scams. Submit your questions using #miFBIDenverEnVivo. Don’t be a victim.
DeJane Reaniece Lattany, Wire Fraud, Colorado 2023
Denver woman pleads guilty to $3.3 million COVID fraud. Learn about how she unlawfully obtained funds meant for struggling small businesses.
FBI Denver Teen Academy Application Deadline Looms, Denver CO, 2023
Apply for the FBI Denver Teen Academy! Learn from experts, engage in hands-on activities, and explore the world of law enforcement. Deadline is July 2.
Scammers Spoofing FBI Number, Denver CO, 2023
Protect yourself from phone scams! The FBI Denver warns of scammers spoofing their phone number, pretending to be agents and tricking victims into transferring money. Don’t fall for it! Be vigilant and report any suspicious calls to the FBI immediately.
