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[FBI @FBI]

#NewsAlert from @FBI_Nashville: California Man Sentenced to Over 16 Years in Prison for Attempted Shipment of 2 Pounds of Meth to McNairy County

Learn more: https://t.co/41sjRmV7L4

[FBI Nashville @FBI_Nashville]

Following an investigation by the #FBI Nashville Field Office - Memphis Resident Agency, and our partners at the United States Postal Inspection Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Bolivar Police Department, Cruz Lisarraga Flores, 49, formerly of Los Angeles, California, has been sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison for attempting to distribute over 50 grams of actual methamphetamine.

Read more at: https://t.co/b4ZbACCPxL

[FBI @FBI]

#ICYMI from @FBIBoston

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[FBI Boston @FBIBoston]

An #FBI Central Massachusetts Safe Streets Task Force investigation has led to the arrest of Junior Tejada Hernandez of Worcester, MA, whose immigration status is unknown at this time, for possessing multiple kilograms of fentanyl intended for distribution. Learn more: https://t.co/Gxx8Mi7dKN

[FBI @FBI]

Defending the homeland requires strong partnerships. This week, the #FBI hosted the United Kingdom Metropolitan Police at the Criminal Justice Information Services Division to strengthen biometric sharing efforts. Bringing experts together at one table enhances our ability to combat terrorism.

Learn more about the FBI's biometric capabilities at https://t.co/eXRvOt2X3s.

[FBI Houston @FBIHouston]

"Most of the public corruption investigations that the FBI works are thanks to you, the public, who provides us with tips and information. Public corruption happens when anyone who works for the government -- state, local or federal -- conducts an official act in exchange for anything of value. If you have information about public corruption, please call 1-800-CALL-FBI or go online at https://t.co/kh5Pr0t47e." - SAC Jason Hudson.
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[FBI @FBI]

This FBI is crushing violent crime all over the country with our law enforcement partners. Read this recent round-up of violent crime stories: https://t.co/WTIylvgySG

[FBI @FBI]

The FBI continues to warn about two critical security flaws in PHP, a programming language used to build many websites and online services. Attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to break into systems, putting sensitive information and business operations at risk. Security updates are available and should be applied immediately.

If you are a business owner or website operator, check whether your systems are affected. Contact your IT support team, website developer, or hosting provider for help identifying vulnerable systems and applying the necessary updates.

The FBI urges organizations to take the following steps now:

➡️ If an immediate update is not feasible it is recommended that organizations take the system offline until it can be fully mitigated.

➡️ Immediately update affected PHP installations following the guidance on https://t.co/JFOW6jG9Ws. Inventory where PHP runs in your environment, prioritizing internet-facing systems and vendor products that bundle PHP.

➡️ Monitor web servers for suspicious activity, including PHP processes unexpectedly launching command shells or downloading files. Ensure appropriate process-monitoring capabilities are in place to help identify potential exploitation.

➡️ If you find signs of compromise, isolate affected systems, preserve your web server and PHP logs, and report it to your local FBI field office or https://t.co/ZWC7Se2YdU. Those reports help us identify the actors involved and warn other organizations before they become victims.

For the latest information on these vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619), follow PHP’s announcements on https://t.co/JFOW6jG9Ws, CERT-EU Security Advisory 2026-018, and CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

[FBI @FBI]

The FBI sends our condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Adam Sherifi.

[FBI Director Kash Patel @FBIDirectorKash]

Two former senior FBI officials, Nikki Cole Floris and Bradley Benavides, were taken into custody today on charges of allegedly lying to Congress about their involvement in the FBI’s investigations into Hunter Biden.

The charges stem from an ongoing investigation into the since-dissolved FBI Foreign Influence Task Force.

Floris led the FITF as a Deputy Assistant Director from mid-2019 through mid-2022. Benavides was the FITF Section Chief from mid-2019 through the 2020 election. Both testified that the FITF was not involved in the Hunter Biden investigations. Documentary evidence, contemporaneous communications, and witness accounts contradict their testimony.

Floris is also on record privately claiming to be “running a shadow government” during the 2020 election in her role on the FITF.

Lying to Congress by senior FBI officials strikes at the heart of our system. No one is above the law.

The FBI has already dismantled the corrupt CR-15 squad that engaged in political weaponization targeting their opponents, including President Trump.

Thanks to @TheJusticeDept @FBIKansasCity and @USAttyPirro.

-DKP🇺🇸

[FBI @FBI]

Case update from @FBIDenver: Joshua Lybolt, 47, Castle Rock, was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison, $5,346,802.61 in restitution, and a $50,000 fine after pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of money laundering.

According to the plea agreement, Lybolt applied for and received $4,950,000 in COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) from the Small Business Administration (SBA) and $41,667 in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds from an SBA-approved lender. Lybolt had owned and operated businesses in Indiana and had filed for bankruptcy in that state. He later moved to Colorado and applied for these fraudulent loans on behalf of the bankrupt businesses.

Read more: https://t.co/pxWWXOwmmI

[FBI @FBI]

Case update from @FBIBoston: Shaquylle Burden, 32, was sentenced for conspiring to distribute fentanyl following a series of controlled drug purchases in Brookline and Boston.

In June 2025, an investigation began into drug trafficking activities conducted by Burden and his co-conspirator Kerry Charlotin. The investigation revealed that the defendants were actively selling fentanyl in the greater Boston area. On two separate dates in October and December 2025, Charlotin and Burden sold or arranged the sale of fentanyl to undercover law enforcement during controlled purchases. One firearm was found in Burden’s Roslindale residence at the time of his arrest.

Read more: https://t.co/z0bhvoFZsN

[FBI @FBI]

#NewsAlert from @FBISaltLakeCity: Utah Man Charged with Attempted Hate Crime, and other Crimes After Allegedly Making Online Threats to “blow up” a Synagogue

Learn more: https://t.co/VPXfFr4kPQ

[FBI Salt Lake City @FBISaltLakeCity]

Proud to join our partners @CivilRights, @USAO_UT, Ogden City Police, for a press conference announcing federal charges in an attempted hate crime case.

Skyler Rose was charged with multiple federal crimes, including possession of an unregistered explosive device and making online threats to blow up a Utah synagogue in December 2025.

Law enforcement allegedly recovered rifles, ammunition, and multiple functional improvised explosive pipe bombs at his residence.

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[FBI @FBI]

Case update from @FBIAtlanta: Social media personality Mercedes Reshard New, a/k/a “Shawty Dred,” was arrested on federal charges for fraudulently obtaining more than $4 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Between January 2020 and July 2026, New allegedly controlled more than 350 fraudulent SNAP accounts that were created using stolen identities. Over the course of the scheme, New allegedly duped DFCS into transferring approximately $4,600,000 in SNAP benefits to fraudulently established beneficiary accounts.

Read more: https://t.co/1oRkBv1x2v

[FBI @FBI]

.@FBIDirectorKash: "We are not waiting for the scammers to hit our citizens. We are going out there in full force."

Through Operation Blackout this FBI is taking the fight directly to the source. If you prey on the American people, we will find you, and we will bring you to justice.

[FBI @FBI]

This FBI isn’t waiting for scammers to strike. Operation Blackout is taking the fight directly to the source.

20+ scam compounds demolished
$17 billion+ seized
11,000 Americans protected from $675 million in fraud

If you target Americans, the FBI will find you and bring you to justice.

[FBI @FBI]

@FBILosAngeles Acting Special Agent in Charge Jeremy Stebbins spoke at a press conference today announcing charges against 15 defendants for their alleged role in a nearly $2 billion healthcare fraud scheme. It is the largest of its type ever prosecuted by @TheJusticeDept

The FBI and our partners (@HSI_HQ , HHS Office of Inspector General, and IRS) are committed to disrupting fraud networks across the U.S.

If you steal from American taxpayers, we will find you.

[FBI @FBI]

Case update from @FBINewHaven: Nursulton Izzatulloevich Khaydarov, a citizen of Uzbekistan, has been charged by indictment for his alleged involvement in the theft of numerous trucking cargo shipments.

As alleged in court documents, a Homeland Security Task Force (@HSTaskForce) investigation revealed that Khaydarov purchased or otherwise assumed control of multiple motor carrier companies, then posed as the previous business owner to obtain contracts for interstate shipments. A driver picked up the shipment from the distribution location; however, the load did not make it to its intended destination and was subsequently reported stolen. To date, the estimated retail value of the stolen products of the cargo thefts Khaydarov was personally involved in is more than $12 million.

Learn more: https://t.co/eIFjlE7OOS

[FBI Los Angeles @FBILosAngeles]

Early this morning, the FBI and our partners arrested 8 of 15 defendants in Southern California, Dallas and Chicago, for their roles in health care schemes that collectively resulted in $2 billion in fraudulent claims to government and private health care programs, including sham substance abuse treatment programs, unnecessary artery treatments, and bogus hospice services. Two of the 15 defendants were arrested last week.

“Today the FBI and our partners executed 8 arrests, with 7 additional defendants charged, after the subjects involved allegedly orchestrated a multi-year healthcare fraud scheme resulting in $1.8 billion in losses,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “The defendants - including medical professionals - made fraudulent claims to steal from taxpayer funded healthcare and insurance programs, including substance abuse treatment programs, hospice care, and Medicare programs in the Los Angeles area designed to help the most vulnerable. Under President Trump’s leadership with the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, stealing from American taxpayers will no longer be tolerated in this country. This FBI will continue to move aggressively with our Department of Justice to dismantle fraud networks stealing from hard working taxpayers.”

“Healthcare fraud cheats American taxpayers and health care programs out of billions of dollars,” said Patrick Grandy, the Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. “The FBI will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to do everything in our power to safeguard our government health care programs and the taxpayers picking up the bill.”

@IRS_CI @USAO_LosAngeles @HHS @DEALosAngeles

Additional details: https://t.co/Xw7KgVw5tW

[FBI @FBI]

Public office is a position of trust, not a shield from the law.

Sen. Louise Lucas has been federally indicted, with prosecutors alleging she used her position to shield a five-year marijuana enterprise involving her family and nearly $5 million.

Thanks to @TheJusticeDept, @AGToddBlanche, FBI agents, and our partners for working to hold those who violate that trust accountable.