Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force (MVVCTF), Youngstown, Ohio || Submit a Tip Now: (330) 781-6460 || F.B.I. Safe Streets Gang Unit (SSGU)

WANTED

By the FBI, Cleveland Division

CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT WIRE FRAUD; CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT BANK FRAUD; CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT FRAUD WITH COMPUTERS; CONSPIRACY LAUNDERING OF MONETARY INSTRUMENTS

Claudiu Virgil Turlea is wanted for his involvement in a criminal enterprise organization believed responsible for a series of fraud schemes totaling $4.3 million. These schemes occurred between January and July of 2008. In one scheme, members of the organization allegedly hacked into bank accounts of US businesses through fraudulently obtained login credentials, and wire transferred hundreds of thousands of dollars into bank accounts controlled by him and his co-conspirators. In another scheme, the organization is alleged to have defrauded thousands of victims through an internet fraud scheme in which victims would bid on fictitious items advertised on online auction sites. Winning bidders would transfer money to co-conspirators residing in the United States, who would receive the wire transfers into their personal accounts and then forward a portion of that money to Turlea.

On July 15, 2008, a federal arrest warrant was issued by the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, after Turlea was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bank fraud, and computer fraud, as well as conspiracy laundering of monetary instruments.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PERSON, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FBI OFFICE OR THE NEAREST AMERICAN EMBASSY OR CONSULATE.

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Aliases: “Biggy,” “Bighi,” “Bigs”
DESCRIPTION

Date of Birth Used: November 11, 1978 Hair: Brown
Place of Birth: Brad, Romania Eyes: Unknown
Height: 6′0″ Sex: Male
Weight: 150 pounds Race: White
NCIC: W934751997 Nationality: Romanian
Occupations: Unknown
Scars and Marks: None known
Remarks: Turlea is a known member of a Romanian organized crime syndicate. He may be located in Canada, and may be attempting to recruit individuals to assist with cyber crimes.
CAUTION

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This listing is for informational purposes only. Law enforcement officers should verify all warrant information before taking action. Contact the warrant issuer for more information. Members of the general public should never attempt to detain or approach any of the listed individuals. Contact the police department listed on the warrant, the MVVCTF as listed at the bottom of this flyer, or 9-1-1 if you encounter a wanted individual. All persons should be considered armed and dangerous unless otherwise indicated.

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