News for 'US Federal Bureau of Investigation'

Trump nominates Christopher Wray as new FBI chief

Trump nominates Christopher Wray as new FBI chief

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Wray is a litigation attorney with law firm King & Spalding in Washington and Atlanta.

SC allows Kejriwal to file substantial appeal against HC order

SC allows Kejriwal to file substantial appeal against HC order

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the trial court judge was in a "hurry" and did not afford a reasonable opportunity to the prosecutor to oppose Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail in a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise scam.

DJB contract bribes transferred to officials, AAP: ED

DJB contract bribes transferred to officials, AAP: ED

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday levelled fresh allegations of corruption against the Aam Aadmi Party, saying a former Delhi Jal Board chief engineer had 'transferred' Rs 2 crore of bribe money to his colleagues in the department and the ruling party in Delhi as election funds.

Four-member govt panel to review grace marks for 1500 NEET students

Four-member govt panel to review grace marks for 1500 NEET students

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

The NTA denied any irregularities and said the changes made in the NCERT textbooks and grace marks for losing time at the examination centres were some of the reasons behind the students scoring higher marks.

ED probes land deals involving Priyanka Gandhi, Robert Vadra

ED probes land deals involving Priyanka Gandhi, Robert Vadra

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Purchase of three plots of land in Haryana in 2005-06 by Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra from a real estate agent is being probed along with a land deal made by his wife Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) claimed in a recently filed money laundering case charge sheet.

US lawmakers demand inquiry into Petraeus affair

US lawmakers demand inquiry into Petraeus affair

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Senior United States lawmakers have demanded an inquiry into the Federal Bureau of Investigation investigations that brought to light the extramarital affair of former Central Intelligence Agency Director David Petraeus, wanting to know when the top general's name popped up on FBI radar and whether national security was compromised.

FBI joins search for missing Indian-American student

FBI joins search for missing Indian-American student

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

18-year-old Harsha Maddula, Northwestern pre-med sophomore and straight-A student, disappeared on Saturday over the weekend after attending an off-campus party with friends.

DMK ex-member Jaffer Sadiq, partners invested Rs 40-cr drug money films: ED

DMK ex-member Jaffer Sadiq, partners invested Rs 40-cr drug money films: ED

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

The Enforcement Directorate made these claims in an official statement issued by the federal agency following its raids in this case at Chennai, Madurai and Tiruchirapalli on April 9.

After 6 years, CBI closes graft case against ex-minister Jayanthi Natarajan

After 6 years, CBI closes graft case against ex-minister Jayanthi Natarajan

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

After six years of probe, the Central Bureau of Investigation filed the closure report before a special court last week as it could not find enough evidence in the case to proceed with prosecution, the officials said.

ISI HQ suicide bombing: FBI arrests Pak-origin man

ISI HQ suicide bombing: FBI arrests Pak-origin man

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

A Pakistani-American man has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on charges of providing material support to terrorists involved in the 2009 suicide attack at the Inter-Services Intelligence headquarters in Lahore that killed 30 people and wounded more than 300 others.

CBI, ED turn to tech-driven investigations to nail offenders amid Covid-19

CBI, ED turn to tech-driven investigations to nail offenders amid Covid-19

Rediff.com26 May 2021

The two central premier investigative agencies - Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate - have asked their officials to focus more on digital evidence, e-forums and social media to crack down on offenders. These are a crucial part of prosecution amid the second wave of the pandemic. The Income Tax Department is going full throttle on data analytics to issue notices in time-bound cases. Further, sleuths have been given electronic devices including laptops with secure connections, which keep data encrypted and inaccessible.

FBI intercepts poison-laced letter sent to Obama

FBI intercepts poison-laced letter sent to Obama

Rediff.com31 May 2013

A letter laced with poisonous substance ricin, sent to United States President Barack Obama, has been intercepted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the agency has confirmed.

Terrorism is a global problem, says FBI chief

Terrorism is a global problem, says FBI chief

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

In a bid to evolve a joint strategy to bring perpetrators of the Mumbai terror strikes to justice, top United States and Indian officials on Tuesday asked Pakistan to extend cooperation in investigating the 26/11 attacks.Emerging after his meeting with National Security Adviser M K Narayanan, the last on his itinerary, Mueller said, "We have discussed terrorism around the world, particularly the Mumbai attacks."

Why the US won't be keen on Headley's extradition

Why the US won't be keen on Headley's extradition

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Was American national, terror suspect and Lashkar-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley a Federal Bureau of Investigation agent? This is something that both Indian investigators and also the Intelligence Bureau are trying to ascertain. The IB says that the United States knew of Headley much before his tryst with the Lashkar-e-Tayiba.

LeT plans terror strikes across the world

LeT plans terror strikes across the world

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

The terror attack on Mumbai, which sent shock waves across the country, was merely a dress rehearsal for the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, which is planning to unleash a global wave of terror. Zarar Shah's emails, accessed by the FBI, prove that the LeT had zeroed in on 300 tragets across the world. Twenty of these targets are located in India.But IB officials have warned that in spite of the LeT's global plans, India will continue to be the terror outfit's prime target.

B'deshi arrested for plot to bomb NYC Fed building

B'deshi arrested for plot to bomb NYC Fed building

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

A Bangladeshi man with alleged links to Al Qaeda was arrested in New York after an undercover operation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation foiled his plot to detonate a 1,000-pound bomb and blow up the city's Federal Reserve Building. Quazi Mohammad Rezwanul Ahsan Nafis, 21, faces charges of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to provide material support to Al Qaeda.

IC-814 hijack: FBI not doing its job, says CBI

IC-814 hijack: FBI not doing its job, says CBI

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

According to sources close to the director, he had made a presentation to former US secretary of state Collin Powell and later to the director of the FBI and his deputy and told them that those involved in the hijacking were roaming freely in Pakistan.

Mumbai: FBI team gets down to business

Mumbai: FBI team gets down to business

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

The Federal Bureau of Investigation team, which arrived in Mumbai, has commenced work on the Mumbai terror attack case. The six- member team which arrived in Mumbai a day ago got to work on Monday morning.

FBI joins search for missing Indian-American student

FBI joins search for missing Indian-American student

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

The police of Providence, Rhode Island, has launched a massive search operation to find Tripathi, while his friends have not only been doing their own search, putting up posters across the city, but also have launched a Facebook page to find him.

1 held after shooting outside NSA headquarters in Maryland

1 held after shooting outside NSA headquarters in Maryland

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Several media reports have stated that at least three people were shot and wounded.

This mafia boss is going to jail for ever!

This mafia boss is going to jail for ever!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

83-year-old 'organized criminal' James 'Whitey' Bulger is probably breathing easy on the prospect of not having to face the lethal injection, but instead spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Kejriwal's custody extended till April 23; no relief from SC too

Kejriwal's custody extended till April 23; no relief from SC too

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The ED had arrested Kejriwal on March 21, hours after the high court refused to grant him protection from coercive action by the federal anti-money laundering agency.

Centre puts five states on terror alert

Centre puts five states on terror alert

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

The Centre has warned five states, including Uttarakhand and Maharashtra, against terrorist attacks, particularly targeting military training academies.

Wisconsin gurdwara shooter acted alone: FBI

Wisconsin gurdwara shooter acted alone: FBI

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

A white supremacist, who killed six Sikhs at a gurdwara in Wisconsin in August, had acted alone and there was no evidence that the attack was part of any ongoing threat to the community, the federal Bureau of Investigation has said, concluding its probe into the tragic incident.

FIFA ethics investigator Garcia resigns in protest

FIFA ethics investigator Garcia resigns in protest

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

- 'No independent governance committee, investigator or arbitration panel can change the culture of an organization' - 'FIFA's ethics committee was created to increase the transparency of the organisation, that's what we wanted, but in the end it has just caused more confusion for FIFA'

FBI sets free Obama ricin letter suspect

FBI sets free Obama ricin letter suspect

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

The FBI decision, which surprised many, came a day after the investigating agency told a local court that they could not find ricin -- the poisonous substance -- from the house or the vehicle of Paul Kevin Curtis, who was arrested last week on charges of sending letters to Obama which had ricin.

FBI hunting for sleeper cell linked to Boston bombings

FBI hunting for sleeper cell linked to Boston bombings

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

According to the Mirror, more than 1,000 FBI agents are working to track down the cell and arrested a man and two women 60 miles from Boston.

Bangladeshi terror suspect in US on student visa

Bangladeshi terror suspect in US on student visa

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

A Bangladeshi man with alleged links to Al Qaeda, who was arrested in New York on terror charges, was in the United States on a student visa to attend a legitimate academic programme, an American official said. Quazi Mohammad Rezwanul Ahsan Nafis was arrested after an undercover operation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation foiled his plot to detonate a 1,000-pound bomb and blow up the city's Federal Reserve Building.

ISI funneled millions to influence US policy on JK

ISI funneled millions to influence US policy on JK

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence spent $4 million over two decades in a covert attempt to influence United States policy over the Kashmir issue, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has claimed.

US ambassador offers prayers at Delhi Gurudwara

US ambassador offers prayers at Delhi Gurudwara

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Reaching out to the Sikh community in the wake of the shooting incident at a Gurudwara in Wisconsin, United States Ambassador to India Nancy Powell on Monday offered her prayers at a Gurudwara here and said the incident will be probed thoroughly.

FBI, Mumbai police discuss counter-terrorism

FBI, Mumbai police discuss counter-terrorism

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Top officers of America's Federal Bureau of Investigation are visiting India's commercial capital, Mumbai, as a part of an exchange programme.

FBI, Mumbai police discuss how to tackle terror

FBI, Mumbai police discuss how to tackle terror

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

As part of an exchange programme, a team of Federal Bureau of Investigation officers arrived in Mumbai on Thursday and held deliberations with the top brass of the city police and exchanged views on tackling terror and other crimes.

After gurudwara attack, US mosque gutted; arson suspected

After gurudwara attack, US mosque gutted; arson suspected

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

A day after the tragic shooting incident at a gurudwara, a mosque in the United States was burned to the ground for the second time in little more than a month in a suspected arson attack.

Over 6800 corruption cases probed by CBI pending trials in courts

Over 6800 corruption cases probed by CBI pending trials in courts

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Normally, it is required by the CBI to complete an investigation within one year of registration of a case.

Headley reveals Lashkar's chilling agenda of terror

Headley reveals Lashkar's chilling agenda of terror

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

A team of the National Investigating Agency had interrogated Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Headley for nearly 30 hours in the presence of his lawyer and investigators of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. During the interrogation, Headley, who is currently serving a jail term in the United States under a plea bargain, offered some chilling insights into the workings of the terror outfit.

Fai, ISI used code 'Brylcreem' for money transfers

Fai, ISI used code 'Brylcreem' for money transfers

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

'Brylcreem' and '30 plus' were some of the codes used for monetary transactions between Pakistan's snooping agency Inter-Services Intelligence and Kashmiri propagandist Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai, who was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation recently.

FBI foils plot to bomb military unit in US

FBI foils plot to bomb military unit in US

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

A 21-year-old American construction worker has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation following an undercover sting operation when he tried to detonate what he thought was a car bomb at a military recruiting station in Maryland.

Electoral bonds list topper had first brush with law in 2011

Electoral bonds list topper had first brush with law in 2011

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Santiago Martin has funded Rs 1,368 crore to political parties between October 2020 to January 2024 through electoral bonds.

26/11 has strengthened Indo-US relationship: FBI

26/11 has strengthened Indo-US relationship: FBI

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Thursday said the unprecedented level of cooperation between the investigative agencies of India and the United States following the Mumbai strikes has strengthened Indo-US ties.

Headley's phone, house registered to dead people

Headley's phone, house registered to dead people

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Headley's cell-phone and his Chicago apartment were registered in the names of dead persons and investigations have found that he was leading a double life under directions from the Pakistan-based terror outfit, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.Meanwhile, a team of officials from the FBI and the Justice Department headed to Pakistan from Delhi today to follow up on leads after briefing Indian authorities.