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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Director: Louis J. Freeh
The mission of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is to uphold the
law through the investigation of violations of federal criminal law;
to protect the United States from foreign intelligence activities; to
provide leadership and law enforcement assistance to federal, state,
local, and international agencies; and to perform these responsibilities
in a manner that is responsive to the needs of the public and faithful
to the Constitution of the United States.
_About the FBI Home Page_
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_FBI Fact Sheet_
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_Overview of the FBI_
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_Locations of FBI Field Offices_
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_FBI Employment_
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_Frequently Asked Questions about the FBI_
http://www.usdoj.gov/fbi/fbifaq.html
_Wanted By The FBI_
http://www.usdoj.gov/fbi/topten/topten-home.html
_Drug Demand Reduction Program/Community Outreach Program_
http://www.usdoj.gov/fbi/programs.html
_"FBI, This Week" on the Air_
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_Public Tours of the J. Edgar Hoover Building_
http://www.usdoj.gov/fbi/tour.html
_FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin_
http://www.usdoj.gov/fbi/leb.html
_Department of Justice Home Page_
http://www.usdoj.gov
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THE FBI'S "TEN MOST WANTED FUGITIVES" PROGRAM
Since its inception on March 14, 1950, the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted
Fugitives" Program has been used to publicize a wide variety of
fugitives sought for many different criminal acts. When a fugitive
is eliminated from the list, another is added to take his or her
place. Members of the "Top Ten" list are not ranked.
Information received at FBI Headquarters is thoroughly examined
before additions to the list are made by supervisory personnel
directing fugitive investigations and publicity on a national basis.
The criteria used for "Top Ten" selections is summarized as follows:
(A) The individual must have a lengthy record of committing
serious crimes and/or be considered a particularly
dangerous menace to society due to current criminal charges
(B) It must be believed that the nationwide publicity afforded
by the Program can be of assistance in apprehending the
fugitive, who, in turn, should not already be notorious due
to other publicity.
As of December, 1994, there have been 438 fugitives on the "Top Ten"
list. Seven of these have been women. Also as of December, 1994,
412 individuals who have appeared on this list have been located, 129
of them as a direct result of citizen cooperation. Process was
dismissed against 15 of the individuals placed on the list, and this
number is not included in the total captured. Four fugitives were
removed from the "Top Ten" list because they no longer fit "Top Ten"
criteria in some manner.
Some questions and answers:
1. What is the purpose of the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted
Fugitives" Program?
The "Top Ten" is a publicity program founded by the FBI in March,
1950, in conjunction with the Nation's news media. It is designed
to publicize particularly dangerous fugitives who might not
otherwise merit nationwide attention. The FBI recognizes the
need for public assistance in tracking fugitives. One hundred
twenty-nine of the "Top Ten" apprehensions have been the result of
citizen recognition of "Top Ten" fugitives through this publicity
program.
2. How did the Program originate?
A newspaper story in late 1949 led to the creation of the list. A
reporter for the International News Service (the predecessor of the
United Press International) asked the FBI for the names and
descriptions of the "toughest guys" the FBI would like to capture.
The story had so much appeal and generated so much positive
publicity that, on March 14, 1950, former Director J. Edgar Hoover
implemented the "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" Program.
3. Who actually decides which fugitives go on the list?
Special Agents from the Criminal Investigative Division (CID) make
the preliminary recommendation in conjunction with the "Top Ten"
coordinator from the Office of Public and Congressional Affairs
(OPCA). In addition, many recommendations are received from the
FBI's field offices. The selection is approved by the Assistant
Director of CID, the Inspector in Charge of OPCA, and finally by
the Director.
4. On what criteria is that decision made?
There are two primary criteria. First, the fugitive must be
considered to be a particularly dangerous menace to society
and/or have a lengthy record of committing serious crimes.
Second, the FBI must believe that nationwide publicity will assist
in apprehending the fugitive.
5. When are "Top Tenners" removed from the list?
"Top Tenners" are only removed from the list when they meet one of
the following conditions. First, they are captured. Second, the
process is dismissed against them--this is not an FBI decision.
Third, they no longer fit "Top Ten" criteria. In the four cases
where "Top Tenners" were removed for the third reason, it was
determined that each fugitive was no longer considered to be a
"particularly dangerous menace to society."
6. How many women have been on the "Top Ten" list?
Seven. The first, Ruth Eisemann-Schier, was added in 1968 for
kidnaping, extortion, and other crimes.
7. Has the makeup of the fugitives on the "Top Ten" list
changed over the years?
Most definitely, just as the priorities of the FBI have changed.
Through the 1950s, the list was primarily comprised of bank
robbers, burglars, and car thieves. Once into the radical 1960s,
the list reflected the revolutionaries of the times with
destruction of Government property, sabotage, and kidnaping
dominating the list. During the 1970s, with the FBI's
concentration on organized crime and terrorism, the "Top Ten"
included many fugitives with organized crime ties or links to
terrorist groups. This emphasis, along with serial murders and
drug-related crimes, continues today.
8. How is the FBI using television and radio to help capture
fugitives?
Currently, the FBI is using television and radio to attract
public attention to the "Top Ten," as well as other fugitives.
Two separate networks are airing television programs on FBI
fugitives; and the ABC Radio Network hosts "FBI, This Week." Since
early 1988, the FBI has been publicizing fugitives on the
television program, "America's Most Wanted," seen on the Fox
Television Network. FBI fugitives have been profiled and captured
as a direct result of the broadcasts. Through exact recreations of
crimes, as well as photographs and videotapes of the actual
criminals involved, "America's Most Wanted" seeks to solve crimes
and get dangerous criminals off the street. A nationwide toll-free
hotline has been set up to allow viewers with information about any
of the criminals to provide anonymous tips to law enforcement
officials involved in the investigations.
"America's Most Wanted" is hosted by John Walsh, a nationally
known advocate for missing and exploited children, whose efforts
have resulted in numerous laws protecting missing youngsters. The
story of how he and his wife, Reve, turned their grief over the
tragic 1981 abduction and death of their son, Adam, into hope for
others was dramatized in two NBC television films, "Adam" (1983)
and its sequel, "Adam: His Song Continues" (1986).
As host of "America's Most Wanted," Mr. Walsh narrates each criminal
case presented and gives updates on cases shown on previous programs.
The show's flexible format permits covering breaking stories and new
developments in major cases. It also allows law enforcement
officials to appeal for leads in serious crimes which have occurred
during the previous week.
Since 1987, the FBI also has been publicizing fugitives on the
television program, "Unsolved Mysteries," seen on the NBC
Television Network. This program evolved from five NBC-TV specials
on provocative cases, which were one small clue away from being
solved.
"Unsolved Mysteries," unlike "America's Most Wanted," does not
focus entirely on crime stories or profiles of fugitives. Segments
focus on lost loves or heirs, consumer fraud, missing persons,
legends, lost treasure, or unexplained phenomena. It also features
recreations and interviews with participants in, and witnesses to,
the cases, filmed at the actual locations of the incidents.
Viewers with pertinent leads or information are asked to call a
toll-free hotline.
The host of "Unsolved Mysteries" is veteran actor Robert Stack. He
first came to national prominence in the 1950s for his portrayal
of Treasury Agent Eliot Ness in the television series, "The
Untouchables." He has since starred in many television and film
roles.
9. Did the FBI ever have a "Ten Most Wanted Public Enemies"
Program before the "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" Program began?
No. The FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice made use of the
term, "public enemy," in the 1930s, an era in which the term was
synonymous with "fugitive" or "notorious gangster." It was used
in speeches, books, press releases, and internal memoranda. However,
neither the FBI nor the Department had any type of publicity
program which concentrated on a "public enemy" number 1, number
2, etc.
The origin of the name, "public enemy," has been traced to the
Chicago Crime Commission, which invented the term around 1930.
"Public Enemy" caught national attention, and the Commission
maintained lists of its "public enemies" which were released
through the news media. In addition, the term was popularized
by a 1931 movie, "The Public Enemy," in which James Cagney
portrayed a gangster.
Common usage of the name, "public enemy," died out during the
World War II period.
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Descriptions of the current members of the FBI's "Ten Most
Wanted Fugitives" list follow. These descriptions are provided for
information purposes only. Any commercial use is strictly prohibited.
Take no action yourself to apprehend these fugitives--notify the
nearest office of the FBI, the telephone number of which can be found
on the first page of most directories.
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The FBI's current "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives"
_WARNING: _
If you have any information concerning this person. please contact your
local FBI office. Do not try and apprehend these fugitives yourself.
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Arthur Lee Washington
http://www.usdoj.gov/fbi/topten/alwash.html
Interstate Flight-Attempted Murder
Arthur Lee Washington, Jr. /fbi/topten/alwash.gif
_CONSIDER ARMED AND DANGEROUS. TAKE NO ACTION TO APPREHEND THIS
PERSON YOURSELF. REPORT ANY INFORMATION TO THE NEAREST OFFICE OF
THE FBI OR YOUR LOCAL POLICE._
_Description_
Born: November 30, 1949
Place of Birth: Neptune, New Jersey
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 220 Lbs
Build: Heavy
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Complexion: Medium
Race: Black
Nationality: American
Scars and Marks: Scar on right rear of neck; old track marks
on both arms; scar on left wrist; scar on right wrist; scar
on upper left leg
Occupation: Laborer
Remarks: Washington has been associated in the past with
militant black prison groups and the Black Liberation Army.
Social Security Number Used: 136-40-5847
_Caution_
Washington is being sought in connection with the attempted
murder of a New Jersey State Trooper wherein a .45 caliber
semi-automatic handgun was used. He may have Acquired Immune
Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
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Donald Eugene Webb
http://www.usdoj.gov/fbi/topten/dewebb.html
INTERSTATE FLIGHT - MURDER; ATTEMPTED BURGLARY
Donald Eugene Webb /fbi/topten/dewebb.gif
_CONSIDER ARMED AND DANGEROUS. TAKE NO ACTION TO APPREHEND THIS
PERSON YOURSELF. REPORT ANY INFORMATION TO THE NEAREST OFFICE OF
THE FBI OR YOUR LOCAL POLICE._
_Description_
Date of Birth: July 14, 1931
Place of Birth: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 165 lbs.
Build: Medium
Hair: Gray-brown
Eyes: Brown
Complexion: Medium
Sex: Male
Race White
Nationality: American
Occupations: butcher, car salesman. jewelry salesman,
real estate salesman, restaurant manager, vending
machine repariman
Scars and Marks: small scar on right cheek and right
forearm; TATTOOS: "DON" on web of right hand. "ANN"
on chest
Social Security Number Used: 462-48-0452
Remarks: Webb, who is considered a career criminal and master
of assumed identities, specializes in the burglary of
jewelry of jewelry stores. Reportedly allergic to
Penicillin, loves dogs, is a flashy dresser, and big
tipper. He may be accompanied by Frank Joseph Lach,
white male, born 11/23/40, Providence. Rhode Island,
6', 270 lbs, brown hair, brown eyes, whose apprehension
is being sought by the FBI.
_Criminal Record_
Webb has been convicted of burglary, possession of conterfeit
money, possession of weapon, burglary tools and dangerous
instrument, breaking and entering with intent to commit
larceny, armed bank robbery and auto larceny
_Caution_
Webb is being sought in connection with the murder of a police
chief who was shot twice at close range after being brutally
beaten about the head and face with a blunt instument. Consider
Webb an escape risk.
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Leslie Isben Rogge
http://www.usdoj.gov/fbi/topten/lirogge.html
BANK ROBBERY; INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF STOLEN PROPERTY; FRAUD BY WIRE
Leslie Isben Rogge /fbi/topten/lirogge.gif
_CONSIDER ARMED AND DANGEROUS. TAKE NO ACTION TO APPREHEND THIS
PERSON YOURSELF. REPORT ANY INFORMATION TO THE NEAREST OFFICE OF
THE FBI OR YOUR LOCAL POLICE._
_Description_
Date of Birth: March 8, 1940
Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 160 lbs.
Build: Medium
Hair: Brown (greying)
Eyes: Blue
Complexion: Medium
Sex: Male
Race: White
Nationality: American
Scars and Marks: Sea Horse on left shoulder; Eagle on right
shoulder; Dragon on left Shoulder, Devil with word
"Les" on right forearm, and may also have a peacock on
one arm
Occupations: carpenter, expert recreational sailor, machinist
Remarks: Rogge may have a police scanner in his possession.
He wears Foster Grant dark wire-rimmed glasses. He has
previously owned and operated large sailboats and has sailed
extensively off the coast of Mexico. He also may be
traveling with his wife, Judy Kay Wilson, date of birth,
June 28, 1955, height 5' 7", 135 pounds, brown eyes, brown
hair, Social Security Number used, 437-70-5123. WILSON IS
ALSO WANTED BY THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES
Social Security Number Used: 538-38-3421; 454-08-2573;
531-38-3241; 538-38-3241
_Caution_
Rogge, an escapee from custody, is being sought for a series
of bank robberies in which a handgun was used. Consider escape
risk
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Victor Manuel Gerena
http://www.usdoj.gov/fbi/topten/vmgenera.html
BANK ROBBERY, INTERSTATE FLIGHT - ARMED ROBBERY, THEFT
FROM INTERSTATE SHIPMENT
Victor Manuel Gerena /fbi/topten/vmgenera.gif
_CONSIDER ARMED AND DANGEROUS. TAKE NO ACTION TO APPREHEND THIS
PERSON YOURSELF. REPORT ANY INFORMATION TO THE NEAREST OFFICE OF
THE FBI OR YOUR LOCAL POLICE._
_Description_
Date of Birth: June 24, 1958
Place of Birth: New York, New York
Height: 5' 6"-5' 7"
Weight: 160-169 lbs.
Build: Medium-stocky
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Green
Complexion: Dark/Medium
Sex: Male
Race White
Nationality: American (Puerto Rican Descent)
Occupations: machinist, security guard
Scars and Marks: one inch scar on right shoulder blade,
mole on right shoulder blade
Social Security Number Used: 046-54-2581
Remarks: Customarily wears a light mustache; noticeably green eyes
_Caution_
Gerena is being sought in connection with the armed robbery of
approximately $7 million from a security company. He took two
employees hostage at gunpoint, handcuffed, bound and injected them
with an unknown substance in order to further disable them.
Gerena is believed to be in possession of a .38-caliber Smith
and Wesson revolver.
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Mir Aimal Kansi
http://www.usdoj.gov/fbi/topten/makansi.html
UNLAWFUL FLIGHT TO AVOID PROSECUTION CAPITAL MURDER
Mir Aimal Kansi /fbi/topten/makansi.gif
_CONSIDER ARMED AND DANGEROUS. TAKE NO ACTION TO APPREHEND THIS
PERSON YOURSELF. REPORT ANY INFORMATION TO THE NEAREST OFFICE OF
THE FBI OR YOUR LOCAL POLICE._
_Description_
Date of Birth: February 10, 1964
Place of Birth: Pakistan
Height: 5' 4"'
Weight: 154 lbs.
Build: Medium
Hair: Black, medium length
Eyes; Black
Complexion: Dark
Sex: Male
Nationality: Pakistani
Remarks: Kansi was seen wearing a tan jacket and dark-colored
pants (possibly blue jeans). Kansi was last seen driving a
dull medium-brown 1970's or early 1980's compact station wagon
Social Security Number Used: 225-65-2625, 230-59-2345
_Caution_
Kansi is being sought in connection with the shooting of five
individuals, utilizing an AK-47 assault rifle. The shooting
occurred outside CIA headquarters, Langley, Virginia, and resulted
in two dead and three wounded. Kansi has been in possession of
other assault rifles.
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Juan Garcia Abrego
http://www.usdoj.gov/fbi/topten/abrego.html
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine; money
laundering; possession with intent to distribute; conspiracy to
import cocaine; continuing criminal enterprise; filing false 8300s
Juan Garcia Abrego /fbi/topten/abrego.gif
_CONSIDER ARMED AND DANGEROUS. TAKE NOT ACTION TO APPREHEND THIS
PERSON YOURSELF. REPORT ANY INFORMATION TO THE NEAREST OFFICE OF
THE FBI OR YOUR LOCAL POLICE._
_Description_
Aliases: La Muneca, El Senor, El Ingeniero,
Pieraudo, El Director, El Paciente, Juan A. Garcia
Date of Birth: September 13, 1944
Place of Birth: La Paloma, Texas
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 200 pounds
Build: medium
Hair: brown
Eyes: brown
Complexion: medium
Sex: male
Race: white
Mationality: American
Scars and Marks: none
Occupations: Rancher, money launderer, drug dealer
Remarks: Travels throughout Northeastern Mexico, occasionally
entering the United States
_Caution_
Juan Garcia-Abrego, known leader of an international drug
smuggling enterprise, is responsible for the importation of
multiton quantities of Colombian Cocaine as well as marijuana
into the United States from Mexico. Juan Garcia-Abrego is
known to be in possession of weapons, utilized bodyguards for
his protection, and has ordered the murders of his rivals in
the drug business.
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Lamen Khaliffa Fhimah
http://www.usdoj.gov/fbi/topten/fhimah.html
Conspiracy to destroy a civil aircraft of the United States;
conspiracy to destroy a vehicle used in foreign commerce by
means of an explosive; destroying a vehicle used in foreign
commerce by means of an explosive; killing nationals of the United
States; aiding and abetting
Lamen Khalifa Fhimah /fbi/topten/fhimah.gif
_CONSIDER ARMED AND DANGEROUS. TAKE NO ACTION TO APPREHEND THIS
PERSON YOURSELF. REPORT ANY INFORMATION TO THE NEAREST OFFICE OF
THE FBI OR YOUR LOCAL POLICE_
_Description_
Aliases: Lamen Khalifa Al-Fhimah;
Al Amin Khalifa Fhimah; Mr. Lamin
Date of Birth Used: April 4, 1956
Place of Birth: Suk Giuma, Libya
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 190 pounds
Build: heavy
Hair: black
Eyes: dark brown
Complexion: light brown
Sex: male
Race: white
Nationality: Libyan
Occupation: Airline Station Manager
Passport: Libyan #G933115; Libyan #G232294; Libyan #547271/90
Remarks: Wears a light brown mustache, speaks Arabic and
English, Interpol National Red (Wanted) Notice #A528/11-1991
issued under Interpol file #37619/91
_Caution_
Fhimah is a Libyan intelligence officer operating under the cover
of the Libyan Arab Airlines. He is being sought for his
participation in the 12/21/88 bombing of PAN AM Flight 103 which
exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland. A total of 259 passengers
and crew members and 11 Lockerbie zvillagers were killed.
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Abdel Basset Ali Al-Megrahi
http://www.usdoj.gov/fbi/topten/megrahi.html
Conspiracy to destroy a civil aircraft of the United States;
conspiracy to destroy a vehicle used in foreign commerce by means
of an explosive; destroying a vehicle used in foreign commerce
by means of an explosive; killing nationals of the United States;
aiding and abetting
Abdel Basset Ali Al-Megrahi /fbi/topten/megrahi.gif
_CONSIDER ARMED AND DANGEROUS. TAKE NO ACTION TO APPREHEND THIS
PERSON YOURSELF. REPORT ANY INFORMATION TO THE NEAREST OFFICE OF
THE FBI OR YOUR LOCAL POLICE_
_Description_
Aliases: Ahmed Khalifa Abdusmad;
Abdelbaset A. Mohmed; Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed;
Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi;
Abdelbaset El Azzabi; Abd Al Baset Ali;
Abd Al Basset Al Megrahi;
Abd Al-Basit Ali Mohammed; Mr. Baset
Date of Birth Used: April 1, 1952
Place of Birth: Tripoli, Libya
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 190 pounds
Build: heavy
Hair: black (curly)
Eyes: dark brown
Complexion: light brown
Sex: male
Race: white
Nationality: Libyan
Occupations: Director of the Center for Strategic Studies,
(Former) Head of Security for Libyan Arab Airlines -
Airline Security Officer
Passport: Libyan #110286; Libyan #755973;
Libyan #332351; Libyan #G591674
Remarks: Speaks Arabic and English, Interpol National Red
(Wanted) Notice #A529/11-1991 issued under Interpol file
#37621/91
_Caution_
Al-Megrahi is a Libyan intelligence officer operating under the
cover of the Libyan Arab Airlines. He is being sought for his
participation in the 12/21/88 bombing of PAN AM Flight 103
which exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland. A total of 259
passengers and crew members and 11 Lockerbie villagers were killed.
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