Federal Bureau of Investigation 9797 Aero Drive * San Diego, California 92123 * 858-499-7917   For Immediate Release Date: Monday, April 16, 2007

Contact: April Langwell
Telephone: 858-499-7917
Fax: 858-499-7916
E-Mail: april.langwell@ic.fbi.gov

FBI Seeks Public's Assistance in Identifying Man with Tracheotomy

The FBI is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man believed to be involved in a complex bank fraud scheme beginning in 2003. The man has a hole in his throat as a result of a tracheotomy and uses a hand held voice box to speak. He is thought to have embezzled more than a half million dollars. Anyone with information that may lead to the successful capture of this man is asked to call the FBI at 858-565-1255 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-TIPS.