The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a new "Most Wanted Fraudsters" list, identifying 10 individuals sought in connection with major fraud schemes that have collectively caused billions of dollars in losses.
Announcing the initiative on Thursday, the FBI said the list is designed to publicly identify suspects charged with defrauding Americans and to encourage public assistance in locating them.
Among those named is Herbert Kimble, who is wanted in connection with an alleged healthcare fraud scheme involving $1.2 billion. Also on the list is Michael Lizaso Marasigan, who faces allegations related to a $34 million illegal gambling operation.
Other individuals featured include:
* Rodney Dean Allen, wanted for alleged wire fraud involving $7.3 million.
* Christopher Burns, wanted for alleged mail fraud involving $10 million.
* John Michael Dimitrion, wanted for alleged mortgage fraud involving $1.3 million.
* Julieanne Baldueza Dimitrion, also wanted for alleged mortgage fraud involving $1.3 million.
* Said Abdullahi Ereg, wanted for alleged wire fraud and money laundering involving $4.2 million.
* Elaine Angene Escoe, wanted for alleged wire fraud and money laundering involving $32 million.
The FBI said the new list is part of broader efforts to highlight significant fraud cases and seek public cooperation in locating suspects.
Speaking at a press conference, FBI Director Kash Patel urged Americans to review the list and consider the scale of the alleged crimes.
“I want all Americans to take a look at these most wanted individuals and look at the amounts, the tens of millions and billions of dollars in fraud,” Patel said.
Separately, the FBI announced that it is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the deaths of longtime friends Carnell E. Sledge and Katherine C. Brown.
