FBI - Indianapolis

06/17/2026

Scammers are putting artificial intelligence to work - and it's costing victims millions.

FBI Indianapolis Special Agent in Charge Timothy O'Malley joined WRTV's Kara Kenney to discuss the rise in AI-related scams, including deepfake videos, cloned voices, and fraudulent investment schemes.

The FBI received more than 22,000 AI-related scam complaints in 2025, with losses approaching $893 million.

Learn how to recognize these evolving threats and protect yourself: ⬇️.

A new FBI report shows Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making it easier for criminals to steal your money and your identity.

06/17/2026

FBI Indianapolis remembers Special Agent Raymond J. Caffrey who died in 1933 after becoming one of the victims of the “Kansas City Massacre.”

Special Agent Caffrey, two local police detectives, and the Special Agent in Charge of the Kansas City Field Office reported to Union Station to meet two other FBI agents and Police Chief Otto Reed of McAlester, OK, who were returning escapee Frank Nash to the U.S. Penitentiary at Leavenworth, KS.

While entering a car, they were fired upon by a group trying to free Nash. Two special agents were wounded while Nash, Chief Reed, the two Kansas City detectives, and Special Agent Caffrey were killed. https://ow.ly/ZRwp50ZcJju

06/16/2026

What a great day at the 5th Annual Public Safety Day in Plainfield! Thanks to the Plainfield Police Department for bringing the community together. We loved meeting residents and sharing how FBI Indianapolis works alongside our law enforcement partners to protect and serve Hoosiers across the state.

06/16/2026

One day of awareness isn't enough. Elder fraud and abuse happen year-round. Take a moment to watch this message and help us spread the word. Stay vigilant and report suspected fraud at the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.
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06/15/2026

On this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the reminds families, caregivers, and communities that awareness and conversation are key to preventing and abuse. Visit http://fbi.gov/elderfraud to learn more about common elder schemes, and how you can help protect your loved ones.

06/05/2026

On this episode of Inside the FBI Podcast, meet Dan Costin, a U.S. Army veteran and FBI section chief who leads the Bureau’s efforts to combat crimes against children and human trafficking. https://ow.ly/ZGfg50Z865x

06/04/2026

**Missing Teen Located**

FBI Indianapolis assisted the Aurora Police Department and the Greenwood Police Department in response to the report of missing teen Kaylee Bickers, who was the subject of a Silver Alert.

Specialized FBI support included CAST (Cellular Analysis Survey Team), CARD (Child Abduction Response Deployment), and FBI VCAC (Violent Crimes Against Children) providing technical, investigative, and coordination assistance to support local search efforts.

Happy to report Kaylee has been located and is safe!

This effort reflects the strong partnership between federal and local law enforcement in urgent missing person cases, ensuring rapid deployment of resources when they are needed most.

06/04/2026

Today, the announced the launch of its Most Wanted Fraudsters List, a new wanted list dedicated to publicly identifying individuals charged with defrauding the American people.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of these fugitives can submit tips to http://tips.fbi.gov, by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI, or by contacting the nearest FBI field office. https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/most-wanted-fraudsters

06/01/2026

Less than a month left to apply for the 2026 FBI Indianapolis Collegiate Academy - and this is your sign to stop scrolling and start applying.

If you’re a college student curious about criminal justice, national security, or what “working at the FBI” actually looks like beyond the movies, this four-week immersive program pulls back the curtain. You’ll get a real behind-the-scenes look at how FBI Indianapolis operates, the priorities driving today’s investigations, and the impact this work has on local communities.

It’s hands-on, eye-opening, and designed to show you what federal law enforcement really involves day to day.

⏳ Deadline to apply: June 15

Apply here: https://ow.ly/W2JM50Z6lBX

05/29/2026

Khalid Ahamad, 55 years old, of Little Elm, Texas, was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud on Wednesday in the Northern District of Indiana.

According to court documents, Ahamad knowingly conspired with others to defraud victims throughout the United States including a victim company in Fort Wayne.

Ahamad and his conspirators engaged in several fraud schemes, including business email compromise schemes, unemployment benefits fraud from state agencies, and Small Business Administration loan fraud.

Ahamad was ordered to pay over $2.6 million in restitution to the victims of the fraud schemes.

This case was investigated by FBI Indianapolis, with assistance from The Colony, Texas, Police Department.

More information: justice.gov/usao-ndin/pr/texas-man-sentenced-70-months-prison-conspiracy-commit-wire-fraud.