“The FDA, along with its law enforcement partners across the country, continues its critical work of protecting American consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic by monitoring the U.S. Rendina of the Washington Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office and our partners in the COVID-19 Anti-Fraud Task Force to bring those who exploit people during this pandemic to justice,” said Inspector in Charge Peter R. We continue to work in conjunction with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service to protect all Americans from individuals who take advantage of people during this public health emergency. “HSI, with our local and federal partners, is working tirelessly around the country to get fraudulent websites off the internet and counterfeit personal protective equipment and medications off the streets to protect the public from these dangerous scams.” We want to remind the public to exercise extreme caution online, especially when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and protective equipment,” said Special Agent in Charge Mancuso of HSI Baltimore. “As the public seeks vaccines to protect themselves and their families from COVID-19, fraudsters are waiting to take advantage of their desperation. I urge citizens to remain vigilant and if you see something that doesn’t seem right, please report it. We will also continue our outreach efforts to make the public aware of scams and frauds. Attorney Hur stated, “My office and the entire law enforcement community are committed to bringing to justice fraudsters who are preying on citizens during this unprecedented public health crisis. Hyatt of the Baltimore County Police Department. Postal Inspection Service - Washington Division and Chief Melissa R. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Criminal Investigations’ Metro Washington Field Office Postal Inspector in Charge Peter R. Mancuso of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Baltimore Special Agent in Charge Mark S. The criminal complaint was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Robert K. Kelly Lamont Williams, age 22, of Owings Mills, Maryland.Olaki’s cousin, Odunayo Baba Oluwalade (“Baba”), age 25, of Windsor Mill and.Olakitan Oluwalade (“Olaki”), age 22, of Windsor Mill, Maryland.The criminal complaint was filed on Februand was unsealed today upon the defendants’ arrests. BALTIMORE – A federal criminal complaint has been filed charging three men on the federal charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a scheme to allegedly sell purported COVID-19 vaccines.