OIG Wanted Fugitives If you know the where abouts please report

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http://www.oig.dot.gov/wanted-fugitives
All pictures are posted on this link. I will list each of their names below with a detail of the crimes.

OIG Wanted Fugitives
Defendants charged with transportation related crimes sometimes flee the court's jurisdiction and/or the United States rather than face prosecution or serve a sentence. When these circumstances occur, they become fugitives from justice. The following are fugitives sought by the OIG’s Office of Investigations.

Do not attempt to apprehend any of these individuals.

Contact the OIG at 1-800-424-9071 or your local police.

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Eli Kaupp




Wanted For: Fraud Involving Moving Company
Charges: Conspiracy and extortion
DOB: 02.23.1981
Age: 31
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 176 lbs.
NCIC No.: W563705360
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
In December of 2007, Eli Kaupp, along with 13 others, was indicted on charges of conspiracy and extortion. Investigators believe that Kaupp and his co‐conspirators lured over 1,000 customers with artificially low moving estimates, and then extorted them by holding their household goods hostage until they paid fraudulently inflated prices.

Kaupp was a driver for AY Transport, Inc., a/k/a Progressive Van Lines a/k/a Midwest Relocation Services, a California-based moving company. According to court documents, between April 2001 to October 2005, Kaupp's co-conspirators solicited business for AY Transport by offering artificially low estimates for moving prices. Kaupp and other drivers typically rushed customers through the AY paperwork, causing them to sign blank or incomplete bills of lading and other documents. Once the customers' goods had been loaded, Kaupp would inflate the total price of the move by fraudulently claiming that the customers' goods weighed more than had been originally estimated and/or by overcharging the customers for packing materials. This new, inflated price was often multiple times the initial estimate provided to the customer by AY.

Kaupp and his co-conspirators would demand full payment of the inflated price before AY Transport would deliver their goods. He ignored customers' repeated complaints about the inflated price and when customers refused to pay the inflated price, Kaupp and his co-conspirators arranged to warehouse customers' goods and refused to divulge the location of the goods to customers.

Kaupp was born in Israel and was last known to be residing in Lakeland, Florida.

KAUPP IS CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. DO NOT CONFRONT OR ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND. CONTACT USDOT-OIG OR LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

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Barak Braunshtain



Wanted For: Fraud Involving Moving Company
Charges: Conspiracy and extortion
DOB: 06.25.1975
Age: 37
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 176 lbs.
NCIC No.: W693694929
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
In December of 2007, Barak Braunshtain, along with 13 others, was indicted on charges of conspiracy and extortion. Investigators believe that Braunshtain and his co‐conspirators lured over 1,000 customers with artificially low moving estimates, and then extorted them by holding their household goods hostage until they paid fraudulently inflated prices.

Braunshtain was a driver for AY Transport, Inc., a/k/a Progressive Van Lines a/k/a Midwest Relocation Services, a California-based moving company. According to court documents, between April 2001 to October 2005, Braunshtain's co-conspirators solicited business for AY Transport by offering artificially low estimates for moving prices. Braunshtain and other drivers typically rushed customers through the AY paperwork, causing them to sign blank or incomplete bills of lading and other documents. Once the customers' goods had been loaded, Braunshtain would inflate the total price of the move by fraudulently claiming that the customers' goods weighed more than had been originally estimated and/or by overcharging the customers for packing materials. This new, inflated price was often multiple times the initial estimate provided to the customer by AY.

Braunshtain and his co-conspirators would demand full payment of the inflated price before AY Transport would deliver their goods. He ignored customers' repeated complaints about the inflated price and when customers refused to pay the inflated price, Braunshtain and his co-conspirators arranged to warehouse customers' goods and refused to divulge the location of the goods to customers.

Braunshtain was born in Israel and was last known to be residing in Coconut Creek, Florida.

BRAUNSHTAIN IS CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. DO NOT CONFRONT OR ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND. CONTACT USDOT-OIG OR LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

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Amit Ezyoni



Wanted For: Fraud Involving Moving Company
Charges: Conspiracy and extortion
DOB: 11.26.1971
Age: 40
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 220 lbs.
NCIC No.: W013708394
ARMED AND DANGEROUS
In December of 2007, Amit Ezyoni, along with 13 others, was indicted on charges of conspiracy and extortion. Investigators believe that Ezyoni and his co‐conspirators lured over 1,000 customers with artificially low moving estimates, and then extorted them by holding their household goods hostage until they paid fraudulently inflated prices.

Ezyoni was the owner and chief executive officer of AY Transport, Inc., a/k/a Progressive Van Lines a/k/a Midwest Relocation Services, a California-based moving company. As owner and CEO Ezyoni ran the day-to-day operations of AY. According to court documents, between April 2001 to October 2005, Ezyoni and his co-conspirators solicited business for AY Transport by offering artificially low estimates for moving prices. Under Ezyoni’s direction, AY drivers typically rushed customers through the AY paperwork, causing them to sign blank or incomplete bills of lading and other documents. Once the customers' goods had been loaded, Ezyoni and his co-conspirators would inflate the total price of the move by fraudulently claiming that the customers' goods weighed more than had been originally estimated and/or by overcharging the customers for packing materials. This new, inflated price was often multiple times the initial estimate provided to the customer by AY.

Ezyoni and his co-conspirators would demand full payment of the inflated price before AY Transport would deliver their goods. Ezyoni ignored customers' repeated complaints about the inflated price and when customers refused to pay the inflated price, arranged to warehouse customers' goods and refused to divulge the location of the goods to customers.

Ezyoni was born in Israel and was last known to be residing in Boca Raton, Florida.

EZYONI IS CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. DO NOT CONFRONT OR ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND. CONTACT USDOT-OIG OR LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

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Adi Meirovitch



Wanted For: Fraud Involving Moving Company
Charges: Conspiracy, extortion, and wire fraud
DOB: 10.15.1980
Age: 32
Aliases: Julie Tal
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: Unknown
NCIC No.: W453908669
In February of 2003, Adi Meirovitch a/k/a “Julie Tal”, along with 4 other co-conspirators, was indicted on charges of conspiracy, extortion, and wire fraud. Investigators believe that Meirovitch and her co‐conspirators lured numerous customers with artificially low moving estimates, and then extorted them by holding their household goods hostage until they paid fraudulently inflated prices.

Meirovitch was a customer service representative for Express Van Lines, a Florida-based moving company. As a customer service representative for Express, Meirovitch handled customer complaints. According to court documents, between April 2001 and November 2001, Meirovitch and her co-conspirators solicited business for Express by offering artificially low estimates for moving prices. Once the customers' goods had been loaded, Meirovitch and her co-conspirators would fraudulently inflate the total price of the move.

Meirovitch and her co-conspirators would demand full payment of the inflated price before Express would deliver their goods. She ignored customers' repeated complaints about the inflated price and/or lied to the customers about the delivery of their goods, often using false names when dealing with customers over the telephone and in writing. When customers refused to pay the inflated price, Meirovitch and her co-conspirators arranged to warehouse customers' goods and refused to divulge the location of the goods to customers. She would often fail to deliver customers' goods even after the inflated payment had been made.

Meirovitch was born in Israel and was last known to be residing in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida

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Sivan Maoz



Wanted For: Fraud Involving Moving Company
Charges: Conspiracy, extortion and making a false bill of lading
DOB: 11.19.1974
Age: 37
Aliases: Steven
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 210 lbs.
NCIC No.: W515087033
FBI No.: 399311AC7
In February of 2003, Sivan Maoz, a/k/a “Steven”, along with 17 other co-conspirators, was indicted on charges of conspiracy, extortion and making a false bill of lading. Investigators believe that Maoz and his co‐conspirators lured numerous customers with artificially low moving estimates, and then extorted them by holding their household goods hostage until they paid fraudulently inflated prices.

Maoz was a foreman for Majesty Moving & Storage, Inc., a Florida-based moving company. Apollo Van Lines, Inc., First Class Moving, Inc., and Star Movers Express, Inc. were also moving companies based in Florida that received business from Majesty Moving. As a foreman for Majesty Moving, Maoz supervised the actual loading and delivery of customers' goods. According to court documents, Between July 2000 and February 2003, Maoz's co-conspirators solicited business for Majesty Moving by offering artificially low estimates for moving prices. Once the customers' goods had been loaded, Maoz would inflate the total price of the move by fraudulently claiming that the customers' goods occupied more cubic feet than had been originally estimated and/or by overcharging the customers for packing materials.

Maoz and his co-conspirators would demand full payment of the inflated price before Majesty Moving & Storage would deliver their goods. He ignored customers' repeated complaints about the inflated price and/or lied to the customers about the delivery of their goods, often using false names when dealing with customers over the telephone and in writing. When customers refused to pay the inflated price, Maoz and his co-conspirators arranged to warehouse customers' goods and refused to divulge the location of the goods to customers.

Maoz was born in Israel and was last known to be residing in Plantation, Florida.

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Edmond Ben-Ami



Wanted For: Fraud Involving Moving Company
Charges: Conspiracy, extortion, mail fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering
DOB: 03.05.1954
Age: 58
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 190 lbs.
NCIC No.: W545394370
In July of 2003, Edmond Ben-Ami, along with 6 other co-conspirators, was indicted on charges of conspiracy, extortion, mail fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Investigators believe that Ben-Ami and his co‐conspirators lured numerous customers with artificially low moving estimates, and then extorted them by holding their household goods hostage until they paid fraudulently inflated prices.

Ben-Ami was a co-owner of All Points USA Relocation Systems, a Florida-based moving company. As a co-owner of All Points USA, Ben-Ami ran the day-to-day operations of the company. According to Court documents, Between February 1999 and March 2003, Ben-Ami and his co-conspirators solicited business for All Points USA by offering artificially low estimates for moving prices. Ben-Ami supervised loading foremen who pressured the All Points USA customers to sign blank and incomplete bills of lading and other documents, and failed to inform the customers of the total price of the move. Once the customers' goods had been loaded, Ben-Ami and his co-conspirators would inflate the total price of the move by fraudulently claiming that the customers' goods weighed more than had been originally estimated and then created false weight tickets to back up the scam.

Ben-Ami and his co-conspirators would demand full payment of the inflated price before All Points USA would deliver their goods. He ignored customers' repeated complaints about the inflated price and/or lied to the customers about the delivery of their goods, often using false names when dealing with customers over the telephone and in writing. When customers refused to pay the inflated price, Ben-Ami and his co-conspirators arranged to warehouse customers' goods and refused to divulge the location of the goods to customers.

Ben-Ami was born in Israel and was last known to be residing in Hollywood, Florida.

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Zion Rokah

Wanted For: Fraud Involving Moving Company
Charges: Conspiracy, extortion, mail fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering and making a false bill of lading
DOB: 02.05.1976
Age: 36
Aliases: Jonathan Rokah, Jonathan Balucci
Height: 5'10"
Weight: Unknown
NCIC No.: W593923700
In February of 2003, Zion Rokah a/k/a “Jonathan Rokah” and “Jonathan Balucci”, along with 19 other co-conspirators, was indicted on charges of conspiracy, extortion, mail fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering and making a false bill of lading. Investigators believe that Rokah and his co‐conspirators lured numerous customers with artificially low moving estimates, and then extorted them by holding their household goods hostage until they paid fraudulently inflated prices.

Rokah was the owner and president of Advanced Moving Systems, a Florida-based moving company. As owner and president of Advanced Moving, Rokah ran the day-to-day operations of the company. According to court documents, Between February 2001 and February 2003, Rokah solicited business for Advanced Moving Systems by offering artificially low estimates for moving prices. Rokah supervised loading foremen who typically rushed customers through paperwork, causing them to sign blank or incomplete documents. Once the customers' goods had been loaded, Rokah and his co-conspirators would inflate the total price of the move by claiming that the customers' goods occupied more cubic feet than had been originally estimated by Advanced Moving Systems and/or by overcharging the customers for packing materials.

Rokah and his co-conspirators would demand full payment of the inflated price before Advanced Moving Systems would deliver their goods. He ignored customers' repeated complaints about the inflated price and/or lied to the customers about the delivery of their goods, often using false names when dealing with customers over the telephone and in writing. When customers refused to pay the inflated price, Rokah and his co-conspirators arranged to warehouse customers' goods, threatened to sell their goods, and refused to divulge the location of the goods to customers.

Rokah was born in Israel and was last known to be residing in Sunrise, Florida

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Simo Elbaz


Wanted For: Fraud Involving Moving Company
Charges: Conspiracy, extortion, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering and making a false bill of lading
DOB: 06.30.1969
Age: 43
Aliases: Simon Elbaz, Simon Miller, Johathan Miller
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 195 lbs.
NCIC No.: W795108489
FBI No.: 615754CC0
In February of 2003, Simo Elbaz a/k/a "Simon Miller," "Jonathan Miller," and "Simon Elbaz", along with 6 other co-conspirators, was indicted on charges of conspiracy, extortion, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering and making a false bill of lading. Investigators believe that Elbaz and his co‐conspirators lured numerous customers with artificially low moving estimates, and then extorted them by holding their household goods hostage until they paid fraudulently inflated prices.

Elbaz was the owner of Moving Systems Inc., AAA Van Lines, Ameri Van Lines, and SI Trucking, Florida-based moving companies. As owner, ELBAZ ran the day-to-day operations of these companies, which he operated interchangeably, using the same employees. According to court documents, Between January 2001 and February 2003, Elbaz solicited business for these companies by offering artificially low estimates for moving prices. Elbaz supervised loading foremen who typically rushed customers through paperwork, causing them to sign blank or incomplete documents. Once the customers' goods had been loaded, Elbaz and his co-conspirators would inflate the total price of the move by two to seven times the original estimate, claiming that the customers' goods occupied more cubic feet than had been originally estimated by the companies and/or by overcharging the customers for packing materials.

Elbaz and his co-conspirators would demand full payment of the inflated price before they would deliver their goods. He ignored customers' repeated complaints about the inflated price and/or lied to the customers about the delivery of their goods, often using false names when dealing with customers over the telephone and in writing. When customers refused to pay the inflated price, Elbaz and his co-conspirators arranged to warehouse customers' goods, threatened to sell their goods, and refused to divulge the location of the goods to customers.

Elbaz was born in Israel and was last known to be residing in Lake Worth, Florida

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Eyal Zeira


Wanted For: Fraud Involving Moving Company
Charges: Conspiracy, extortion and making a false bill of lading
DOB: 11.13.1975
Age: 36
Aliases: Adam
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 160 lbs.
NCIC No.: W193909268
FBI No.: 490952RB5
In February of 2003, Eyal Zeira a/k/a “Adam”, along with 19 other co-conspirators, was indicted on charges of conspiracy, extortion and making a false bill of lading. Investigators believe that Zeira and his co‐conspirators lured numerous customers with artificially low moving estimates, and then extorted them by holding their household goods hostage until they paid fraudulently inflated prices.

Zeira was a foreman for Advanced Moving Systems, a Florida-based moving company. As a foreman, Zeira supervised the actual loading and delivery of customers' goods. According to court documents, Between February 2001 and February 2003, Zeira's co-conspirators solicited business for Advanced Moving Systems by offering artificially low estimates for moving prices. Once the customers' goods had been loaded, Zeira would inflate the total price of the move by claiming that the customers' goods occupied more cubic feet than had been originally estimated by Advanced Moving Systems and/or by overcharging the customers for packing materials.

Zeira and his co-conspirators would demand full payment of the inflated price before Advanced Moving Systems would deliver their goods. He ignored customers' repeated complaints about the inflated price and/or lied to the customers about the delivery of their goods, often using false names when dealing with customers over the telephone and in writing. When customers refused to pay the inflated price, Zeira and his co-conspirators arranged to warehouse customers' goods and refused to divulge the location of the goods to customers.

Zeira was born in Israel and was last known to be residing in Sunrise, Florida.

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Yosef Schvartzman



Wanted For: Fraud Involving Moving Company
Charges: Conspiracy and extortion
DOB: 03.04.1975
Age: 37
Aliases: Joseph
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 145 lbs.
NCIC No.: W433940239
FBI No.: 29623VB7
In February of 2003, Yosef Schvartzman a/k/a “Joseph”, along with 19 other co-conspirators, was indicted on charges of conspiracy and extortion. Investigators believe that Schvartzman and his co‐conspirators lured numerous customers with artificially low moving estimates, and then extorted them by holding their household goods hostage until they paid fraudulently inflated prices.

Schvartzman was a foreman for Advanced Moving Systems, a Florida-based moving company. As a foreman, Schvartzman supervised the actual loading and delivery of customers' goods. According to court documents, Between February 2001 and February 2003, Schvartzman's co-conspirators solicited business for Advanced Moving Systems by offering artificially low estimates for moving prices. Once the customers' goods had been loaded, Schvartzman would inflate the total price of the move by claiming that the customers' goods occupied more cubic feet than had been originally estimated by Advanced Moving Systems and/or by overcharging the customers for packing materials.

Schvartzman and his co-conspirators would demand full payment of the inflated price before Advanced Moving Systems would deliver their goods. He ignored customers' repeated complaints about the inflated price and/or lied to the customers about the delivery of their goods, often using false names when dealing with customers over the telephone and in writing. When customers refused to pay the inflated price, Schvartzman and his co-conspirators arranged to warehouse customers' goods and refused to divulge the location of the goods to customers.

Schvartzman was born in Israel and was last known to be residing in Plantation, Florida.

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Eli Peretz



Wanted For: Fraud Involving Moving Company
Charges: Conspiracy, extortion and making a false bill of lading
DOB: 01.18.1973
Age: 39
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 195 lbs.
NCIC No.: W285596696
FBI No.: 715432KB6
In February of 2003, Eli Peretz, along with 19 other co-conspirators, was indicted on charges of conspiracy, extortion and making a false bill of lading. Investigators believe that Peretz and his co‐conspirators lured numerous customers with artificially low moving estimates, and then extorted them by holding their household goods hostage until they paid fraudulently inflated prices.

Peretz was a foreman for Advanced Moving Systems, a Florida-based moving company. As a foreman, Peretz supervised the actual loading and delivery of customers' goods. According to court documents, Between February 2001 and February 2003, Peretz's co-conspirators solicited business for Advanced Moving Systems by offering artificially low estimates for moving prices. Once the customers' goods had been loaded, Peretz would inflate the total price of the move by claiming that the customers' goods occupied more cubic feet than had been originally estimated by Advanced Moving Systems and/or by overcharging the customers for packing materials.

Peretz and his co-conspirators would demand full payment of the inflated price before Advanced Moving Systems would deliver their goods. He ignored customers' repeated complaints about the inflated price and/or lied to the customers about the delivery of their goods, often using false names when dealing with customers over the telephone and in writing. When customers refused to pay the inflated price, Peretz and his co-conspirators arranged to warehouse customers' goods and refused to divulge the location of the goods to customers.

Peretz was born in Israel and was last known to be residing in Plantation, Florida

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Itzhak Omega



Wanted For: Fraud Involving Moving Company
Charges: Theft of over $500
DOB: 06.01.1975
Age: 37
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 225 lbs.
NCIC No.: W441012489
FBI No.: 777973HD6
In July 2010, Itzhak Omega was indicted by a grand jury in Prince George’s County, Maryland on two counts of theft of over $500. Investigators believe that Omega took possession of the household goods of a Maryland resident for an interstate move, was paid for the move, and then refused to deliver the customer’s goods for almost two years.

Omega was the owner of Omega Van Lines, a Maryland-based moving company. As owner of Omega Van Lines, Omega ran the day-to-day operations of the company. According to court documents, between April 2008 and February 2010, Omega stole the furniture and household items of a Maryland State resident. Omega took possession of the customer’s household goods for an interstate move and was paid several thousand dollars. For almost two years, Omega held the customer’s good and refused to deliver or divulge the location of the goods.

After the indictment was returned, a Maryland State warrant was issued for Omega’s arrest. Omega was born in Israel and was last known to be residing in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

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Tamir Cohen


Wanted For: Fraud Involving Moving Company
Charges: Conspiracy, extortion mail fraud and wire fraud
DOB: 11.14.1974
Age: 37
Aliases: Tony, Tommy Chance
Height: 5'11"
Weight: Unknown
NCIC No.: W223898051
In February of 2003, Tamir Cohen a/k/a “Tony” and “Tommy Chance”, along with 19 other co-conspirators, was indicted on charges of conspiracy, extortion mail fraud and wire fraud. Investigators believe that Cohen and his co‐conspirators lured numerous customers with artificially low moving estimates, and then extorted them by holding their household goods hostage until they paid fraudulently inflated prices.

Cohen was the office manager and dispatcher of Advanced Moving Systems, a Florida-based moving company. As office manager, Cohen handled customer complaints and assisted in running the day-to-day operations of Advanced Moving. According to court documents, Between February 2001 and February 2003, Cohen solicited business for Advanced Moving Systems by offering artificially low estimates for moving prices. Cohen also supervised loading foremen who typically rushed customers through paperwork, causing them to sign blank or incomplete documents. Once the customers' goods had been loaded, Cohen and his co-conspirators would inflate the total price of the move by claiming that the customers' goods occupied more cubic feet than had been originally estimated by Advanced Moving Systems and/or by overcharging the customers for packing materials.

Cohen and his co-conspirators would demand full payment of the inflated price before Advanced Moving Systems would deliver their goods. He ignored customers' repeated complaints about the inflated price and/or lied to the customers about the delivery of their goods, often using false names when dealing with customers over the telephone and in writing. When customers refused to pay the inflated price, Cohen and his co-conspirators arranged to warehouse customers' goods, and refused to divulge the location of the goods to customers.

Cohen fled to his native Israel and was last known to be residing in Hollywood, Florida. Tamir Cohen is the brother of Oshri Cohen also wanted by the USDOT-OIG for extortion by moving company.

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Oshri Cohen


Wanted For: Fraud Involving Moving Company
Charges: Conspiracy, extortion and making a false bill of lading
DOB: 10.15.1971
Age: 41
Aliases: Osheri
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 175 lbs.
NCIC No.: W703927255
FBI No.: 227488EB8
In February of 2003, Oshri Cohen a/k/a “Osheri”, along with 19 other co-conspirators, was indicted on charges of conspiracy, extortion and making a false bill of lading. Investigators believe that Cohen and his co‐conspirators lured numerous customers with artificially low moving estimates, and then extorted them by holding their household goods hostage until they paid fraudulently inflated prices.

Cohen was a foreman for Advanced Moving Systems, a Florida-based moving company. As a foreman, Cohen supervised the actual loading and delivery of customers' goods. According to court documents, Between February 2001 and February 2003, Cohen's co-conspirators solicited business for Advanced Moving Systems by offering artificially low estimates for moving prices. Once the customers' goods had been loaded, Cohen would inflate the total price of the move by claiming that the customers' goods occupied more cubic feet than had been originally estimated by Advanced Moving Systems and/or by overcharging the customers for packing materials.

Cohen and his co-conspirators would demand full payment of the inflated price before Advanced Moving Systems would deliver their goods. He ignored customers' repeated complaints about the inflated price and/or lied to the customers about the delivery of their goods, often using false names when dealing with customers over the telephone and in writing. When customers refused to pay the inflated price, Cohen and his co-conspirators arranged to warehouse customers' goods and refused to divulge the location of the goods to customers.

Cohen fled to his native Israel and was last known to be residing in Miami Beach, Florida. Oshri Cohen is the brother of Tamir Cohen who is also wanted by the USDOT-OIG for extortion by moving company.