Indianapolis, IN – A man the FBI charged with money laundering
and wire fraud here in 2012, but who absconded before pleading guilty in
2013, was arrested today by the U.S. Marshals in Provo, Utah.
Jody Russell Trapp was living in Orem, Utah,
under the assumed name of Abram Hochstelter and working as an
electrician for Chipping Electric.
Trapp is also a co-founder of Treasure Finders, a
free, local app that combines geocaching with scavenger hunts. Trapp,
who everyone knows as Admiral Abram the pirate, often dresses up as part
of the scheduled treasure hunts.
The USMS adopted the case in 2016. Trapp will be
returned to the Southern District of Indiana to face time for his
original crimes.
“This investigation across several states and
several years represents the dogged determination of men and women who
are dedicated to the pursuit of justice,” said U.S. Marshal for the
Southern District of Indiana Joseph McClain. “I want to especially thank
our FBI partners, too, for their continued assistance in the
investigation.”
Additional information about the U.S. Marshals Service can be found
at http://www.usmarshals.gov.
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