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FOREIGN-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
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AARON MOGILNY

LONG BEACH,USA

Summary

Over 24 years of federal law enforcement experience, proven investigator, team leader and mentor with skills to unite and motivate the highest individual performances within an organization. Recognized for work ethic, leadership ability and communication skills by many supervisors. Quick thinking with strong problem-solving skills. Accomplished in working in high-stress, collaborative environments to develop effective strategies to fight crime. Extended, diverse exposure conducting and supervising complex domestic and international investigations that deal with violations of United States Code. SME for counterfeit pharmaceuticals and other types of counterfeit product. Adept at uncovering facts, analyzing evidence, and solving complex cases. Proven track record in collaborating with teams to achieve successful outcomes and adapt to evolving situations. Strong analytical skills, keen attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to integrity and justice.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Criminal Investigator, Special Agent

Homeland Security Investigations
01.2017 - Current
  • Conduct complex investigations dealing with country-of-origin fraud, misclassification fraud, transshipment, visa/quota violations, smuggling, anti-dumping and IPR violations
  • Conduct financial and non-financial investigations of allegations concerning organized and white-collar crime
  • Conduct, organize and lead surveillances
  • Develop informants; conduct monitored telephone calls, undercover meetings and evidence purchases
  • Organize and spearhead “controlled deliveries” and “anticipatory search warrants”
  • Conduct “knock and talks” with victims, cooperators and subjects of investigations
  • Interview Customs Brokers, freight-forwarding and trucking companies
  • Prepare affidavits, Grand Jury indictments, serve subpoenas and summons, make arrests, collect evidence and prosecute violators of U.S. law in concurrence with the Assistant United States Attorney’s Office
  • Author enforcement operation plans, organize pre- and post-operational briefings, designate jobs and manage all aspects of operations
  • Obtain criminal arrest and search warrants as an affiant on criminal complaints
  • Testify before Grand Juries
  • Lead enforcement actions
  • Conduct post-indictment/-arrest proffer sessions, interview suspects and cooperating individuals
  • As a case agent, obtain criminal convictions
  • Conduct international investigations jointly with other federal agencies, state and local police and foreign authorities

Criminal Investigator, Special Agent

Homeland Security Investigations
09.2014 - 01.2017
  • Conduct complex investigations in the areas of public safety, Organized Crime and Street Gangs
  • Investigate violations of U.S. law, prepare affidavits, seek Grand Jury indictments, serve subpoenas and summons and make criminal and administrative arrests with federal, state and local partners
  • Conduct post-indictment/-arrest proffer sessions, interview suspects, develop informants and conduct monitored telephone calls, undercover meetings and evidence purchases
  • Recruit and document confidential sources and conduct joint investigations with other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies
  • Investigate gang members involved in the sale of counterfeit luxury items in furtherance of criminal gang activities

Assistant Attaché

U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand
04.2010 - 09.2014
  • Conduct and assist domestic offices with complex investigations in the areas of, but not limited to, IPR, trade fraud, narcotics, child-sex tourism, forced child labor, bulk-cash smuggling, human smuggling/trafficking, document fraud and illegal import/export of munitions
  • Assist domestic offices with investigative requests in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Burma and Vietnam
  • Meet with other U.S. government agencies and foreign counterparts on a weekly basis to share investigative information and findings pertaining to investigations
  • Meet regularly with the Royal Thai Police (RTP) to collaborate on cases involving U.S. citizens and violations of U.S. law
  • Participate in weekly meetings at the American Embassy, Bangkok, with other U.S. government agencies regarding post-specific challenges and problems
  • With the assistance of the RTP, conduct interviews and prepare investigative reports and prosecution referrals following the arrests of American citizens
  • Assist the RTP, Cambodian National Police and Vietnamese Police with training in various areas of DHS investigative authority and responsibilities
  • Conduct meetings with various components of the RTP to discuss policies and future creation of memorandums of understanding (MOUs) between HSI and the RTP
  • Assist United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by participating as an instructor/speaker at IPR-related training events throughout Southeast Asia sponsored by the USPTO

Criminal Investigator, Special Agent

U.S. Customs Service/Homeland Security Investigations
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Conduct complex investigations in the areas of smuggling, public safety and brand protection
  • Conduct financial and non-financial investigations of allegations concerning organized and white-collar crime
  • Assist the Asset Identification and Removal Group (AIRG) with parallel investigations
  • Investigate violations of U.S. law, prepare affidavits, seek Grand Jury indictments, serve subpoenas and summons, make arrests and collect evidence
  • Conduct post-indictment/-arrest proffer sessions, interview suspects, develop informants and conduct monitored telephone calls, undercover meetings and evidence purchases
  • Assist other agents with investigations related to IPR/trade fraud, financial crimes, money laundering, narcotics, child-exploitation crimes, document-fraud crimes, gangs, strategic investigations, human trafficking and numerous other violations of U.S. law
  • Conduct international investigations jointly with other federal agencies, state and local police and foreign authorities
  • Assist in wiretap investigations by participating as a monitor of conversations or as an agent who directs surveillance teams to locations based on information received from monitors
  • Conducted an extremely complex SCR/CUC international investigation. Undercover meetings and enforcement actions were conducted in Bangkok, Thailand; Frankfurt, Germany; Manila, Philippines; and Auckland, New Zealand. Along with several individuals who were arrested in the U.S., provisional arrest warrants were issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for individuals living in New Zealand and Philippines

Education

B.A. - Criminal Justice

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
01.2003

A.A. - Criminal Justice

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
01.1999

High School Diploma - undefined

Verdugo Hills High School
01.1994

Skills

  • Certified in first aid
  • Defensive tactics training
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Risk analysis
  • Courtroom testimony
  • Cultural awareness
  • Interview techniques
  • Undercover operations
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Evidence collection
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Detailed report writing
  • Ethical and honest
  • Interrogation skills
  • Witness interviews
  • Data review

FOREIGN-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Read, write and speak Armenian and Russian

Awards

  • U.S. Attorney's Award in 2006 and 2008
  • Was deputized as a New Zealand Police Detective, during undercover meetings conducted in Auckland, New Zealand
  • Cash awards from 2003-present from U.S. Customs Service and HSI
  • Numerous awards and plaques U.S. and international companies such as Louis Vuitton, Pfizer, Eli Lilly, Hewlett Packard and Rolex
  • Letter of Commendation from U.S. Secret Service related to work done during the Democratic and Republican National Conventions in 2016
  • Letter of Commendation from Central District of California United States Attorney Tom O’Brien for outstanding work with his office
  • Numerous Letters of Commendation and plaques from high-ranking officials with the Royal Thai Police and Thai Government

Training

  • In 2008, taught a trade fraud/IPR class to U.S. Attorneys and FBI agents at the National Advocacy Center (NAC) in Columbia, S.C.
  • Was invited by the Department of Justice Computer Crimes and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS), Washington D.C., to be a guest presenter in a training conference in Beijing, China, involving the U.S. Attorney's Office, the FBI and the Chinese Ministry of Public Security (MPS)
  • Conducted numerous international training courses in IPR Investigations, evidence collecting and basic investigative techniques in Toronto, Canada (2 times); Vancouver, Canada; Bangkok, Thailand (numerous times); Vientiane, Laos (2 times); Phnom Penh, Cambodia (2 times); Manila, Philippines (3 times); Yerevan, Armenia (2 times); Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Da Nang, Vietnam; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Montevideo, Uruguay; Beijing, China; Monterrey, Mexico; Cairo, Egypt and Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Conducted numerous training courses at ILEA Bangkok for participants from all ASEAN member countries
  • Conducted numerous IPR training courses for state and local law enforcement in California and other states pertaining to counterfeit pharmaceutical investigations

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Visa Security Program (VSP) certified
  • Advanced Interrogations Certified
  • Assisted the Royal Thai Government in creation of their own IPR Center in Thailand. Escorted a high-level Thai delegation to the IPR Center in Washington, D.C., and U.S. field offices
  • Was part of creation of a MOU between the U.S. and Thai governments in identifying prior U.S. sex offenders, coordinating with the Royal Thai Immigration Service and refusing their entry into Thailand
  • Participated in “jump teams” and assisted U.S. Secret Service during presidential elections in 2016 and 2024; United Nations Assemblies in New York City, New York; at the Clean Air Summit in NY; at Presidential Debates, Rallies and Inaugurations.

Timeline

Criminal Investigator, Special Agent

Homeland Security Investigations
01.2017 - Current

Criminal Investigator, Special Agent

Homeland Security Investigations
09.2014 - 01.2017

Assistant Attaché

U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand
04.2010 - 09.2014

Criminal Investigator, Special Agent

U.S. Customs Service/Homeland Security Investigations
01.2003 - 01.2006

A.A. - Criminal Justice

Pasadena City College

High School Diploma - undefined

Verdugo Hills High School

B.A. - Criminal Justice

California State University, San Bernardino