Illegal Activity
suspicious
Blackmail
possible
Date
01/10/2019
Document Type
Electronic Communication
Model
gemini-2.0-flash-001
Processed
2026-02-07T18:41
Summary
The FBI is requesting $50,000 in "Show Money" to be used in an operation to arrest Alfredo Rodriguez for Obstruction of Justice. Rodriguez is demanding money in exchange for subpoenaed documents that may contain evidence against an individual suspected of soliciting minors for sex.
Metadata
- Subject
- REQUEST FOR $50,000.00 OF "SHOW MONEY" FROM FBIHQ
- Sender
- SA Gavin Gumbinner
- Recipients
- Finance Attn: AA, Criminal Investigative Attn: Violent Crime Section
- Document ID
- 72-MM-NEW, 72-MM-113327
- Date
- 01/10/2019
Illegal Activity
- Severity
- suspicious
- Description
- Alfredo Rodriguez is potentially committing extortion by demanding money for subpoenaed documents. The FBI plans to arrest him for Obstruction of Justice.
- Categories
- Obstruction of JusticeExtortion
- Content Type
- first_hand
Evidence:
- Rodriguez refusing to turn over subpoenaed documents unless paid $50,000.00
Blackmail Indicators
- Likelihood
- possible
- Description
- Alfredo Rodriguez is potentially attempting to blackmail Brad Edwards by demanding money in exchange for subpoenaed documents.
Evidence:
- Rodriguez demanding $50,000.00 for subpoenaed documents.
Relationships 3
| Entity 1 | Relationship | Entity 2 | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfredo Rodriguez | Legal | Brad Edwards | Rodriguez was served with a Federal Subpoena for documents by Edwards and is demanding $50,000 to turn them over. |
| FBI | Investigation | Alfredo Rodriguez | Rodriguez was interviewed by the FBI in 2007 regarding information he is now trying to sell. |
| FBI | Financial | Miami Stagehand Admin Account | Miami requests $50,000.00 "Show Money" be wired to the Miami Stagehand Admin Account. |
Notable Quotes 2
Rodriguez has refused to turn the subpoenaed documents over unless Edwards paid him $50,000.00.
The "Show Money" will be utilized if Rodriguez demands to see the money before producing the documents. After producing the documents, Rodriguez will be arrested for Obstruction of Justice.
Red Flags 2
- Alfredo Rodriguez demanding $50,000.00 for subpoenaed documents.
- Plan to arrest Alfredo Rodriguez for Obstruction of Justice after he produces the documents.
Financial Information
Amounts:50000.00 USD50,000.00 USD
Assets:
- documents
Transactions:
- Request for $50,000.00 of "Show Money" from FBIHQ Finance Division.
- Miami requests $50,000.00 "Show Money" be wired to the Miami Stagehand Admin Account
Public Knowledge
- Context
- The case involves an individual suspected of soliciting minors for sex.
- Media Worthy
- Yes
Legal Compliance
- Obstruction of Justice
Raw Analysis JSON
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Themes
Financial transactions/money flowLegal matters/litigationIllegal activities
People 9
Organizations 7
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONFBIHQFinance DivisionMiami S uad PB-2Palm Beach County RAUSA's OfficeMiami Stagehand Admin Account
Locations 3
MiamiPalm Beach CountyWASHINGTON, DC
Text Analysis
- Tone
- Professional
- Purpose
- To request $50,000.00 of "Show Money" from FBIHQ Finance Division to be used in an investigation involving Alfredo Rodriguez.
- Significance
- This document outlines a plan to arrest Alfredo Rodriguez for Obstruction of Justice after he attempts to sell subpoenaed documents.
File Info
- File Name
- EFTA01326082.txt
- Dataset
- dataset_10
- Type
- Text
- Model
- gemini-2.0-flash-001
- Processed
- 2026-02-07T18:41:45.402413
- DOJ Source
- View on DOJ