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Edward Porta fugitives,Edward Porta

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Possible Location(s):

  • National
  • Latin America

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Edward Porta cops Cops: Scammer Steals $400k+ From Federal Government

Authorities say Edward Porta was a textiles trader who devised a plan to profit from government assistance programs designed to help small businesses. But cops allege that Porta stole more than $400,000 from the USDA, and as a result, a whole industry was punished.

Sex:
Male
Race:
White
Current Age:
58
Height:
6'00"
Weight:
175
Hair (Color, Description, Facial Hair):
  • Brown
  • Porta's hair is beginning to gray.
Eyes:
  • Brown
Location information:
  • Porta walked away from a prision in Lee County, Va. Police believe he could be anywhere in the United States or Latin America.
Last Seen:
  • Lee County , VA
  • Porta was last seen during the morning prisoner count at the United States Penitentiary Lee County satellite camp.
Other Possible Locations:
  • National
  • Latin America
Last updated April 7, 2009


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Edward Porta defrauded the USDA of over $400,000.
Police believe Edward Porta could be anywhere in the United States or Latin America

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