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Apr.09.2021
In the latest phase of a case proving that there is no amount of anticompetitive activity too small to escape prosecution, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice is continuing its efforts to thwart anticompetitive activity in public procurements, striking a plea deal with a Missouri individual in connection with rigging bids at online GSA auctions for surplus government equipment. Acting Antitrust Division Assistant Attorney General Richard A. Powers emphasized the focus of DOJ and its Procurement Collusion Strike Force partners on pursuing those who undermine competition in government contracting, stating that “the defendant’s self-serving scheme stole from the government and robbed American taxpayers.” Inspector General Carol F. Ochoa of the GSA, which investigated the matter, echoed Mr. Powers’s sentiment, stating that “[c]ompetition is a fundamental component of any fair auction,” and that the “GSA OIG will continue to investig
Utah man, 52, who spent eight months digging in Yellowstone Park cemetery in failed bid to find Forrest Fenn s treasure now faces 12 years in prison and $270,000 in fines
Rodrick Dow Craythorn, 52, of Utah, pleaded guilty to illegally excavating or trafficking in archaeological resources and to damaging federal property
Plea came after he was caught digging in a Yellowstone National Park cemetery
He was searching for a treasure chest containing coins, gold and other valuables left in the backcountry a decade ago by art and antiquities dealer Forrest Fenn
Fenn published a book with a poem containing clues to location of the treasure
The full story of Forrest Fenn s mysterious treasure hunt
Thousands searched for it, only one allegedly succeeded. Share Updated: 8:34 AM CST Dec 9, 2020
The full story of Forrest Fenn s mysterious treasure hunt
Thousands searched for it, only one allegedly succeeded. Share Updated: 8:34 AM CST Dec 9, 2020
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Show Transcript a treasure chest worth millions hidden in the Rocky Mountains with only a few vague clues from a poem to discover its whereabouts. Thousands have attempted to find it, and some even died in their pursuit. This is the story of Forrest Fenn s treasure, beginning where warm waters halt and take it in the canyon down not far, but too far to walk put in below the home of Brown. I think a lot of people were just attracted to that aspect of, like having a purpose, right? You know, your purpose is to try to find fence treasure, but also they found fun and a great love for adventure and the outdoors along the way. Shelby