INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana man charged with money laundering and wire fraud in 2012 who fled before pleading guilty was arrested by US Marshals in Utah on Monday.
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Jody Russell Trapp was living under the assumed name of Abram Hochstelter in Orem, Utah, and had been working as an electrician for Chipping Electric.
Trapp, who is also the co-founder of "Treasure Finders" is expected to be returned to the Southern District of Indiana to face time for his original crimes, according to the FBI.
Treasure Finders is a free, local app that combines geocaching with scavenger hunts and according to the FBI, Trapp also dresses up as "Admiral Abram" the pirate as part of the scheduled treasure hunts.
“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.”
