Found Safe WA - Seraya Aung Harmon, 2, Pullman, 29 May 2024 *father and daughter went on a fishing trip in Montana but did not return* #2

[GRT]

And lemme guess, she will be well-represented and will testify against the others and will skate clear of this with about 15 minutes of community service. Next time maybe she'll take the trip to Italy over the slide into felonies.

JMO

Maybe that's also why her name isn't in the media yet. Maybe her attorney is already pulling strings.

 

[tlcya]

In the indictment I believe one of the 2 redacted names was Aaron’s dad. IMO the names were redacted when the indictment was made public until the other two people that were indicted are in custody as a safety precaution.

you may be right, regardless, I am very happy to see that the grand jury is holding those who assisted this abduction accountable.

 

[MsMarple]

IMO her name won’t be made public until she is taken into custody.

That may be the case. I saw in the detention list that Aaron was taken in at 12:34 while his father Jaimes Tin Aung was taken in at 3:01. So maybe the feds are still waiting on the third person. JMO

Detention Services - Inmate Roster

 

[Inthedetails]

That may be the case. I saw in the detention list that Aaron was taken in at 12:34 while his father Jaimes Tin Aung was taken in at 3:01. So maybe the feds are still waiting on the third person. JMO

Detention Services - Inmate Roster

The third person might be vacationing in Italy.

jmo

 

[AnyNameIWish]

The third person might be vacationing in Italy.

jmo

What better way to begin "recovering from her ordeal".

Missing Port Angeles woman found safe in Mexico | Peninsula Daily News

Cole, 21, helped locate Aung, 2-year-old girl

www.peninsuladailynews.com

She sooo should have picked door #2 back in June.... now she's standing charges for a federal crime! My money is on her throwing Aaron and Jaimes under the bus as soon as she is able. Pretty sure that's how it's going to go down.

 

[lesleyNOPE]

The third person might be vacationing in Italy.

jmo

The third person is probably waiting for their attorneys to negotiate a favorable surrender situation IMO

 

[Inthedetails]

The third person is probably waiting for their attorneys to negotiate a favorable surrender situation IMO

I know. I was joking.

jmo

 

[AnyNameIWish]

If anyone knows... how can we find the actual indictment on this federal case? Please share if you know, thank you!

I'm still surprised they were able to cross the border so readily with a child in tow!

 

[al66pine]

If anyone knows... how can we find the actual indictment on this federal case? Please share if you know, thank you!
I'm still surprised they were able to cross the border so readily with a child in tow!

@AnyNameIWish Here you go.

@lesleyNOPE (TYVM ) posted images/pdf of the INDICTMENT.

Found Safe - WA - Seraya Aung Harmon, 2, Pullman, 29 May 2024 *father and daughter went on a fishing trip in Montana but did not return* #2

Check out the revised Aung Family Statement website. It now says that due to a July 31 court protection order for harassment all social media posts have been taken down. The original file date is June 21. Information on the protection order is available here...

www.websleuths.com

Oopises. For unknown reason, seems ^ link is not the correct post.
Anyway, search posts by lesleyNOPE. Atm it's in post 880.

 

[MsMarple]

According to court documents, Jaimes is accused of providing and storing the car Aaron used for the alleged kidnapping. The FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed the car that Aaron allegedly drove across the U.S.-Mexico border on June 1 is registered to his father, Jaimes.
…
Aaron's fiancé and Washington State University graduate, Nadia Cole, has not been indicted.

Moscow man indicted for allegedly conspiring with son to commit international kidnapping

Aaron Aung's father, Jaimes Aung, allegedly helped his son avoid law enforcement by exchanging coded and encrypted messages.

www.krem.com

Hmm, so what’s going on? Did she cut a deal?

 

[lesleyNOPE]

Daddy Aung wants to be released under pretrial supervision. He will be back in court next week for a detention hearing 8/14.

These records can all be found under electronic case files on Pacer.

 

[I am not Sherlock H.]

Daddy Aung wants to be released under pretrial supervision. He will be back in court next week for a detention hearing 8/14.

These records can all be found under electronic case files on Pacer.

IDK….. sounds like a bad idea IMO. I think this family is a potential flight risk perhaps? After all, there was that thing with the Cadillac and Mexico. Hope the judge and court assess this very carefully. Also interested to see what becomes of any charges perhaps for NC. MOO

 

[PommyMommy]

AUG 9, 2024

Moscow Man Indicted for Conspiring with Son to Commit International Kidnapping

www.justice.gov

Spokane, Washington - On August 7, 2024, a federal grand jury for the Eastern District of Washington returned a two-count indictment charging Jaimes Tin Aung with one count of Conspiracy to Commit International Parental Kidnapping, and one count of aiding and abetting International Parental Kidnapping. Aung made his first appearance in Federal Court on Friday, August 9, 2024.

According to the indictment, Jaimes Aung’s son, Aaron Aung, was supposed to travel to the Pullman Police Department for a custody exchange of the victim with the victim’s mother. Aaron Aung and the victim never arrived for the custody exchange. Instead, agents with the FBI and U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) obtained photos of a vehicle Aaron Aung was allegedly driving, which had crossed into Mexico on June 1, 2024, at the Andrade, California, Port of Entry. The vehicle was registered to Jaimes Aung.

The indictment further alleges that between May 31, 2024, and June 16, 2024, Jaimes Aung assisted Aaron Aung in avoiding law enforcement. According to the indictment, Jaimes and Aaron Aung exchanged coded and encrypted messages. The messages from Jaimes Aung allegedly warned Aaron Aung about the ongoing investigation and included suggestions on how to avoid detection.

“My office is committed to protecting the most vulnerable among us,” stated U.S. Attorney Waldref. “Law enforcement and my extraordinary team of dedicated prosecutors stand ready to pursue those who seek to harm children.”

This case is being investigated by the FBI. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Rebecca Perez and Michael J. Ellis.

 

[PommyMommy]

USA v. Aung et al
Criminal Court Docket Sheet​

Eastern District of Washington​

2:2024-cr-00106-108885 (waed)

08/09/2024
ORDER SETTING PRETRIAL AND JURY TRIAL DATES as to Aaron Daniel Aung (1) and Jaimes Tin Aung (2). A Pretrial Conference/Motion Hearing is set for 10/2/2024 at 8:30 AM in Spokane Courtroom 902 before Judge Thomas O. Rice. A Jury Trial is set for 10/15/2024 at 8:30 AM in Spokane Courtroom 902 before Judge Thomas O. Rice. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Rice.

08/09/2024
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge James A. Goeke: Initial Appearance/Arraignment on Indictment held on 8/9/2024 as to Jaimes Tin Aung (2). Not Guilty plea entered as to Count(s) 1,2. (Reported/Recorded by: Digital Recording/S-740. Contact Court_Reporters@waed.uscourts.gov to order.) (LTR, Case Administrator)

08/08/2024
ASSERTION OF FIFTH AND SIXTH AMENDMENT RIGHTS by Aaron Daniel Aung (1). (WMK, Case Administrator)

08/08/2024
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NOTICE OF RIGHTS - INDICTMENT by Aaron Daniel Aung (1). (WMK, Case Administrator)

08/08/2024
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge James A. Goeke: Arraignment on Indictment and Detention Hearing held on 8/8/2024 as to Aaron Daniel Aung (1). Not Guilty plea entered as to Count 1,2. (Reported/Recorded by: Digital Recording/S-740. Contact Court_Reporters@waed.uscourts.gov to order.) (LTR, Case Administrator)

08/08/2024
MOTION for Detention by USA as to Jaimes Tin Aung (2).

08/08/2024
NOTICE OF HEARING - By Court (USM Action Required) as to Jaimes Tin Aung (2). Text entry; no PDF attached. Arraignment/Initial Appearance on Indictment set for 8/9/2024 at 11:00 AM in Spokane Courtroom 740 before Magistrate Judge James A. Goeke. (LTR, Case Administrator)

08/08/2024
APPOINTMENT ORDER. Type of Appointment: CJA - Adult - Felony. IT IS ORDERED that Zachary Lynn Ayers is appointed to represent Jaimes Tin Aung (2) in this matter. TEXT ONLY entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the court order or notice on the matter. Signed by Magistrate Judge James A. Goeke.

08/07/2024
NOTICE of Hearing - By Court - Text entry; no PDF document - as to Aaron Aung (1). As Indictment was returned, an Arraignment is set in place of the preliminary hearing. The Arraignment and Detention Hearings remain set for 8/8/2024 at 1:30 PM in Spokane Courtroom 740 before Magistrate Judge James A. Goeke. (MO, Courtroom Deputy)

08/07/2024
Charging Document - Redacted INDICTMENT as to Jaimes Tin Aung (2). (WMK, Case Administrator)

08/07/2024
Order To Seal Indictment as to Jaimes Tin Aung (2); granting [26] Motion to Seal Indictment. Signed by Magistrate Judge James A. Goeke. (WMK, Case Administrator)

08/07/2024
MOTION to Seal Indictment by USA as to Jaimes Tin Aung (2). (WMK, Case Administrator)

08/07/2024
Charges and Penalties as to Jaimes Tin Aung (2). (WMK, Case Administrator)

08/07/2024
Charging Document - Redacted INDICTMENT as to Aaron Daniel Aung (1). (WMK, Case Administrator)

08/07/2024
Order To Seal Indictment as to Aaron Daniel Aung (1); granting [21] Motion to Seal Indictment. Signed by Magistrate Judge James A. Goeke. (WMK, Case Administrator)

08/07/2024
MOTION to Seal Indictment by USA as to Aaron Daniel Aung (1). (WMK, Case Administrator)

08/07/2024
Charges and Penalties as to Aaron Daniel Aung (1). (WMK, Case Administrator)

https://www.docketbird.com/court-cases/USA-v-Aung-et-al/waed-2:2024-cr-00106-108885

 

[PommyMommy]

AUG 9, 2024

Moscow man indicted for allegedly conspiring with son to commit international kidnapping

Aaron Aung's father, Jaimes Aung, allegedly helped his son avoid law enforcement by exchanging coded and encrypted messages.

www.krem.com

[...]

"'FBI tracking family, so far got nothing,' 'national news: don't get nervous,' and 'use a disguise,'" Perez said Jaimes texted.

She added "burner" phones were purchased and Jaimes's car was stored in a north Idaho storage unit in mid-May, before Aaron Aung exchanged custody with his daughter's mother ...

Perez says the FBI was able to track the license plate and phones, with one crossing the international border and one in Moscow.

Friday's hearing was abruptly continued until Wednesday, after prosecutors and Aung's defense attorney couldn't verify his financial information or who owns the company he works for. Judge James Goeke said he needs to know if Aung has the financial resources to flee if released.

[...]

 

[al66pine]

Jaimes Aung. $?

AUG 9, 2024

Moscow man indicted for allegedly conspiring with son to commit international kidnapping

Aaron Aung's father, Jaimes Aung, allegedly helped his son avoid law enforcement by exchanging coded and encrypted messages.

www.krem.com

.... Friday's hearing was abruptly continued until Wednesday, after prosecutors and Aung's defense attorney couldn't verify his financial information or who owns the company he works for. Judge James Goeke said he needs to know if Aung has the financial resources to flee if released.
[...]

snipped for focus @PommyMommy Thank you for post w link.

Attorneys could not verify financial info for Jaimes Aung.
Judge needs to know if Jaimes has $$$$ to flee if released.

Hearing was continued til next week. Seems like SOP.

 

[al66pine]

Appointed Counsel for Defendant Jaimes Aung? [< editted]

Per Remarks in "Initial Appearance & Arraignment on Indictment" (from image posted by @lesleyNOPE several posts upthread):
"Based on info provided in Financial Affidavit, and due to a conflict w Federal Defenders, Court appointed CJA panel member Zach Ayers to represent him in this matter."

The FinAff. was completed, but atty's could not verify.

The Father of the family some thought to be ROLLING in $$$$$ receives legal rep at public expense.
Well, at least for now.

 

[LadyL]

AUG 9, 2024

Moscow man indicted for allegedly conspiring with son to commit international kidnapping

Aaron Aung's father, Jaimes Aung, allegedly helped his son avoid law enforcement by exchanging coded and encrypted messages.

www.krem.com

[...]

"'FBI tracking family, so far got nothing,' 'national news: don't get nervous,' and 'use a disguise,'" Perez said Jaimes texted.

She added "burner" phones were purchased and Jaimes's car was stored in a north Idaho storage unit in mid-May, before Aaron Aung exchanged custody with his daughter's mother ...

Perez says the FBI was able to track the license plate and phones, with one crossing the international border and one in Moscow.

Friday's hearing was abruptly continued until Wednesday, after prosecutors and Aung's defense attorney couldn't verify his financial information or who owns the company he works for. Judge James Goeke said he needs to know if Aung has the financial resources to flee if released.

[...]

wow I knew they were in on it, I didn't think they would be this stupid though

 

[lesleyNOPE]

Judge needs to know if Jaimes has $$$$ to flee if released.

He had the means to assist his son in fleeing the country, sounds like a flight risk to me!