Neil John Welch (August 9, 1926 â June 29, 2017), nicknamed "Jaws", was an American FBI agent. He was perhaps best known for masterminding in the Abscam sting operation.
Welch was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He attended North High School, Omaha University and Creighton University Law School.
In 1951, Welch joined the FBI as a special agent. He retired in 1980.
Welch died on June 29, 2017, at the age of 90.