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                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.2

FINANCIAL INTRANET ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF TECHNEST ACQUISITION
Business Editors
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 10, 2001--Financial Intranet, Inc.
("FNIT-OTCBB," hereafter referred to as "FNIT") an Internet content provider
today announced the completion of it's acquisition of Technest.

Technest, located in Atlanta, Ga. invests in development stage companies with
potential high rates of growth. These companies develop innovative products and
services with a wide range of commercial applications. FNIT expects to assist
both in the rapid growth of these companies and in providing strategies for the
realization of returns from its investments through a variety of methods. FNIT
also expects to focus on short-term investment procedures in order to enhance
earnings.

Michael Sheppard, President of FNIT said, " I am thrilled at the completion of
this acquisition. I view this as an unprecedented opportunity for FNIT. Technest
is different from other companies that invest in development stage companies. We
expect to take full advantage of the current marketplace to make investments
that should provide value, both in the near term and long term. We believe that
there is a great opportunity here."

John Canouse, CEO of Technest stated, "The completion of the acquisition should
enable us to further fund portfolio companies within our investment framework,
and current market conditions should allow us to do so at advantageous terms. We
are very excited about the possibilities we have within the venture capital
community."

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

Statements in this press release that are not historical may be deemed
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although FNIT believes the expectations reflected
in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can
give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. Factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from FNIT's expectations include
completion of pending investments, continued availability of funds to originate
new investment, the availability and cost of capital for future investments,
competition within the industry, economic conditions, and other risks detailed
from time to time in FNIT's SEC reports. The financial information with respect
to Technest has been provided to FNIT by Technest and has not been audited or
verified independently at this time.
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CONTACT: Technest
John Canouse, 404/816-5339
or
Financial Intranet, Inc.
Michael Sheppard, 914/242-4848
KEYWORD: NEW YORK
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: BANKING MERGERS/ACQ
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