Naabanyin Aniagyei-Cobbold Gets 9 Years in Romance Scam Case
A Connecticut man has been sentenced to nearly a decade in federal prison for his role in a large-scale romance scam that targeted victims across the United States.
Edixon Rincon Puentes Gets 3.5 Years in $4.4M Jewelry Thefts
A Colombian man who previously lived in Los Angeles has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a nationwide jewelry theft ring responsible for millions of dollars in losses.
Julius Jordan Priester Sentenced for Flight 3359 Assault
A Kansas man has been sentenced to probation after causing a midair disturbance and assaulting a flight attendant on an American Airlines flight departing from Connecticut last year.
Tyjuan Bazemore Arrested in DC Murder Case
A suspect accused of killing a woman in Washington, D.C., earlier this year has been arrested in Connecticut, authorities said.
Seth Aaron Fisher Fights Online Coin Scam Case
A Wyoming man accused of running an unusual online scam involving gold and silver coins has chosen to take his case to trial rather than change his plea.
Christian Gauthier Arrested in Oakville Scam Case
Authorities in Plaquemines Parish are warning residents about phone scams after a Texas man was arrested in connection with a fraud investigation.
Steven Mercado Arrested in $120K Elderly Scam
A Florida man has been arrested after investigators say he helped scam an elderly Palm Coast woman out of $120,000 in a computer support fraud scheme.
Robert Candidus Charged in Ohio Identity Fraud Case
Police in western Ohio are investigating an attempted bank fraud after a suspect allegedly tried to access a resident’s bank account using a stolen identity.
Christopher Gene Meyer Charged in Ohio Drug Trafficking
A College Corner man is facing multiple felony charges after a short-term drug trafficking investigation in Preble County, Ohio.
Mark and Ahmed Hassan Arrested in $6M Tow Company Scam
Two Southern California brothers who own multiple towing companies have been arrested for allegedly defrauding insurance companies out of nearly $6 million by underreporting employee payroll.
Jin Houyun Arrested in Eswatini in $220M Scam
A Chinese fugitive wanted in connection with a $220 million fundraising scam has been arrested in Eswatini, the only African nation with diplomatic relations with Taiwan, after evading authorities for five years.
Tyrek Byrd Sentenced to 15 Years for Home Invasion
A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in a violent home invasion that targeted a Delaware County business owner and his family.
Mbah Chidinma Sophina Arrested for $19M Sponsorship Scam
Enugu, Nigeria — Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 33-year-old Mbah Chidinma Sophina for allegedly defrauding a victim of N19 million and €8,370 under the pretext of securing a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for work in the United Kingdom.
EFCC Arrests HRM Michael Sado Over Okpella Fund Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella, HRM Michael Sado, and an engineer, Patrick Omkhagbo, over alleged fraudulent activities involving community funds in Etsako East Local Government Area, Edo State.
Clyde Thompson, Marvin Rogers Arrested in Oilfield Theft
TALOGA, Okla. — Two men have been arrested following an investigation into the theft of oilfield equipment in Dewey County, officials said.
Alfio Nocifora Arrested for Construction Site Theft
DUNNELLON, Fla. — Marion County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested 24-year-old Alfio Nocifora after he allegedly stole a septic tank from a construction site on West US Highway 90.
James Cade Arrested at Bradley Airport for Identity Theft
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — A former airport employee was arrested at Bradley International Airport early Monday morning on an outstanding warrant for identity theft, authorities said Thursday.
Teiah Fitzergerald, Mia Leobounleuang Arrested in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. — Two women were arrested Thursday in connection with multiple thefts from stores across Fresno, police said.
Justin L. Wise Arrested for Stolen Car Food Delivery
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A man was arrested last weekend after being caught making a food delivery in a stolen car, authorities said.
Cristian Garay Arrested in El Paso Road Rage Robbery
EL PASO, Texas — A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an assault and vehicle theft that followed a road rage incident earlier this year near Homestead Meadows South, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
Jason David Scott Arrested After Sheetz Robbery Threat
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A Carlisle man has been arrested after police say he threatened employees during an attempted robbery at a Sheetz convenience store.
James Bell Faces Multiple Farm Theft Charges
WYNNE, Ark. — A man arrested earlier this week in Cross County could face multiple theft charges related to farm shop burglaries across the region.
Tracee Postell Accused of $200K Halifax Health Fraud
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A former Halifax Health treasury manager has been arrested after investigators say she used company credit cards to steal more than $200,000 for personal expenses, including trips to Disney World, online shopping, and other purchases.
Cedric Scales Jr. Among 3 Charged in Texas Burglaries
KYLE, Texas — A multi-agency investigation into a string of restaurant burglaries has led to charges against three Houston-area men accused of stealing cash registers from several businesses.
Antoine Griffin Arrested in Broward Retail Theft Spree
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — A Fort Lauderdale man with multiple prior theft convictions has been arrested after detectives linked him to a series of retail thefts across Broward County.
Gary Hopkins Arrested in Paragould Hit-and-Run Crash
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A Paragould man was arrested after police say he left the scene of a crash that caused significant vehicle damage near a local Walmart store.
Haley Jo Mullins Arrested Again for Walmart Theft
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Wynne woman with a prior theft conviction has been arrested again after police say she shoplifted from a Walmart store in Jonesboro.
Valarie Cox Arrested After Cell Phone Dispute
DOUGLAS, Ga. — A dispute over rent and keys led to the arrest of Valarie Cox, 45, of Douglas, earlier this month, according to the Douglas Police Department.
DCI Arrests Suspects Over Stolen Phones in Runda
Runda, Nairobi — Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested Tobias Oduor and Nickson Indasia in connection with a stolen mobile phone network operating in the Githogoro area of Runda.
Halifax Man Arrested for Cole Harbour Trading Card Theft
Cole Harbour, N.S. — The RCMP have arrested a Halifax-area man in connection with a trading card robbery at a Cole Harbour store last month.
Laquan Speller Arrested in Exton Stolen Vehicle Case
EXTON, PA — A man was arrested earlier this month in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation in Exton.
