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Latest Arrests Across the U.K – 03/07/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

"Breaking News on Recent Arrests: Summaries and Links to High-Profile Cases Across the United Kingdom "

by Amelia Crawford

Rachael Lucas Arrested for Child Abuse in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Rachael Lucas, a former special education teacher at Charles Murphree School within the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD), has been arrested on charges of bodily injury to a child.

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Victor Mariscal Shot by Police in El Paso Standoff

EL PASO, Texas — A man was hospitalized after being shot by El Paso Police during a confrontation in the Lower Valley on Saturday, June 13.

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Samson Davies Arraigned for ₦190M Theft in Lagos

LAGOS, Nigeria — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Samson Davies and his company, Signature Advisory Limited, before the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, on a one-count charge of stealing over ₦190 million.

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Bukola Rufai, Abdulateef Jimoh Convicted for Naira Abuse

IBADAN, Nigeria — Two social media influencers, Bukola Rufai and Abdulateef Jimoh, have been convicted for mutilating Nigerian currency in a video that went viral on TikTok.

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Abdul Hannan Wahab Arrested in EOCO Economic Crime Probe

Accra, Ghana — Abdul Hannan Wahab, the immediate past Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), has been arrested during a coordinated operation conducted by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).

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Ex-Transnet CEOs Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama Arrested

The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has arrested former Transnet Chief Executive Officers Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama for their alleged involvement in fraud, corruption, and money laundering related to a controversial R54 billion locomotive procurement contract.

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GoldBod Taskforce Arrests 10 Chinese Nationals Over Illegal Gold Trade

The GoldBod Taskforce has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against illegal gold trading in Ghana by arresting 10 Chinese nationals in Asankragua, Western Region. This arrest comes just 48 hours after the government enforced a nationwide ban on foreign participation in the local gold trade.

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Timur Ivanov Jailed 13 Years for Massive Corruption Case

A Moscow court has sentenced Timur Ivanov, Russia’s former Deputy Defense Minister, to 13 years in prison for his role in a large-scale corruption scheme. Ivanov, 49, was convicted of embezzling over 4.1 billion rubles (approximately $52.4 million) and accepting bribes during his time overseeing military construction projects—a post he held since 2016.

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Mairiga Hassan Shaharu Arrested in Wike Land Probe

Abuja, Nigeria – In the midst of a national scandal over alleged land theft by Minister Nyesom Wike, police in Abuja have arrested Mairiga Hassan Shaharu, a civil servant with the Abuja Geographic Information System (AGIS), sparking public outrage and fears of persecution.

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Pastor Christopher Cassel Arrested for Sexual Assault

LAVERNE, Okla. (KFOR) — Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) agents have arrested 66-year-old Christopher Cassel, a local pastor in Laverne, on multiple serious criminal charges.

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Five Kurdish Men, Including Esmail Saniar, Arrested in Iran

Five Kurdish men, including former political prisoners, have been arrested by Iran’s security forces and taken to undisclosed locations, according to the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights.

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Journalist Nour Al-Hassan Arrested by Syrian Security Forces

On Monday, Political Security forces in Syria arrested Nour Al-Hassan, a correspondent for the Lebanese online newspaper Al-Modon, following his visit to the Quneitra branch. Authorities claimed he failed to coordinate with the Media Directorate before accessing official offices.

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Russian Nationals Held in Baku Over Cybercrime, Drug Charges

Baku, Azerbaijan – A court in Azerbaijan has ordered the pre-trial detention of eight Russian citizens for four months following their arrest on July 1. According to the Azerbaijani news agency APA, the group is accused of belonging to organized criminal networks involved in cybercrime and drug trafficking.

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Raquel Ataeian Arrested in Iran Over Baha’i Faith

Iranian security forces have arrested Raquel Ataeian, a member of the Baha’i faith, at her home in Qaemshahr, northern Iran, and transferred her to an unknown location, according to the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights.

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Danielle McGinnis Charged in Florida Animal Cruelty Case

EDGEWATER, FL — A 57-year-old Central Florida woman, Danielle McGinnis, has been arrested and charged with seven counts of aggravated animal cruelty after authorities discovered the remains of several pets in a long-abandoned home.

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Fariba Diba Arrested in Isfahan for Social Media Activity

ISFAHAN, IRAN — Iranian authorities have arrested Fariba Diba, a 36-year-old mother and housewife, at her home in central Isfahan on charges of engaging in “propaganda activities” against the Islamic Republic.

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Iranian Blogger Donya Hosseini Held incommunicado After Arrest in Tehran

TEHRAN, IRAN — Iranian blogger Donya Hosseini, also known online as Donya Azad, has been held without contact with her family for 12 days following her arrest in Tehran on June 16, 2025, according to the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights.

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Pittsburgh Woman Christine Crowther Charged with Animal Cruelty

A Pittsburgh woman, 38-year-old Christine Crowther, has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty and neglect after police discovered her two dogs suffering from heat stroke outside in nearly 90-degree temperatures.

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Oklahoma Pediatrician Neha Gupta Arrested in Daughter’s Pool Death

An Oklahoma pediatrician, Dr. Neha Gupta, 36, was arrested in connection with the drowning death of her four-year-old daughter, Aria Talathi, who was found unresponsive in a backyard pool at a Florida rental home.

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Cynthia Mackin Arrested for DUI After Husband’s Fatal Golf Cart Fall

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Cynthia Mackin, 62, was arrested on DUI charges after her husband, Daniel Mackin, 59, died following a fall from a moving golf cart in Port St. Lucie, police reported.

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Mario Morales Jr. & Mother Arrested in Alexis Cano’s Murder

INDIO, CALIF. — A man and his mother from Coachella have been arrested in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Alexis Cano in Riverside County, authorities confirmed.

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Judge Linda Wallace Arrested for Witness Tampering

EMORY, Texas (KLTV) — Former Rains County Judge Linda Wallace, 72, was arrested Wednesday morning just weeks after submitting her resignation. She faces charges of tampering with a witness, according to an indictment unsealed July 2.

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Antwan Dailey, 2 Others Arrested in Louisville Drug Raid

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Three young men have been arrested following a major drug bust in Old Louisville. Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) say Antwan Dailey (21), Malachi Dailey (19), and Joshua Studdard (18) were taken into custody around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at a home in the 1400 block of South Floyd Street.

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Wendy Hopkins Charged in Elder Fraud, ID Theft Scheme

JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — A 54-year-old woman is facing a wide range of charges in connection with a major financial fraud scheme targeting patients at a women’s care facility.

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Melissa & Ronald Funkhouser Indicted in $36K Fraud Case

CHARLES COUNTY, MD — Two individuals, including a former employee and her husband, have been indicted for allegedly embezzling over $36,000 from a Maryland nonprofit organization that serves vulnerable communities.

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Jazzmine Ferdinand Charged in $2,090 Check Fraud Case

ST. CROIX — A 21-year-old woman, Jazzmine Ferdinand, has been arrested following a months-long investigation into an attempted check fraud incident at the Bank of St. Croix.

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Matthew Allen Accused in $49K Credit Card Fraud Case

SHREVEPORT, La. – A Shreveport man is facing serious charges after allegedly racking up nearly $49,000 in unauthorized charges on a stolen credit card.

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Roshaunda Burwell Charged in $223K Memphis Nonprofit Theft

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – A Memphis woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing more than $223,000 from a local nonprofit over a three-year period.

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Joseph Forino III Arrested in NC Identity Theft Case

Waynesville, NC – A New York man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly using fake identities to open a credit account at a Best Buy in North Carolina.

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Louis Anthony Pena Arrested for Stealing German Shepherd Puppy

McKinney, TX – A 10-week-old German Shepherd puppy allegedly stolen from a Petland store in McKinney has been safely recovered by police, and the suspect is now in custody.

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Damien Klaben Arrested for Stealing Cash from Beach Bags

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Damien Klaben, a Melbourne resident, was arrested Thursday afternoon for allegedly stealing more than $1,300 in cash from unattended bags on Clearwater Beach.

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Arthur Jenkins III Arrested for Car Burglary and Credit Card Theft

Coconut Creek Police have arrested Arthur Jenkins III, 20, of Pompano Beach, following a car burglary and subsequent credit card fraud, officials reported.

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Isaiah Oglesby & James Goolsby Arrested Over Mass Shooting Plot

Two men were arrested in Pinellas County, Florida, after threatening a possible mass shooting, following a tip received from the FBI.

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Hasan Goodbee Arrested After Fake Tag, Drug & Gun Find

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A routine traffic stop for ignoring a stop sign in Clearwater led to a serious arrest involving drugs, firearms, and a fake license plate.

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Yoo Ah In Convicted in Major Drug Abuse Case

Yoo Ah In, star of the hit series Hellbound, has officially been convicted in a high-profile drug abuse case that rocked South Korea’s entertainment industry.

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Actor Song Young-chang’s Past Resurfaces Amid Squid Game Role

Actor Song Young-chang, who portrays Player 100 in Netflix’s Squid Game, is again facing public scrutiny as his past resurfaced online amid his increased presence in Season 3 of the popular series.

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Dustin Jackson Charged in Tempe Road Rage Shooting

TEMPE, AZ – A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal road rage shooting in Tempe that occurred Tuesday afternoon near a busy intersection.

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Tinley Park Man Amir Abedrabo Arrested on Child Porn Charges

TINLEY PARK, Ill. – Amir Abedrabo, 26, was arrested Tuesday in Tinley Park on serious child pornography charges. Authorities say he faces counts of possession and dissemination of child pornography involving victims under the age of 13.

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Brennan Spencer Arrested in Infant Son’s Death Case

OKLAHOMA CITY — Brennan Spencer was taken into custody months after the tragic death of her three-month-old son in November.

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Youcef Belaïli Arrested After Mid-Flight Incident in Paris

PARIS, France — Algerian international footballer Youcef Belaïli was arrested on Wednesday, July 2, at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport following an altercation with an Air France crew during a flight from New York.

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