Two Liberians Arrested in Black Dollar Scam in Quezon City
MANILA – Two Liberian nationals were arrested in Quezon City for their involvement in a “black dollar scam.”
Luke Seffens Sentenced to 4 Years for Violent Abuse & Escape
Luke Seffens, a 34-year-old man from Tunbridge Wells, was sentenced to four years and nine months in prison after being found guilty of a series of violent and controlling acts against his partner. Between September and December 2023, Seffens subjected the woman to ongoing physical and emotional abuse. This included random acts of violence, stalking, and threats, with the victim forced to take photos to prove her location and even followed to her workplace.
Badr Hari Arrested for Alleged Assault on Ex-Wife
Moroccan kickboxing champion Badr Hari has been arrested following allegations of assault against his ex-wife, who is also the mother of his five children. Dutch media outlets report that Hari remains in custody as an investigation continues into the assault, which was reportedly filed by his ex-wife on Sunday.
Greek Singer Christos Mastoras Arrested for Drunk Driving
Greek singer Christos Mastoras was arrested in Athens early Sunday morning after attempting to flee a routine police checkpoint. At around 2 a.m., police officers stopped Mastoras for an alcohol test in central Athens. However, reports indicate that the popular singer tried to drive off, ignoring an officer’s attempt to block his path.
French National Philippe Wasila Arrested in Athens for €5.4M Fraud
Philippe Stanislas Antoine Wasila, a 57-year-old French national, was arrested in Athens on December 2nd in connection with a €5.4 million investment fraud case. The arrest was made possible through a collaborative effort between Luxembourg and Greek authorities.
Celsius Founder Alexander Mashinsky Pleads Guilty to Crypto Fraud
NEW YORK (AP) — Alexander Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency platform Celsius Network, could face decades in prison after pleading guilty on Tuesday to federal fraud charges in a New York court.
Cornelius Williams & Shequetta Dean Arrested in Drug Bust
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Kansas — Cornelius Williams and Shequetta Dean were arrested on January 27 for possessing drugs following a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 75.
Francis Puig and Juan Enrique Adell Face Trial for Fraud & Forgery
VALENCIA — The head of Investigative Court No. 4 in Valencia has ordered the opening of oral proceedings against Francis Puig, brother of former Generalitat Valenciana president Ximo Puig, and his associate Juan Enrique Adell. Both individuals are facing charges of fraud and document forgery, as revealed in a judicial order dated January 28, 2025.
Christopher Winters Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Hopkinsville
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (KBSI) — A traffic stop on Fort Campbell Boulevard escalated into a high-speed chase and the arrest of a Clarksville man on multiple charges, including drug trafficking
Nigerian Man Sentenced to 54 Months for $2.7M Pandemic Fraud
A Nigerian man residing in Canada, Fatiu Ismaila Lawal, has been sentenced to 54 months in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft after defrauding U.S. pandemic aid programs out of millions of dollars.
Kantipur Chairman Kailash Sirohiya Arrested in Nepal
Kailash Sirohiya, the Chairman and publisher of the Kantipur Media Group, was arrested in Kathmandu on May 21, following a warrant issued by the Dhanusha District Court. The arrest, tied to issues with his citizenship documents, has sparked widespread criticism, with many in Nepal’s media community believing it to be a retaliatory move linked to his coverage of Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane.
Michael Mazza Arrested in Halton for Human Trafficking and Assault
Halton Regional Police have arrested Michael Mazza, 40, in connection with a human trafficking investigation that began in early January 2025. Mazza, who was taken into custody on January 27, faces multiple charges related to the exploitation of a woman over the course of ten months.
Gregory Joseph Daisley Arrested in Sydney Vandalism Case
Gregory Joseph Daisley, a 25-year-old man, has been arrested in connection to a vandalism incident that occurred last summer in Sydney, N.S.
Jabreel Elmi Arrested in Connection with 2021 Toronto Triple Shooting
Jabreel Elmi, 27, has been arrested in connection with the September 2021 shooting in Regent Park, Toronto, which claimed the life of Thane Murray, a well-known youth worker. The incident occurred on the evening of September 18, 2021, near Oak and Sumach streets.
Multiple Arrests in Sumter and Richland County for Money Laundering Tied to Cartels
Authorities in Sumter and Richland counties, South Carolina, have arrested four individuals on charges of money laundering for Mexican drug cartels following a lengthy investigation. The suspects, including three from Sumter County, were arrested on January 23, 2025, as part of a multi-agency effort.
Timothy Daniel Nall Arrested on Second Child Sex Assault Warrant
Timothy Daniel Nall, a 70-year-old former preacher, was arrested on Saturday in Tyler, Texas, following the issuance of a second warrant for child sex assault.
John Demont Mickens Arrested for Alleged Store Robbery in Sumter
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) arrested John Demont Mickens on Thursday night, charged with robbing a store on Camden Highway. At approximately 9:27 p.m., SCSO received a call about the robbery, prompting deputies to respond to the scene immediately. As part of their investigation, deputies began searching for the vehicle that was believed to have been used by the suspect.
Nicole Crouse & Salvador Valdovinos Arrested After Traffic Stop
CORNING, Calif. – Two individuals were arrested by the Corning Police Department on Tuesday after a routine traffic stop resulted in the discovery of drugs and a concealed weapon.
Beverly Lynette Hall, 48, Arrested in Dickinson County on Drug Charges
On January 31, 2025, Beverly Lynette Hall, 48, was arrested in Dickinson County after deputies from the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office discovered methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia at her residence on West 1st Avenue.
Jason Anthony Manboard Arrested for Miami Shooting
A 30-year-old man, identified as Jason Anthony Manboard, has been arrested in connection with a shooting that critically injured another man at a Miami apartment complex on January 16, 2025. According to the Miami Police Department, the shooting occurred at approximately 10:18 a.m. when officers were called to a residence on Northwest 56th Street.
Andrew Reily and John Lockley Arrested for Fatal Miami Shooting
Miami, FL – Two Arrested in Fatal Shooting of JD Jones Jr.
Two men, Andrew Reily, 31, and John Lockley, 20, have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on December 22, 2024, in Miami. The shooting, which took place along the 26000 block of Southwest 138th Court, resulted in the death of 37-year-old JD Jones Jr.
LaCarol Henderson Arrested for Robbery and Injury in Longview
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) – LaCarol Henderson, 46, of Atlanta, Texas, was arrested Friday after allegedly injuring a woman during a purse theft at a Longview business.
Ladarrin Rayson Arrested for Drug Dealing in Longview
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) – Ladarrin Rayson, 36, was arrested on January 17 following a search warrant at his home on McCann Road that led to the discovery of thousands of illicit pills and over $11,000 in cash.
Titusville Police Arrest Three in Theft of Cash and Documents
TITUSVILLE, Fla. (KLTV) – Titusville Police have arrested three individuals, including two juveniles, after they stole cash, employee paychecks, and tax documents from the Gold Lion Bar on January 30.
Jenkins, Watts, Teen Arrested in Bay Minette Gunpoint Robbery
BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — Three suspects, including two men and a teenager, were arrested in connection with a gunpoint robbery that took place during a planned firearm exchange in Bay Minette on Sunday afternoon.
Xavier Walker Arrested in Oak Brook After Suspected Vehicle Theft
OAK BROOK, Ill. – Two suspects were arrested early on Friday, January 31, in Oak Brook after being linked to multiple vehicle thefts and burglaries, with connections to crimes in both Illinois and Indiana.
Jonathan C. Love Arrested for Robbery and Battery in Christopher
CHRISTOPHER, IL – A 50-year-old man, Jonathan C. Love, was arrested on Thursday in Christopher after being involved in a violent altercation at City Park. Love was charged with robbery and aggravated battery.
Jerry Smith Arrested for Burglary, Assault, and Theft in Jasper County
JASPER COUNTY, MO – Jerry Smith, a resident of Galena, was arrested on charges of burglary, assault, and theft of a firearm following an incident in Duenweg on Friday morning. He is currently being held in the Jasper County Jail.
Corey E. Reynolds Arrested for Armed Robbery at Owego Gas Station
OWEGO, N.Y. – The Owego Police Department has arrested 33-year-old Corey E. Reynolds in connection with an armed robbery at the Kwik Fill gas station on North Avenue.
Clarence Edward Jones III Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Sheffield
SHEFFIELD, Ala. (WHNT) — Clarence Edward Jones III was arrested on January 31 in Sheffield for drug trafficking following a search of his home by local authorities. The search was conducted by agents from the Colbert County Drug Task Force, the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office, and the Sheffield Police Department.
Corey Burch Arrested in Connection to Bank Robbery in Nicholasville
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — Nicholasville police made an arrest on Friday in connection with a recent bank robbery that took place on Southland Drive. The robbery occurred on Tuesday at around 3 p.m. when a man entered the Central Bank on the 200 block of Southland Drive, demanded cash, and fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.
Kenyan Woman Arrested for Smuggling Heroin into Liberia
Liberia’s Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has arrested 37-year-old Kenyan citizen, Larnah B. Arondo, for attempting to smuggle 8.642 kilograms of heroin into Liberia. Arondo was apprehended at Roberts International Airport (RIA) on February 1, 2025, around 3:00 AM after arriving on Ethiopian Airlines flight ET-933, which came from Thailand via Addis Ababa.
Danville Man, Indianapolis Woman Arrested on Felony Drug Charges
HANCOCK COUNTY — Two individuals, one from Danville and the other from Indianapolis, were arrested on felony drug charges after an Indiana State Police trooper pulled them over for speeding.
TikToker Olamide Bello Sentenced to 3 Years for Impersonation
On Monday, Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Lagos sentenced TikToker Olamide Bello to three years in prison after convicting him of impersonation. Bello was found guilty of posing as an American woman named “Keanu Reeves” and defrauding unsuspecting victims in a romance scam. However, the court gave him the option to pay a N600,000 fine as an alternative to the jail sentence.
Yunusu Mugabe Arrested in Hoima City for Land Fraud Scheme
Yunusu Mugabe, a former Local Government Commission official, former Resident District Commissioner (RDC), and former Hoima Municipal Council Speaker, has been arrested by police in Hoima City over land fraud allegations.
Three Nigerians Sentenced for International Fraud Scheme
Three Nigerians have been sentenced to prison terms for their involvement in an international mail and wire fraud scheme that targeted elderly individuals in the United States. The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark A. Totten, announced the sentences on Wednesday, detailing the convictions of the three individuals who pleaded guilty in July 2024.
Ana Maria Hernandez Arrested for Wire Fraud and Impersonation
Ana Maria Hernandez, a 53-year-old woman from El Paso, Texas, was arrested on January 23, 2025, by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents for wire fraud and impersonating a federal employee.
Athens Man Sentenced for Drug Crimes in Bradford County
Wyatt R. Yanney, 33, from Athens, has been sentenced to a minimum of one year and a maximum of six years in a state correctional institution after being found guilty of multiple drug-related offenses. The charges stemmed from his involvement in making and distributing various drugs from a home in Bradford County.