Georgiy Varnava Arrested for Alleged Role in Phone Scam Scheme
Georgiy Varnava, the 19-year-old nephew of famous Russian comedian Ekaterina Varnava, has been arrested in connection with a phone scam targeting elderly pensioners. Varnava is accused of helping fraudsters by acting as a courier to collect money from victims who were misled into transferring their savings. His involvement could result in a prison sentence of up to six years.
Pilot “El Jando” Arrested in Mexico for Ties to Los Chapitos
Security forces in Mexico have arrested a pilot known as “El Jando,” suspected of working for Los Chapitos, the cartel run by the sons of jailed drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. “El Jando” was detained in Culiacán, the heart of the cartel’s operations, during an operation that resulted in the death of one soldier. The pilot’s arrest, which occurred early Saturday morning, has only recently been followed by further details about the charges against him.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Nigerian Billionaire Abdulrahman Bashar
Dubai police have issued an arrest warrant for Abdulrahman Bashar, a Nigerian billionaire who controls the Rahamaniyya Group of Companies, following his conviction for financial crimes. The charges stem from the dishonouring of cheques related to a business dispute with CE Energy DMCC, a Dubai-based commodities trading company.
Kadarius Toney Arrested for Aggravated Assault and Strangulation
Former New York Giants and Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver, Kadarius Toney, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault due to strangulation and obstructing a 911 call. According to TMZ Sports, an arrest warrant was issued for Toney on January 15, 2025, and he was taken into custody on February 6. His bond was set at $25,000 for each charge.
Chidi Azonibe Arrested for Circulating False Fulani Herdsmen Threat
The Imo State Police have arrested 35-year-old Chidi Azonibe for allegedly circulating a fake threat about a planned attack by Fulani herdsmen on residents of Umuoba in Irete, which caused widespread panic.
Bluffton Man Joseph Richard Miller Charged with Child Exploitation
Joseph Richard Miller, a 62-year-old Bluffton man, is facing four felony charges in connection with the possession of child sexual abuse material. The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office confirmed the arrest of Miller, who has been charged with four counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
Couple Jailed for Trafficking Teenagers to Work in Cheshire Nail Bar
Thi Kieu Anh Hoang, 29, and Tuan Khac Doan, 38, have been sentenced after trafficking two teenagers from Vietnam to the UK to work in a nail bar in Cheshire. Both individuals, residing in Frodsham, were found guilty of bringing a 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy into the UK under false pretenses.
Suspects Arrested in Connection with England Drive Shooting, Robbery
Two individuals have been arrested in connection to a shooting and armed robbery that occurred in the 2400 block of England Drive in Alexandria, Louisiana. According to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office (RPSO), Ronnie Joseph Clovis, 23, was taken into custody for armed robbery, criminal conspiracy, attempted second-degree murder, and a parole violation.
Mike Kevin Jacques Arrested for Stalking and Rape Allegations
MIAMI – A 26-year-old man, Mike Kevin Jacques, has been arrested for stalking and sexually assaulting a woman in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood. Jacques, who was already on probation in Broward County, was taken into custody by Miami police officers at his apartment on Tuesday. He was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center early Wednesday morning.
Trevon Malik Waring Arrested in West Ashley Burglary Incident
A 20-year-old man, Trevon Malik Waring, has been arrested following a burglary that occurred late Tuesday night in West Ashley.
Gerard McTaggart, 49, Dies in Jail After Conviction for Money Laundering
Gerard McTaggart, a 49-year-old Scottish money launderer, has died in prison after admitting his involvement in a serious organised crime network.
Jordan Ray Jacobs Arrested in Connection to Jasmine Smith’s Murder
Laurinburg, NC — A teen has been arrested, and another remains at large in connection with the January 24 murder of 17-year-old Jasmine Smith.
Yuribetzi Gomez Machuca Arrested in Multi-State Sex Trafficking Ring
San Antonio, TX — Yuribetzi del Valle Gomez Machuca, a Venezuelan national, was arrested on Tuesday morning in San Antonio in connection to a multi-state sex trafficking ring. She was one of eight individuals indicted in the case. Law enforcement claims the trafficking operation lured vulnerable South American women to the U.S. with promises of a better life, only to force them into prostitution once they arrived.
Shuaib Iboko-Akoh & Evaristus Akerele Convicted for Liverpool Rape
Liverpool, UK — On Thursday, February 6, 2025, Shuaib Iboko-Akoh, 24, and Evaristus Ozumizi Akerele, 25, were convicted and sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court for their horrific crimes. The case, widely known as the Liverpool Rape Case, centers around a disturbing incident that occurred on April 20, 2024.
East London Drug Gang Leader Mohammed Abdul Bakye Jailed
An East London drug gang has been dismantled, with members sentenced to over 33 years in total behind bars after police uncovered their use of children to distribute crack cocaine. City of London Police seized a sawn-off shotgun, silencer, and over £45,000 worth of Class A drugs, including crack and heroin, during the operation.
Benfleet Drug Dealers Morina & Rarinca Jailed After 150 County Lines Cracked
Two men involved in the distribution of Class A drugs in Benfleet have been sentenced to prison, following a successful year of cracking 150 county lines by Essex police.
St Helens Men Lees & Pimblett Jailed for County Line Drug Dealing
Two men from St Helens have been sentenced to prison following an investigation into County Line drug dealing, which saw the seizure of illicit drugs and weapons.
Keith Knight Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges After Crash
Keith Knight, 45, from Benton, Kentucky, was arrested on February 7, 2025, by the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office on outstanding warrants and drug trafficking charges following a vehicle accident and subsequent investigation.
Lawrence Man Arrested in Seabrook Drug Trafficking Operation
A Lawrence, Massachusetts man, Gabriel Cordero-Carmona, 30, was arrested in Seabrook, New Hampshire, after a month-long undercover investigation into fentanyl distribution. The Seabrook Police Department’s investigation revealed that Cordero-Carmona had been supplying fentanyl in the area, allegedly selling the drug to undercover officers multiple times.
Rome Woman Kira Na’Toya Thompson Arrested in Drug Trafficking Bust
Kira Na’Toya Thompson, a 17-year-old woman from Rome, was arrested this week after a police search at a residence on Calhoun Road uncovered illegal drugs. Authorities found over a kilo of methamphetamine, significant amounts of marijuana, crack cocaine, and digital scales typically used for drug distribution.
Two Northwich Men Sentenced for Cocaine and Heroin Supply
Two men from Northwich, Kane Farghaly, 25, and Paul Slicher, 37, have been sentenced for their involvement in the supply of Class A drugs, including cocaine and heroin.
Justin Sebastian and Alexander Nyarashe Jailed for County Line Operation
Justin Sebastian and Alexander Nyarashe, both 24 and formerly of the L7 area, have been jailed for their involvement in controlling the JJ county line, a high-harm drug operation supplying crack cocaine and heroin to Chester between January and June 2024.
Jason Ivers Charged with Manslaughter After Fatal Crash in Manchester
On the morning of February 8, 2024, a tragic crash occurred near Exit 61 in Manchester, resulting in the death of 25-year-old Mirelly Vega. According to Connecticut State Police, Jason Ivers, 25, was driving a 2016 Nissan Juke westbound at high speed when he collided with a 2015 Hyundai Genesis.
Miami Man Arrested for Business Burglaries and Theft
MIAMI – Daniel Perez, 54, of Miami, was arrested earlier this week in connection with a string of business burglaries throughout the city. Perez faces charges of burglary of an occupied structure, grand theft, possession of burglary tools, and criminal mischief.
Shaquille Campbell Arrested for 7-Eleven Robbery in Delaware
BEAR, DE — Delaware State Police have apprehended 28-year-old Shaquille Campbell from Wilmington in connection with a robbery at a 7-Eleven in Bear, DE, that occurred on December 23, 2024. Authorities say Campbell entered the store on Pulaski Highway, threatened an employee, and demanded money before fleeing with cash.
Tyquinton Hammond Arrested in Clay County Domestic Violence Case
CLAY COUNTY, Miss. – Deputies in Clay County have arrested 39-year-old Tyquinton Hammond on charges of domestic violence aggravated assault.
Person County Commissioner Tracy Ellixson Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges
A Person County commissioner is in custody Wednesday after being arrested on domestic violence-related charges. Tracy Ellixson, 51, was taken into custody following an incident on February 2.
Santa Monica Police Arrest Marco Antonio Rubio for Series of Arsons
The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) has arrested a 36-year-old homeless man, Marco Antonio Rubio, in connection with a series of escalating arson incidents on February 9.
Scott D. Porter, 63, Arrested for Domestic Violence with Firearm
Scott D. Porter, a 63-year-old Dover man, is in preventive detention after allegedly pointing a firearm at his wife during a tense five-hour standoff with police on February 2.
Louis Diedrich, 35, Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges
Louis Diedrich, 35, of Celina, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with a 1st Degree Misdemeanor in connection with a domestic violence incident.
Gerardo Jaime, 24, Arrested for Domestic Assault in Rio Bravo.
Gerardo Jaime, 24, was arrested on February 11 in Rio Bravo after being accused of assaulting a family member. Deputies from the Webb County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic dispute call at approximately 2:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of Centeno Lane.
Darren Doze Sentenced to 8 Years for Shooting His Brother
Darren Doze, 42, was sentenced to eight years in prison as part of a plea deal after being accused of fatally shooting his brother in Leon Valley in 2021. Doze, initially charged with murder, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. A separate assault family charge was likely dismissed in exchange for the plea deal.
Jeremy Good Charged with Title Fraud in 1967 Camaro Case
Salisbury, N.C. — Jeremy Good, owner of Lebleu Towing and Salvage, was arrested on January 30, 2025, and charged with title fraud in connection with the theft of a 1967 Camaro. The vehicle belonged to Tim McManus, who accused Good of stealing the car while he was incarcerated in 2022.
Houston Man Pleads Guilty in $40M Loan Fraud Scheme
A Houston man has pleaded guilty to laundering the proceeds of a massive $40 million fraud scheme, admitting to his role in falsifying loan applications and engaging in money laundering from 2016 to 2021.
South Korean Jiyong Ki Arrested in Pattaya for Fraud and Visa Violations
In a well-coordinated operation led by Police Major General Chairit Anurit, Commander of Immigration Bureau Division 3, and Police Colonel Plearn Klinpayom, Deputy Commander, authorities arrested 41-year-old South Korean national Jiyong Ki in Pattaya on February 12, at 11:16 PM.
Contractor Jeffrey J. Belrose Arrested for Insurance Fraud
Montgomery County, NY (WRGB) — Jeffrey J. Belrose Sr., 57, of Canajoharie, was arrested on February 5 following an investigation into insurance fraud. The local contractor and owner of J’S and Sons Construction was charged with grand larceny, a felony, after he reportedly falsified documents to inflate prices and take insurance money from a local resident.
Kogi Police Arrest Two Armed Robbery Suspects During Insurance Enforcement
The Kogi State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers along the Anyigba-Egume road in the Dekina local government area. The suspects were apprehended during the nationwide enforcement of the Third-Party Insurance policy.
Niesha Goodwin Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Fraud, Drug, and Firearm Charges
Albany, NY — Niesha Goodwin, 37, of Albany, has pled guilty to multiple charges including mail fraud, aggravated identity theft, and drug distribution. She was accused of fraudulently obtaining over $150,000 in pandemic-related unemployment benefits using the stolen identities of five individuals.
HashFlare Founders Plead Guilty to $575 Million Crypto Fraud
The co-founders of HashFlare, a once-popular cloud mining service, have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in what is considered one of the largest crypto fraud cases in US history. Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turogin, both Estonian nationals, admitted to orchestrating a $575 million scam that misled investors about HashFlare’s purported Bitcoin mining operations. Instead of delivering on their promises, the duo diverted funds into shell companies and luxury assets.
Bitcoin Brothers Raees and Ameer Cajee Investigated in Switzerland
Raees and Ameer Cajee, known as the Bitcoin brothers, are under investigation in Switzerland after one of them was arrested while attempting to access safety deposit boxes in Zurich. The brothers, originally from South Africa, were behind the notorious Africrypt Ponzi scheme, which collapsed in 2021, leaving investors with huge losses.