Mehul Choksi Arrested in Belgium Over ₹13,850 Crore PNB Scam
Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, accused of defrauding the Punjab National Bank (PNB) of ₹13,850 crore, has been arrested in Belgium, marking a significant step in India’s efforts to bring him to justice. The 65-year-old former diamond merchant, who fled India in 2018, was apprehended by Belgian authorities on Saturday after confirming his presence in the country.
Eleanor Hepburn Jailed for Harassment After Dead Mouse Incident
Eleanor Hepburn, a chef from Portsmouth, has been jailed after carrying out a disturbing campaign of harassment against her ex-partner. The harassment included a series of threatening and aggressive actions, culminating in her posting a dead mouse through the victim’s letterbox.
Man with Criminal History Arrested After Bicycle Chase
Lakeland, Fla. — A 41-year-old man, Christopher William Sodt, was arrested on Wednesday evening after a failed attempt to flee from Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a bicycle. The incident occurred at approximately 8:51 p.m. near West Parker Street and Grady Lane in Lakeland.
Portable Arrested in Ogun State Over Defamation Allegations
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, better known as Portable, has once again been taken into police custody. On April 13, 2025, he was arrested in Abeokuta, Ogun State, by officers of the Kwara State Police Command.
Matthew Fox Arrested in Japan Over THC Smuggling Allegation
Matthew Fox, founder of Sweat Elite and well-known YouTuber in the global running community, was arrested in Osaka, Japan, on Friday for allegedly violating the country’s strict narcotics law.
Mother, Son Arrested in Chadbourn Drug Bust
CHADBOURN, NC — A mother and son were arrested early Wednesday after a joint operation uncovered what authorities described as a family-run drug enterprise operating out of their home on Jackson Street.
McDavid Woman, 3 Others Arrested in Atmore Drug Raid
ATMORE, AL — Four individuals, including a McDavid, Florida woman, were arrested during a recent drug raid executed by the Atmore Police Department’s Special Response Team
Hotel Staff Bust Cardiff Drug Dealers McCoy, Tawton
CARDIFF, WALES – Two young drug dealers from Cardiff were brought to justice after a hotel housekeeper discovered their drug stash during a routine room inspection.
Luke Jones: Drug Arrest That “Saved His Life”
HAVERFORDWEST, WALES – A drug-addicted dealer told a court that his arrest by police last year may have saved his life.
British Man Held in Koh Samui Cannabis Smuggling Case
KOH SAMUI, THAILAND — Thai Immigration Police have arrested one of four British nationals suspected of masterminding a large-scale cannabis smuggling operation on Koh Samui, following the seizure of over 600 kilograms of cannabis intended for export, mainly to London.
First Nation Woman Receives House Arrest for Drug Trafficking
LONDON, ONTARIO — Zandalee Murphy, a 32-year-old woman from Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, has been granted house arrest after successfully turning her life around following a history of drug addiction. The decision comes despite serious charges related to drug trafficking and the possession of weapons, which carried a potential five-year prison sentence.
Drug Traffickers Arrested in East Baton Rouge After Large Seizure
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LA — Rashee Scruggs (42) and Cynthia Gross (20) were arrested following a detailed investigation into drug trafficking activities in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office (EBRSO), the two face multiple charges after a two-month-long investigation that involved extensive surveillance and controlled drug purchases, including cocaine and MDMA pills.
Nikita Casap Charged with Murder of Parents in Wisconsin
A 17-year-old student from Wisconsin, Nikita Casap, has been charged with two counts of first-degree intentional homicide in connection with the deaths of his mother, Tatiana Casap, and his stepfather, Donald Mayer. The bodies of the couple were discovered in an advanced state of decomposition in late February after a welfare check was conducted on their home.
Monica Sementilli Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder of Husband
On Friday, a Los Angeles jury convicted Monica Sementilli of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the stabbing death of her husband, celebrity hairstylist Fabio Sementilli, in 2017.
Chelsea’s Moisés Caicedo Has £160k Car Seized After Driving Without Licence
Chelsea midfielder Moisés Caicedo had his £160,000 Audi RS Q8 seized by Surrey Police after being stopped for allegedly driving without a valid licence. The incident took place on Friday, April 4, near Chelsea’s training ground in Cobham, Surrey.
Maureen Rickards Jailed for Life in Murder of Husband Jeremy
Maureen Rickards, 50, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of murdering her husband, Jeremy Rickards, 65, and hiding his body in their garden. The couple had been married for 27 years. Jeremy’s remains were found on July 11, 2024, at their Canterbury, Kent home, six days after he was reported missing by his daughter.
Timarius Forest Arrested in Connection to 2024 Fairfax Avenue Homicide
18-year-old Timarius Forest has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting on Fairfax Avenue in Jackson, Mississippi, last November. Forest has been charged with capital murder and attempted armed robbery.
Butch E. Roberson Arrested for Murder of Alexis Roelandt at Motel
Rock Island Police have arrested Butch E. Roberson, 28, in connection to the death of 19-year-old Alexis Roelandt, who was found dead at the American Motor Inn on Saturday, April 5.
Rikado St Vil Arrested in String of Commercial Burglaries
A Miami man, Rikado St Vil, 36, has been arrested and charged with multiple commercial burglaries and grand thefts at a vacant office complex in Margate. The arrest follows an investigation into the theft of more than $20,000 worth of copper and electrical materials from two unoccupied buildings.
Titus Zing Mayo and Niquerial Battle Arrested for Counterfeit Crimes
Detectives have arrested two individuals, Titus Zing Mayo, 21, and Niquerial Battle, 21, both from Waldorf, in connection with a series of crimes including passing counterfeit money, burglary, and possession of stolen vehicles.
