South Africa Arrests Anabela Rungo Over Alleged Fraud
South African authorities have arrested Anabela Rungo, the mother of Chidimma Adetshina, the current Miss Universe Nigeria, in connection with alleged identity fraud.
Elderly Woman Conned Out of £2M in Gold Bullion Scam
An 88-year-old woman was conned out of £2 million by a criminal gang who tricked her into purchasing gold bullion, which was later stolen from her.
Former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth Arrested in Mauritius Money-Laundering Probe
Pravind Jugnauth, the former Prime Minister of Mauritius from 2017 to 2024, was arrested on Sunday in connection with a money-laundering investigation. Jugnauth, a member of one of the island nation’s powerful political dynasties, was detained along with his wife, Kobita Jugnauth, on Saturday.
Former Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor SK Sur Arrested in Money Laundering Case
Former Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Sitangshu Kumar Sur, widely known as SK Sur, was arrested today in connection with a money laundering case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The case involves the notorious Hallmark Group and its alleged suspicious financial transactions.
Singapore Seizes Over $3 Billion in Largest Ever Money Laundering Case
Singapore authorities have seized assets worth more than $3 billion in connection with the country’s largest-ever money laundering case, which led to the arrest of 10 foreign nationals. The police announced on January 19 that they had issued prohibition of disposal orders on an additional 55 properties and 15 vehicles, bringing the total confiscated assets to 207 properties, 77 vehicles, over $1.45 billion in bank accounts, and more than $76 million in cash across various currencies.
Two South African Nationals Arrested in Ho Chi Minh City for Drug Offenses
Two South African nationals have been arrested in Ho Chi Minh City on drug-related charges after suspicions raised by two drivers led to a police investigation. Lykert Bevan Dean, 37, faces charges for illegal drug sales, while Rohde Reinart, 30, is accused of organizing illicit drug use.
Arrest Made in 1979 Cold Case Double-Murder in Omaha
Omaha Police have arrested Abdulmalik Husain, 67, in connection with a 1979 double-murder case involving Deroshia Matthews, a 26-year-old teacher’s aide, and her 7-year-old son, Kamal Matthews. Husain, who was previously known as Louis Walker, was taken into custody on Wednesday and booked into Douglas County Corrections on charges related to the deaths.
Emran Chowdhury Akash Arrested in Abu Sayed Murder Case
In a breakthrough development, Emran Chowdhury Akash, a key suspect in the murder of Abu Sayed, was arrested early this morning in Rangpur. The arrest was made by police following a raid on Akash’s residence in Gangapara village, Islampur Upazila, at around 2 am.
Syeda Monalisa Islam Arrested in Meherpur Uprising Case
Syeda Monalisa Islam, the wife of former public administration minister Farhad Hossain, was arrested by law enforcement officials following a raid at her residence in Eskaton, Dhaka. The arrest was confirmed by Sheikh Mejbah Uddin, the officer-in-charge of Meherpur Sadar Police Station.
Nairobi Woman Arrested Over Son’s Death After Soiling Incident
A woman from Nairobi is under arrest in connection with the death of her four-year-old son, following an unsettling incident where the child allegedly soiled himself. The case came to light when Melvin Owuor, along with an unidentified companion, transported the child’s body to the Mama Lucy Hospital mortuary on December 9, 2024. Initially, Ms. Owuor claimed her son passed away peacefully in his sleep.
Gardnerville Man Arrested for Murder After Fatal Shooting
Gardnerville, NV – On Thursday, February 13, 2025, at around 10:20 p.m., Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) deputies responded to reports of gunshots heard by neighbors on Kingslane Court. Upon arrival, they discovered 27-year-old Charles Edward Wilkinson from Minden, who had succumbed to gunshot wounds.
Ex-Kuwaiti Minister Mubarak Al Harees Fined $1.3 Million for Corruption
Cairo – A former Kuwaiti government minister has been sentenced to four years in prison and fined KD400,000 ($1.3 million) for corruption, according to local reports. The court, which handles cases involving government officials, also ruled that Mubarak Al Harees, the ex-minister, will be permanently barred from holding any public office.
Ex-Minister Mubarak Al-Aro and Associates Sentenced to 7 Years for Corruption
Kuwait’s Court of Cassation has sentenced former Minister Mubarak Al-Aro, former Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs Abdulaziz Shuaib, and the former head of the Federation of Associations, along with a Gulf merchant, to seven years in prison. The ruling is linked to their involvement in the misuse of a tender for artificial intelligence (AI) systems related to goods in cooperative societies.
Rodney “Grinch” Poucely Faces Human Trafficking, Sexual Abuse Charges
MIAMI – Rodney “Grinch” Poucely, 36, is facing multiple charges in three pending cases in Miami-Dade County, including human trafficking, sexual abuse, and fraud. Prosecutors have accused him of exploiting vulnerable minors, particularly those in foster care, using marijuana and alcohol as tools to lure them into a life of sexual exploitation.
Brenda Alfaro-Alvarado Arrested in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Case
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – The deaths of two young teens due to fentanyl overdoses have led to the arrest of three individuals involved in the distribution of fentanyl-laced drugs in Gwinnett County.
Thorr Ellis Arrested After Evading Police in Holden, Maine
HOLDEN, Maine (WABI) – Thorr Ellis, a man wanted for violating conditions of release and tampering with a victim in a domestic violence case, is now in custody after a brief evasion from police.
Antwain White Charged with Murder in North Charleston Shooting
North Charleston, S.C. (WCIV) – Detectives have arrested Antwain White, 20, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Victory Avenue in North Charleston in September 2024.
Timothy Walker Jr. and Kenneth Porter Arrested for Teen’s Murder
Berkeley County, S.C. (WCIV) – Timothy Walker Jr., 34, and Kenneth Lorenzo Porter Jr., 33, were arrested on murder charges following a fatal shooting at The Exotic Bar and Lounge in Ridgeville early on the morning of January 27, 2025.
Corruption Fugitive Nader Thaher Arrested After 19 Years on the Run
PEKANBARU, Indonesia (Feb. 14, 2025) – Nader Thaher, a corruption fugitive who had evaded justice for 19 years, was arrested Thursday evening in Bandung by a joint team from the Attorney General’s Office and the Riau Prosecutors’ Office. Thaher is now facing charges for his involvement in a Rp 35.9 billion corruption case linked to state-owned Bank Mandiri.
Jesse James McCarrel Arrested for Threatening Love Triangle Victim
A heated love triangle dispute led to the arrest of 45-year-old Jesse James McCarrel, a Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency officer, who is now facing serious criminal charges.
Gerardo Calzada Sentenced to 78 Months for Cocaine Trafficking
A South Carolina man, Gerardo Calzada, was sentenced to 78 months in prison after being involved in a large drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed kilograms of cocaine in the United States. On October 31, 2024, Calzada, 34, pleaded guilty to charges of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, along with aiding and abetting the operation.
Mark Tolstikhin, Former Relay Champion, Sentenced to Prison
Mark Tolstikhin, a former Russian 4x1000m relay champion, has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for a series of robberies and phone thefts. The 35-year-old, who had been wanted by Russian authorities for a significant period, was arrested on February 4, 2025, after security cameras at a Moscow metro station captured him in the area. Nine days later, he was convicted by the Meshansky District Court, facing charges of robbery and assault.
Justin Lockett Arrested for 24 Robberies in Fort Worth
Fort Worth police have arrested 23-year-old Justin Lockett in connection with at least 24 robberies across the city, making this the largest robbery spree attributed to a single individual in Fort Worth’s history. Lockett’s crime spree lasted several months and primarily targeted businesses in South and Southwest Fort Wort
Mexican National Sentenced to Life for Leading Drug Trafficking Ring
MIDLAND, Texas – Jose Ramon Castillo-Lopez, also known as “Pepo,” has been sentenced to life in federal prison for his leadership role in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) linked to a Mexican cartel. Castillo-Lopez, 30, a Mexican national living illegally in Texas, was convicted for orchestrating the distribution of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl pills in Midland and beyond.
Two Men Arrested on Felony Drug Trafficking Charges in Bismarck
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – Two men are facing felony drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Burleigh County led to a discovery of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.
Milton Keynes Man Jailed for Over 5 Years for Drug Dealing
MILTON KEYNES, UK – Jerushan Vasavthan, aged 24, of Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, has been sentenced to five years and seven months in prison for drug dealing after a successful investigation by Thames Valley Police.
Norridgewock Man Faces Murder Charges in Fatal Friday Night Incident
SKOWHEGAN, ME — A Norridgewock man, Kendell Purnell, appeared in Somerset County Superior Court on Monday after being charged in connection with a fatal incident on Friday night.
Joshua Samuel Smith and Justin Lee Egner Jr. Arrested in Newport
NEWPORT, Ky. — A major law enforcement operation on Thursday morning led to the arrests of two men in Newport, Kentucky. The coordinated effort involved the Northern Kentucky SWAT team, the Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force, and the Cincinnati Police Department’s Crime Gun Intelligence Center.
Keiran Pugh Jailed After Violating Suspended Sentence with Drug Deal Arrest
Swansea, UK – Keiran Pugh, 22, was handed a suspended sentence for drug-driving on December 18, 2024, but within hours, he was caught with drugs in his possession, breaching the sentence. A court heard that Pugh, who had already been convicted of drug-related offenses, was arrested with cocaine in his trousers and additional drugs discovered during a police search.
James Deshawn Williams Receives Life Sentences for Murder-for-Hire Convictions
DETROIT, MI — James Deshawn Williams was sentenced to two federal life terms on Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Terrence Berg for his involvement in the murder-for-hire of Nikolla Berishaj, 33, and a related conspiracy charge. The sentence follows Williams’ conviction in a three-day trial that concluded last October.
Peter Carey Jailed for Stealing Despite Shop Ban in Coventry
A Coventry thief has been jailed after ignoring a shop ban and stealing from a Home Bargains store. Peter Carey, 51, of St Georges Road, had already been prohibited from entering any Home Bargains store when he was caught stealing from the Cross Point location in November and December last year.
Josh Mansfield Jailed for Car Theft After Snow Footprints Lead to Arrest
A car thief has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison after being caught hiding in a garden following a BMW theft in Doncaster. Josh Mansfield, 25, was arrested just 35 minutes after breaking into a home in Bessacarr in January and stealing the keys to a BMW .
Jake Smith Pleads Guilty to Two Burglary Charges
Jake Smith, 34, appeared via video link from HMP Five Wells, Wellingborough, at Oxford Crown Court on Friday, February 14, where he pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary, dwelling, and theft, with no violence involved. Smith will be sentenced on April 10 at the same court.
Indonesian Police Foil Massive Methamphetamine Smuggling Operation
The National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) has successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle 135 kilograms of methamphetamine into Aceh, Indonesia. The narcotics are believed to have originated from Thailand and are strongly suspected to be linked to the notorious drug kingpin Fredy Pratama, who remains at large.
Andi Sahputra Arrested for Meth, Ecstasy Smuggling in North Sumatra
The North Sumatra Regional Police’s Narcotics Crime Directorate apprehended a drug mule, Andi Sahputra, a 39-year-old resident of Percut Village, Percutseituan District, Deli Serdang Regency, for his involvement in narcotics smuggling.