Chirag Mistry’s Home Detention Extended After Stealing $112K
Chirag Harilal Mistry, a former property manager in Auckland, has had his home detention sentence extended after he swindled another $112,000 from Ray White. Mistry, 33, had already stolen approximately $225,000 from the company’s franchises between 2016 and 2021, bringing the total amount stolen to an estimated $337,000.
Brianna Alvelo Charged with Stabbing Pregnant Woman in Florida
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A pizza deliverer, Brianna Alvelo, has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a pregnant woman in her motel room following a dispute over a tip.
Auckland Businessman Shuchen Liu Sentenced to 14 Years for Drug Syndicate
Shuchen “Ace” Liu, a prominent Auckland construction company owner, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for leading a large-scale drug syndicate. His wife, Xiuxiu Hao, was sentenced to 10 months of home detention after being convicted of money laundering over $200,000. The sentencing took place at Auckland District Court, where Liu and Hao appeared together.
Miami Police Arrest Victor Fernandez for Robbery and Assault
The Miami Police Department announced on Saturday the arrest of 33-year-old Victor Fernandez, who is accused of injuring an officer during his capture. Interim Police Chief Manny Morales expressed gratitude for the community’s assistance in locating Fernandez.
Eduardo Miguel Rivera-Paz Arrested for $1.2M Samsung Theft
Miami-Dade Police arrested 37-year-old Eduardo Miguel Rivera-Paz for his involvement in the theft of $1.2 million worth of Samsung cell phones that arrived at Miami Airport. The theft was reported by a DHL Express corporate security officer on Friday after a container, initially filled with sandbags, arrived in Bogota.
Allyson Maza Arrested for Stealing $32K in Valuables from Man
Miami Beach police arrested 25-year-old Allyson Maza, who is accused of stealing $32,400 worth of valuables, including a Rolex watch, from a man she met on Instagram. Although the theft occurred on May 31, 2023, authorities were able to identify Maza some time later.
Florida Couple Arrested for Stealing $150K Watch at Jewelry Store
A couple from Florida, Aurel Dobos, 48, and Adina Buchuc, 41, were arrested recently for stealing a $150,000 watch from a jewelry store in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The theft took place in April, but the suspects were apprehended just days ago at Miami International Airport as they attempted to flee the area.
Couple Arrested After Stealing $265 Worth of Meat in Miami Springs
A man and woman were arrested this week after stealing over $200 worth of meat from Milam’s Market in Miami Springs, then fleeing the scene on a motorcycle, authorities reported.
Thiago Alejandro Naitefauch Arrested for Voyeurism at Publix
Thiago Alejandro Naitefauch Arrested for Voyeurism at Publix in Hialeah Gardens
A man was arrested this week for spying on women in the restroom of a Publix supermarket in Hialeah Gardens. The suspect, identified as Thiago Alejandro Naitefauch, 29, was caught on security cameras during the incident, which reportedly lasted at least two hours.
Hialeah Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Jealousy-Fueled Shooting
A 23-year-old man was arrested in Hialeah on Thursday after allegedly shooting another man over suspicions of infidelity. Hansel Diaz-Lezcano faces charges of attempted premeditated murder and armed robbery with assault or battery, according to a report from the Hialeah Police Department.
Jose Ivan Mairena Faces Attempted Murder, Child Abuse Charges
Hialeah Man Arrested for Stabbing, Facing Attempted Murder and Child Abuse Charges
Suspect’s actions witnessed by 10-year-old child during domestic dispute.
Chinese Tourist Arrested for Pawning Fake Gold in Pattaya
Chinese Tourist Arrested in Pattaya for Pawning Fake Gold Jewelry
Mr. Huanyou allegedly defrauded pawn shops with counterfeit gold.
Tourist Police in Pattaya successfully apprehended a 29-year-old Chinese national, Mr. Huanyou, on December 25, 2024, after he was accused of pawning counterfeit gold jewelry at several pawn shops in the area. The arrest took place on Pattaya Third Road in the Nongprue subdistrict of Banglamung district, Chonburi province.
Stacey Christ Charged with Murder in Fentanyl Death of Richard Bennett
Stacey Christ Charged with Murder in Fentanyl Death of Richard Bennett
TUOLUMNE COUNTY, Calif. — Stacey Renee Christ, 27, has been charged with murder in the case of Richard Bennett, who died on October 10, 2024, due to acute fentanyl poisoning. The charge was filed in Tuolumne County Superior Court on Monday.
Tarell Isaac McMillian Charged with Murder in Officer’s Death
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Tarell Isaac McMillian, 34, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the fatal shooting of Greensboro Police Officer Michael Horan. The shooting occurred Monday at a Food Lion supermarket in Greensboro, where Officer Horan was responding to a report of a man with a gun. McMillian is currently being held without bond.
Brent Allen Dingess Charged with Murder After Christmas Assault
NEWTON, N.C. — A man has been charged with murder after an assault left one woman dead and another person critically injured at a home in Newton on Christmas night.
Jason McClure & Jorge Chacon Arrested After Parachuting Off Crane
RALEIGH, N.C. — Two men were arrested on Christmas Eve after performing a daring stunt in downtown Raleigh, scaling a construction crane and parachuting off it early in the morning.
Teen Arrested in Walmart Shooting Death of Brandy Olson
LUMBERTON, N.C. (WBTV) – A teenager has been arrested and another is still on the run following the tragic shooting death of 42-year-old Brandy Nicole Olson at a Walmart in Lumberton, North Carolina, on Dec. 20.
Rock Hill Shooting Suspect Zachary Elias Denied Bail
ROCK HILL, S.C. (WBTV) – A judge ruled on Thursday, Dec. 5, to deny bail for 28-year-old Zachary Elias, who is accused of shooting and killing two people, and injuring another, at a smoke shop in Rock Hill on Dec. 4.
Charlotte School Administrator Scott Waybright Arrested for Peeping
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Scott Waybright, 58, an Assistant Head of School at Charlotte Country Day School, was arrested on December 6 after being accused of secretly using a camera to record others. The case came to light after Charlotte Country Day School notified the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on November 29 of suspected criminal activities involving Waybright.
Filipino Man Arrested for Necklace Snatching in Vietnam
Gaston Galam Ricky, a 33-year-old Filipino man, was arrested in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam, after allegedly snatching a necklace from fellow Filipino citizen, Liezel Kindica, on December 21, 2024. The incident occurred in the Tay Ho Commune area of Tho Xuan District, where Kindica was riding her motorbike at around 9:15 p.m. when Ricky approached from behind.
Des Moines Man Arrested After Violent Robbery During Online Marketplace Deal
A Des Moines man, Jonah Goy Ruiy, 20, was arrested and booked into the Polk County Jail on Monday after allegedly robbing a victim during a pre-arranged online marketplace transaction.
Pueblo Man Arrested After Fleeing Robbery Scene and False Identification
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — Anthony C. Loudy, 36, was arrested by the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) on Tuesday, Dec. 17, after fleeing the scene of a robbery and being identified as a fugitive with a felony warrant.
Ebony Nicole Pitters Arrested in Coconut Palm Club Robbery
Authorities have made a second arrest in connection with the ambush and robbery at the Coconut Palm Club Apartments. Ebony Nicole Pitters, 42, of Lauderhill, was arrested and now faces multiple felony charges, including robbery with a weapon, burglary, false imprisonment, and aggravated assault.
Kerri Flynn Arrested for Stealing Packages in South Boston
Kerri Flynn, 34, of South Boston, was arrested and charged with receiving stolen property on Tuesday, December 26, following multiple reports of stolen packages in the area just before Christmas.
Three Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Baby at Kasoa Ofaakor
The Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) at the Kasoa Divisional Police Command, led by DSP Doris Laryea, has arrested three women for allegedly stealing a baby in Kasoa Ofaakor. The suspects are Magdalene Nana Adwoa Boafo, 28, Faustina Binney, 32, and Eunice Koomson, 36, a teacher at Ebenezer High Academy in Ofaakor.
Cyber Fraud Arrests: Abdul Latif Abubakar & Mahammudu Yasir
In a significant move to tackle cybercrime, Ghanaian security agencies arrested two men, Abdul Latif Abubakar, 22, and Mahammudu Araafat Yasir, 24, for their involvement in a cyber fraud operation. The arrests occurred in Langbensi and Gambaga in the North East Region following an intelligence-driven investigation.
Former Bank Jago Employee IA Arrested for Rp 1.4 Billion Theft
A former employee of Bank Jago has been arrested for allegedly stealing Rp 1.4 billion from accounts that had been frozen by the bank under the directive of law enforcement authorities. The Jakarta Police announced the arrest on Wednesday.
Wu CongMing, Phung Lac Tong Arrested for Illegal BTS Operations
Police in District 10 of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) have apprehended three individuals, including Wu CongMing, 56, Phung Lac Tong, 37, and Thoi Vi Quoc, 36, for allegedly operating illegal base transceiver stations (BTS) used to distribute spam messages. The operation was uncovered after authorities detected unusual activity in telecommunications networks.
Iranian Man Pous Moshtaghhossein Arrested for Theft in HCMC
An Iranian man, Pous Moshtaghhossein, 50, was arrested on Friday in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 from a Russian couple using a sleight-of-hand trick. He now faces theft charges, according to District 1 police.
Felistas Nyambura, James Wachira Detained for Sh30.7M Theft
Domestic workers accused of defrauding deceased employer’s bank account
Two domestic workers, Felistas Nyambura and James Wachira, have been detained for five days to allow police to investigate how they allegedly stole Sh30.7 million from the deceased Joseph Barage Wanjui’s City Bank account. The suspects are accused of using his credit card to withdraw the money between 2022 and 2024.
Robert Wangila Wandera Charged in Ksh 200M Theft Scheme
Accountant among five accused of conspiring to steal from logistics firms
Robert Wangila Wandera, one of five accountants accused of conspiring to steal over Ksh 200 million from four logistics companies, has been charged in a Mombasa court. The charges include stealing Ksh 200,585,052.00 from Igsar Group Company Limited, Husaaba Trading Company Limited, Sunova International Limited, and Inland Logistics.
Two Arrested in Zambia for Plot to Harm President Hakainde Hichilema
Zambian police have apprehended two individuals, Jasten Mabulesse Candunde, 42, and Leonard Phiri, 43, on charges of conspiring to harm President Hakainde Hichilema using witchcraft. The arrests, made on December 19, were part of an investigation that linked the two men to a plot orchestrated by Nelson Banda, the younger brother of MP Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda.
Hashim Dagane Muhumed, Suspected Eastleigh Serial Killer, Arraigned
Hashim Dagane Muhumed, also known as Hashim Mohamed Khalif, was arraigned before the High Court in Milimani on December 24, 2024, in connection with the gruesome murders of four women allegedly abducted from Eastleigh.
David Simiyu Charged with Stealing Church Equipment in Nairobi
David Simiyu Wanyonyi, a 25-year-old man, has been charged in a Nairobi court for stealing camera equipment from evangelical churches and reselling it for a fraction of its value. On December 24, 2024, Simiyu appeared before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Dolphina Alego, where he confessed to committing the thefts in order to finance his personal goals, including joining a driving school and moving into a new home.
Fahad Ibrahim Mohamed Charged with Attempted Fraud of KSh 3.9M
Fahad Ibrahim Mohamed, an employee of Beyt Properties Limited, is facing fraud charges in a Nairobi court, accused of attempting to defraud Alliance Concrete Limited, a company specializing in construction materials, of KSh 3.9 million. Mohamed, who was arraigned before Magistrate Dolphina Alego at Milimani Law Courts, denied the charges against him.
Jaylin Brewster Charged with Robbery and Battery After Assaulting Officers
CHICAGO — Felony charges have been filed against 20-year-old Jaylin Brewster after he allegedly assaulted officers during his arrest, following his involvement in the robbery of two Chicago Fire Department (CFD) employees who were responding to an emergency call.
Texas Grand Jury Indicts Canon Edward Monk on Theft and Fraud Charges
CORSICANA, TEXAS — A Navarro County grand jury has indicted Rev. Canon Edward Monk SSC, rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Corsicana, on three felony counts related to theft and fraud. On December 19, 2024, the grand jury handed down charges of theft over $300,000, third-degree fraud, and credit card abuse, as reported by the NavCo Chronicle.
Three Georgia Residents Charged in Multi-State Lottery Scam Targeting Senior Citizens
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — United States Attorney Zachary Cunha announced on Wednesday that three individuals from Georgia have been charged for allegedly deceiving senior citizens in Rhode Island and other states out of more than one million dollars through a fraudulent sweepstakes scheme.
Robert Earl Gill, 59, Arrested for Defrauding Clients in Genesee County
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) – A contractor, 59-year-old Robert Earl Gill, was arraigned this week on seven charges related to fraudulent activities targeting clients in Genesee County. Known as “Ripoff Rob,” Gill allegedly scammed multiple customers over the past year by taking money for home improvement projects and failing to complete the work.
Father and Son Sentenced for Operating Illegal Gambling Rings in MI
Father and Son Sentenced for Operating Illegal Gambling Businesses in Genesee County
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) – A father and son duo from Genesee County have been sentenced to probation and fined after being caught operating illegal gambling businesses in the area.
