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Yican Wu Impersonated Federal Agent in $40K Scam Bust
STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A man posing as a federal agent was arrested in Stuart after allegedly attempting to extort $40,000 from a victim — part of a larger fraud scheme targeting Floridians.
Nigel Edge Arrested After Southport Dockside Mass Shooting
SOUTHPORT, N.C. — A mass shooting at a popular waterfront restaurant in Southport, North Carolina, left three people dead and eight others injured on Saturday night. Authorities have arrested Nigel Edge, 39, in connection with the deadly attack.
Dan Durr Opens Lego Store Despite Past Human Trafficking Case
FARGO, N.D. — Eight years after pleading guilty in a high-profile human trafficking sting, Dan Durr, former owner of Don’s Car Wash, has opened a Lego store in Fargo, raising concerns among local residents.
Titouan Leduc Arrested After Climbing Warsaw’s Varso Tower
WARSAW, Poland — French urban climber Titouan Leduc, 24, was arrested after scaling 230 meters of the Varso Tower, the tallest skyscraper in the European Union, in a breathtaking but illegal climb.
Scottish Gang Leaders Lyons & McGill Arrested in Dubai Amid Global Feud
Four major figures in Scotland’s notorious gangland conflict have been arrested in Dubai, marking a dramatic international chapter in a bitter 25-year feud. Steven Lyons, Ross McGill, Stephen Jamieson, and Steven Larwood have been detained in the United Arab Emirates since September 16.
Robert Kelly and Daniel Bentley Arrested for Attempted Copper Wire Theft in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two men were arrested on Saturday, September __, for attempting to steal copper wire from interstate infrastructure near the junction of I-65 and I-265.
Joe Fernandez and Two Others Arrested in Taylor County Car Burglaries
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — On Thursday, September 25, 2025, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) arrested Joe Fernandez on a felony warrant related to a series of car burglaries and thefts across Taylor County.
NDLEA Arrests Multiple Suspected Terrorist Drug Suppliers and Traffickers Across Nigeria
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) made significant arrests on Saturday, September 27, 2025, targeting suspected drug suppliers linked to terrorist groups in Nigeria’s northeastern states of Borno and Yobe.
Chinese Tour Guide and Thai Accomplice Arrested in Pattaya Crackdown on Illegal Guiding
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, Pattaya police arrested a Chinese national, Mr. Zheng, at Bali Hai Pier for illegally leading 14 tourists without a personal tour guide license. The incident was part of an intensified crackdown on foreign tour guides operating without authorization, threatening the livelihoods of licensed Thai guides.
Dr. Samuel Chacon Indicted for Health Care Fraud
Dr. Samuel R. Chacon, a Reno-based OB-GYN and owner of the Women’s Health Center of Reno, has been arrested and indicted for health care fraud. Authorities allege that between January 1, 2017, and November 22, 2022, Dr. Chacon submitted false insurance claims for unnecessary gynecological procedures, including hysterectomies and bladder sling surgeries.
“La Diabla” Cartel Member Arrested in Baby Trafficking Case
JUÁREZ, Mexico — Authorities have arrested Martha Alicia Mendez Aguilar, also known as “La Diabla,” a high-level operative within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in connection with a disturbing human trafficking and organ harvesting operation.
Boca Raton Man Charged in Largest U.S. Healthcare Fraud Bust
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Richard Weldon Crowder II, 59, is facing federal charges in what officials are calling the biggest healthcare fraud crackdown in U.S. history. Crowder is one of 324 individuals charged nationwide in a sweeping Department of Justice (DOJ) enforcement action targeting schemes that defrauded Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs of more than $14.6 billion.
Ibrahim El-Hakim Charged for Unauthorized Access to PM’s Account
A 23-year-old former Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) employee, Ibrahim El-Hakim, has been charged with fraud, identity theft, unauthorized computer use, and trafficking identity information, police confirmed.
Julian Mancilla Sotelo, Angel Garcia Arrested in Ventura Mail Theft
Two Los Angeles County residents, Julian Mancilla Sotelo, 20, of Sylmar, and Angel Garcia, 27, of Glendale, were arrested for stealing mail from a Ventura County post office, officials announced Monday.
Nsikayomuzi Goqo Seeks Appeal After 8-Year Fraud Sentence
Nsikayomuzi Goodman Goqo, sentenced to eight years in prison for defrauding investors of over R70 million, is seeking to appeal both his conviction and sentence. He alleges that the Pinetown Regional Court’s ruling was influenced by judicial anger.
Howard Rubin Charged in Violent Sex Trafficking Ring
Retired New York financier Howard Rubin and his former personal assistant, Jennifer Powers, were indicted Friday on federal charges for allegedly operating a violent, decade-long sex trafficking ring, prosecutors said.
Tyler Couple Arrested for $750 Elderly Chimney Scam
SMITH COUNTY, Texas — A Tyler man and woman were arrested Wednesday, Sept. 24, for allegedly scamming an elderly person out of $750 by posing as chimney sweeps earlier this year.
James Gustafson Jr. Arrested for $30K Home Improvement Fraud
Delaware State Police arrested 45-year-old James Gustafson Jr. of Dagsboro on September 24, 2025, on charges of home improvement fraud.
Monica Cannon-Grant Pleads Guilty in Boston Resiliency Fund Fraud
Boston community activist Monica Cannon-Grant pleaded guilty Monday to 18 counts related to a scheme involving the misuse of donations to her nonprofit, Violence in Boston.
Roy Jeanne & Michael Timms to Repay £656K in Jersey Fraud Case
JERSEY — Jersey Mutual is set to recover over £650,000 from two men behind a sophisticated multi-million-pound fraud that spanned 13 years.
Nolan Craig Bourgeois Jr. Charged with Insurance Fraud in NC
RALEIGH, NC — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of Nolan Craig Bourgeois Jr., 28, of John Street, Clayton, on a charge of felony insurance fraud.
Angelann Flores Sentenced for Filing False Insurance Claim
STOCKTON, CA – Former Stockton Unified School District (SUSD) board president Angelann Flores has been sentenced after being found guilty of filing a false insurance claim in connection to a non-district-related car crash.
Carla Finley Charged in $54K Theft from Elderly Resident
UNION COUNTY, S.C. — A 73-year-old woman from Union, South Carolina, is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing more than $54,000 from a resident at an assisted living facility.
Cortez D’Angelo Dennis Arrested in Colorado Human Trafficking Case
Jefferson County, CO — A man suspected of trafficking women across the Denver metro area has been arrested following a months-long undercover investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Ex-Falcons Player Eric Johnson Jailed for Trafficking
Former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Eric Duane Johnson has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a gang-linked human trafficking operation in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The 49-year-old Decatur resident pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including gang activity and pimping, in a case involving the trafficking of five victims—including a child.
Shakire Mendoza Charged in Human Trafficking Case
London, ON – A 26-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including human trafficking and sexual assault, following a police investigation that authorities believe could uncover additional victims.
7 Men Charged in Hartford Juvenile Trafficking Case
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Seven men are facing serious criminal charges and three juvenile girls have been safely reunited with their families following a major human trafficking investigation in Hartford, police announced.
2 Uzbek Women Arrested in Turkey for Human Trafficking
ISTANBUL — Two Uzbek women wanted for human trafficking have been arrested in Turkey and deported to Uzbekistan, according to a statement from the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Istanbul.
Thomas Jeffers Charged in GTA Human Trafficking Case
Investigators from the Human Trafficking Unit began their inquiry in March after receiving reports that a woman was being exploited for financial gain. The victim was allegedly trafficked throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in the sex trade.
Angel Holland, Aaron Stalling Charged in Severe Child Abuse Case
CINCINNATI — Angel Holland and her live-in boyfriend, Aaron Stalling, have been arrested and charged with three counts each of felonious assault and endangering children following an investigation into severe child abuse.
Berkeley County Official Marion Turner Charged with Credit Card Theft
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Marion Turner, former chairman of the Berkeley County Planning Commission, is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly using a stolen credit card to make unauthorized purchases throughout the Lowcountry.
Florian Donatus Tegako Arrested Over Credit Card Fraud in Walvis Bay
Florian Donatus Tegako, councillor for the Walvis Bay Rural constituency representing the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), has been arrested in connection with the alleged fraudulent use of the Erongo Regional Council’s credit card.
Lori St. Thomas Arrested in $238K Catholic School Fraud
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Lori St. Thomas, a longtime Catholic school principal from Coral Springs, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding St. Coleman Catholic School in Pompano Beach of over $238,000.
Frank Stanley, Tom Smith Jailed for Series of Burglaries
Two young men, Frank Stanley (21) and Tom Smith (20), have been jailed after being convicted of multiple burglaries in Central Bedfordshire and Leicestershire.
Mervin Brooks Arrested for Armed Dealership Burglary
A 27-year-old man, Mervin Gaston Brooks, was arrested on multiple felony charges after allegedly breaking into a motorcycle dealership in Kissimmee, Florida.
Daryl Davies Arrested in Hastings Burglary Case
Daryl Davies, aged 44 and residing on Battle Road in St Leonards, was arrested and later remanded in custody on Thursday, September 25.
Ayo Akinpelu, 8 Others Arrested by Amotekun in Osun
The Osun State Security Network Agency, known as the Amotekun Corps, has arrested nine suspects for crimes ranging from livestock theft and burglary to the rape of minors.
Cristian Quintero-Rojas Arrested in Washoe County by ICE
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. — As part of a nationwide enforcement operation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on September 20 and 21, Cristian Quintero-Rojas, an unauthorized immigrant from Honduras, was arrested in Washoe County.
Armed Burglary Suspect Geoffrey Chinnow Arrested in El Paso
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — Authorities arrested Geoffrey Chinnow, 37, Tuesday morning following a SWAT operation linked to a home invasion in Fountain.
Kendavious Williams Arrested for Attempted Burglary in Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. — On September 20, Auburn Police arrested 28-year-old Kendavious Lamarcus Williams on charges including attempted second-degree burglary and providing a false name to law enforcement.
