Florida Woman Sentenced for Soliciting Murder of Family Members
Tureygua Inaru, a 31-year-old woman from Florida, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including three counts of criminal solicitation to commit first-degree murder. Court records show that Inaru attempted to hire fellow inmates to kill her family members, hoping to inherit approximately $2 million. Following her prison sentence, Inaru will face eight years of supervised probation.
Belcamp Man Sentenced to Prison for $1.5M Bank Fraud and Theft
Victor Ojo, a 30-year-old man from Belcamp, Maryland, has been sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for his role in a bank fraud conspiracy that led to the theft of $1.5 million and the fraudulent collection of $28,350 in unemployment benefits. Ojo’s sentence was handed down after he pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and conspiracy to commit bank fraud.
Three Galway Men Arrested in UK for £20 Counterfeit Note Scam
Three men from Galway have been arrested in the UK for their involvement in a counterfeit £20 note scam. The arrests occurred on Tuesday, January 21, when officers stopped a vehicle in West Yorkshire.
Irish Defence Forces Corporal Sentenced for €6.6 Million Money Laundering
A corporal in the Irish Defence Forces, Richard Kearney, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in a major money laundering operation. Kearney, 36, from Clondalkin, Dublin, was found guilty of possessing €25,000 that was linked to criminal activity at an address in Tallaght in May 2022.
Brandon Hennessy Given Suspended Sentence After Pleading Guilty to Drug Charges
Brandon Hennessy, a 21-year-old man from Sheephill Avenue in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, has been given a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to possessing €32,000 worth of drugs, including cocaine and heroin. Hennessy, who was just 17 years old at the time of the offence, faced charges related to the sale or supply of cocaine in Blanchardstown on January 21, 2021.
Two Dublin Residents Plead Guilty to Conspiracy in Driver Theory Test Impersonation Scheme
Two individuals who participated in a fraudulent scheme to impersonate learner drivers and take theory tests on behalf of others are set to be sentenced tomorrow.
Lisa Mary Macardle Jailed for Conning Elderly Victims into Handing Over Bank Cards
Lisa Mary Macardle, 39, from Aylesbury, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after conning elderly individuals into handing over their bank cards. Macardle pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud and one count of possessing criminal property.
Three Sentenced for Attempting $21 Million Fraud Scheme Involving NAB Employee
Three individuals, including a former employee of National Australia Bank (NAB), have been sentenced for their roles in an attempted fraud scheme aimed at defrauding the bank of $21 million.
DiCaprio Washington Charged After Domestic Altercation Leads to Stabbing
Mishawaka Man Faces Multiple Charges After Hotel Domestic Dispute Leads to Stabbing
Sandra Navarro Charged with Murder of Apartment Superintendent
NEW YORK (WABC) — A 48-year-old woman from New York has been charged with murder after authorities allege she killed the superintendent of her apartment building, 55-year-old Jose Portillo, during an attempt to collect overdue rent.
Nathan Vanderaa Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges in Plymouth
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) – Nathan Vanderaa, a 46-year-old Plymouth man, was arrested on Wednesday facing multiple drug charges, including dealing and possessing methamphetamine.
Five College Students in Massachusetts Face Kidnapping Charges
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Five college students from Assumption University have been charged with conspiracy and kidnapping after allegedly luring a man to their campus via a dating app, as part of a TikTok-inspired “Catch a Predator” prank.
Indiana Couple Brian and Sonja Stafford Face 120 Charges
MORGAN COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) – An Indiana couple is facing over 120 charges, including child abuse, human trafficking, strangulation, and domestic battery, after years of alleged mistreatment of children in their care.
Derrick Pratcher Pleads Guilty to Murder of Robert Pulliam Jr.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) – Derrick Pratcher, 35, has pleaded guilty but mentally ill to the murder of Robert Pulliam Jr., 63, a security guard who was fatally shot in a South Bend parking garage nearly two years ago.
Texas Man Faces Stalking Charges After Harassing Caitlin Clark
INDIANAPOLIS (Gray News) – Michael Lewis, 55, from Denton, Texas, has been arrested and charged with stalking after allegedly sending Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark multiple threatening and sexually explicit messages on social media.
Shambreka Hall Pleads Guilty to Causing Death in South Bend Crash
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) — Shambreka Hall, 28, was found guilty of causing death while operating a motor vehicle, but not recklessly or while intoxicated, following a 2022 collision in South Bend’s River Park neighborhood.
Chad Kessler Arrested in Ellsworth Drug Bust, Faces Multiple Felony Charges
A River Falls man was arrested in Ellsworth on January 21, 2025, after a suspicious activity complaint led to the discovery of illegal drugs and a stolen firearm in his vehicle. Chad W. Kessler, 47, now faces multiple felony charges, including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, marijuana, and narcotic drugs, as well as charges for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and stolen property.
Houston Mailman Cornelius Davis Arrested in Fraud Sting
A Houston postal worker, Cornelius Davis, was arrested in early December following a detailed undercover operation by Webster police. The operation was part of an ongoing fraud and theft investigation, and Davis was charged with tampering with a government document after he attempted to make a purchase using a stolen credit card at an Academy Sports store.
Former FDNY Chief Anthony Saccavino Pleads Guilty to Bribery Scheme
Anthony Saccavino, the former chief of the New York City Fire Department’s Bureau of Fire Prevention (BFP), has pled guilty to conspiracy charges related to a bribery scheme. Saccavino, 59, admitted that he and others agreed to take $190,000 in bribes to expedite safety inspections for clients of a former firefighter. The plea deal, filed in Manhattan federal court, calls for Saccavino to serve up to five years in prison.
Nigerian Authorities Arrest 13 Students in Crackdown on Cyber Fraud
In a recent crackdown on internet fraud, Nigerian authorities have apprehended 13 students from Usmanu Danfodio University, located in the northwestern city of Sokoto. This is part of a broader campaign targeting cybercrime and other online fraud schemes that have plagued the country for decades. Known for its widespread cyber fraud, Nigeria has earned a reputation for the so-called “Yahoo boys,” young people engaging in online scams, often involving fake narratives like the notorious “Nigerian prince” email scam.
Flutterwave Faces Scrutiny Over Security Breaches and Arrests
Nigerian authorities have arrested several bank customers involved in fraudulent activities on Flutterwave’s platform. The crackdown, part of an ongoing investigation, is set to extend to 601 additional suspects who are believed to have received proceeds from past breaches. Court documents reveal these arrests are tied to transactions involving various financial institutions, including Polaris Bank, Sparkle Microfinance Bank, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Standard Chartered Bank, Union Bank, Unity Bank, and Wema Bank.
Professor Ignatius Uduk Faces Arrest Over Election Fraud Charges
A Nigerian professor, Ignatius Uduk, who served as the returning officer for the 2019 general election in Essien Udim State Constituency, Akwa Ibom, is facing arrest after failing to appear in court for judgment. A High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, issued a bench warrant for his arrest on Wednesday, following repeated absences from court proceedings.
Access Bank MD, Bolaji Agbede, Faces Arrest Over N1.356bn Fraud
Justice Ibironke Harrison, a judge at the Lagos State High Court, has ordered the arrest of Bolaji Agbede, the acting managing director of Access Bank PLC, alongside three other individuals, in connection with an alleged fraud totaling N1.356 billion. The charges include conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence, and stealing, and are related to an incident from 2013.
Okezie Ogbata Pleads Guilty to $6M Scam Defrauding Elderly Victims
Okezie Ogbata, a 36-year-old Nigerian man, pleaded guilty to defrauding over 400 elderly and vulnerable victims of more than $6 million in a scheme orchestrated with his co-conspirators. The scam involved convincing victims to pay fees, taxes, and other charges under the false pretense of receiving a multimillion-dollar inheritance from a deceased relative.
EFCC Arrests Usman Yusuf Over Alleged N4 Billion Fraud and Mismanagement
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), on Wednesday in connection with a N4 billion fraud investigation. EFCC operatives apprehended Yusuf at his Abuja residence around 4:30 p.m. after ongoing probes into allegations that he inflated the NHIS ICT budget from N4.975 billion to N8.7 billion and approved payments beyond his authorized limit.
Rivers Police Arrest Michael Onyedikachi & Akachukwu Benedict for N150m Scam
Operatives from the C4i Intelligence Unit of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested two suspected online fraudsters, Michael Onyedikachi and Akachukwu Benedict, for defrauding a Canada-based Nigerian, Sandra Austin, of N150 million.
Gainesville Teen Jeremiyah Leonard Arrested for Armed Robbery
A Gainesville teenager, Jeremiyah Eurell Leonard, 18, was arrested on Monday in connection with an alleged armed robbery and assault during an online sale meet-up that occurred on December 29.
Zachary Mize Arrested After Burglary and Chase in Gainesville
A Gainesville man, Zachary Martin Mize, 30, was arrested after allegedly committing a burglary, followed by a high-speed chase with law enforcement on Tuesday morning.
Jagtar Singh Arrested in Brampton Gas Station Robbery
Jagtar Singh, 30, has been arrested in connection with a gas station robbery that occurred on January 17 in Brampton. Peel Regional Police say two male suspects entered a gas station near Hurontario Street and Bovaird Drive West, where they displayed an imitation firearm, demanded cash, and fled with a quantity of money. No physical injuries were reported during the robbery.
Monica Shea Thomason Arrested for Armed Vehicle Robbery
Monica Shea Thomason, 30, was arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle at gunpoint near a convenience store in Pickens County. Deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Six Mile Kwik Mart on North Main Street around 10:34 p.m. on Monday.
Robert and Edward Nemtzian Arrested in Nutty Irishman Robbery
Two men from Queens, 18-year-old Robert Nemtzian and 23-year-old Edward Nemtzian, are facing charges in connection with a robbery that occurred early Sunday at the Nutty Irishman bar in Farmingdale.
Portuguese Lawmaker Miguel Arruda Accused of Stealing Luggage
A Portuguese far-right lawmaker, Miguel Arruda, has been accused of stealing luggage at several airports, leading to his expulsion from his political party, Chega. According to various news outlets, Arruda was questioned by police on January 21 at Lisbon Airport, where he was allegedly charged with theft after some of the stolen suitcases were reportedly discovered at his residence.
Kyle Miles-O’Farrell Arrested for Burglary and Theft in Watertown
WATERTOWN, SD — On November 8th, 2024, at approximately 11:31 PM, the Watertown Police Department responded to a burglary alarm at the National Guard Readiness Center. Upon arrival, officers found evidence of forced entry and significant property damage in two buildings. The investigation, carried out by Watertown Police and National Guard personnel, revealed that over $52,000 in damage had been caused, with more than $8,800 in property stolen.
Tiffany Soucy Arrested for Burglary in Caribou After Footprints Lead to Residence
CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) — On January 24th, around 10 AM, the Caribou Police Department responded to a call about suspicious footprints found at a residence on McKinley Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a burglary had occurred inside the garage.
Stephen Duffett Jailed for Burglary and Bike Theft in Doncaster
Stephen Duffett, 30, of Cardigan Road, Doncaster, appeared before Sheffield Crown Court on January 24, 2025, where he was sentenced to three years and four months in prison.
