Soddy-Daisy Man Duped into Giving Away Gold Bars in Scam
Soddy Daisy, Tenn. – An elderly man from Soddy-Daisy was swindled into parting with thousands of dollars worth of gold bars by a pair of scammers. The suspects, Raymond Guan and Ho Yin Li, were arrested by authorities after an investigation that included an interview with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI).
Eric Karwowski Arrested for Stolen Cars, Fraud Tools, Guns, and Drugs
St. Charles, Ill. – A St. Charles Township man, Eric Karwowski, 42, has been arrested after authorities discovered five stolen luxury cars, a range of fraud tools, firearms, and drugs at his home. The investigation began in Southlake, Texas, after the owner of a black Mercedes Benz G550 used GPS to track their stolen vehicle to a home in the 43W000 block of Badger Court in St. Charles Township.
Sevilla Defender Kike Salas Arrested Over Alleged Betting Scam
Sevilla, Spain – Sevilla FC’s 22-year-old defender, Kike Salas, has been arrested by the Policia Nacional following an investigation into an alleged betting scam involving yellow cards. The arrest follows suspicions that Salas deliberately received yellow cards in La Liga matches last season so that his friends could place bets on him being booked.
Toronto Man Georgios Sakellaris Arrested in Fraud Investigation
Toronto, Ont. – Georgios Sakellaris, 42, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of fraud and property crimes in relation to two separate scams. The Toronto Police Service launched an investigation into Sakellaris after a series of incidents between January 2022 and January 2025.
Brian Moree Arrested for Murder in Whitfield County Stabbing
Whitfield County, Ga. – Brian Moree, a murder suspect, was arrested just hours after deputies say he fatally stabbed a woman late Monday night on Richardson Drive in Whitfield County.
13 Arrested in Rhea County Drug Trafficking Bust
Rhea County, Tenn. – Thirteen individuals were arrested this week in Rhea County on various drug-related charges after an extensive investigation into drug trafficking and overdose deaths. The Rhea County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), conducted the months-long operation that led to the arrests.
James Janow, Jr. Arrested in Dade County After Hiding Behind False Wall
Dade County, Ga. – James Janow, Jr. was arrested in Dade County after an intense search led officers to find him hiding behind a false wall in his home. Authorities were on the lookout for Janow, who was wanted on multiple warrants, including charges related to fentanyl possession and obstruction of law enforcement.
Chima Hyginus Nkwocha, “Young Billionaire,” Convicted in Cybercrime Case
Abuja, Nigeria – Chima Hyginus Nkwocha, also known as “Young Billionaire,” has been convicted by the Federal High Court in Abuja for impersonation and money laundering. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured the conviction after Nkwocha was found guilty of defrauding an American citizen, Linda Wheeler, out of $345,000.
EFCC Arrests 5 Katsina Revenue Officials for Diverting Over N1.2 Billion
Kano, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five officials from the Katsina State Board of Internal Revenue for allegedly diverting N1,294,337,676.53 of the Katsina State Government’s funds. The arrests were made by the Kano Zonal Command of the EFCC, following a petition from the Katsina State Government.
Sha’Miya Williams Found Guilty of Manslaughter in 2022 Sarasota Homicide
Sarasota, Fla. (WWSB) – A 19-year-old woman, Sha’Miya Williams, has been found guilty of manslaughter in connection with a 2022 shooting incident in Sarasota that led to the death of a 17-year-old victim.
New York Man, Zhipeng Lin, Arrested in Greenwich $496K Scam
A New York man, 23-year-old Zhipeng Lin of Elmhurst, was arrested in connection with a $496,000 scam involving a Greenwich woman, according to a police warrant. Lin is charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree larceny and criminal attempt at first-degree larceny.
12 Chinese Nationals, 5 Filipinos Arrested in Paranaque Scam Operation
Twelve Chinese nationals and five Filipinos were arrested on January 8, 2025, in a major operation conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Paranaque City, Metro Manila. The suspects are facing charges related to scamming operations, attempted bribery, and violations of the Philippine Immigration Act.
Kimari Justin Lacks Arrested for Gas Station Robbery in Halifax County
A 19-year-old man, Kimari Justin Lacks, has been arrested in connection with a robbery at a Spirit convenience store in Halifax County earlier this month. The arrest follows a thorough investigation into the incident that occurred on January 9, 2025.
Patricia Wiggington Arrested in Connection to Elsie Wiggington’s Murder
Patricia Wiggington, 49, the ex-wife of Fred Wiggington, was arrested on Sunday and charged with being an accessory after the fact to a felony homicide and obstruction of justice. The charges are related to the murder of Elsie Wiggington, whose remains were discovered in August 2024.
Former Martinsville Doctor Joel Smithers Convicted on 467 Federal Charges
A former Martinsville doctor, Joel Smithers, has been convicted on 467 federal charges related to the illegal distribution of controlled substances following a three-week jury trial in U.S. District Court in Abingdon. Smithers, 42, was found guilty of maintaining a facility for the unlawful distribution of drugs and unlawfully prescribing Schedule II controlled substances.
Three Arrested After Theft and Drug Charges in Douglas County, NV
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. — Deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) arrested three individuals on October 29 after they were involved in a theft at the Wal-Mart on Grant Way in Gardnerville, Nev.
Jimmy Kimbrough Arrested in Shelby County for Tree Service Scam
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — Jimmy Kimbrough, a man accused of running a tree service scam across Shelby County, was arrested after deputies connected him to multiple thefts.
Gordon Leighton Arrested in Van Buren County for Contractor Fraud
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — Gordon Leighton, a 58-year-old man from Lawton, Michigan, has been arrested on two charges connected to a contractor fraud scheme. Leighton is facing a felony charge of contractor fraud and a misdemeanor charge of being an unlicensed residential builder.
Arrests Made in Southern California Wildfire-Related Crimes
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — The Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has announced multiple arrests and criminal charges in the wake of the devastating Southern California wildfires. Hochman vowed to pursue those taking advantage of the vulnerable victims of the fires.
Two Men Arrested in Vietnam for Facebook Investment Scam
Cao Van Hieu, 28, and Mai Thanh Quoc, 26, were arrested on Tuesday after being linked to the hacking of 1,000 Facebook accounts and scamming more than VND10 billion (US$400,000) from approximately 500 victims nationwide.
Four Arrested in Cryptocurrency Scam Stealing VND10 Billion in Vietnam
Bac Ninh, Vietnam – Four men have been arrested in the northern province of Bac Ninh for allegedly hacking users’ cryptocurrency accounts on the Binance app and using them to steal over VND10 billion (approximately US$393,300). The four suspects – Nguyen Duc Hung, 25; Hoang Dinh Tai, 27; Nguyen Phung Hoang, 22; and Nguyen Anh Tuan, 26 – are under investigation for fraudulent appropriation of assets.
Former Deputies Luu Binh Nhuong, Le Thanh Van Sentenced
Former National Assembly Deputies Luu Binh Nhuong and Le Thanh Van, along with their associates, were sentenced to prison on Monday after being found guilty of extorting property and abusing their power for personal gain.
Sarasota Scam: Anthony Sanders and Marlita Andrews Arrested for Fraud
Sarasota, Fla. – A new fraud scheme has shocked Sarasota authorities, with a woman losing over $12,000 after falling victim to a sophisticated scam originating from a Georgia prison cell.
Gordon Leighton Arrested in Van Buren County for Contractor Fraud
VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — Gordon Leighton, a 58-year-old man from Lawton, Michigan, has been arrested on two charges connected to a contractor fraud scheme. Leighton is facing a felony charge of contractor fraud and a misdemeanor charge of being an unlicensed residential builder.
Arrests Made in Southern California Wildfire-Related Crimes
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — The Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has announced multiple arrests and criminal charges in the wake of the devastating Southern California wildfires. Hochman vowed to pursue those taking advantage of the vulnerable victims of the fires.
Two Men Arrested in Vietnam for Facebook Investment Scam
Cao Van Hieu, 28, and Mai Thanh Quoc, 26, were arrested on Tuesday after being linked to the hacking of 1,000 Facebook accounts and scamming more than VND10 billion (US$400,000) from approximately 500 victims nationwide.
Four Arrested in Cryptocurrency Scam Stealing VND10 Billion in Vietnam
Bac Ninh, Vietnam – Four men have been arrested in the northern province of Bac Ninh for allegedly hacking users’ cryptocurrency accounts on the Binance app and using them to steal over VND10 billion (approximately US$393,300). The four suspects – Nguyen Duc Hung, 25; Hoang Dinh Tai, 27; Nguyen Phung Hoang, 22; and Nguyen Anh Tuan, 26 – are under investigation for fraudulent appropriation of assets.
Former Deputies Luu Binh Nhuong, Le Thanh Van Sentenced
Former National Assembly Deputies Luu Binh Nhuong and Le Thanh Van, along with their associates, were sentenced to prison on Monday after being found guilty of extorting property and abusing their power for personal gain.
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested Amid Crisis
SEOUL — The arrest of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol marks a dramatic moment in a standoff with the nation’s investigators. The arrest, which occurred after several failed attempts, has sparked intense political division in a country still grappling with the fallout from last month’s martial law declaration.
Lisa Ann Smith Arrested for Theft and Methamphetamine Possession
ROME, Ga. – Lisa Ann Smith, 58, of Buchanan, Georgia, was arrested after she allegedly stole over $500 worth of items from the East Rome Walmart. According to police reports, Smith was captured by security after attempting to leave the store with the stolen merchandise, valued at $529.71.
Colin Day Jailed for Four Years After Attempted Drug Disposal
CHARTERIS, CAMBRIDGESHIRE – A drug dealer who attempted to dispose of cocaine as police arrived at his home has been jailed for four years. Colin Day, 49, was caught trying to get rid of the illegal substances when officers arrived at his residence on Hilda Clarke Close, Chatteris, on March 25, 2022.
Megan Quattrin Arrested for Resisting Police in Marquette
MARQUETTE, MI – 36-year-old Megan Quattrin of Marquette was arrested on charges of resisting and obstructing a police officer on Saturday, after a Michigan State Police trooper located her and a reported stolen vehicle at the TJ Maxx parking lot.
Trio Arrested After Burglary at Kohl’s in Manlius, NY
MANLIUS, N.Y. – Three people were arrested after a burglary at the Kohl’s on Towne Drive in Fayetteville on Monday, January 13, 2025. The Town of Manlius Police responded to a tip from a store employee who recognized two suspects from a previous theft in early January.
Darrick Flowers Arrested After Chase in Stolen Car Involved in Multiple Crimes
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – A man was arrested by Memphis police on January 10 after allegedly leading officers on a chase in a stolen vehicle that had been used in several crimes across both Shelby County and DeSoto County.
Former Deputy Sean McKenzie Arrested for Stealing Knife in Augusta
Augusta, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — A Richmond County deputy, Sean McKenzie, was arrested and fired on Tuesday after admitting to stealing a knife while responding to a call in September 2024.
Two Arrested After Retail Theft and Drug Discovery in Paducah
Paducah, Ky. (WSIL) — Two people from Paducah were arrested on January 13 after an investigation into retail theft led to the discovery of drugs, drug paraphernalia, and stolen merchandise.
