Jon Banning Arrested on Fraud Charges for Landscaping Scams
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Jon Banning, the 51-year-old owner of JTB Landscaping, has been arrested after allegedly taking money from customers for landscaping services but failing to complete the projects. The Nevada Attorney General’s Office arrested Banning on February 4, following an outstanding felony arrest warrant.
RaShawn Carter Arrested for Scamming Elderly Victims in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS — A 20-year-old man from Ohio, RaShawn Carter, faces a felony theft charge after allegedly scamming elderly residents in Grand Rapids and Hibbing out of more than $49,000 earlier this week.
Thai Police Arrest Suspects in African Fraud Schemes Involving Currency and Gold
BANGKOK — Thai Immigration Police have arrested suspects involved in two distinct fraud cases, both linked to African nationals, according to Police Major General Phantana Nuchanat, Deputy Commissioner of the Immigration Bureau.
Chinese Fugitive Wang Shuiming Arrested for $2.3 Billion Gambling Fraud
A Chinese national, Wang Shuiming, wanted across Asia for his alleged involvement in a $2.3 billion online gambling fraud, has been arrested in Montenegro after evading authorities for years.
Djalma Johan Gordon Arrested in Louisiana for Sarasota Homicide
WEST BATON ROUGE, LA — Djalma Johan Gordon, 41, was arrested early Wednesday morning following a traffic stop in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, in connection with a homicide investigation in Sarasota, Florida.
Modesto Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Seizes 16 Pounds of Fentanyl, Heroin
MODESTO, CA — A traffic stop in Northern California led to the discovery of a significant drug stash and the arrest of 49-year-old Jose Tafolla-Gutierrez of Modesto, who is now facing narcotics trafficking charges.
Tamarious “Poogi” Faulkner Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution Charges
LANSING, Mich. — Tamarious “Poogi” Faulkner, 28, the leader of the Jackson-based street gang known as the “Thorough Bread Family” (TBF), pleaded guilty to a federal charge of Conspiracy to Distribute more than 400 grams of fentanyl.
Hanover Man Charged with Stealing $22,600 from Employer
A Hanover man, 20-year-old Ethan J. Markel, has been charged with stealing $22,600 from his employer in northern York County. Markel faces multiple charges, including forgery, theft by unlawful taking, and identity theft, according to court records.
Three Arrested in Clovis-Fresno Mail Theft Chase
Clovis, Calif. — A high-speed chase through the streets of Clovis and Fresno ended with three people arrested on suspicion of mail theft. The pursuit began at around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday when a Clovis police officer spotted a suspicious vehicle near Fowler and Alluvial Avenues. The driver refused to stop, triggering a 23-mile chase across southwest Fresno.
Copper Wire Theft at NV Energy Substation: Paul Andrews & Others Arrested
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Authorities have arrested three individuals involved in a copper wire theft at an NV Energy substation, which led to power outages in parts of Las Vegas, including affecting Harry Reid International Airport.
Christopher Jowers Arrested in Colorado for Felony Theft
Cairo, GA – The Grady County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) has arrested Christopher Jowers, 36, in connection to felony theft by conversion after an investigation spanning several months.
Jeremiah Bowdler and Carla Casey Arrested for Theft and Drugs
Pryor Creek, OK – On February 2, the Pryor Creek Police Department (PCPD) arrested two suspects, Jeremiah Bowdler and Carla Casey, after responding to a call regarding theft at a local Wal-Mart.
Terrence Miller, Namari Starling, Jesus Rivas Colon, and Andres Ortiz Arrested for Stolen SUV
Greece, N.Y. – On Wednesday, Greece Police recovered a stolen 2011 Ford Escape and arrested four men in connection with the theft.
Smyrna Police Officer Lindsy Clemons Arrested for Forgery
Rutherford County, Tenn. – On Wednesday, 37-year-old Lindsy Nicole Clemons, a former officer with the Smyrna Police Department, was arrested following an investigation into forged documents.
Brittany McCall & Kimberly Santy Arrested in Fraud Scheme
Sylva, N.C. — Two Sylva women, Brittany Danielle McCall, 37, and Kimberly Anne Santy, 43, were arrested on multiple felony charges related to identity theft and financial card theft after attempting to use a stolen Wells Fargo bank card for a purchase.
Aaron Esquer Corrales and Roberto Perez-Flores Arrested for Wage Theft
PESCADERO, CA – Two men have been arrested on felony charges of wage theft after allegedly depriving employees of nearly $200,000 in wages for over six months, according to the San Mateo District Attorney’s Office.
George Burek Charged for Stealing $8,900 Using Stolen Identity
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, PA – A Connecticut man has been charged after allegedly stealing $8,900 from a victim’s account by using stolen identity information.
Three Arrested for Stealing Copper Wire Worth $675 in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, TX – Danny Kempe, 57, Sheldon Witt, 48, and Darcie Jackson, 42, were arrested in Fort Worth for allegedly stealing nearly $700 worth of copper wire cables on January 20, 2025.
Panama City Man Arrested for Stealing Metal Parts from Boys & Girls Club
BAY COUNTY, FL – On January 30, 2025, the Panama City Police Department (PCPD) responded to the Boys & Girls Club at 3404 W. 19th Street after staff discovered five air conditioning units had been destroyed for their metal components.
Former Federal Reserve Adviser Arrested for Allegedly Sharing Economic Secrets with China
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal authorities have arrested John Harold Rogers, 63, a former senior adviser at the Federal Reserve, for allegedly providing classified economic information to Chinese intelligence officials. A grand jury indictment charges Rogers with stealing Federal Reserve trade secrets and selling them to Chinese operatives for at least $450,000.
Iranian Man Arrested in Ho Chi Minh City for Stealing $820 Using Sleight-of-Hand Technique
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Hesmati Norouz, a 43-year-old Iranian national, has been arrested by police in District 11, Ho Chi Minh City, for allegedly deceiving a store employee into giving him extra cash during a transaction. The suspect used a distraction technique to steal 20 million VND (around $820) from the store.
Woman Steals $21,000 in Assets from Lover, Arrested After Attempting to Flee
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — A 43-year-old woman, Ha Thi Anh Nguyet, has been arrested after allegedly stealing over VND 500 million (approximately $21,000) in cash, gold jewelry, and a mobile phone from her foreign lover, a 63-year-old Australian man.
Ho Chi Minh City Police Uncover Major Smuggling Network
Ho Chi Minh City authorities have successfully broken up a major smuggling ring involving the illegal importation of goods from China into Vietnam. The operation led to the arrest of five individuals after a container truck carrying undeclared goods was intercepted by police.
Candis Lazovich Arrested for Theft and Drug Possession in Wilkes-Barre
A woman has been arrested in Wilkes-Barre Township after allegedly stealing more than $100 worth of items from Target, only to be found with drugs and a large sum of cash afterward.
Former Texas Football Player Johntay Cook Arrested in North Texas
A former Texas Longhorns football player, Johntay Cook, has been arrested in North Texas on multiple charges, including theft and interfering with public duties.
New York Couple Indicted for Organized Crime in Elizabethtown
A man and woman from New York have been indicted in Elizabethtown on multiple charges after attempting to make fraudulent purchases at a local Best Buy store using an account that didn’t belong to them.
Vonnie McDaniels Sentenced to 8 Years for COVID-19 Relief Fraud
Vonnie McDaniels, 35, of Lexington, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for wire fraud and other charges related to misusing COVID-19 relief programs, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky.
Eight Defendants Arrested for Smuggling Counterfeit Goods into U.S.
Federal law enforcement has arrested eight defendants accused of conspiring to smuggle counterfeit goods worth hundreds of millions of dollars from China into the United States through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California announced.
Dimitriy Nezhinskiy & Juan Villar Charged with Receiving Stolen Luxury Goods
Dimitriy Nezhinskiy, 43, of North Bergen, New Jersey, and Juan Villar, 48, of Queens, New York, have been charged with conspiracy to receive stolen property, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York announced on Tuesday. The two men are accused of purchasing stolen luxury goods, including jewelry, watches, handbags, and other high-end items transported across state lines.
Tevin Terrell Semien Sentenced to Life for Second-Degree Murder
Tevin Terrell Semien, 30, from Lawton, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to life in federal prison for second-degree murder and illegally possessing a firearm after a previous felony conviction, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Oklahoma announced on February 5.
Linwei Ding Indicted for Economic Espionage and Trade Secret Theft
Linwei Ding, 38, a Chinese national and resident of Newark, California, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on seven counts of economic espionage and theft of trade secrets, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California announced on Tuesday.
Robert Haack Convicted of Selling Counterfeit Charles Loloma Jewelry
Robert Haack, 58, of Los Angeles, was found guilty on January 30 of wire fraud and mail fraud for his role in selling counterfeit jewelry attributed to the renowned Native American artist, Charles Loloma. Loloma, one of the most celebrated jewelry makers of the 20th century, is known for creating unique pieces that are featured in galleries and museums across the Southwest. His authentic jewelry can sell for tens of thousands of dollars.
Marc Weiss Sentenced to 40 Months for Embezzling $1.6 Million
Marc Weiss, 50, from Charlotte, North Carolina, was sentenced to 40 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud in October 2023. He embezzled $1.6 million from two small businesses in Mooresville where he worked as a bookkeeper from 2016 to 2022.
Thomas Madden and Jeremy Grabow Indicted for Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme
A federal grand jury unsealed an indictment on January 31, charging Thomas Paul Madden, 66, of Washington City, Utah, and Jeremy Tyler Grabow, 54, of Ladera Ranch, California, with multiple financial crimes, including wire fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering. The charges stem from their involvement in a long-running Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of millions of dollars.
James Watt Sentenced for Fake ID Operation and Money Laundering
James Watt, 26, from Indianapolis, was sentenced to three years of probation on February 5, 2025, after being convicted of producing fake identification documents and money laundering. The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Indiana, reported that Watt worked for a website selling counterfeit driver’s licenses between March 2019 and February 2023.
Francis J. Battista Convicted for $8.4M COVID-19 Loan Fraud
Francis J. Battista, 39, of Aston, has been convicted of defrauding federal COVID-19 assistance programs of $8.4 million, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Between March 2020 and June 2021, Battista applied for 19 loans from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, fraudulently seeking over $10 million in funding.
Luchese Crime Family Member Anthony Villani Pleads Guilty to Gambling, Money Laundering
Anthony Villani, 60, a soldier in the notorious Luchese crime family, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including racketeering, money laundering, and illegal gambling. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York announced Villani’s guilty plea on Thursday, shedding light on his role in operating a large-scale illegal gambling operation under the protection of the Luchese family.
Andrew Hollins Sentenced to Over 5 Years for Drug Trafficking & Fraud
Andrew Hollins, 38, of Colchester and New York City, has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison following his guilty pleas to charges including narcotics trafficking, wire fraud, and money laundering. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont confirmed the sentencing on [date].
Zachri Frazer Arrested in Connection to Mobile Bay Murder
A significant development has occurred in the murder investigation of Donald Neece, whose body was discovered last week in Mobile Bay. Authorities have arrested 22-year-old Zachri Frazer, a Jamaican national, in Marion County, Florida, on January 30th.
Olabanji Otufale Sentenced for Identity Theft & Fraud Scheme
Olabanji Otufale, 41, of Brooklyn, was sentenced to 27 months in prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Otufale, a former fraud investigator with the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS), exploited his position to steal the personal information of vulnerable individuals seeking homeless services.