Adnane El Fehdi Arrested in $5M Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Adnane El Fehdi, the alleged mastermind behind a vast real estate fraud ring operating in Malaga, has been arrested and extradited to Montreal. The 36-year-old appeared in a Montreal courtroom on February 8, facing serious charges, including fraud and conspiracy. His arrest marks the 18th capture in connection with the scam, which began in 2021 and is estimated to have defrauded victims of more than $5 million.
Douglas Reed Charged with Murder After Mother’s Death in Mattoon
A 60-year-old woman was found dead in Mattoon, Illinois, on the morning of February 7, leading to a homicide investigation. The victim, who had suffered blunt force trauma to her head, was discovered by officers at 9:04 a.m. in the 2900 block of Oak Avenue.
Vince Price and Two Detroit Women Arrested for Retail Fraud
Three individuals were arrested in Fort Gratiot Township, Michigan, on February 2, for organized retail fraud after they were caught stealing items from a local Dunham’s Sports store. Vince Price, along with Keisha and Yoland Price from Detroit, were seen leaving the store around 3:30 p.m. in a gold 2007 Cadillac Escalade.
Three Women Arrested in Plano for $20K Organized Retail Theft
Plano police arrested three women on January 31 after uncovering an organized retail theft operation at a Burlington store. The theft was reported to authorities by Burlington’s regional organized crime manager, who had noticed the suspects removing theft sensors from merchandise at approximately 12:30 p.m.
Brittney Paugh Arrested for Stealing $64K Tiffany Flatware
A former moving company subcontractor was arrested in Palm Beach, Florida, after allegedly stealing Tiffany flatware worth $64,000 while working for A1 Moving & Storage. Brittney Paugh, 27, was taken into custody on Friday for selling the stolen goods, which investigators say she took from homes during moving jobs.
Four Suspects Arrested in Fairfax County for Retail Theft Ring
Four individuals were arrested by Fairfax County Police on February 4 for being part of a retail theft crew operating out of New York. Officers responded to a report of a larceny in progress in Lincolnia, Virginia, at approximately 7:30 p.m. Upon arrival at the 6200 block of Little River Turnpike, police took four suspects into custody, who were found in possession of stolen merchandise.
Catherine Schulz Arrested for Stealing $18K Worth of Jewelry
Catherine Schulz, the owner of Clean and Proper LLC, was arrested on January 29 after being accused of stealing $18,500 worth of jewelry from a client in Volusia County. The theft took place during a series of home cleaning visits by Schulz, who had been hired by the victim to clean her home.
Franklyn Rodriguez-Santana Arrested for Stealing Tires from Dealership
A man has been arrested in connection with the theft of wheels and tires from several new vehicles at Burns Honda in Evesham, New Jersey. The thefts were reported on December 9, 2024, when officers responded to the dealership at 325 N. Route 73 after discovering that several vehicles on the lot had been stripped of their wheels and tires.
Caleb Harman Arrested with Drugs After Traffic Stop in Storey County
Caleb Harman, 31, of Las Vegas, was arrested early on February 10 after a routine traffic stop in Storey County for expired registration tags led to the discovery of illegal drugs. During the stop, deputies ran a check on Harman and learned that he had an extraditable felony warrant out of the City of Sparks.
Robert Jones and Chantel Coleman Arrested in Walmart Theft Attempt
Robert Monroe Jones, 59, of Wildwood, and Chantel Coleman, 50, of Dade City, were arrested on Saturday for attempting to steal $1,165 worth of merchandise from Walmart at Buffalo Ridge Plaza in The Villages. The two suspects were caught concealing the merchandise in bags and attempting to leave the store without paying.
Anthony Steel and Lita Smoker Arrested After Traffic Stop in Angola
A traffic stop in Steuben County on Sunday evening led to the arrest of two individuals after Indiana State Police (ISP) discovered methamphetamine and a stolen handgun. The incident occurred around 6:15 p.m. on U.S. 20 near C.R. 200 W, when troopers stopped a grey Ford truck for speeding.
Michael Campbell and Zebulon Schobernd Arrested for Drug Distribution Near Beaufort School
Two Beaufort men, Michael S. Campbell, 40, and Zebulon H. Schobernd, 44, were arrested in late January on drug-related charges after an undercover investigation uncovered their involvement in selling methamphetamine near Beaufort Middle School.
IMPD Sergeant Sara Lamkin Arrested for Shoplifting at Target
Sara Lamkin, a 17-year veteran of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), was arrested on February 1 for theft after an alleged shoplifting incident at a Target store on Southport Road.
Lenoir County Man Dantony Lamont Graham Arrested on Meth Charges
Dantony Lamont Graham, 44, of Lenoir County, was arrested Friday by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division following an investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in the area.
Texas Law Enforcement Breaks Up Ford Truck Taillight Theft Ring
Texas law enforcement has issued a warning to Ford F-series truck owners after dismantling an organized crime ring targeting luxury vehicles. The three suspects—Jimmy Dean Miller, Jaleel D. Fasion, and Sergio Giovanni Sanfilippo—are charged with engaging in organized criminal activity, following a series of taillight thefts that totaled over $92,000.
Two Plainview Men Arrested in Connection with Theft from Louisiana Agriculture Building
Two Plainview men were arrested in connection with the theft of several items from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Plainview Tower building, located in Rapides Parish.
Knoxville Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Drug Distribution and Violence
Bryan Cornelius, 34, of Knoxville, has been sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for his role in conspiring to distribute illegal controlled substances, including methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and marijuana, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee announced on Monday.
Trio Convicted in Decades-Long Museum Theft Ring
On February 7, Nicholas Dombek, 54, of Thornhurst; Damien Boland, 48, of Moscow; and Joseph Atsus, 48, of Roaring Brook, were convicted for their involvement in a massive, 20-year-long conspiracy to break into multiple museums and steal valuable works of art, sports memorabilia, and historical objects. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania made the announcement following their conviction.
Former Georgia Prison Guard Sentenced to Over Seven Years for Drug Smuggling and Bribery
Nicholas Grindle, 32, of Summerville, Georgia, was sentenced to more than seven years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and bribery charges. Grindle, a former prison guard at Hays State Prison, was caught smuggling drugs and other contraband to inmates.
Customs Broker Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Clients of $5 Million and Evading $2.4 Million in Taxes
On February 7, Frank Seung Noah, 64, of Corona, California, pleaded guilty to defrauding his clients of more than $5 million and evading over $2.4 million in taxes. Noah, a customs broker and the owner of Comis International Inc., a Cerritos-based logistics company, admitted to one count of tax evasion and two counts of wire fraud.
Austin Murder Charge for Arthur Richter in Death of James Hough
Austin, Texas — A man has been charged with murder after a violent altercation near Zilker Park led to the death of 64-year-old James Hough on Monday afternoon.
Cameron Street Gang Members Sentenced for Drug Trafficking
BOSTON, MA — Two members of the notorious Cameron Street gang have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in extensive drug trafficking operations, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts announced today.
Two Chinese Nationals Convicted for Fentanyl Precursor Operation
NEW YORK, NY — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has announced the conviction of two Chinese nationals, Qingzhou Wang, 36, and Yiyi Chen, 32, for conspiring to import fentanyl precursors into the U.S. and laundering cryptocurrency payments tied to the operation.
Vincent Wolf Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Union Funds
FREEDOM, Pa. — Vincent Wolf, 57, of Freedom, Pennsylvania, has pled guilty to embezzling assets from the United Steelworkers Local 623, a labor union, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania announced today.
Christina Ann Mobley Indicted for Embezzling Over $500K from Employer
FORTUNA, CA — Christina Ann Mobley, 58, also known as Kris Mobley, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of defrauding her former employer, a construction company in Fortuna, California. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California, Mobley stole over $500,000 between January 2022 and November 2024.
Kyrgyzstan Arms Dealer Charged for Smuggling U.S. Firearms to Russia
NEW YORK, NY — Sergei Zharnovnikov, 46, a Kyrgyzstan arms dealer, has been charged with conspiring to export semi-automatic firearms from the United States to Russia without proper licenses and smuggling. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York made the announcement on Wednesday, detailing the criminal charges following Zharnovnikov’s arrest.
Correctional Officer Angela Crosland Convicted of Bribery and Drug Smuggling
ELGIN, SC — Angela Crosland, 51, of Elgin, South Carolina, has been convicted on multiple charges, including bribery, money laundering, distribution of methamphetamine and suboxone, and filing false income tax returns, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina announced today.
Indian Nationals Convicted in Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Scam
CLEVELAND, OH — Pranay Kumar Mamidi, 27, and Kishan Vinayak Patel, 26, both of India, have been convicted of money laundering conspiracy, concealing illicit funds, and using the proceeds to further a criminal enterprise, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio.
North Carolina Man Pleads Guilty in $100 Million Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
GREENSBORO, NC — Chaudhry Shabbir Ahmed, 45, of North Carolina, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to launder over $3 million as part of a larger $100 million health care fraud scheme, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina announced today.
Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $4.2 Million in Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
FRESNO, CA — Royce Newcomb, 62, of Fresno, pleaded guilty today to charges of wire fraud and money laundering after he defrauded investors, lenders, and the federal government out of $4.2 million, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California announced.
Charleston County Man and York County Woman Arrested for Alleged Financial Scams in South Carolina
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Richard Alexander, 54, of Charleston County, and Marie Drakeford Cunningham, 58, of York County, are facing multiple charges following a joint investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) in connection with two separate financial scams.
Thai and Chinese Police Collaboration Leads to Arrests and Seizure of $2.5 Million in USDT
BANGKOK, Thailand — A major joint operation between Thai and Chinese authorities led to the arrest of two Chinese nationals, Ye Wanyou, 29, and Li Weijie, 30, on February 5. The pair were allegedly involved in a large-scale scam operation that resulted in the seizure of $2.5 million worth of Tether’s USDT stablecoin.
Marco Cheatham Pleads Guilty to Breaking and Entering, Firearm Possession Charges
WEST END, N.C. (Feb. 11, 2025) — Marco Cheatham, 42, of West End, pleaded guilty on January 24, 2025, to charges of breaking and entering with intent to terrorize, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and habitual felon status. These charges stemmed from an incident in the early morning hours of September 13, 2023.
Nepali Man Arrested for Scamming $75,000 in U.S. Immigration Fraud Scheme
KATHMANDU, NEPAL (Feb. 11, 2025) — Surendra B.K., 37, a resident of Shahid Lakhan Rural Municipality in Gorkha, was arrested on charges of defrauding an individual out of approximately $75,000 by falsely promising successful U.S. immigration. The arrest took place in Kathmandu-14, following a report to the District Police Office, Kathmandu.
