Tulsa Police Arrest Roger Pineda in Serial Fraud Case
TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Police have arrested Roger Pineda, a suspect linked to a string of identity theft crimes. Pineda is accused of using stolen identities to open fraudulent loans, cell phone plans, and create fake identification.
Former Hong Kong School Principal Jailed for Fraud
HONG KONG — Chen Yi-hsin, the former principal of Yan Chai Hospital Chiu Tsang Hok Wan Primary School in Tsing Yi, has been sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to fraud charges. The 270,000 HK dollars (US$34,715) were taken from the school through false salary claims and unauthorized bank withdrawals.
Ex-Managers Charged with Fraud Over HK$6.3 Million in Maintenance Orders
HONG KONG — Two former project managers of ATAL Engineering, a company founded by Otto Poon Lok-to, husband of former Hong Kong justice secretary Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah, have been charged with fraud. Yip Hing-fai, 45, and Wong Chun-tung, 43, are accused of fraudulently awarding maintenance contracts worth over HK$6.3 million (US$808,820) for sewage treatment facilities.
Former Hong Kong Lawmaker Chim Pui-chung Jailed for Fraud Scheme
HONG KONG — Former Hong Kong legislator Chim Pui-chung has been sentenced to two years and 10 months in prison after being found guilty of conspiracy to defraud over a decade-old transaction involving a publicly listed company. His son, Ricky Chim Kim-lun, 55, was sentenced to three years and one month for the same offense.
Philadelphia Man Admits to Methamphetamine Trafficking After Theft
NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man pleaded guilty to methamphetamine trafficking charges after his arrest during an investigation into a theft at a local Walmart store. Stephen John Devlin, 45, of Hill Road, admitted to a felony charge of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine in connection with a March 2024 incident.
Father Sentenced to 22 Months for Stealing Water Pump and Assault
BATU PAHAT — A 53-year-old father of two has been sentenced to 22 months in jail for stealing a water pump and assaulting his former housemate when confronted. Khairruddin Gimon pleaded guilty to both charges before Magistrate Arun Noval Dass in the Magistrate’s Court on February 21, 2025.
Man Jailed 10 Months for Stealing Tanker Truck
BATU PAHAT — A 41-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 months in jail for stealing a tanker truck after claiming he had no other means of transportation to return to his home in Kuantan, Pahang. Mohd Jasmin Abdul Latif pleaded guilty to dishonestly retaining stolen property in a hearing at the Magistrate’s Court on February 21, 2025, before Magistrate Arun Noval Dass.
Tunisian Woman Accused of Stealing $4,200 & $800K Cryptocurrency
MIAMI – Maissa Jebali, a 22-year-old Tunisian woman, is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing her ex-boyfriend’s American Express card and using it for a $4,200 Airbnb stay. Miami police are also investigating her for involvement in the theft of $800,000 worth of cryptocurrency from her ex’s wallet.
Toronto Couple Charged After Defrauding Hundreds of Canadians
TORONTO – Two Toronto residents, Chakib Mansouri, 29, and Majdouline Alouah, 31, are facing criminal charges after allegedly defrauding hundreds of Canadian victims out of millions of dollars, the RCMP announced.
Hadi Matar Convicted of Attempted Murder in Rushdie Attack
A New Jersey man, Hadi Matar, was convicted for the 2022 attempted murder of author Salman Rushdie during a speaking event in Chautauqua, New York. Matar attacked Rushdie on stage, stabbing him multiple times, leading to severe injuries. The attack also injured Henry Reese, who was moderating the event. Matar was found guilty of second-degree attempted murder and assault after a brief jury deliberation. Prosecutors presented compelling video evidence, which showed Matar’s targeted assault. Matar’s defense, however, argued that the attack was chaotic and not premeditated.
Tykwon Anderson Arrested for Stealing Luxury Cars from Carson Beck’s Home
Authorities in Miami arrested Anderson on Thursday afternoon as one of four men accused of stealing three high-end vehicles from Beck’s residence. The stolen cars included a Lamborghini Urus, a Mercedes-Benz AMG, and a Range Rover, according to an arrest report.
Davenport Woman Arrested for Stealing and Selling Merchandise on Facebook Marketplace
A Davenport woman, Ashley Padilla, 41, is in the Scott County Jail after allegedly stealing items from Home Depot and Lowe’s stores and selling them on Facebook Marketplace.
Jacksonville Men Arrested After Stealing Corvette and Fleeing Deputies
Three Jacksonville men were arrested on Thursday after they were caught fleeing Flagler County deputies in a stolen silver Corvette. Kameron White, 19; Baqer Peake, 20; and Kyle White, 21, were charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle, criminal mischief, possession of burglary tools, and resisting an officer without violence.
Leesburg Woman Arrested for Stealing $600 in Scratch-Off Tickets
Brandi Jill Warner, 49, of Leesburg, was arrested for retail theft after allegedly stealing $600 worth of scratch-off lottery tickets from a Sunoco station in Howey-in-the-Hills.
Jackson County Woman Arrested for Stealing from Employer
Alisha Dunaway, a woman from Jackson County, Florida, has been arrested for grand theft after allegedly using a credit card from her employer, the Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation District, to make personal purchases.
Provo Woman Arrested for Theft and Deception After False Blessing Scheme
Sarai Desiree Castillo De Churon, a 41-year-old woman from Provo, Utah, has been arrested on charges of theft and deception after allegedly promising to “bless” valuable items for victims, only to never return them.
Tiffany Roberts Arrested After Stealing Vehicle and Leading Police on Chase
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — Tiffany Roberts, 35, is behind bars after a dramatic series of events on Friday morning that began with vehicle theft and ended in a police pursuit. Roberts faces multiple charges, including grand theft of an automobile, fleeing and eluding, and battery on a law enforcement officer.
Woman Arrested After Attempting to Bribe Deputy During DUI Arrest in Estero
ESTERO, Fla. — What started as a medical call at Rusty’s Raw Bar & Grill on Thursday turned into a dramatic DUI arrest when McKenzie Krysten Mosley, 31, allegedly tried to bribe a deputy to avoid charges.
Two Tallahassee Men Found Guilty of Marijuana Distribution Conspiracy
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — A federal jury has found two Tallahassee men guilty of conspiring to distribute marijuana as part of a significant trafficking operation, according to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office.
Tallahassee Couple Sentenced After Major Drug Trafficking Bust
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Tallahassee couple is facing lengthy prison sentences after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and related charges in connection with a major bust conducted by the Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO).
Woman Charged in Sinister Romance Scam That Led to Deaths of Three Men
LAS VEGAS, NV — Aurora Phelps, 43, is facing a slew of charges after allegedly using dating apps such as Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble to target older men in a sinister romance scam. The scheme, which spanned from 2021 to 2022, saw Phelps luring men into in-person meetings, drugging them with sedatives, and then stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars, FBI officials reported on Friday.
18-Year-Old Arrested for Theft, Burglary, and Weapons Charges in San Angelo
SAN ANGELO, TX — Ezekiel Santos, 18, was arrested Thursday afternoon on multiple charges, including burglary of a habitation, theft of a firearm, and unlawful carrying of a weapon. The arrest followed a coordinated investigation by several law enforcement agencies, including the San Angelo Police Department (SAPD), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office.
Murder Warrant Issued for Abilene Man in Fatal Shooting
ABILENE, TX — Detectives in Abilene have issued a murder warrant for 20-year-old Ivonyai Lamb in connection with the fatal shooting of 46-year-old Ramiel Sanders on February 7, 2025.
Three Arrested in Connection with Theft Incidents in Jasper
JASPER, AL — The Jasper Police Department has arrested three individuals in connection with several thefts that have recently occurred in the area.
Florida Man Arrested After $450,000 Worth of Property Stolen in Martin County Burglary
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — A 35-year-old man from Lee County is behind bars after stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of property from a Martin County home last month. Darel Monza Guerra was arrested Thursday in Lehigh Acres, Florida.
Ogden Man Arrested After Theft and Unauthorized Credit Card Use in Jefferson
JEFFERSON, Iowa — A 47-year-old Ogden man has been arrested in connection with a theft investigation that began in March 2024. Craig Arthur was taken into custody after he was identified as the suspect involved in the theft of a purse and unauthorized use of a credit card.
Two Arrested in Multi-State Retail Theft Scheme Stealing Over $9,000 from Home Depot and Target
WILKES-BARRE, Luzerne County — Police have arrested two individuals accused of orchestrating a multi-state retail theft scheme, stealing over $9,000 worth of goods from Home Depot and Target stores in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Newark Man Arrested for Stolen Audi Theft and Ramming Police Vehicles in Secaucus
SECACUS, NJ — A Newark man was arrested on February 20th for his involvement in the theft of a 2022 Audi Q3 in Secaucus, which resulted in a dramatic police chase and multiple incidents of ramming police vehicles.
Prairieville Man Arrested After Using Stolen Wallet for Gambling and Purchases
PRAIRIEVILLE, LA — Ascension Parish deputies arrested 31-year-old Alexander Zarlengo after he allegedly used a stolen wallet to gamble and make purchases in Baton Rouge.
Amy D. Shelton Sentenced to 30 Months for Bank Fraud and Tax Evasion
TULSA, OK — Amy D. Shelton, 38, was sentenced Friday to 30 months in federal prison for her role in a significant bank fraud scheme and for willfully filing false federal income tax returns, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma.
Hilton Head Attorney Sentenced to Nine Months for Aiding $3 Million Fraud Scheme
HILTON HEAD, SC — Peter J. Strauss, a 46-year-old attorney from Hilton Head, was sentenced to nine months in federal prison for his involvement in transferring $3 million to prevent its lawful seizure. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina made the announcement, detailing Strauss’ role in the illegal transfer of funds linked to an ongoing investigation into DC Solar Solutions Inc. and its founders, Jeff and Paulette Carpoff.
Nurse Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Tampering Scheme, Faces Up to 60 Years in Prison
LITHIA, FL — Lisa Williams, 56, of Lithia, has pleaded guilty to six counts of tampering with a consumer product and six counts of acquiring a controlled substance by misrepresentation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida announced Friday. Williams, a licensed registered nurse, is accused of repeatedly tampering with fentanyl infusion bags at a hospital, compromising patient safety in the process.
Brian Sperber & Edmond Norkus Sentenced for PPE Fraud
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia announced on Friday that Brian H. Sperber, 48, of Plantation, Florida, has been sentenced to two years and two months in prison. Additionally, Sperber was ordered to pay $14,231,605.36 in restitution.
Michael White Sentenced to 100 Years for Officer Chandler’s Murder
Michael Donivan White, 36, of South Carolina, was sentenced to 100 years in federal prison on Friday, following his conviction for the November 2021 murder of Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Former CNBC Analyst Pleads Guilty to $2.7M Investment Fraud
James Arthur McDonald Jr., 53, formerly of Arcadia, California, has agreed to plead guilty to securities fraud after defrauding investors of at least $2.7 million, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.
Efrain Jacobo Faces Federal Charges for Firearm and Drug Trafficking
Efrain Jacobo, 42, of Prospect Heights, Illinois, faces federal firearm and narcotics trafficking charges after a DEA investigation linked him to an illegal distribution network.
Ronald Hoplamazian Agrees to Pay $3.27M for EIDL Misuse
Ronald Hoplamazian, a Pennsylvania resident, has agreed to pay $3,277,486 to resolve allegations of misusing funds from the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Jacob Wesley Turner Arrested for Petit Larceny at Eastview Mall
A Canandaigua man was arrested for petit larceny after allegedly stealing merchandise from a store in Eastview Mall, authorities reported.
Seven Arrested in Multi-Stage Fraud Scheme, Drug Trafficking Bust in Kenya
A fraud scheme targeting a male victim led to the arrest of seven suspects, including Moses Munene Mwangi and Lephines Mwangi Mwai, involved in fraudulent sim card registration and swindling.
Rochester Man Arrested for 2021 Burglary in Wayne County
Yong D. Wolfer, a 45-year-old Rochester resident, was arrested on February 20, 2025, following an outstanding warrant for his involvement in a 2021 burglary case in Wayne County.
