Former Math Teacher Scams Over $2M in Artemisa ArrestedA man accused of defrauding four residents of the Artemisa province for more than two million Cuban pesos has been arrested in Colón, Matanzas, according to sources linked to the Ministry of the Interior (Minint).
Wilson Muñoz Suárez Arrested for Illegal Cosmetic Surgeries
Wilson Muñoz Suárez, a 60-year-old man accused of impersonating a doctor and performing unlicensed cosmetic procedures, was arrested in Miami after operating illegally at a clinic in Little Havana.
Pavel Vidal, Two Others Held in $84K Florida Insurance Scam
Three Cuban nationals—Pavel Vidal del Toro, Oscar Mustelier Salas, and Yislan Barrera Favier—have been arrested in Florida for allegedly participating in an insurance fraud scheme that netted over $84,000 through staged car accidents and fraudulent medical treatments.
T.J. Stone Sentenced to 45 Months for $2M Crypto Fraud
The U.S. Department of Justice has sentenced Thomas John Sfraga, better known as T.J. Stone, to 45 months in federal prison for orchestrating an elaborate investment scam that defrauded victims out of more than $2 million.
Joel Ferreira de Souza Gets 128 Years in Brazil Crypto Scam
A federal court in Brazil has sentenced Joel Ferreira de Souza to 128 years in prison for orchestrating a massive crypto Ponzi scheme through the fraudulent firm Braiscompany. The decision was handed down by Judge Vinícius Costa Vidor of the 4th Federal Court of Campina Grande, who also ordered the confiscation of Souza’s assets worth R$36.59 million (~$6.3 million).
David Carmona Sentenced to 10 Years in IcomTech Crypto Scam
David Carmona, the founder of fraudulent cryptocurrency platform IcomTech, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for operating a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of millions. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York confirmed the sentencing on October 4, following Carmona’s guilty plea to wire fraud conspiracy in December 2022.
Abner Tinoco Fined $31M in Crypto Ponzi Scheme Case
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has secured a massive victory in its fraud case against Abner Alejandro Tinoco and his firm Kikit & Mess Investments, LLC, with a federal judge ordering over $31 million in penalties and restitution.
John Michael Sogegian Arrested in Contractor Fraud Case
MONROE COUNTY, Fla. — A 45-year-old man from Islamorada, John Michael Sogegian, was arrested on Wednesday after a routine traffic stop on U.S. 1 led authorities to discover an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The arrest took place near Mile Marker 98, where deputies took Sogegian into custody and transported him to the local jail.
Anthony Gilberto Rodriguez Arrested After ATV Police Chase
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested Anthony Gilberto Rodriguez on Sunday after he refused to stop his ATV during a traffic stop, triggering a brief but reckless chase.
Jalane Williams Arrested for Animal Cruelty in Fort Myers
A Fort Myers man is facing animal cruelty charges after authorities rescued a severely injured dog from his care.
Ty’Asia Holmes Arrested for Encouraging Student Fight
Ty’Asia Holmes Arrested for Encouraging Student Fight at LaBelle Middle School
Anthony Mojica Arrested After High-Speed Chase
The search for 20-year-old Anthony Mojica came to a dramatic end early Thursday morning when Charlotte County deputies arrested him following a high-speed chase involving multiple agencies.
Travis Kamps Arrested After Car Theft and Manhunt in Belgrade
A 40-year-old man from Belgrade was arrested after allegedly stealing a car and fleeing on foot, which led to a manhunt and a shelter-in-place order in the area on Easter Sunday.
UFC Fighter Ahmad Hassanzada Arrested in Sacramento Before Debut
SACRAMENTO – A fighter who was scheduled to make his UFC debut next week was arrested in Sacramento following an investigation into child sex crimes, authorities confirmed on Sunday.
Eduardo Rodriguez and Christian Negrete Arrested in Laredo
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – Two men were arrested in Laredo as part of the ongoing Operation Stone Garden initiative led by the Webb County Constables’ Precinct One Office.
Greenwood Police Officers Exposed to Fentanyl During Arrest
GREENWOOD, La. (KSLA) — Three officers from the Greenwood Police Department (GPD) were hospitalized after potentially being exposed to fentanyl during a traffic stop on April 20, 2025.
Dejon Weems Arrested for Joliet Stabbing Incident
JOLIET, Ill. – A violent stabbing incident in Joliet has led to the arrest of 32-year-old Dejon Weems, a Plainfield resident, who allegedly attacked a man with a knife, leaving him in critical condition.
Deomtray Davis Charged in Fatal Albuquerque Shooting
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Deomtray Davis has been charged with murder and evidence tampering after allegedly firing a gunshot that killed a bystander during a fight involving two homeless men in Albuquerque.
Ralph Letner Arrested After Wife Found Shot Dead
PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – A 61-year-old man from Eubank is facing serious charges after his wife was found dead from a gunshot wound early Sunday morning.
Jamon Farmer Jr. & Aiden Smith Arrested in Dog Theft
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – Police are on the hunt for a third suspect involved in a bizarre early morning robbery involving a stolen dog.
Reginald Peters Jr. Arrested in Iberia Parish Shooting
IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) — A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in Iberia Parish in March.
Paul Williams, 70, Charged in Lottery Ticket Murder
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) – A 70-year-old man is facing murder charges following a deadly altercation over a lottery ticket in South Carolina.
Alphanso Talley, Donvon Mcclary Charged in Carjacking
CHICAGO – Two men have been arrested and charged following a gunpoint carjacking of a woman in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood last Friday afternoon.
Richard Hovey Sr. & Jr. Charged in $300K Fraud Scheme
BOERNE, Texas – A father and son duo, both working as auto dealers, have been arrested in Boerne for their alleged roles in a vehicle fraud scheme valued at more than $300,000, authorities said.
Amanda McPherson Accused in $50K Florida Mail Fraud Scheme
PANAMA CITY, Fla. – A Florida postal worker and her husband are facing multiple charges in connection with an elaborate mail theft and bank fraud scheme that authorities say netted them over $50,000.
Four Chicago Men Arrested in Long Grove Burglary Operation
LONG GROVE, Ill. — Four Chicago-area men were arrested on Wednesday after their involvement in a residential burglary in Long Grove, part of an ongoing investigation into a burglary crew believed to be targeting homes in the Asian community across the northwest suburbs.
Five Arrested in Gilmer County Resort Burglary Investigation
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities in Gilmer County have arrested five residents in connection with a series of burglaries at the Coosawattee River Resort, following an investigation that began earlier this year.
Jonathan Daggs Jr. and Juvenile Arrested in Thibodaux Vehicle Burglaries
THIBODAUX, La. — Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced that two suspects have been charged in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries in the Thibodaux area. Jonathan Daggs Jr., 17, of Thibodaux, and a 16-year-old male each face multiple charges related to the burglaries.
Four Arrested in Murray, KY, for Burglary and Fleeing Police
MURRAY, Ky. — According to the Murray Police Department, an off-duty officer observed a burglary in progress around 3:08 p.m. on April 16 in the Coldwater Road area. The suspects were seen leaving the scene in a vehicle, prompting officers to conduct a traffic stop. During the stop, multiple occupants of the vehicle fled on foot.
Raymond Johnson Arrested in Yorkville Burglary Case
YORKVILLE, Ill. – A 54-year-old Yorkville man, Raymond Johnson, has been arrested in connection with a March burglary in unincorporated Yorkville, according to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office.
Jamarion Long Arrested, 2 Wanted in Georgetown Robbery
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. – The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one man and identified two additional suspects involved in an armed robbery and home invasion that occurred Sunday in the Murrells Inlet area.
Edward Lucio, 3 Others Arrested in Santa Fe Robbery Setup
SANTA FE, N.M. – Four people have been arrested after a violent robbery setup in Santa Fe that left a local man assaulted and carjacked.
Brandon Ottum Charged in Mondovi Armed Burglary Case
MONDOVI, Wis. (WEAU) – A Mondovi man is facing multiple charges after allegedly breaking into a family member’s home and stealing firearms while they were on vacation.
James Rankin Charged in Springfield Home Burglary
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield man has been charged with second-degree burglary after allegedly breaking into a woman’s home while she was away.
Cayden Brown, Fred Soluri Charged in Watertown Home Invasion
WATERTOWN, N.Y. – Two men are facing serious charges after a violent home invasion early Tuesday morning in Watertown, according to police.
Elmira Man Arrested on Burglary Charge in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
BRADFORD COUNTY, Pa. – Josiah M. Lewis, 19, of Elmira, was arrested on April 17, 2025, after being identified as a fugitive of justice from Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Lewis was already being held at the Chemung County Jail when authorities learned of the outstanding warrant against him.
Fitchburg Man Arrested After Burglary Attempt at Monona Apartment Complex
MONONA, Wis. – Erick R. Thompson-Feirn, 36, of Fitchburg, was arrested early Monday morning after an attempted burglary at an apartment complex in Monona, Wisconsin.
South Korean Choi Hojun Nabbed for ₱70M Telco Fraud
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga – Operatives of the Bureau of Immigration’s Fugitive Search Unit (BI-FSU) arrested Choi Hojun, a 36-year-old South Korean national, wanted by Interpol and South Korean authorities for leading a telecommunications fraud syndicate.
Montare Goodman, Others Charged in Wisconsin Slot Scam
Slot machines are games of chance—but some bar owners in Wisconsin say criminals were trying to change the odds. Prosecutors have charged three men from North Carolina, including Montare Goodman, with felony computer crimes after they allegedly used jamming devices to manipulate slot machines and cash out fake winnings.
Carlos Zepeda-Ruiz Arrested in Hartford by ICE
HARTFORD, Conn. – Officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Boston have apprehended Carlos Antonio Zepeda-Ruiz, an undocumented Guatemalan national, on serious criminal charges including three counts of risk of injury to a child and disorderly conduct.
