Lori Retus Sentenced in $300K Insurance Fraud Scheme
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced the sentencing of Lori Retus, the final individual charged in a Cumberland County auto insurance fraud scheme that resulted in over $300,000 in fraudulent payouts.
James Batt Accused of Stealing $3.7M from Elderly Woman
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. — A Flourtown man is behind bars after prosecutors say he stole $3.7 million from a woman with dementia and used the money to bankroll a luxurious lifestyle.
Joseph Nwaukoni Convicted in ₦31M Ogwashi-Uku Land Scam
OGWASHI-UKU, Delta State – April 19, 2025 — A Magistrate Court in Ogwashi-Uku has convicted Joseph Nwaukoni, elder brother of embattled businessman Mike Nwaukoni, for his role in a ₦31 million land fraud involving communal land in Azagba Ogwashi, a key area under the jurisdiction of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku.
Tobor Efeturi Godspower Jailed for Cyber Impersonation Fraud
LAGOS, Nigeria – April 22, 2025 — Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Tobor Efeturi Godspower to eight years in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges of impersonation and cyber fraud.
Abodurin Gerald Abozo Jailed for N62 Million Land Fraud in Lagos
Justice I.O. Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has sentenced Abodurin Gerald Abozo to eight years in prison for a land fraud involving ₦62 million. Abozo, who operated under the name S.G.B. & A Property Lines Company, was found guilty of obtaining money under false pretenses and stealing. The case dates back to 2013 when Abozo convinced Engineer Samuel Segher to pay ₦62 million for two plots of land in Chevy Estate Ojomu Chieftaincy Family Land, Lagos. Abozo falsely claimed to have the property for sale, knowing the representation was false.
Greg Okwumbu Arrested for ₦15 Million Land Fraud in Ogwashi-Uku
A man identified as Greg Okwumbu has been arrested and arraigned before the Magistrate Court in Ogwashi-Uku for fraud and forgery, after allegedly forging palace documents to defraud Ifejiaka Haruna Estate, Asaba, of ₦15 million.
Shane Andrew Ingle Arrested for Stealing School Bus in Conway
A man identified as Shane Andrew Ingle was arrested in Conway, Arkansas, on Wednesday morning after allegedly stealing a school bus. The incident took place while Ingle was fleeing from authorities, and the bus was discovered abandoned with the door open. The bus, which had markings indicating it was from Fairfax, left bystanders confused as there is no Fairfax County in Arkansas.
Todd Massey Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $68K from Charity
A treasurer for a non-profit organization in Horry County, South Carolina, has pleaded guilty to embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the organization. Todd Keith Massey admitted to stealing more than $68,000 from Giving Hope Gardens, a charity supported by public donations and government grants.
Mohamed Adan Mohamed Arrested in Alleged Threat Plot
A southern Minnesota man, 24-year-old Mohamed Adan Mohamed of St. Peter, is facing felony charges after authorities linked him to a suspected plan for a potential mass casualty event. His arrest followed a shoplifting incident at the Scheels store in Mankato, where he allegedly stole over $2,150 in items including 9mm magazines, bear spray, and body armor.
Dequan Wilson Gets 10 Years for Fentanyl Possession in SC
Dequan Rashad Wilson, a 29-year-old man from Hemingway, South Carolina, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following two convictions for fentanyl possession with intent to distribute. The sentencing took place on Tuesday, concluding investigations tied to incidents in both Conway and Myrtle Beach.
Brannon Buller, Woman Charged in Chicken Theft Case
Two people have been arrested in connection with a reported livestock theft in rural Louisiana, where several chickens were stolen from a secured chick coop in Evangeline Parish.
Warrant Issued for Sean Fitzpatrick in Vehicle Theft Case
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a Poplar Grove man, Sean Fitzpatrick, 49, after he failed to appear in court for his scheduled jury trial in McHenry County on April 14.
David Williams Arrested for High-End Motorcycle Thefts
A New Orleans man has been arrested in connection with a string of high-end motorcycle thefts in Gonzales, Louisiana
Jesus Garcia, Ever Sierra Arrested in $3.5K Fuel Theft Case
Two truck drivers have been arrested in connection with a fuel theft operation that targeted a Love’s Travel Stop in Milton, Florida.
David O’Brien, Yanni Gagnon Arrested for Stolen Goods
Two individuals have been arrested following the discovery of stolen property during a search conducted by RCMP in the South Okanagan region of British Columbia.
Drug Mule Bernard Kennedy Jailed After Smuggling £144,000 Worth of Cannabis
A 46-year-old man, Bernard Kennedy, has been sentenced to two years in prison after attempting to smuggle £144,000 worth of cannabis into the UK through Manchester Airport. Kennedy was caught by Border Force officers on March 20, 2024, when his suitcases, delayed during his travel from Bangkok via Dubai, were found to contain 48 kilos of cannabis wrapped in vacuum packages.
Police Seize Over 500kg of Cannabis Hidden in Food Containers in Samut Prakan
In a significant drug bust, police from Bang Kaeo Police Station seized over 500 kilograms of cannabis, worth an estimated 5 million baht (approximately US$149,000), from a luxury residence in Samut Prakan province on April 23. The operation, led by Police Colonel Adirek Thongkamkaew, targeted a property in the Rachathewa subdistrict, Bang Phli district, following a court-approved search warrant.
Nicole Bekker, Chantelle Erasmus Nabbed for R2.3M Fraud
The Hawks in the Eastern Cape have arrested Nicole Bekker (37), former general manager of Gqeberha Acres Spar, and Chantelle Erasmus (48), a former bookkeeper, on charges of fraud, theft, and money laundering totaling R2.3 million.
Isaiah & Mya Marsh on Trial for Minister Enfrence Murder
A jury at Birmingham Crown Court has been shown disturbing CCTV footage of the moment Minister Enfrence, 21, was fatally stabbed more than 20 times in what prosecutors described as a “frankly brutal” street attack.
Lazarus Wankhama Arrested in Hawks Corruption Case
The Hawks’ Durban Serious Corruption Investigation Unit has arrested Lazarus Kenneth Wankhama, a 46-year-old Malawian national, who was wanted in connection with corruption charges and violations of the Immigration Act.
Eduardo Lopez Convicted in Nurse Wage-Fixing Scheme
Las Vegas businessman Eduardo “Eddie” Lopez has been convicted by a federal jury for orchestrating a nurse wage-fixing conspiracy and concealing a federal antitrust investigation during the $10 million sale of his healthcare staffing firm.
Randy Pressley Gets 5 Years for $750K Food Fraud Scheme
Mobile, Alabama – U.S. Attorney Sean Costello announced on April 4, 2025, that Randy Pressley, 45, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for his involvement in a complex fraud scheme that spanned state lines and caused over $750,000 in losses.
Steve Sannikov Gets 4 Years for $3M Real Estate Fraud
CHICAGO — A federal judge has sentenced Stanislav “Steve” Sannikov, a Chicago real estate broker, to four years and two months in prison for orchestrating a long-running fraud scheme that defrauded multiple investors of more than $3 million.
Hector Claveria Sentenced for Laundering Fraud Proceeds
NEWARK, N.J. — A New York man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for laundering money obtained through schemes targeting elderly and vulnerable individuals, U.S. Attorney John Giordano announced on March 26, 2025.
Deborah Bailey Admits to $150K Social Security Fraud
NEW JERSEY — A Middlesex County woman has admitted to fraudulently collecting more than $150,000 in Social Security retirement benefits intended for her deceased mother, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.
Asmar Earp Sentenced for Fraud Involving Missing Girlfriend’s Son
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A Newark man has been sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for stealing Social Security benefits intended for his missing girlfriend’s disabled son, and for violating the terms of a prior supervised release, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.
Raul Torres Cubides Sentenced for U.S.-Bound Cocaine Scheme
NEWARK, NJ — A Colombian national, Raul Orlando Torres Cubides, also known as “Jose Jota”, has been sentenced to 178 months in federal prison for his leadership role in a long-running international cocaine trafficking conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.
Rodney Williams Gets 26 Years for Jersey City Crime Spree
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY – Rodney Williams, 33, of Jersey City, has been sentenced to 26 years in federal prison for his role in a violent armed robbery spree that included four robberies and two shootings in a single night, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.
Masta Redding Sentenced to 12 Years for Drugs, Gun Charge
CAMDEN, N.J. — A Toms River resident has been sentenced to 12 years and 7 months in federal prison for possessing cocaine with intent to distribute and illegally possessing a firearm, U.S. Attorney John Giordano announced on March 26, 2025.
Timothy Blank Sentenced for Trafficking 5kg of Fentanyl
NEWARK, N.J. — Timothy Alan Blank, a 55-year-old man from Los Angeles, has been sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for trafficking approximately five kilograms of fentanyl with plans to distribute the deadly synthetic opioid in New Jersey, according to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.
Lucchese Crime Family Tied to NJ Gambling Ring: 39 Charged
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — April 11, 2025 — In a major crackdown on organized crime, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced charges against 39 individuals, including alleged members of the Lucchese Crime Family and a local councilman, following a sweeping two-year investigation into an illegal gambling empire based in North Jersey.
Somerset Man Convicted of Federal Drug and Gun Charges After Being Found Unconscious on NJ Highway
A Somerset County man has been convicted on multiple federal charges related to drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms, following an incident where he was found unresponsive in a vehicle on a New Jersey highway.
19-Year-Old Arrested in Bakersfield Human Trafficking Case
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 17-year-old victim of human trafficking was rescued in a multi-agency law enforcement investigation led by the Bakersfield Police Department (BPD), culminating in the arrest of a 19-year-old suspect last week.
Donovan Bunch Pleads Guilty to Gun Possession and Bank Fraud
CAMDEN — Donovan Bunch, 23, of Sicklerville, Camden County, has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a stolen firearm as a convicted felon and participating in a conspiracy to commit bank fraud, according to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.
Isaiah McCoy Convicted in Honolulu on Sex Trafficking Charges
HONOLULU (Island News) — Isaiah McCoy, 38, of Honolulu, was convicted by a federal jury on multiple sex trafficking charges, including trafficking three adults and one minor.
Eric Karlewicz and Nicco Romanowski Sentenced in $127M Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. — Two operators of a New Jersey-based marketing company have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a massive health care fraud and kickback conspiracy that led to more than $127 million in false claims submitted to federal health benefit programs, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.
Paul Katterman Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges in Michigan
FARMINGTON HILLS — Paul Richard Katterman II, 57, of Livonia, Michigan, has been arrested and charged in connection with a human trafficking scheme that allegedly operated through illicit massage parlors, according to Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald.
Juan Tiul Xi Indicted in Ohio for Smuggling Teen Girl
CLEVELAND, OHIO — A federal grand jury has indicted Juan Tiul Xi, a 26-year-old Guatemalan national living in the U.S. illegally, on charges of smuggling a 14-year-old girl into the United States and committing fraud to gain custody of her, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced.
