Guo Zhongqui, Lin Lin Arrested in $3M Las Vegas Scam
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Las Vegas Metro police have arrested 12 individuals connected to an elaborate scam that defrauded victims of nearly $3 million, officials confirmed.
Todd Faustin, Others Charged in NYC Jail Injury Scam
NEW YORK — City investigators raised concerns Monday over a surge in workers’ compensation claims from jail staff, announcing the arrests of three correction officers accused of fraudulently collecting nearly $1 million in injury payouts.
Pierre & Mycall Obas Charged in $2M CT Loan Fraud Scheme
NEW HAVEN, CT — Five Connecticut residents have been federally indicted for allegedly defrauding over $2 million in small business loans in both Connecticut and Washington State, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
Nicole Brown Charged in $600K Disability Fraud Case
RIVERSIDE, CA — A former Westminster Police Department officer is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly faking a disability while enjoying an active lifestyle that included music festivals, races, golf, and amusement parks, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.
Malika Scalcmender Among 7 Held in Ninove Vote Fraud Probe
NINOVE, Belgium — Seven individuals have been arrested as part of an investigation into suspected election fraud during the 2024 municipal elections in Ninove, East Flanders. The arrests, confirmed by the East Flanders public prosecutor’s office and first reported by VRT, took place on Tuesday morning.
Ace Ncobo and Wife Appear in Court on Fraud and Money Laundering Charges
Former Referee and Wife Accused of Fraudulent Donation Scheme for School Project
Zaheera Boomgaard Faces Prison for Double Murder, Fraud
A 63-year-old woman from Gauteng, Zaheera Boomgaard, has been convicted of a series of shocking crimes, including the brutal murders of two elderly victims, multiple counts of theft, and forgery. The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria found Boomgaard guilty of the killings of Jamnadas Harkant Nathvani and Lyntette Mustapha, along with 46 counts of theft and one count of will forgery. Sentencing proceedings are scheduled to begin on June 30.
Wanda van Zyl, Ex-Director, Faces R6.3m Fraud Charges
The Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation Unit has arrested three former employees of Global Strike Security Company, including its ex-director Wanda van Zyl (57), for their alleged roles in defrauding Anglo American Platinum out of R6.3 million.
Former Immanuel Baptist Church Volunteer Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault
Reagan Danielle Gray, a former volunteer at Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas, pleaded guilty to a charge of sexual assault in the second degree on Monday. The 26-year-old Monticello resident was accused of abusing a 15-year-old boy at the church during her time as a student minister and employee at Little Rock Christian Academy. The abuse began in 2020 and continued into the summer of 2021.
Brazilian Luca Bandeira Faces Prison Time for Credit Card Fraud Scheme
Luca Bandeira, a 22-year-old Brazilian man, has pleaded guilty to charges related to a credit card fraud scheme, including money laundering, after he was caught with over $66,000 in criminal funds and equipment for making fake credit cards. Bandeira admitted to possessing the illicit funds, along with a machine designed to create counterfeit credit cards,and was involved in theft activities targeting local businesses between July 1 and July 10, 2024.
Matthew Piercey Pleads Guilty to $35 Million Ponzi Scheme and Underwater Scooter Escape
Matthew Piercey, a 48-year-old California man, pleaded guilty to a series of charges, including wire fraud, money laundering, and witness tampering, after orchestrating a massive $35 million Ponzi scheme that spanned five years. The scheme, which lasted from 2015 to 2020, saw Piercey solicit investor funds under false pretenses, using the money for personal and business expenses, including the purchase of residential properties and payments for a criminal defense firm.
18 Arrested in South Florida Gang Bust, Including ZMF Members
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Authorities have announced the arrest of 18 individuals, including members of the violent Haitian gang, the Zoe Mafia Family (ZMF), involved in drug trafficking activities across South Florida.
Two Brothers Arrested in Massachusetts for Drug & Firearm Crimes
BOSTON (WWLP) — Two brothers from Lynn, Massachusetts, were arrested last Thursday and charged in connection with a series of firearms and drug distribution offenses.
Chesterfield Officer Resigns After Arrest for Drug Charges
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — A Chesterfield County police officer, Lewis Hagen, has resigned after being charged with allegedly receiving illegal drugs through the mail, the Chesterfield County Police Department confirmed in a statement.
Teens Arrested After String of Camera Thefts on Facebook Marketplace
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A pair of teenagers have been arrested after a string of camera thefts targeting Facebook Marketplace sellers. The spree began on April 5 when Ajani Plummer, 17, contacted a victim selling a $1,600 camera. Using the alias “Smith Palmer,” Plummer arranged to meet the seller at 4900 Alder Drive, along with Charles Colebrooke, 17, who acted as a lookout.
Former Jupiter Controller Sentenced to 6 Years for Embezzling $1M
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — A former financial controller for a Jupiter-based company has been sentenced to six years in prison after embezzling nearly $1 million by manipulating payroll systems and diverting company funds into her personal accounts.
Pair of Robbers Kidnap, Shoot Woman, and Steal $20K Jewelry in Brutal Attack
BURIEN, Wash. (WKRC) — A pair of robbers allegedly kidnapped a woman, shot her multiple times, drilled a hole in her hand, and stole $20,000 in jewelry from her — yet she survived.
Nantucket’s “Biggest Ever Cocaine Bust” Sparks Controversy Over Suspect’s Character
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Residents of Nantucket are expressing their support for a suspected migrant drug dealer, Francisco Fernandez Sanchez, despite his involvement in what authorities are calling Nantucket’s “biggest ever cocaine bust.”
Hayward Man Sentenced on Multiple Felony Drug Charges in Sawyer County
SAWYER COUNTY (DrydenWire) — A man from Hayward, WI, has been sentenced in Sawyer County Court after being convicted on felony drug charges stemming from two separate court cases.
Palmdale Felon Arrested in Deadly 2024 Fentanyl Overdose Incident
PALMDALE, CA (DrydenWire) — A 10-time convicted felon, Damian Michael Evans, 46, of the Antelope Valley, has been arrested in connection with a deadly fentanyl overdose incident that claimed the lives of four individuals in Palmdale earlier this year.
Lancaster Man Arrested for Trafficking Meth After Controlled Buy
LANCASTER, S.C. — John Wylie Gay Jr., 36, of Lancaster, was arrested on May 12, 2024, during a traffic stop and faces several charges related to methamphetamine trafficking.
Frederick Doe Spared Jail in $6.4M Golden Toilet Heist Case
LONDON — A man linked to one of Britain’s most audacious art thefts has avoided jail after a judge ruled he had been manipulated by the masterminds behind the crime.
Drug Smuggler Emily MacArthur Jailed After Three Years on the Run
Emily MacArthur, a 34-year-old woman who evaded justice for over three years, has been sentenced to 13 years and 11 months in prison for her role in a major drug trafficking operation and for failing to appear in court.
Woman with Prior Drug Convictions Caught with Nearly an Ounce of Meth During Traffic Stop
A 41-year-old woman with a history of drug arrests is facing serious charges after being caught with almost an ounce of crystal methamphetamine during a high-speed encounter with police last month.
Iván Idrobo, FARC-EP Commander, Indicted in U.S. Drug Case
Federal prosecutors in California have unsealed a sweeping indictment charging two members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People’s Army (FARC-EP) with leading a cocaine production and trafficking ring that exchanged drugs for military-grade weapons in support of terrorist activity.
Adam Kaminski Jailed for Drug Offences in Leamington
An 18-year-old man from Leamington has been sentenced to 26 months in a Young Offenders’ Institution after admitting to nine drug-related offences spanning 18 months.
Ludwin Quintero-Rojas Arrested in Newark on Immigration Violations
NEWARK, N.J. — Ludwin Quintero-Rojas, a 31-year-old Colombian national, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations in Newark on May 9, 2025, due to a criminal warrant in his home country for aggravated theft and attempted theft with injury.
Armenian Mafia Members Charged in $83 Million Amazon Cargo Theft Scheme
LOS ANGELES (CN) — Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles have charged members of rival Armenian organized crime groups operating out of the San Fernando Valley with a series of violent crimes, including murder, kidnapping, and stealing more than $83 million in Amazon shipments.
Nicholas Beltran, Maria Figueroa Held in Bay Area Theft Ring
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA — Authorities have arrested two of three alleged members of a retail theft ring suspected of stealing tens of thousands of dollars in merchandise from stores across the Bay Area, particularly Ulta Beauty locations.
Hilario Carreon-Vazquez, Austin Moore Charged in Car Theft
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Two teenagers have been arrested by the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) in connection with the theft of a Dodge Charger, police confirmed Monday.
Charles LeCates Arrested for 20 Retail Thefts in Delaware
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Del. — A Wilmington man has been arrested in connection with a months-long string of retail thefts across New Castle County, according to the Delaware State Police.
Dandrea Wilkes, Deandrea Loftin Charged in Car Theft
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – A test drive at a Mobile car dealership took a criminal turn on Monday evening when two individuals allegedly stole a vehicle from Pearl Motors on Cottage Hill Road, leading to their arrest.
Treshaunti Brown Arrested for Identity Fraud, Theft Charges
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) — A woman wanted in connection with a 2023 credit card theft case has been arrested after being involved in another recent theft incident.
Brandon Tedder Arrested in $100K Copper Theft Case
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Authorities have arrested Brandon Tedder, a man suspected of stealing more than $100,000 worth of copper wire in a string of thefts across Corpus Christi and Robstown.
Scottsville Man Arrested for Stealing Vehicle and Domestic Assault Warrant
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. — Delbert Birge, 27, has been arrested after authorities linked him to the theft of a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder and discovered he was wanted on domestic assault charges. Birge, whose driver’s license was suspended, was identified as the suspect after a vehicle theft report was filed by Scottsville police.
Hamden Man Arrested for Stealing Audi SUV, DNA Evidence Links Him to Crime
DARIEN, Conn. — Khalil Council, a 19-year-old man from Hamden, was arrested on May 14, 2025, in connection with the theft of a 2021 Audi Q5 stolen from Darien nearly a year ago. Authorities used DNA evidence collected from the stolen vehicle to link Council to the crime.
Richard Hollenbeck Charged with Theft in Winneshiek County
WINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa (KTTC) – Richard Hollenbeck, a former investigator for the Howard County Sheriff’s Office and a past candidate for Howard County Sheriff, has been charged with fourth-degree theft.
Zachary Brant Arrested After Theft and Altercation at Great Wolf Lodge
TANNERSVILLE, Pa. (WOLF) — A 27-year-old man was arrested Monday night following an alleged theft and altercation at the Great Wolf Lodge in Pocono Township.
Timothy Woodhead Arrested for Theft at Canyon Country Sporting Goods Store
CANYON COUNTRY, Calif. (SCV News) — A man was arrested over the weekend after stealing around $400 worth of clothing from a sporting goods store in Canyon Country.
Efrain Monroy-Lara Arrested for 2025 West Valley City Assault and Robbery
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (SCV News) — A man was arrested on Monday following DNA testing that linked him to a violent crime in West Valley City. Efrain Jose Gregorio Monroy-Lara, 30, is facing multiple charges after allegedly breaking into a woman’s apartment in March, sexually assaulting her at gunpoint, and robbing her.
