Thomas Robinson Convicted for £600K Scottish Tea Fraud
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has welcomed the conviction of Thomas Robinson, a 52-year-old man behind a large-scale tea fraud that deceived luxury hotels, retailers, and genuine Scottish tea growers. Robinson was found guilty of two counts of fraud totaling nearly £600,000 ($808,300). His sentencing is pending.
Guo Zhongquin, Lin Lin Jailed in $3M Las Vegas Scam Wave
LAS VEGAS — A major tech scam operation has led to the arrest of 12 individuals in Las Vegas, with two men—Guo Zhongquin, 43, and Lin Lin, 45—already sentenced for their roles in the scheme that stole millions from unsuspecting victims.
Tonmoy Sharma Charged in $149M Sovereign Health Fraud
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. — Tonmoy Sharma, the founder and former CEO of Sovereign Health Group, appeared in court Friday following his arrest on multiple federal charges related to a massive insurance fraud scheme and illegal kickbacks tied to addiction treatment services.
Thai Authorities Arrest 9 in $60M International COVID Medical Equipment Fraud
Bangkok — Thai authorities have arrested nine suspects in a major crackdown on an international fraud network that scammed victims out of more than $60 million by selling fake medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Westley Mitchell Arrested, Chris Smith Wanted in Memphis Odometer Fraud
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A FOX13 investigation into suspected odometer fraud led to the arrest of Westley Mitchell and a warrant for Christopher Smith, according to court records.
LAPD Reserve Officer Eric Halem Charged in Staged Crash Insurance Fraud
LOS ANGELES — A reserve officer with the Los Angeles Police Department, Eric “Ben” Halem, and his brother Jacob Halem have been charged with insurance fraud after allegedly staging photos of a crash to support a false claim.
Quijuan Bankhead Sentenced in Minnesota Fentanyl Bust
MINNESOTA — A man has been sentenced in connection with one of the largest fentanyl busts in Minnesota history, according to court documents.
LAPD Reserve Officer Eric Halem, Brother Charged in $229K Bentley Insurance Scam
LOS ANGELES — A former reserve officer with the Los Angeles Police Department and his brother are facing felony charges after allegedly staging a luxury car accident to commit insurance fraud.
Nguyen Quoc Hung Arrested for $386M Matrix Chain Crypto Scam
DONG NAI, Vietnam — Authorities arrested Nguyen Quoc Hung, 41, Bui Thi Thanh Nga, 34, and three others on May 28 for allegedly running a massive cryptocurrency scam via the Matrix Chain platform. The group reportedly swindled investors out of more than VND10 trillion (approximately $386 million) in a pyramid scheme operation.
Noe Garcia-Umanzor Charged in Laurel Homicide
LAUREL, MD — The Laurel Police Department arrested Noe Manrique Garcia-Umanzor, 19, of Temple Hills, Maryland, in connection with the homicide of 31-year-old Ovidio Arnoldo Zecena-Mateo of Laurel.
Joseph Mooney Arrested for Political Sign Theft in Lee, NY
LEE, NY — On May 28, 2025, New York State Police arrested Joseph A. Mooney, 54, of Ava, for petit larceny related to the theft of a political campaign sign.
Miami-Dade Port Employees Arrested for Stealing $50K Artwork
Two Miami-Dade County employees working at PortMiami have been arrested on grand theft charges for stealing $50,000 worth of artwork from the cruise terminal, authorities reported.
Five Arrested in $1.7M Los Angeles Bike Theft Scheme
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has arrested five individuals believed to be the masterminds behind a massive theft of 337 bicycles valued at $1.7 million from Utah-based ARI Bikes.
Officer Martrevius Bell Charged with Theft in West Memphis
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Officer Martrevius Bell of the West Memphis Police Department has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest on theft charges, the City of West Memphis announced.
Laurel Police Chief Criticizes Juvenile Release After Teen’s Theft Arrest
LAUREL, Md. — A 16-year-old suspect was arrested for more than 100 vehicle break-ins across Laurel and surrounding counties earlier this month, but it was his swift release that drew sharp criticism from Laurel Police Chief Russ Hamill.
Mohamed Bakayoko Arrested in $850K Santa Rosa County Fraud Case
MILTON, Fla. — The Milton Police Department has arrested Mohamed Bakayoko, 22, of Richardson, Texas, in connection with a large-scale fraud scheme resulting in the theft of over $850,000 from the Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court & Comptroller’s Office.
Marcus Villarreal Arrested in $86K Amazon Theft Scheme in Boise
BOISE, Idaho — On May 29, 2025, Marcus Villarreal was arrested by Boise Police on charges of grand theft after authorities recovered a significant quantity of stolen and suspected stolen merchandise.
David Liguori Arrested for Animal Cruelty, Hit-and-Run in Harrisonburg
HARRISONBURG, Va. — On April 18, Harrisonburg Police Department responded to a hit-and-run near Lowe’s on Linda Lane. The following day, a social media post surfaced showing a man hitting a dog inside a parked pickup truck in the same area.
Knapik, Shelton Arrested in Kilgore Underage Sex Sting Operation
KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) — Two East Texas men are in custody after being arrested during an undercover sting operation targeting online predators who solicit minors for sexual purposes.
Marley Oselmo Sentenced to 20 Years for Syracuse Murder
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Marley Oselmo received a 20-year prison sentence in Onondaga County Court for a murder committed in August 2023.
Ana Marie Camacho Arrested on Human Trafficking and Probation Charges
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) — The Huntington Police Department has arrested Ana Marie Camacho, 26, of Lufkin, who now faces several serious charges.
Lamar Dion Daniels Indicted for Child Sexual Assault, Trafficking
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) — A Nacogdoches County grand jury has indicted Lamar Dion Daniels, 40, of Nacogdoches, on multiple serious charges involving a child under the age of 18.
Ivory Bernard Williams Charged in $57K Football Theft
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. — A long-time Florida youth football coach, Ivory Bernard Williams, has been arrested and charged with stealing more than $57,000 from his team’s accounts for personal use, the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office reports.
Gindeal Lyons, Sylvester McCurry Charged After 130 MPH Chase
SUSSEX, Wis. — A bizarre theft turned dangerous over Memorial Day weekend when two men stole everyday items from Sussex stores and then led police on a 130-mile-per-hour chase through two counties.
Derling Gustavo Hernandez Arrested for Fairfax Burglary
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — A northern Virginia man, 28-year-old Derling Gustavo Hernandez, is behind bars after police say he burglarized a home and stole a car in Fairfax County.
Five Montgomery Teens Arrested After Auburn Police Chase
AUBURN, Ala. — Five teenagers from Montgomery were arrested Wednesday after a police pursuit in Auburn that ended in multiple collisions and damage to police vehicles.
Nathan Neidig, Drew Hunt Arrested for Jewelry Theft in Selinsgrove
SELINSGROVE, Pa. — Two men were arrested after allegedly stealing over $400 worth of jewelry from the Selinsgrove Hobby Lobby, thanks to a social media post that helped police identify them.
Andrew William Collins Arrested for Cocaine Sales in Williamsport
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Andrew William Collins, 64, was arrested in March for selling cocaine to a confidential informant (CI) in multiple transactions over several months, according to an affidavit from Lycoming County Drug Detectives.
Dean Allen Martinez Arrested for Theft, Vandalism at Army Plant
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A Hamilton County man, Dean Allen Martinez, has been arrested for allegedly trespassing, stealing high-voltage wiring, and vandalizing property at the former Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant.
