Wong Chun-yue Leads Asia-Wide Scam Crackdown
HONG KONG — A major international crackdown on scam operations has led to the arrest of more than 1,800 individuals and the interception of over $20 million in fraudulent funds, according to Hong Kong police.
Normita Sierra Charged in $4.8M Medicare Hospice Scam
WEST COVINA, CA — Two women from West Covina were arrested Tuesday in connection with a long-running scheme that allegedly defrauded Medicare of approximately $4.8 million through false hospice care claims, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Tom Girardi Sentenced to 7 Years for $15M Fraud Scheme
LOS ANGELES — Former celebrity attorney Tom Girardi was sentenced Tuesday to over seven years in federal prison for stealing at least $15 million from his own clients in a long-running embezzlement scheme.
LAPD Seeks Victims of Coach Jared Crevar in Abuse Case
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Department is calling on the public to help identify potential victims of a Redondo Beach youth soccer coach, Jared Crevar, who was arrested for alleged child sex crimes.
Eduardo Medina-Berumen Charged in Officer Riveros Killing
LOS ANGELES — Eduardo Roberto Medina-Berumen, 22, has been charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder following a deadly shooting in Baldwin Park that left two people dead, including a police officer, and wounded another officer, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
Dismissed Soldier Michael Musa Arrested for PoS Fraud
NIGER STATE, NIGERIA — The Niger State Police Command has arrested Michael Musa, a dismissed soldier, for allegedly impersonating military personnel and committing multiple acts of fraud and theft targeting Point of Sale (PoS) operators across the state.
Adenuga Elijah Sentenced to 1 Year for Internet Fraud
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi has sentenced Adenuga Elijah Oluwadamilare, to one year imprisonment for internet fraud, with an option of a ₦200,000 fine.
Nirav B. Patel Gets 12 Years for Elder Fraud Scheme
Nirav B. Patel, a 44-year-old illegal immigrant from India, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his involvement in a large-scale fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. The case, tried in East St. Louis, Illinois, resulted in Patel’s conviction on charges including conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud, three counts of wire fraud, and illegal entry into the United States.
Hosea Burgess and Jermaine Stiff Charged in Alton Fatal Shooting
Charges have been filed following a fatal shooting that took place on May 28, 2025, in the 3100 block of Lawn Street, Alton, officials from the Alton Police Department announced on June 2, 2025.
Sterling Null Arrested for Alleged Stabbing in Cheyenne
A Wyoming man, Sterling Null, was arrested Sunday evening following an alleged stabbing incident in Cheyenne.
Hasson Roberts Sentenced for Possessing Child Abuse Files
A Richmond man, Hasson Julian Roberts, 42, was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison after authorities discovered over 100 child sexual abuse files on his electronic devices.
Blake Clark Charged with Murder in Infant’s Death
An Augusta County man, Blake Matthew Clark, 25, of Verona, has been charged with murder in connection to the death of his infant child.
Joseph Barleta Sentenced to 66 Months for Par Funding Fraud
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Joseph Cole Barleta, 41, of Philadelphia, was sentenced yesterday to 66 months in federal prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy tied to the massive fraud scheme involving Complete Business Solutions Group Inc., also known as Par Funding.
Joseph Kelly of Climax, GA Charged With Child Molestation
CLIMAX, GA — Joseph Kelly, 38, the mayor of Climax, Georgia, has been arrested and charged with two counts of child molestation, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). His wife, Natalie Kelly, 44, was also taken into custody and charged with two counts of second-degree cruelty to children.
Dr. Reginald Eburuche Convicted in $1.7M PPP Fraud
(FOX 2) — A federal jury has convicted Southfield-based physician Dr. Reginald Eburuche of bank fraud after he illegally obtained a $1.7 million loan under the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) meant to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Runping Huang, Chunxiu Xu Charged in Trafficking Case
WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) — Two women from Southfield and Farmington Hills are facing serious charges following a six-month investigation into a human trafficking and money laundering operation that spanned several Metro Detroit cities.
Carnisha Rogers Pleads Guilty in Federal Fraud Case
JACKSONVILLE, FL — Carnisha Rogers, 30, has pleaded guilty in a federal fraud case tied to a complex credit scheme that used stolen Social Security numbers, and also admitted to misusing COVID-era financial relief funds.
De’Andrea Tucker, Stephanie Burk Arrested in Bellefontaine Raid
BELLEFONTAINE, OH — Two suspects were taken into custody Friday afternoon following a drug raid at a residence on North Detroit Street, according to the Bellefontaine Police Department.
Brady Shellhammer Indicted in Animal Abuse Video Conspiracy
BELLEFONTAINE, OH — Brady Shellhammer, 26, was arrested in early May by the FBI during an operation in Bellefontaine and has now been federally indicted in connection with a nationwide conspiracy involving the production and distribution of graphic videos depicting the torture and sexual abuse of monkeys.
Micheal Blake Turner Charged with Major Drug Trafficking in Guilford
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — Micheal Blake Turner, 39, has been charged with 12 felonies related to drug trafficking following a major bust by the Guilford County Narcotics Task Force.
Joshua Baez Arrested for Crack Cocaine Trafficking in Lewiston
A routine traffic stop early Monday morning led to a significant drug arrest in Lewiston.
Jaedan Barnes Arrested in $10K Ventura Cigarette Theft
A Sacramento man has been arrested in connection with a $10,000 cigarette theft from a Simi Valley liquor store, and police are still searching for at least one additional suspect.
Billy Johnson II Charged in $70K Insurance Fraud Case
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) – A Decatur man is facing serious charges after allegedly filing a false insurance claim for $70,000 following a wreck involving his high-end sports car.
Steven Gonzalez Arrested After High-Speed Chase and Crash
A Santa Barbara man was arrested Tuesday morning following a police pursuit and crash in Pismo Beach.
Charles Edwards Sentenced to 8 Years for Armed Wawa Confrontation
WASHINGTON — Charles Edwards, 49, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for an armed confrontation inside a Wawa convenience store in Northwest D.C. that occurred more than three years ago. The sentence was announced Tuesday following Edwards’ earlier conviction on multiple felony charges.
Kylee Dakes & Jonah Poole Arrested for Murder in Davidsonville Fire
DAVIDSONVILLE, Md. — Two 18-year-olds were arrested and charged with murder and arson after a man was found dead inside a burning vehicle at a Davidsonville parking lot, Anne Arundel County Police confirmed Tuesday.
Alabama Trooper Jim Carter Jr. Guilty in Major Cocaine Smuggling Case
Ten individuals, including an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Trooper, have pleaded guilty or been found guilty in a federal cocaine smuggling and distribution operation spanning multiple states.
Tonya Snyder Arrested for Stealing $1,700 Cash Box in Lancaster
Police in Lancaster County have arrested Tonya Snyder, charging her with stealing a cash box containing more than $1,700 from Ephrata Food Mart.
Amy Hushon Charged with Stealing $21K from Seneca Nation Employer
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Limestone woman has been arrested and charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing more than $21,000 from her employer, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday.
Jahmil Paisley Indicted in Death of 21-Month-Old Son Logan
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Cheektowaga man has been indicted on a second-degree manslaughter charge after allegedly causing the death of his toddler son in October 2024, according to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office.
Ryan Messina Charged in Haverhill Bank Robbery
HAVERHILL, Mass. — A Methuen man has been arrested in connection with the robbery of a Pentucket Bank branch in Haverhill on Monday afternoon.
Robert Grandison Arrested After Attempted Kidnapping in N. Charleston
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A man has been arrested following an attempted kidnapping and car theft Monday morning in North Charleston, according to the North Charleston Police Department.
Lucas John Fisher Charged with Grand Larceny in Oxford
OXFORD, Miss. — A 46-year-old Oxford man has been arrested and charged with grand larceny following the theft of a trailer, the Oxford Police Department announced.
Uriel Cruz, Teresa Mendez Charged with Felony Child Abuse
LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. — Two Lafayette County residents have been charged with felony child abuse following an investigation into serious unexplained injuries suffered by a 1-year-old child.
Keston Vaughns, Teens Charged in Gulfport Armed Robbery
GULFPORT, Miss. — Three Gulfport residents, including two teenagers, have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery, vehicle theft, and drive-by shooting early Sunday morning.
Robert Dzurenka Charged with Elder Fraud in Randolph County
RAMSEUR, N.C. – A Randolph County man is facing multiple charges related to the financial exploitation of a disabled or elderly individual, authorities announced Monday.
Stetson Cagle, Max Harris Arrested in Randolph County Pursuit
ASHEBORO, N.C. – Two men were arrested in Randolph County on May 28, 2025, after deputies located a wanted individual and a separate suspect in possession of illegal drugs.
Douglas Arthur Daugherty II Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor in Randolph County
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. – A man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child sexual exploitation following an investigation initiated by a CyberTip.
Leomin Bolaina-Parez Arrested for Felony Child Abuse and Assault in Asheboro
ASHEBORO, N.C. – A Randolph County man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he was caught in the act of assaulting a juvenile.
EFCC Arrests 63-Year-Old Ernesto Chukwukamma for Alleged Extortion, Impersonation
ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 63-year-old Ernesto Chukwukamma for allegedly impersonating a journalist affiliated with the Commission in a bid to extort N2 million and obstruct a high-profile corruption investigation.
