Romica Aciocanasei’s U.S. Crime Spree Ends in Florida Arrest
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — After brushes with the law across Europe, a Romanian national has now landed in a Florida jail. Romica Aciocanasei, 33, was arrested in Palm Beach County following a series of credit card thefts that authorities say are tied to an international crime ring.
Otaniyen Iduozee Sentenced in U.S. Romance Scam Case
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – A Nigerian citizen living in the United States on a student visa has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for his involvement in a romance scam that defrauded vulnerable Americans out of millions.
Oumar Diallo Gets up to 8 Years in NH Scam Case
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Oumar Diallo, 23, has been sentenced to four to eight years in prison for his role in a phone scam that stole tens of thousands of dollars from New Hampshire residents. The sentencing took place Wednesday, with Diallo apologizing in court through an interpreter.
Julius Bighoro Arrested in Maine Grandparent Scam
STANDISH, Maine — A Florida man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly carrying out a “grandparent scam” that defrauded an elderly Standish woman of $9,500, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
Miteshkumar Chaudhari Arrested in Rusk County Elder Fraud Case
RUSK COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) — Authorities have taken a suspect into custody following an investigation into a scam targeting an elderly resident in rural Sheldon, Rusk County.
Xinxing Chen, Yaolong Zhou Arrested in Ohio Elder Cash Scam
WAPAKONETA, Ohio — Two Chinese nationals, Xinxing Chen, 32, and Yaolong Zhou, 37, are in custody at the Auglaize County jail after allegedly scamming an elderly resident out of a large sum of cash, the Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Rinalds Ivzans Charged in Morris County CVS Gift Card Scam
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — A Newark man, Rinalds Ivzans, 25, has been charged in connection with a gift card scam at the CVS located at 276 East Main Street, Denville Police Department announced.
Ronald Roccasecca and Rinalds Ivans Face Charges in Denville
In Denville, New Jersey, two men were arrested in separate incidents during June 2025.
Maureen Denman, Others Face Charges in Denville Incidents
In May 2025, Denville Township Police made several arrests related to different crimes and traffic stops.
Paul Rankin Jr. and Jennifer Lester Arrested in Denville
On June 7, 2025, around 4:52 p.m., Denville Police received a 9-1-1 call about a driver who was unconscious and slumped over the steering wheel on Franklin Road near Route 46. Officers found the driver, identified as Paul Rankin Jr., and woke him up. After speaking with him, police determined he was under the influence of narcotics. He was found in possession of suspected heroin, suspected crack cocaine, smoking pipes, needles, and other drug paraphernalia.
Alyssa Perry Charged with Sexual Assault in Rockaway Township
Alyssa Perry, 35, from Rockaway Township, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault and one count of endangering the welfare of a child, officials announced.
Ashley Sylvester Arrested for Multiple Check Forgery Charges
Ashley Sylvester, a 41-year-old woman from Falmouth, was arrested and faces multiple charges including more than two dozen counts of passing false checks and check forgery.
Logan Hauf and Devin Moellenberndt Charged in Nebraska Check Fraud Case
Two men from Hall County, Nebraska, Logan Hauf, 21, and Devin Moellenberndt, have been charged in connection with a fake check fraud scheme, according to a report from Nebraska TV.
EFCC Arrests Moses Sule and 14 Ex-Lawmakers Over Money Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Moses Sule, former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, along with 14 former lawmakers, on allegations of money laundering and abuse of office.
Ng Hsien Fu Arrested in Singapore for Multi-Jurisdiction Scam Charges
SINGAPORE – Ng Hsien Fu, 29, a Malaysian man allegedly connected to an international scam syndicate, faces multiple charges including cheating, following a multi-agency crackdown.
Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng and Others Charged in US Elder Romance Fraud
Three separate indictments involving Ghanaian nationals have been unsealed in the United States as part of a major federal crackdown on transnational romance fraud schemes targeting elderly Americans.
Kofi Boat Arrested in $100M Fraud Scheme by Interpol and FBI
Isaac Kofi Oduro Boateng, popularly known as Kofi Boat, a Ghanaian businessman and associate of dancehall artist Shatta Wale, was arrested on June 13, 2025, in a joint operation conducted by Interpol and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Eric Anthony Olivas Sentenced for Attempted $50K Senior Scam Theft
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Eric Anthony Olivas, 30, a money mule involved in a transnational elder fraud scheme, was sentenced last month to one year in jail and two years’ probation by a judge at the Vista courthouse.
Stephano Mazzochi Arrested for Multi-State ATM Jackpotting Scam
PITTSFIELD, N.H. — Stephano Mazzochi, a Romanian national accused of orchestrating a multi-state ATM scam known as “jackpotting,” is being held at Merrimack County Jail pending arraignment.
Arnaldo Katalay Jailed 23 Months for Courier Fraud Targeting Seniors
PITTSFIELD, New Hampshire — Arnaldo Katalay, 26, has been sentenced to 23 months in prison for his role in a courier fraud scheme that targeted two elderly women, defrauding them of a total of £5,500.
Eldric Ko Sentenced 7+ Years for $9.86M Wine Investment Fraud
A Singaporean man, Eldric Ko, 51, was sentenced to seven years and two months in prison for leading a fraudulent wine investment scheme that defrauded investors of over SGD 12.6 million (US$ 9.86 million), authorities announced. Ko, the former president of Premium Liquid Assets (PLASG), was arrested in May 2024 after evading authorities for 13 years.
Promise Okafor Sentenced 9 Years for $2.7M US Unemployment Scam
Nigerian national Promise Okafor is serving a nine-year federal prison sentence in the United States for masterminding a multi-state unemployment benefits scam that netted over $2.7 million. He was arrested alongside his wife, Joyce Emengini, in March 2021 at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport after authorities found over 200 ATM cards in their possession.
Ex-DEA Informant Jorge Hernández Charged in Extortion Scheme
MIAMI (AP) — Jorge Hernández, a former top informant for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has been arrested and charged with conspiring to extort suspected drug traffickers by falsely promising leniency in their prosecutions.
Ex-Riverside Sheriff Lt. Flores, Others Sentenced for Bribery Scam
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — A former Riverside County sheriff’s lieutenant, sergeant, and a tow truck company owner have been sentenced to probation for their roles in a bribery scheme that directed lucrative towing business to one company in exchange for personal benefits.
Indian Student Kishan Patel Jailed in $2.7M Fraud Case
Two Indian students in the United States have been sentenced to federal prison in separate but similar elder fraud schemes that cost American victims millions of dollars.
83 Victims in ID Theft Scam Led by Jeramie Betts
Jeramie Shamon Betts, Sophia Noeme Melendez, and Randolph Kendrick Williams have been charged in a sweeping identity theft scheme in Douglas County, Minnesota, that affected 83 victims and 17 financial institutions. The charges were filed in Douglas County District Court on June 12 and 13 after a months-long investigation uncovered the group’s role in a coordinated fraud operation.
Alexis Herrera Arrested for $300K Baggage Payout Theft
A former Allegiant Air employee, Alexis Herrera, has been arrested and charged with felony theft after allegedly embezzling nearly $300,000 in customer baggage settlement funds. The Las Vegas-based airline claims the funds were meant to compensate passengers for lost or damaged luggage.
Helmut Mey, Jonhatan Lau-Osuna Indicted in Alaska Fentanyl Case
Two Las Vegas men have been indicted on federal drug trafficking charges after authorities uncovered a six-month operation that funneled fentanyl from the West Coast to Alaska.
Ashley Hough Arrested in Warsaw Moped Theft Case
A 43-year-old Warsaw woman is facing a felony auto theft charge after allegedly stealing a moped she had previously sold.
Deshawn Martin Convicted in Deadly 2022 Hempstead Robbery
MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that Deshawn Martin, 28, of Hempstead, was convicted by a jury on June 4, 2025, for a series of violent robberies and the cold-blooded murder of a bystander during a 2022 attempted robbery in Hempstead.
Quintette Epting Arrested in Scott County Drug Bust
SCOTT COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) – Authorities in Scott County have arrested one person and are actively searching for another following a major drug operation.
Kaprie Lambert Arrested in Brewer Drug Bust, More Charges Expected
BREWER, Maine (WABI) — Brewer Police arrested 27-year-old Kaprie Lambert on Tuesday following a drug bust at a home on Brimmer Street.
Adrianna Velez Arrested for Fentanyl Trafficking in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Maine (WABI) — Authorities arrested 19-year-old Adrianna Velez following a search of a residence in Fairfield last week that uncovered fentanyl, cocaine, and drug paraphernalia.
Andrew Redmond Sentenced to 27 Years for Augusta Murder
AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) – Nearly two years after the fatal shooting of Tyler Robinson, 35-year-old Andrew Redmond pleaded guilty to intentional or knowing murder and was sentenced to 27 years in prison on Wednesday at the Capitol Judicial Center.
Adam Reid, Meghann Wagoner Arrested in Teton County Drug Bust
TETON COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — A man and woman are facing multiple felony charges following a significant drug and firearms seizure at a residence near Henderson Canyon early Monday morning.
Bateac McLeod Arrested in Sumter County Drug, Gun Bust
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) — A Sumter County man, Bateac Michael McLeod, was arrested on June 11 after a narcotics investigation led deputies to execute a search warrant at the residence where he was staying.
Patrick Buswell Arrested After 25-Mile Chase, Faces 20+ Charges
RUSK COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) — A 50-year-old Holcombe man, Patrick Buswell, is facing over 20 criminal charges after leading deputies on a 25-mile motorcycle pursuit and fleeing on foot before being taken into custody Sunday night.
Brittney Hohn Charged After Toddler’s Fentanyl Overdose
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — A High Point woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a fentanyl-induced overdose involving a toddler last year, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office.
Decatur Man Arrested on Drug Distribution Charges After Police Raid
DECATUR — The Decatur Police Department’s Vice and Narcotics Unit initiated an investigation in May and June following reports of drug activity in southwest Decatur. During the probe, Jeremy Termayne Story, 37, was identified as a suspect.
Foley Man Arrested in Business Theft After Surveillance Video Leads Police to Suspect
FOLEY, Ala. — Foley Police arrested Daniel Kelso, 42, following a theft and property damage incident at Sweat Tire on County Road 12.