Joshua Harrison, Jose Lopez Charged in $1,800 Rental Scam
SOUTH MIAMI, Fla. – Two men are facing felony charges after allegedly defrauding a woman of $1,800 by pretending to be real estate brokers, according to South Miami police. Authorities say there was no apartment behind their promises.
Ingrid Crenshaw-Thomas Sues A/C Repairman Over $6K Scam
BATON ROUGE, La. – A Baton Rouge homeowner is filing a civil lawsuit after claiming she was scammed out of $6,000 by a man posing as an air conditioning repairman.
Jesse Harris Arrested for Baton Rouge April Shooting
BATON ROUGE, La. – Police have arrested 22-year-old Jesse Harris in connection with an April shooting on Town South Avenue that left one person injured and damaged nearby apartments.
Jonathan Faircloth, Nyssa March-Walker Charged in $10K ICU Fraud
BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Two people have been arrested and charged after allegedly stealing over $10,000 in a fraud scheme involving false claims of working for Industrial Credit Union (ICU), according to court documents.
Michael Paul Snow Arrested for $110K Sunshine Coast Romance Scam
SUNSHINE COAST, B.C. – Police have arrested Michael Paul Snow, 53, in connection with a romance scam that defrauded a woman out of $110,000 and allegedly targeted additional victims.
Zheng Xie, Jianwei Wang Arrested in $1M Prince George’s County Carrier Scam
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Top law enforcement officials in Prince George’s County have announced the arrest of two suspects involved in a scam that defrauded seniors of more than $1 million.
Ildar Ilham Arrested for $30M ZKasino Exit Scam Linked to WhiteRock
UAE law enforcement has arrested Ildar Ilham, founder of the crypto project WhiteRock, for his alleged involvement in the $30 million ZKasino exit scam, a high-profile fraud that has shaken the crypto community.
Palm Beach Drug Bust: Robby Augustin & Crew Dismantled
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A major drug trafficking network has been dismantled in Palm Beach County, involving cocaine, methamphetamine, counterfeit pills, and fentanyl laced with the dangerous additive xylazine, also known as “tranq.” Investigators have arrested at least four suspects, ranging from street dealers to higher-level distributors.
Ex-Merrill Lynch Advisor Isaiah Williams Steals $2.58M from Reshad Jones
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A 49-year-old woman and a former Merrill Lynch financial advisor are accused of stealing millions from former Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl safety Reshad Jones over two years, according to police and court records obtained by Local 10 News.
Richard Chen on Trial for Unlawful Securities Trading in Burnaby Case
RICHMOND, B.C. — Richard Yung Shyang Chen, 37, is on trial facing charges of unlawful trading in a security and distributing securities without a prospectus, stemming from alleged misconduct dating back to 2017, according to a media release from the BC Securities Commission (BCSC) on March 21, 2024.
Brian Hyatt Arrested for DWI Amid Medicaid Fraud Case
ARKANSAS, USA — Brian Hyatt, the former psychiatrist accused of Medicaid fraud, was arrested again on July 3, this time on charges including driving while intoxicated (DWI), possession of an open container of alcohol in a vehicle, and refusal to submit to a chemical test, according to Benton County jail records.
324 Charged in Largest U.S. Healthcare Fraud Bust, Including 37 in South Florida
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Justice Department announced on Monday the arrest of 324 defendants nationwide, including 37 in South Florida, as part of the largest healthcare fraud crackdown in U.S. history. The defendants face allegations of submitting more than $14.6 billion in falsified bills to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers—more than double the previous record of $6 billion.
North & South Carolina Healthcare Fraud Bust Nets 9 Arrests
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a sweeping nationwide crackdown on healthcare fraud, nine individuals from North and South Carolina have been arrested on federal charges related to a conspiracy to defraud Medicaid programs, officials announced June 30.
Nepal Police Arrest Subash Khatri in Miteri Cooperative Scam
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested Subash Khatri for his alleged involvement in a multi-million-rupee fraud case connected to Miteri Savings and Credit Cooperative in Lalitpur.
Yuee Ruan Charged in $3M Chinese Blessing Scam Targeting Elderly
SYDNEY — More than $3 million in cash and valuables have allegedly been stolen from elderly Chinese women in a complex “spiritual blessing” scam operated by a foreign criminal syndicate. As the investigation widens, police are searching for over 50 suspects connected to the elaborate scheme.
Nestor Jaime of Pine Brook Charged in $2.5M Medicare Fraud Case
MONTVILLE, NJ – Nestor E. Jaime, 36, a Pine Brook resident and owner of Fabio’s Pharmacy in Paterson, has been indicted for healthcare fraud in connection with a $2.5 million Medicare scam, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Newark announced.
Roi Pelto, 2 Others Charged in Arkansas Medicaid Fraud Cases
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced three arrests related to Medicaid fraud, elder abuse, and exploitation of vulnerable individuals, following investigations led by the state’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU).
Harshal Patel Arrested in $2.9M Midwest Theft Scheme
WHITEWATER, Wis. — A 25-year-old man from Illinois, Harshal Patel, was arrested in Whitewater, Wisconsin, for his alleged role in a multi-state financial theft ring that targeted elderly victims, according to the Whitewater Police Department.
Srijan Niraula Arrested for Rs 1.5 Million Job Scam in Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, May 12: Police have arrested 20-year-old Srijan Niraula for defrauding 12 individuals of Rs 1.5 million.
Tirsana Batha Magar Arrested for Rs 12.3M Japan Job Scam
KATHMANDU, Feb 10: Police have arrested 23-year-old Tirsana Batha Magar from Baijanath Rural Municipality-5, Banke, on charges of defrauding people by promising jobs in Japan.
Larry Fulgham, 3 Others Charged in VA Beach Trafficking Case
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Four individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with a suspected human trafficking operation that involved six victims, the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) announced on Monday.
Leroy Foster, Aqeal Kisun-Johnson Charged in Scam Attempt
CHATSWORTH, ON — The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two Shelburne men in connection with a failed grandparent scam that targeted a 95-year-old woman in the Township of Chatsworth.
Nana Agradaa Jailed 15 Years for Defrauding Over 1,000 Victims
ACCRA, Ghana — A Circuit Court in Accra has sentenced former fetish priestess turned preacher Patricia Asiedu, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, to 15 years in prison for defrauding the public through a fraudulent religious money-doubling scheme.
Kwan Woo Lee Charged in $250K Hard Drive Scam in PA
WYNCOTE, PA — A Montgomery County man has been charged in a $250,000 hard drive scam targeting global tech company Seagate Technology, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on July 2.
Nigerian Ehis Akhimie Pleads Guilty in $6M Elder Fraud Case
Nigerian national Ehis Akhimie has pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court for his role in an international fraud scheme that defrauded hundreds of elderly Americans out of more than $6 million through false inheritance claims.
Abdullahi Haladu Sentenced for Land Fraud in Kaduna
Abdullahi Haladu has been convicted by the Kaduna State High Court for involvement in a land fraud case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Kaduna Zonal Directorate secured his arrest and conviction.
Adekemi Folorunsho Faces Trial for $700K Fraud in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned businesswoman Adekemi Folorunsho before the Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja, on allegations of defrauding $700,000 and stealing N190 million while operating as a bureau de change operator.
Angela Mirabella Sentenced in $6M Nationwide Student Loan Fraud
Angela Kathryn Mirabella, owner of a Huntington Beach-based company, was sentenced to five years of formal probation and one year in jail for identity theft linked to an alleged $6 million nationwide student loan fraud scheme.
Joyce Reed Charged With Capital Murder in Northport Shooting
A 47-year-old woman, Joyce Reed, has been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a man inside her vehicle in a Northport neighborhood.
Olalere Kehinde Barnabas Jailed for $2K Internet Fraud in Lagos
Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, July 3, 2025, sentenced Olalere Kehinde Barnabas to two years in prison for committing internet fraud.
Tom Corella, Antonio Andrade Charged in Harris Mail Fraud Case
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) – Two men have been arrested for their alleged roles in a mail theft and credit card fraud ring operating throughout Harris County.
Larry Aguirre Ochoa Arrested in $10K Midland County Theft Case
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — A search warrant executed by the Midland County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Criminal Investigations Division and the Midland County SWAT team led to the recovery of approximately $10,000 worth of stolen property and the arrest of one suspect on Wednesday.
Nyveek Ross, Kamonte Frazier Charged in Vehicle Theft, Gun Case
On Friday, June 27, at approximately 4:21 p.m., officers located a stolen vehicle traveling near Old Columbia Pike. The car fled north and eventually turned off at Copland Court and Fairland Road, where it struck a median and the occupants fled on foot into a nearby neighborhood.
Joshua Awbrey Charged in $10K Grand Junction Bank Robbery
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) — One man is behind bars following a bank robbery that occurred late Wednesday afternoon in Grand Junction.
Jerry Cantu Arrested in Lubbock Car Theft, Drug Case
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) — Two men are in custody following a Lubbock Police Department (LPD) investigation into stolen vehicles tied to Cantu Towing.
