Ky Kao Faces New Fraud Charges in Minnesota Scam
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Ky Kao, previously exposed by KARE 11 Investigates for allegedly defrauding renters out of thousands of dollars, is now facing additional criminal charges while awaiting trial for his original offenses.
Keonta Cottingham Arrested in Multi-State ID Theft Case
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A Birmingham man, Keonta Demarius Cottingham, 27, was arrested in Limestone County after authorities linked him to a multi-state identity theft and fraud case originating in Vermont.
ZachXBT: Ildar Ilkhamov Arrested in $30M ZKasino Fraud
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has reported that UAE law enforcement arrested Ildar Ilkhamov, the founder of WhiteRock, in connection with a major crypto fraud case involving the ZKasino platform. The arrest links Ilkhamov to the alleged theft of $30 million in investor funds.
Justice Awogboro Convicts 4 in Ilorin for Fraud, Illegal Mining
ILORIN, Nigeria — Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Ilorin, has convicted and sentenced multiple individuals for crimes ranging from illegal possession of solid minerals to internet fraud. The cases were prosecuted by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Justice Aneke Jails 8 Chinese Nationals for Cyberterrorism
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced eight Chinese nationals for cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The ruling marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing crackdown on transnational cybercrime networks.
Klaudiusz Majewski Sentenced for £74,000 Fraud Targeting Vulnerable Victim
Klaudiusz Majewski, 49, of Wolsey Avenue, East Ham, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for his involvement in a fraud scheme that duped a vulnerable victim out of thousands of pounds before he fled the country.
Kendrell Averett Charged for Firearm Incident at Lawton Freedom Festival
LAWTON, Okla — Kendrell Depaul Averett, 19, faces multiple felony charges following an incident at Lawton’s Freedom Festival on June 28. Averett is charged with possession of a firearm after a previous felony conviction, possession of stolen property, and driving under the influence while under 21.
Sean Borat, Sar Thavy Investigated in Multi-Million Fraud Case
PHNOM PENH — The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has launched an official investigation into Sean Borat, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and Deputy Director of the ACU, and Sar Thavy, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of National Defense, over their alleged involvement in one of Cambodia’s largest financial fraud cases in recent years.
Thomas Partey Charged With Multiple Rape Offences in UK
LONDON, UK — Former Arsenal and Ghana international midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, according to a report from Sky News on Friday, July 4.
EFCC Secures Convictions of Three Fraudsters in Kaduna
Three individuals have been convicted for internet and financial fraud by courts in Kaduna State, following prosecutions by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The convicted persons — Justine Richard, Sadiq Ibrahim, and Anthony Musa — were found guilty of separate offences ranging from online impersonation to banking fraud.
Justice Osiagor Convicts Hannah Adesokan in ₦8.5B Wema Bank Fraud
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday convicted Hannah Okunlola Adesokan for her role in an alleged ₦8.5 billion fraud involving Wema Bank Plc.
NDLEA Arrests Emami Ajetsibogho “Warri Kinsman” for Cannabis Smuggling
Emami Ajetsibogho, popularly known as “Warri Kinsman,” was arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly smuggling 414.2 kilograms of cannabis sativa.
Keith Allen Mitchell Charged in Rockingham Domestic Assault
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (BTW21) — A 34-year-old Ruffin man, Keith Allen Mitchell, is facing several charges following a domestic altercation that occurred earlier this week, according to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office.
Ronald Edwards Jr. Arrested in Henry County Drug Bust
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (BTW21) — A major drug bust in Henry County on June 11, 2025, led to three arrests and the seizure of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin—along with a brief foot chase involving a suspect in handcuffs.
Jayden Miller, Jesus Esparza Arrested in $7K Jewelry Heist
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Three individuals, including a juvenile with a murder warrant, were arrested early Thursday morning, July 4, following a break-in at Jared Jewelry in Colorado Springs.
Adun Tenseaw, Rashaun Bennett Arrested in Richmond Hill Robbery
RICHMOND HILL, ONT. — Two suspects are in custody and a third remains at large following an armed robbery at a cellphone store in a Richmond Hill mall on Canada Day, according to York Regional Police.
Isabella George Jailed for £217K Charity Fraud in Southend
SOUTHEND, UK — A Southend woman who stole more than £217,000 from the charity she worked for has been sentenced to three years in prison, thanks to a detailed investigation by specialist fraud detectives.
Christopher McKusick Arrested in 2024 Santa Rosa Bank Robbery
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KRON) — A man suspected of robbing a Chase Bank in Santa Rosa in March 2024 has been arrested following a year-long investigation, authorities confirmed Thursday.
Mayors Abdurrahman Tutdere, Zeydan Karalar Arrested in Turkey
ISTANBUL (AP) — Three opposition mayors in southern Turkey were arrested on Saturday, marking the latest escalation in what critics describe as a politically motivated crackdown on the Republican People’s Party (CHP).
Peter Trottier Arrested After Stolen Truck Recovered in Bonnyville
BONNYVILLE, AB — A stolen truck was recovered and a Frog Lake man arrested following a coordinated RCMP response on July 3, south of Bonnyville.
Malcolm Randal Johnson Killed in Franklin County Crash
FRANKLIN COUNTY, VA (BTW21) — A Union Hall man died in a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday morning, May 31, 2025, in Franklin County, according to the Virginia State Police.
Jeffery Brown, Jenny-Lynn Hardisty Charged in Wire Theft
PUSLINCH, ON – Two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with a copper wire theft and damage to telecommunication lines in Puslinch Township.
Nafiwu Bakar, Yusif Arrested for Goat Theft in Damongo
SAVANNAH REGION, GHANA – Two young men, Nafiwu Bakar and Yusif, both believed to be in their 20s and residents of Damongo, have been arrested by the youth of Chogu for their alleged involvement in a goat theft operation.
Amol Bhosle, Two Others Held for Mobile Tower Theft in Latur
LATUR, MAHARASHTRA (PTI) – Three men have been arrested in Latur for allegedly stealing network equipment worth ₹75,000 from a mobile tower, an official confirmed on Friday.
Leonard Hunter, Archie Kettle Jailed for Drug Offences
SHROPSHIRE/CHESHIRE, UK – Two 19-year-old men, Leonard Hunter and Archie Kettle, have each been jailed for two and a half years after being caught with heroin and crack cocaine, authorities confirmed.
Colea Niculescu Charged in Luton Vehicle Theft Case
LUTON, UK – A man from Luton has been formally charged in connection with a motor vehicle theft. Colea Niculescu, 46, of Bishopcote Road, was arrested on Thursday and appeared in Kidderminster Magistrates Court today, Friday, July 4.
Di’Quavious Gray Charged in Starkville Storage Burglaries
STARKVILLE, MS — A 19-year-old Tupelo man, Di’Quavious Gray, has been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries and a vehicle theft at Moreland Storage Units on Louisville Street.
NSCDC Arrests 16 Suspects for Vandalism, Theft, and Illegal Mining in Abuja
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory Command, has arrested 16 individuals involved in alleged vandalism, theft, and illegal mining across Abuja.
Leon Richardson, Michael Martell Charged in Armed Robbery
Two men are in custody after an armed robbery outside a jewelry store in Hamtramck, Michigan, where three victims were allegedly targeted at gunpoint on Monday.
Jimmy Mendenhall Indicted for Child Sex Abuse in Maryland
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — A St. Mary’s County grand jury has indicted 71-year-old Jimmy Arnold Mendenhall of Lexington Park on multiple felony charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of two minors between the mid-1990s and early 2000s.
16 Arrested in Wirt County Drug Bust Operation Blackjack
ELIZABETH, W.Va. — Sixteen residents of the Elizabeth area have been charged as part of a months-long illegal drug investigation known as Operation Blackjack, the Wirt County Prosecutor’s Office announced this week.
10 Arrested in Demopolis Human and Drug Trafficking Bust
DEMPOLIS, Ala. — A public tip led to the arrest of ten individuals in Demopolis on charges related to human and drug trafficking, according to Police Chief Rex Flowers.
