Yao Qi Wu Charged in Greenwich Gift Card Fraud Case
GREENWICH, CT — Two men from Queens, New York, are facing a series of felony charges after allegedly using stolen credit card data to buy gift cards from stores in Greenwich.
Cindy Rios Arrested for Medicaid Fraud in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the arrest of Cindy Rios, a 32-year-old woman from Paragould, on one count of Medicaid fraud, a Class B felony.
Fareed Hajjar Charged in Human Trafficking of Suzan Ferreira
DEARBORN, MI — A 57-year-old Dearborn man has been charged with human trafficking in connection to the death of Suzan Ferreira, a 42-year-old woman from Brazil, whose body was discovered in a Washtenaw County field in June 2024.
Desmond Burks to Stand Trial for Dr. Devon Hoover’s Murder
DETROIT, MI — A trial date has been set for Desmond Burks, the 34-year-old Detroit man accused in the murder of renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover. Burks will stand trial on January 5, 2026, following a formal arraignment held Thursday.
Marc Martin Sentenced in $14.5M COVID Loan Fraud Scheme
DETROIT, MI — Marc Andrew Martin, 46, of Detroit, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for his role in a multi-million dollar fraud scheme involving COVID-19 relief loans, federal prosecutors announced.
Kimberley Jordan Arrested for $184K Fraud in SC First Steps Program
COLUMBIA, SC — Kimberley Renee Jordan, 56, the former executive director of the Kershaw County First Steps program, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of breach of trust and fraud for allegedly stealing approximately $184,000 from the state-funded school readiness initiative.
Michigan Man Mubasher Riaz Pleads Guilty to Online Refund Fraud
YPSILANTI, MI — Mubasher Riaz, a resident of Ypsilanti, Michigan, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after participating in a multi-year online refund scheme, federal prosecutors announced.
Ex-Tempe Officer Demetrius Mitchell Arrested for Overtime Fraud
TEMPE, Ariz. — Demetrius Domonique Mitchell, a former Tempe police officer, was arrested following allegations he submitted paid requests for nearly 300 hours of overtime he did not work, netting over $24,000 in unearned wages and benefits.
Decorick Farr Charged with Murder in Poplar Grove Shooting
POPLAR GROVE, AR — A Poplar Grove man, Decorick Farr, 41, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning, July 5, in Phillips County.
Mark Hermanus Romance Scam: Two More Arrested in R3.4M Case
BELLVILLE, SOUTH AFRICA — Two men, aged 26 and 22, appeared before the Bellville Magistrate’s Court on Thursday following their arrests by the Hawks’ specialised 419 Scam Task Team in Mfuleni and Strand, Western Cape.
Al-Malik Diamond, Anna Rodgers Charged in Little Rock Murder
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Two suspects have been charged with capital murder in connection to a deadly July 4 shooting in Little Rock.
Nicholas Truglia Gets 12 More Years for Crypto Scam Restitution
NEW YORK, NY — Nicholas Truglia, once considered a rising figure in the world of high-tech cybercrime, has been sentenced to an additional 12 years in prison after failing to repay $20 million in restitution related to a cryptocurrency fraud scheme. This new sentence follows his initial 18-month prison term handed down in December 2022 for wire fraud.
Kevin & Saba Sarrafi Charged in $40M Canada UAE Laundering Case
CALGARY, AB — The RCMP’s Integrated Money Laundering Investigative Team has laid multiple charges against Kevin Sarrafi, 39, Saba Sarrafi, 45, and their company Canex Forex Ltd., in connection with an alleged $40-million international money laundering and fraud operation.
Kirk Iyekekpolor Charged in $2.9M Nunavut Email Scam
Kirk Nosagie Iyekekpolor is accused of defrauding the Qikiqtaaluk Business Development Corporation (QBDC) of more than $2.9 million in the fall of 2024. He also allegedly defrauded the Nunavut Film Development Corporation of an additional $26,000, according to a statement from the Nunavut RCMP.
Mafua Afimeimounga Faces Meth, Cannabis Charges in Court
Mafua Afimeimounga, a Tongan national, appeared in court this afternoon alongside locals Mohammed Aziz and Merelita Kubuna, all charged with drug possession.
Wong Chun Hou Charged in S$80K Scam as Money Mule
Wong Chun Hou faces two charges—one for possessing and one for attempting to possess property believed to be criminal proceeds.
Tan Leng Chong Charged in Cross-Border Drug Trafficking Case
SINGAPORE — Tan Leng Chong, a 50-year-old Singaporean man wanted by local authorities, has been charged with abetting drug trafficking following his recent arrest in Thailand.
Diego Valdez-Marroquin Charged in 22-Pound Cocaine Bust
GULFPORT, Miss. — A 33-year-old Guatemalan man, Diego Valdez-Marroquin, has been arrested and charged with felony aggravated drug trafficking after deputies discovered 22 pounds of cocaine hidden in his vehicle during a traffic stop.
Mikell Sanders, Others Face Trial in 2022 Savannah Murder
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Three men are scheduled to stand trial on Monday in connection with a 2022 double shooting that claimed the life of 31-year-old Mykel Price.
David Borowiec Found Guilty of Eight Firearm Offenses
UTICA, N.Y. — A Oneida County jury has found 38-year-old David Borowiec guilty of eight firearm-related charges following a three-day trial.
Louis Higby Charged with Felony After Domestic Incident
LEE, N.Y. — Louis Higby, 48, of Lee Center, was arrested and charged with felony criminal contempt and harassment following a domestic incident in the Town of Lee.
Ricco Torres Charged After Violent Domestic in Verona
VERONA, N.Y. — A 34-year-old Verona man, Ricco Torres, has been arrested following a violent domestic incident involving two victims, including a 16-year-old, on the afternoon of July 7.
Mathew Todd Stacey Charged in Ellenboro Burglary Case
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. — A man has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes, including first-degree burglary, following a home invasion incident involving an elderly victim in Ellenboro.
Cameron Jefferies Gets 10+ Years for Fentanyl Trafficking
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to a minimum of nine years and one month in prison after pleading guilty to fentanyl trafficking, according to the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office.
Laqua Tucker Sentenced for Atlantic County Burglaries
Laqua Tucker, of Pleasantville, was convicted on two counts of third-degree burglary for break-ins committed in Absecon and Galloway in 2024, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Justin Mohn Admits Killing, Beheading Father as “Plan B”
LEVITTOWN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man on trial for the brutal killing and beheading of his father testified Wednesday that the slaying was “Plan B” after a failed attempt to place his father under citizen’s arrest for alleged treason.
Devin Schillinger, 70, Charged with Murder in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD, Tenn. — A 70-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following a deadly shooting Sunday night in Cumberland County.
Rashied Richardson Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A 38-year-old man will serve a minimum of five years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of fentanyl trafficking, according to the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office.
Warren Brathwaite Arrested in Asheville Drug Bust
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A 55-year-old Asheville man has been arrested on multiple drug trafficking charges after police discovered large quantities of fentanyl and crack cocaine during a proactive patrol.
Rebecca Lynn Luna Sentenced for Drug Trafficking
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — A 43-year-old Hendersonville woman has been sentenced to up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including drug trafficking and theft.
Tyrone Featherstone Among 30 Arrested in Drug Bust
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. — A major year-long drug investigation dubbed “Operation Uptown Funk” has concluded, resulting in over 30 arrests, the seizure of more than $175,000 in cash, 30+ pounds of illegal drugs, and 20 firearms.
Kenneth Morrell Pleads Not Guilty in Child Sex Crime Case
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) — A former Chatham County Sheriff’s Office corporal accused of sexually abusing five children appeared in court Wednesday to enter a plea.
Deshun Lewis Charged with Murder in Semaj James Case
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A 30-year-old man, Deshun Lewis, has been charged with open murder and felony firearm in connection to a June 13 homicide that claimed the life of Semaj James, also 30.
Andrew Lopez Charged in Abuse of Infant Son
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 19-year-old Memphis man, Andrew Lopez, has been charged with aggravated child abuse and neglect after police say his two-month-old son sustained severe injuries that will affect him for life.
Sarah Grace Patrick Charged in Parents’ Murders
CARROLLTON, Ga. (UPI) — A 17-year-old Georgia girl, Sarah Grace Patrick, has been charged with two counts of murder and two counts of aggravated assault in the February shooting deaths of her mother and stepfather, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.
Mohammed Gobir Sentenced to 7 Years for N300M Afromedia Fraud
LAGOS, Nigeria (July 9, 2025) — Mohammed Gobir, a former non-executive director and Chairman of the Business Development Committee of Afromedia Plc, has been convicted and sentenced to seven years imprisonment for his role in a ₦300 million fraud case.
Cuban National Michel Duarte Suárez Pleads Guilty in $800K U.S. Bank Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme
MIAMI, FL – July 9, 2025 — Michel Duarte Suárez, a 50-year-old Cuban national, has pleaded guilty in a Miami federal court to orchestrating a bank fraud and identity theft scheme from Panama that targeted an elderly U.S. victim and resulted in the theft of over $800,000.
Jaquavious Crenshaw Arrested in Atlanta Theft Ring
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Atlanta Police have made several high-profile arrests tied to an organized auto theft ring at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, including 28-year-old Jaquavious Crenshaw.
Marcos Ortega Hernandez Among 3 in Theft Ring Bust
PHOENIX (AZFamily) – Phoenix Police have dismantled a sophisticated organized retail crime ring that spanned multiple states, arresting three suspects connected to the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars in merchandise.
Job Smith, Teen Charged in Glassboro Car Theft Spree
GLASSBORO, N.J. (WPVI) – Police in Glassboro have arrested 19-year-old Job Smith and a 17-year-old male in connection with a string of vehicle thefts reported early Tuesday morning.