Valentin Virlizanu Charged in $3M Fraud Scheme
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has charged two brothers from Raleigh, Valentin and Vasile Virlizanu, in connection with a multimillion-dollar money laundering and fraud operation.
Zhong Ren Accused in $555K Gold Scam Targeting Senior
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A 44-year-old New York man has been charged in a growing scam that targets elderly Americans, this time stealing over half a million dollars in gold from a senior citizen in Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
Wei H. Li Charged in $30K Tech Scam Targeting Seniors
SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. — A Brooklyn man has been arrested and charged in connection with a tech support scam that defrauded elderly victims in New York and Idaho out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Jasvir Singh Charged in $25K Elder Fraud Scam in Sausalito
SAUSALITO, CA — A 35-year-old Fresno man has been arrested for allegedly scamming $25,000 from an elderly Sausalito resident and attempting to steal another $25,000 before being caught, police said.
Cesar Pina Indicted in Real Estate Fraud and Bribery Case
NEW JERSEY — Real estate influencer and investor Cesar Humberto Pina, known online as “Flipping NJ,” has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with an alleged multimillion-dollar Ponzi-style scheme that defrauded dozens of investors across the United States.
Paul Robinson, Others Sentenced in Jackson ID Theft Car Scam
JACKSON, MS — Four individuals are headed to federal prison for their roles in a stolen identity scheme that targeted luxury car dealerships across the Jackson area.
Ex-Centreville Officer Patrick Harris Charged with Embezzlement
CENTREVILLE, MS — A former police officer in South Mississippi is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing and pawning department-issued firearms.
Tan Ming Chuan Arrested for Assisting Government Official Scam
SINGAPORE — Tan Ming Chuan, 40, was arrested for his involvement in a government official impersonation scam that saw a victim lose approximately $150,000 in cash and jewellery.
Maria Corpuz Arrested for Fraudulent Immigration Scheme in Toronto
TORONTO — Police have arrested Maria Corpuz, 43, in connection with a two-year fraudulent immigration scheme operating in the Yonge and Eglinton area.
Four Sentenced in TikTok-Linked Australian Tax Fraud Scheme
AUSTRALIA — Four individuals, including two former employees of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), have been sentenced for their roles in a massive GST fraud scheme that gained notoriety on TikTok and other social media platforms.
Gravenhurst Woman Charged in Counterfeit Money and Fraud Investigation
Bracebridge, ON — The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged 40-year-old Amee Paulette of Gravenhurst in connection with a series of counterfeit money incidents.
John Round III, Sridaharan Sangaran Charged in VA Beach Bar Death
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Two men have been formally charged in connection with a fatal bar fight that took place at Coastal Cafe on March 1, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
Carol Cormier Jr. Charged in Mathews County Double Homicide, Arson
MATHEWS COUNTY, VA – Two suspects have been charged following a shocking double homicide and arson case that unfolded in Mathews County on the night of July 11, 2025.
Michael Poda Charged With Child Exploitation in Aiken, SC
AIKEN, S.C. – A South Carolina middle school teacher is facing serious criminal charges after authorities found explicit content involving minors on his personal device.
EFCC Secures Convictions Against Five Internet Fraudsters in Ilorin and Kwara Courts
Five individuals have been convicted and sentenced for cybercrime offences by courts in Ilorin and Kwara State, Nigeria, following successful prosecution by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The convicted individuals—Ayinla Abiodun Abdulmajid, Yusuf Abdulazeez Onimisi, Muhammed Zayad Eneye, Abdulbasit Abdulmumeen, and Victor Onucheyo Anibe—were sentenced on July 14, 2025, by Justices Abimbola Awogboro, Sulaiman Akanbi, and Haleema Saleeman.
David Mark Joyce Sentenced for Meth Trafficking in NC
A South Carolina man has been sentenced to over five years in prison following a methamphetamine trafficking conviction in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
Dylan Leblue, Others Arrested in Vernon Parish Sweep
LEESVILLE, La. (WNTZ) – The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office announced multiple arrests on Monday, involving charges from drug offenses to firearm violations and domestic abuse.
Brittany Shea Rector Charged in Alexander County Drug Bust
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. – Brittany Shea Rector, 38, of Taylorsville, was arrested by Alexander County Sheriff’s Officers following a coordinated drug investigation. She faces multiple felony charges, including trafficking methamphetamine, maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance, and possession of methamphetamine.
Martin Korver Forfeits R13.4m in Guest House Loan Fraud
CAPE TOWN – Dutch national Martin Lennard Korver, 59, has forfeited R13.4 million to the state following his conviction for defrauding Investec Bank Mauritius using a Somerset West guest house as collateral.
Zin Nwe Nyunt Jailed for Role in $640M Scam-linked Transfers
SINGAPORE – A 58-year-old Singaporean woman, Zin Nwe Nyunt, was sentenced to one year and six months’ jail on July 14 for her role in facilitating suspicious financial transfers amounting to over US$500 million (S$640.7 million) through company bank accounts linked to scam proceeds.
Gage Edwards, 3 Others Charged in Seneca Falls Drug, Theft Case
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. – Four Auburn men are facing multiple misdemeanor charges following a theft and drug-related investigation in Seneca Falls.
Shane Cummings Arrested in Bath Meth Raid by Police
BATH, N.Y. – A Bath man is facing felony drug charges following the execution of a no-knock search warrant by local police.
Cameron Noel Arrested in Nashville Drug, Gun Bust
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) recovered drugs and firearms during a coordinated operation on Thursday morning, resulting in the arrest of 46-year-old Cameron Noel.
Former Officer Demetrius Mitchell Charged for Fake Overtime Pay
TEMPE, Ariz. — A former Tempe police officer is facing criminal charges after allegedly receiving over $24,000 in wages and benefits for overtime hours he did not work.
Bowen Fladland Charged with Murder in Clark, SD Death Case
CLARK, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that 36-year-old Bowen Fladland of Clark has been charged with first-degree murder and second-degree murder in connection with the death of a Clark resident discovered Tuesday.
Amit Patel Faces New Felony Charges Over Jaguars Funds
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Amit Patel, the former Jacksonville Jaguars employee convicted of stealing $22 million from the team, is now facing six additional state felony charges tied to unauthorized use of team funds for personal luxury travel.
Ryan Morse Charged in Seneca Falls Business Burglary Case
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. – A 23-year-old man from Candor has been arrested on an outstanding warrant tied to a theft investigation at a local business, according to the Town of Seneca Falls Police Department.
Paul Tagliarino Charged in Bass Pro Shops Theft Case
AURELIUS, N.Y. – A Tonawanda man has been charged in connection with a theft investigation at the Bass Pro Shops store in Aurelius, according to Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck.
Isiah J. Jordan Charged in NJ Bank Fraud Conspiracy Case
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY – A 27-year-old Essex County resident, Isiah J. Jordan, has been charged in a federal bank fraud scheme involving stolen checks and fraudulent deposits, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced on Wednesday.
Andrew Atkerson Arrested for Palm Coast Construction Site Theft
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36-year-old Andrew Atkerson of Daytona Beach last week in connection with the robbery of a construction site in Palm Coast’s E Section. Atkerson faces charges of grand theft and violation of probation.
Lairen Molzahn Arrested for Grand Theft in El Mirage Incident
EL MIRAGE, Calif. — On Sunday, July 13, 2025, deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station arrested 38-year-old Victorville resident Lairen Molzahn on charges of grand theft following a reported property disturbance in El Mirage. A second male suspect involved in the incident remains unidentified and at large.
Milford Mudgett, Wade Burnside Charged in Alexandria Burglary
ALEXANDRIA, MN — Two Alexandria men, Milford William Mudgett, Jr., 57, and Wade Quinton Burnside, 34, have been charged in connection with a burglary at The Rune construction site, located at Broadway and Third Avenue. Charges were filed this month in Douglas County District Court.
Paul Weinstein Charged in $1M+ Theft From Jamestown Employer
JAMESTOWN, NY — A 60-year-old Jamestown man, Paul A. Weinstein, has been arrested and charged with first-degree grand larceny after allegedly stealing over $1 million from his longtime employer.
Kate Rowe, 3 Others Arrested in Sayre Drug Bust
SAYRE, PA (WETM) — Four individuals from Waverly, New York, were arrested on drug-related charges following a chaotic traffic stop in Sayre Borough on November 13.
Brandon Wayne Charged in $2.1K Yorktown Walmart Theft
YORKTOWN, VA (WAVY) — A 36-year-old man was arrested after allegedly stealing over $2,100 in electronics from the Yorktown Walmart on July 10, according to the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office.
Christopher Lamorie Charged in Gravenhurst Bike Theft
GRAVENHURST, ONTARIO — A 45-year-old local man, Christopher Lamorie, has been charged after allegedly stealing a fat-tire bicycle and other items from a retail store on Talisman Drive in Gravenhurst.
Joseph Carl Morris Arrested for DWI in Hopkins County
HOPKINS COUNTY, TX – A Brashear man is facing charges after allegedly driving while intoxicated in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 13, 2025, on Interstate 30.
Bronx Man Miguel Ortiz Charged After 220-Pound Cocaine Seizure in New Jersey
NEW JERSEY — A Bronx man is facing major drug charges after authorities discovered over 220 pounds of suspected cocaine and THC-based products in his vehicle during a New Jersey traffic stop, according to Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin.
East Orange Man Azmar Carter Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Federal Prison for Drugs and Firearms Offenses
NEWARK, N.J. — A 32-year-old East Orange man has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple narcotics and firearms offenses uncovered during Operation Orange, a multi-agency investigation targeting drug trafficking in Essex County.
Gerric Delane Connelly Arrested Again for Meth Trafficking in Caldwell
Gerric Delane Connelly, 58, from Valdese, was arrested by Caldwell County Sheriff’s deputies on July 10, charged with trafficking methamphetamine.
