Richard Opoku Agyemang Pleads Guilty in $2M Scam
A Cincinnati man has admitted his role in a $2 million romance fraud scheme that targeted dozens of unsuspecting victims through fake dating profiles.
10 Charged in Navy Federal Cell Phone Scam in Virginia
Hundreds of people across Hampton Roads have fallen victim to a cell phone scam that’s cost them millions of dollars, simply for trying to help someone who asked to use their phone. The scam, which targets Navy Federal Credit Union customers, has been active for over a year, and federal prosecutors have now indicted 10 individuals allegedly involved in the fraud ring.
Georgia Men Sentenced in Iowa Bond Fee Fraud Scheme
Four men from Georgia have been sentenced to federal prison for running a complex, multi-state fraud scheme that convinced victims they were facing arrest warrants unless they paid bogus bond fees. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa announced the sentences in a press release, stating the scam operated between March 2022 and April 2024 and targeted individuals in several states, including Iowa.
Two NY Men Indicted in $20K Scam Targeting NH Senior
Two men from New York have been indicted for attempting to scam a 76-year-old woman in Seabrook, New Hampshire out of $20,000, according to the state Attorney General’s Office. A press release issued Thursday stated that the Rockingham County Grand Jury returned indictments against Didi Huang, 47, of Brooklyn, and Li Geng Lin, 58, of Flushing. Both men face a class A felony charge of attempted theft by deception.
Christopher Caquelin Sentenced for Meth Distribution in Iowa
A Fort Dodge man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. According to federal authorities, 41-year-old Christopher Caquelin pleaded guilty in March to conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance and distribution of a controlled substance.
Rolman Gonzales Charged in Fatal Fort Dodge Shooting
A Des Moines man has been charged with murder and other offenses following a fatal shooting in Fort Dodge, according to KCCI. Authorities charged 38-year-old Rolman Gonzales with first-degree murder, trafficking in stolen weapons, and a weapons misdemeanor.
Andrew Shaw Found Guilty of 2nd-Degree Murder in Chris Bagley Case
A jury found Andrew Shaw guilty of second-degree murder for orchestrating the 2018 killing of Chris Bagley. Shaw, a convicted drug dealer, was accused of paying two men, Drew Blahnik and Drew Wagner, to carry out the killing.
James Bachmurski Found Guilty of 2nd-Degree Murder in Jade Colvin Case
A jury found 66-year-old James Bachmurski guilty of second-degree murder in the death of 15-year-old Jade Colvin. Colvin, reported missing from her Arizona home in June 2016, was later connected to Bachmurski after the U.S. Marshals Service contacted Winneshiek County investigators in 2022.
Galina Smirnova, 95, Charged in Brooklyn Nursing Home Murder
Galina Smirnova, a 95-year-old woman, has been arrested and charged with murder after allegedly killing a fellow resident at a Brooklyn nursing home.
Destiny Combs Sentenced for $2.7M Embezzlement Scheme
Destiny McKayla Combs, 37, has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for embezzling more than $2.7 million from a Minnesota surrogacy agency and affiliated law firm, where she worked as an accounting manager.
Dhruv Patel, 7 Others Charged in $11M Elder Fraud Case
Eight individuals from across the U.S. have been arrested and charged with defrauding or attempting to defraud 139 elderly victims of over $11 million, using a range of scams including romance fraud, fake customer support, gold bar schemes, identity theft, and counterfeit checks.
Cindy Yaohua Guo Sentenced in Elder Fraud Cash Pickup
A woman arrested for collecting cash from a senior citizen as part of a widespread scam operation was sentenced Tuesday in Douglas County, Nevada.
Boris Abayev Charged in $45K Fake Diamond Scam
A Pike County man has been charged with fraud after allegedly scamming another man out of $45,000 in a fake diamond business scheme.
Ryan Medar Sentenced in Luzerne County Drug Conspiracy
JENKINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Jenkins Township man has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for his role in a drug distribution conspiracy.
Norwich Man Lance Madsen Faces Multiple Drug Charges After Police Chase
A Norwich man, Lance A. Madsen, was arrested on several drug-related charges after a brief police chase on Wednesday. Norwich Police reported that Madsen failed to comply with a traffic stop and attempted to evade officers before his vehicle was boxed in on County Road 36 in the Town of Norwich.
Ali Farish Sentenced 3 Years for Umrah Ticket Fraud in Maldives
The owner of Mash’ar Group, Ali Farish, has been sentenced to three years and over two months in jail by the Criminal Court for fraud and deception linked to unpaid Umrah ticket fees.
Georgia Man Sentenced for $6.5M Arizona Medicaid Fraud
A Georgia man has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for defrauding Arizona’s Medicaid system, known as AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System).
Richard D. Gray Caught After Stealing $10K from Gas Station
A Houston man was caught after reportedly stealing $10,000 in cash from a gas station in Calcasieu Parish.
Benjamin Pater Sentenced to 18 Months for Stabbing Rochester Teen
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A Waltham man was sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to stabbing a Rochester teenager last December.
Christopher Call & Charles Palmer Jailed for £110K Gambling Scam Fraud
At Teesside Crown Court, Christopher Call, 36, and Charles Palmer, 43, were sentenced for masterminding a scam that defrauded victims of over £110,000 ($149,537). The pair posed as private investigators offering to recover money lost in horse racing and betting scams, demanding upfront commission payments.
Irvin Peel Pleads Guilty to DWAI by Drugs in Delaware County
A Stamford resident, Irvin Peel, has pleaded guilty to a Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) by Drugs charge in Delaware County. Peel was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge following the plea.
Oliver Steadman Charged in Westminster Honeytrap Scandal
Oliver Steadman, a 28-year-old former Labour councillor, has been charged with multiple offences including blackmail in connection with the notorious Westminster honeytrap scandal. The Crown Prosecution Service and Scotland Yard have confirmed that Steadman faces communication-related charges involving five victims, including Members of Parliament.
Prince George ‘Drug Enforcer’ Pride Dawson Moore Sentenced to Nearly 4 Years
Prince George Provincial Court has sentenced 35-year-old Pride Dawson Moore to nearly three years and nine months in jail following convictions for firearms possession and dangerous driving.
Melissa Rivera Sentenced to Probation for Stealing $292K from NJ Parishes
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Melissa Rivera, 61, of Haskell, was sentenced to five years probation after pleading guilty to stealing nearly $293,000 from two Roman Catholic parishes in Washington Township and Pompton Plains.
Gregory Rademacher Arrested on Child Sexual Assault and Abuse Charges
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Gregory Rademacher, 71, of Washington Township, has been arrested on multiple charges related to sexual assault and possession of child sexual abuse material, officials announced.
Micael Rojas Diaz Sentenced to 9 Years for PA Armed Robbery
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Lancaster man, Micael Dilone Rojas Diaz, 25, was sentenced Tuesday to 106 months (nearly nine years) in federal prison for the armed robbery of a convenience store in Chester County last year.
Two Repeat Deportees Sentenced for Illegal Reentry in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Two Mexican nationals with histories of repeated deportations were sentenced this week in federal court for illegally reentering the United States, the Justice Department announced.
Bay City Man Tony McGillen Sentenced for Essexville Bank Robbery
BAY CITY, Mich. — Tony McGillen, 45, has been sentenced to 152 months in federal prison for robbing a bank in Essexville.
Canton Trio Sentenced for Meth Trafficking and Drug Charges
ATLANTA, Ga. — Three individuals from Canton have been sentenced to prison following their convictions on drug trafficking and related charges, announced the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.
Geraldine Grocott Jailed for Burglary and Car Theft in Stoke-on-Trent
A 39-year-old woman has been sentenced to two years and ten months in prison after pleading guilty to burglary and theft of a motor vehicle in Stoke-on-Trent.
Christopher Polanco Jailed for Stealing Chain from Trolley Victim
BOSTON, MA — A Lowell man has been sentenced to six months behind bars after stealing a gold chain from a man who had just been fatally struck and dragged by an MBTA trolley at North Station.
Khothatso Adora Gets 9 Years for Copper Cable Theft
BRAKPAN, SOUTH AFRICA — A 42-year-old Lesotho national, Khothatso Adora, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being caught in the act of stealing copper cables belonging to the City of Ekurhuleni.
Kabir Ahmed Jailed in £1.7M London Car Theft Ring
LONDON, UK — Four men have been jailed for their roles in a massive car theft operation across London, with vehicles worth between £1.1 million and £1.7 million stolen over just seven months.
D’Ali Brown, Others Admit to Franklin Pawn Shop Robbery
FRANKLIN, OH — Three out of four men involved in a dramatic armed robbery of a Franklin pawn shop have pleaded guilty, with a fourth expected to do so next month, according to prosecutors.
Barbara Mathis Charged with Murder in 2024 Assault Case
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Nearly a year after an alleged assault, a Cincinnati woman is now facing murder charges.
Trayon Lett Jr. Charged in Armed Robbery on Schillinger Rd
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A 30-year-old Mobile man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that occurred Monday afternoon on Schillinger Road South.
