Elena Sanchez Moreno Gets 2026 Deadline in Restitution Case
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Elena Sanchez Moreno, who admitted in October to taking roughly $50,000 from families who paid her to create cemetery headstones, returned to court this week as part of her ongoing restitution case. Her arrest followed months of reporting that began in February 2024, when the first family contacted KSAT for help.
Yuddy Mejias Accused in $1M Fraud at Miami Auto Dealer
A former employee of a Miami luxury auto dealership is accused of orchestrating a massive fraud scheme alongside her husband and son, allegedly stealing more than $1 million from the business, authorities said.
Andrew Dykes Charged in 1997 Killing of Tanya Jackson
For years, the 1997 killing of a young woman whose dismembered body was found in a Long Island state park remained a haunting mystery. She was known only by a tattoo of a peach on her torso. The case appeared unsolvable — until 2011, when investigators uncovered additional skeletal fragments near Gilgo Beach, along with the remains of her 2-year-old daughter. The discovery came as police searched the area during what would become the infamous Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
Councilman Cuts Ties After CEO Rosemary Tucker Arrested
HOUSTON – A Houston City Councilman is distancing his office from a local nonprofit after its CEO, Rosemary Tucker, was arrested in an alleged rental fraud scheme. Tucker, who leads Hoodies 4 Healing, often posts videos and photos of her group’s weekly homeless feedings in downtown Houston and has been pictured with multiple elected officials.
Three Money Mules Arrested in Baxter County Scam Stings
BAXTER COUNTY, Ark. – Multiple law enforcement agencies and a television production company teamed up in a series of coordinated sting operations that resulted in three arrests linked to scams targeting senior citizens, according to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Office.
Demonte Trammell Arrested in Nashville Mail Theft Scheme
NASHVILLE – After a six-month investigation by the MNPD Fraud Unit, 28-year-old Demonte Trammell was arrested today on nearly 30 criminal charges, including forgery, theft, and identity theft.
USPS Worker Sajay Cole Arrested in $600K Mail Theft
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A federal investigation into a South Florida mail theft operation has led to the arrest of Sajay Cole, a U.S. Postal Service employee, and Alicia Murdock, the mother of his 1-year-old daughter. Authorities say the pair stole hundreds of pieces of mail containing credit cards, resulting in more than $600,000 in losses.
Two Women Arrested for Fake Police Job Scam in Nairobi
NAIROBI, Kenya — Police have arrested two women accused of defrauding job seekers by selling counterfeit National Police Service (NPS) calling letters in Nairobi’s city centre.
Bangkok Police Arrest Vietnamese Pickpocket Gang Members
BANGKOK – Police in Bangkok have arrested two Vietnamese nationals linked to a pickpocketing gang and who had illegally entered Thailand.
Jaksin Jaroensuk Arrested for Murder of LGBTQIA+ Couple
LOEI, Thailand — Jaksin Jaroensuk, 26, has been arrested for the murder of an LGBTQIA+ couple in Huai Som sub-district, Phu Kradueng, after claiming he acted in self-defense.
Miami Men Sentenced for Diverted Drug Trafficking Scheme
MIAMI — Two Miami men, Boris Arencibia, 52, and Jose Armando Rivera Garcia, 45, were sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for their roles in schemes that funneled diverted and misbranded prescription drugs into pharmacies across the United States.
Kierra Blount Sentenced for USPS Mail Fraud Scheme
HARTFORD, Conn. — Kierra Blount, 35, formerly of Stamford and now residing in Plymouth, North Carolina, was sentenced to 30 months in prison and three years of supervised release for mail theft and fraud, announced David Sullivan, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
Bridgeport Drug Bust: Five Arrested for Narcotics Sales
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — Five people were arrested Friday following a lengthy investigation into illegal narcotics sales in and around the Greene Homes Housing Complex, Bridgeport police said.
New Jersey’s Bharat Awasarmol Pleads Guilty in Gold Scam
A New Jersey man, Bharat Awasarmol, has entered a guilty plea in a sweeping multistate gold-theft scam, his attorney confirmed to Daily Voice on Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Ciara Picard Arrested in Student Sexual Assault Case
Ciara Picard, 39, a former teacher at Maloney High School in Meriden, Connecticut, has been arrested and charged with five counts of sexual assault involving a former student, authorities reported Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Junaed Ahmed Jailed for Fake Email Prison Escape Plot
A prisoner was released from HMP Chelmsford after staff were deceived by a bold fake email scam.
Malaysian Man Jailed for Teaching Malware Scams
SINGAPORE: A Malaysian man, Cheoh Hai Beng, 49, was sentenced to five-and-a-half years in jail and fined S$3,608 on Tuesday (Dec 9) for teaching a criminal syndicate how to use malware to hack Android mobile phones.
Sello Pinkoane Jailed 14 Years for R64.8M Scam
By Thabo Mosia — A Free State man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a massive scam that cost an elderly businesswoman R64.8 million. Sello Cedric Pinkoane, 52, was found guilty of fraud, uttering forged documents, and money laundering. The Bloemfontein High Court delivered the verdict on 3 December 2025, sending a strong message against financial crime.
Jamilla Greene Pleads Guilty in Utah Ski Pass Scam
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A South Carolina woman admitted to running a multi-year, multimillion-dollar fraud scheme involving Utah ski passes.
Logan D’Elana Gets Life for Kidnapping Mike Ouzts
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT) — A Harrison County jury has convicted four suspects in the brutal 2023 kidnapping and shooting of former Warren County officer Mike Ouzts.
Paul Archer Sentenced for Million-Dollar Tax Evasion
A former Maine resident has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for attempting to hide a $1 million tax debt through shell companies, family accounts, and cryptocurrency.
Fort St. James Man Gets Life for 2022 Shooting
A Fort St. James man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 shooting death of John Lazarre.
Iran Executes Investment Scam Ringleader
Iran executed Mohammad Reza Ghaffari, the ringleader of a massive investment scam that defrauded tens of thousands of people, the judiciary announced Sunday. Ghaffari, owner of Rezaayat Khodro Taravat Novin, was hanged after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence for “large-scale disruption of the country’s economic system” and network fraud.
Student Charged for Sexual Offence Involving Minor
A 21-year-old university student, Muhammad Yushakimi Jamaludin, was charged in Pasir Mas Sessions Court, Kelantan, for sexual offences involving his 17-year-old girlfriend, a Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidate.
Final Suspect Arrested in Irvine Crypto Home Invasion
Authorities have captured the seventh and final suspect wanted in a violent Irvine home invasion robbery that left a family duct taped and held at gunpoint during an attempted cryptocurrency theft.
Highland Pair Arrested in Moreno Valley Killing
Two San Bernardino County residents have been taken into custody in connection with a November homicide in Moreno Valley, authorities confirmed this week.
Felon Ryan Olson Arrested in Spokane Valley Drug Probe
A 13-time convicted felon is back behind bars after Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies arrested him in connection with a months-long drug-dealing investigation.
San Diego Man Arrested After Stealing Poodle in San Mateo
A 33-year-old San Diego man was arrested Monday morning after forcefully snatching a poodle from a woman during a walk in San Mateo, leading to a brief pursuit on Highway 101, authorities said.
Devin Preeper Charged After Severely Starved Puppy Found
A Taunton man is facing a felony charge after police discovered a severely malnourished puppy inside his vehicle during a traffic stop in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Violeta Lima Arrested for Theft at Nursing Center
On December 4, 39-year-old Violeta Lima of Madras was arrested for multiple crimes, including first-degree criminal mistreatment, first-degree aggravated theft, first-degree theft, and first-degree forgery.
Andrew Nibbe Arrested for Jeep Theft in Gillette
GILLETTE, Wyo. — Andrew Nibbe was arrested early Saturday after allegedly taking a coworker’s vehicle without permission following a Christmas party, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Circuit Court.
Medrano, Reyes Arrested in West U Package Thefts
HOUSTON, Texas — Two women were arrested over the weekend after multiple package thefts in the West University (West U) area, according to the West University Police Department.
Antowan Evans Arrested in Eldersburg Police Chase
ELDERSBURG, Md. — A Randallstown man was arrested Monday following a high-speed police chase and charged with theft and possession of a controlled substance, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Juan Soliz Arrested in Laredo Walmart Theft
LAREDO, Tex. — A Laredo man was arrested Sunday after attempting to steal a kitchen appliance at a Walmart store and being found with outstanding warrants.
