A Nigerian national, Nwachimere Collins Ofoegbu, 55, was arrested in Sandton, South Africa, on February 10, 2025, after being implicated in an extensive global fraud scheme. Ofoegbu faces charges including …
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Fraud gangster Daniel Henao has been sentenced to jail after attempting to scam an 87-year-old pensioner from North Yorkshire out of nearly £6,000. Henao’s fraudulent actions targeted a vulnerable senior, …
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Two suspects are behind bars after allegedly defrauding individuals in south Reno out of nearly $50,000. On February 10, deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of …
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Two men from Washington were arrested on Tuesday, February 4, for allegedly attempting to defraud an Albany resident. According to the Albany Police Department, the scam began when the victim, …
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A man identified as Suren Robi Das has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a person in Sootea, Nagaon. The arrest was made by a team from Sootea Police, in association …
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8 Arrested in Rs 17.5 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam, Mehul Thakor Among Key Accused
by Ananya MehtaA sophisticated digital arrest scam led to the arrest of eight individuals, including the main kingpins, Mehul Thakor (alias Jimmy) and Jignesh Vashani (alias Rock), from Telangana, Bihar, and Gujarat. …
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Superintendent of Police Vikrant Bhushan provided an update on a recent cyber fraud case involving a substantial financial loss. The arrested suspects were identified as Moin Ahmed and Atiq Ahmed …
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Charleston County Man and York County Woman Arrested for Alleged Financial Scams in South Carolina
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Richard Alexander, 54, of Charleston County, and Marie Drakeford Cunningham, 58, of York County, are facing multiple charges following a joint investigation by the South Carolina Law …
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CLEVELAND, OH — Pranay Kumar Mamidi, 27, and Kishan Vinayak Patel, 26, both of India, have been convicted of money laundering conspiracy, concealing illicit funds, and using the proceeds to …
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11 Arrested in Dongri Police’s Bust of International Online Fraud Racket
by Ananya MehtaDongri police have successfully dismantled an international online fraud racket, arresting 11 individuals involved in luring victims with fake trading apps. The gang used deceptive tactics to attract victims, promising …
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