Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa indicted on wire fraud allegations from FBI

FBI arrests hoops star in alleged multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

A former college basketball player allegedly connected to a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme was arrested by the FBI and is awaiting extradition. Kerr Kriisa, who played six years in the NCAA for four different schools, was nabbed in Lexington, Kentucky, on Friday, Kentucky Sports Radio reported. The 25-year-old Estonian native is accused of the fraudulent plot []...Click to read more

Kerr Kriisa indicted in alleged $2.2M fraud scheme

Kerr Kriisa, who played college basketball at Arizona, West Virginia, Kentucky and Cincinnati, was indicted on Monday by the Northern District of West...

Former NBA Players Indicted In Latest Gambling Scheme

The Department of Justice on Monday detailed the indictments of former NBA players Malik Beasley and Edward Davis, current player agent Paolo Zamorano, and three other defendants in relation to another sports gambling conspiracy. The indictments come exactly one year after federal authorities announced Beasley was being investigated over allegations of gambling off his own ...

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation, authorities said Monday. When he was playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, Beasley agreed to tailor his performance based on betting trends in those games, prosecutors alleged. “Bribery and insider betting schemes like this one involving former NBA players and a current NBA player agent who exploited inside NBA information for profit erode the integrity of American sports and victimize the sports-watching public,” U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. said.

Former College Basketball Guard Kerr Kriisa Indicted In $2.2M Wire Fraud Scheme

Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa lied and posed as other people as part of a scheme through which he fraudulently obtained nearly 2.2 million from two victims, according to a federal indictment.

College Basketball Star Kerr Kriisa Arrested for Alleged $2.2 Million Fraud

Former University of Kentucky men’s basketball star Kerr Kriisa has been arrested by the FBI in connection with an alleged multimillion-dollar fraud scheme. Kriisa, 25, was taken into custody on the evening of Friday, July 3, the Fayette County Detention Center confirmed to local outlet WKYT. He is being held at the facility in Lexington, []

Who Is Gaurav Srivastava? Indian-Origin Businessman Accused Of Posing As CIA Agent

An Indian-origin businessman Gaurav Srivastava is in the limelight after an investigation claimed that he falsely portrayed himself as a CIA operative to gain influence among Indonesian political and business leaders. The report said he used the allegations to gain access

Former UNC player Ed Davis, Malik Beasley indicted in NBA gambling scandal

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government’s gambling investigation. Authorities say Beasley tailored his play while with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, based on bets on his performance, and others benefited, including Davis.

UAW President Faces DOJ Scrutiny After Claims of Retaliation and Favoritism

The investigation centers on allegations that Shawn Fain misused his authority and retaliated against a fellow union official, claims he denies.

Knicks slam Mamdani-backed candidate for copyright violation

The Knicks accused Aber Kawas's campaign of unlawfully using the team's branding in campaign materials. The post Knicks slam Mamdani-backed candidate for copyright violation appeared first on World Israel News.

Ex Trump Lawyer Warns Susie Wiles “Lots of Tweets Like This Will Continue”

A.J. Delgado, the Harvard Law educated attorney who worked on the 2016 Trump campaign and White House transition team, responded to what she described as “vulgar attacks” made against her on social media by her ex, Jason Miller, Trump’s 2016 chief campaign spokesman. Delgado claimed that Miller called her “crazy.” [NOTE: While working on the []

Darknet Heroin Ring Smashed After Shipping Kilogram Bricks Between Georgia And Florida

Federal authorities have dismantled a multi-state drug trafficking organization that allegedly utilized the Darknet to ship kilogram quantities of heroin across the Southeast, resulting in federal charges for two men. Eric Turner, 30, of Lizella, Georgia, and Jose Smith, 29, of Valrico, Florida, are charged in a federal indictment with conspiracy to possess with intent [] Darknet Heroin Ring Smashed After Shipping Kilogram Bricks Between Georgia And Florida

ICE agents visit New York woman over Instagram post in Renée Good shooting case

In a tense confrontation at her Syracuse workplace, ICE agents approached Paigelynne Gonyea, insisting she delete an Instagram post that named an agent linked to a fatal shooting. Gonyea alleges the agents threatened to arrest her and presented a document claiming she violated federal law. Standing firm, she refused to sign, arguing the agent's identity was already in the public domain.

Malik Beasley and Ed Davis Indicted on Federal Charges in NBA Prop Bet Fixing Scheme

Federal prosecutors charged former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis with wire fraud, bribery, and money laundering for manipulating Beasley's statistical performance in Milwaukee Bucks games to cash prop bets — the first federal sports betting conspiracy of its kind.

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis latest to be charged in gambling scandal

Ex-NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted in the latest round of charges in the government's gambling investigation, authorities said Monday.

Be’er Ya’acov deputy council head indicted over alleged tender fraud, NIS 20m, transport contract

The indictment charges Sasson with three counts of fraud and breach of trust, aggravated fraud, making a false sworn statement, threats, and witness harassment.

Clinic chain chief indicted for attempted rape amid privacy fight

Taipei, June 24 (CNA) Chang Ju-shan (常如山), chairman of an aesthetic clinic chain that was already under scrutiny for alleged privacy violations, was indicted Wednesday on charges of attempted rape and violating a protection order.

FBI Raided Texas Activist’s House — Then Offered Her $200,000 to Become Antifa Informant

Federal agents asked about links between the woman and the Prairieland case — suggesting a sprawling conspiracy that fits with Trump’s attacks on antifa. The post FBI Raided Texas Activist’s House — Then Offered Her 200,000 to Become Antifa Informant appeared first on The Intercept.

Former McMinn County Correctional Officer Indicted on Official Misconduct Charge

McMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - A former correctional officer with the McMinn County Sheriff's Office has been indicted following an investigatio...

SJSU was told of decades-old allegations against volleyball coach during controversial 2024 season

Emails reveal the Title IX office at San Jose State met with a former player alleging abuse by Todd Kress during the 2024 volleyball scandal.

Ex-Arizona, Kentucky player Kerr Kriisa indicted in alleged $2.2M scam: What we know

The Department of Justice alleges Kriisa participated in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

Fake Agency: It’s impossible to deny internal collaborators – Tinubu’s aide, Ajayi

Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Public Affairs, has said it is impossible to deny internal collaborators in the fake agency scandal. There are currently allegations of corruption involving Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President and one Prince Mathew Adeniyi Adeyemi. Adeyemi purports to be [] Fake Agency: It’s impossible to deny internal collaborators – Tinubu’s aide, Ajayi

Who's Up for MORE Proof That Rep. Ro Khanna Is 'a Fraud on Every Level'?

Who's Up for MORE Proof That Rep. Ro Khanna Is 'a Fraud on Every Level'?

Italian authorities arrest 2 in alleged Russian espionage case in Rome

Suspects face charges of espionage, unauthorized disclosure of restricted information, unauthorized access to computer systems

Ex-NBA star Malik Beasley charged in alleged game-fixing and sports betting scheme

Former NBA shooting guard Malik Beasley is under the radar of law enforcement after the 29-year-old was indicted on allegations that he fixed his performance as part of a widespread sports betting scheme. Along with Beasley, the Department of Justice also named former NBA player Edward Davis in a press release, adding other defendants, such...

Missouri businessman extradited from Israel to face $28 million fraud charges

Michael Fein, who was indicted in 2020, allegedly obtained financing for apartment complexes by submitting false occupancy, income and loan information.

She posted about ICE. Five months later, DHS agents told her to take her post down

In January, Paigelynne Gonyea posted about the immigration surge in Minneapolis. This week, she was visited by ICE officials who claimed one of her posts had doxxed a federal agent.

"We cannot choose to become idiots": The AI cheating scandal roiling Brown University

AI cheating leads to a failed society, professor says.

Frank Vogel Joins Warriors As Associate Head Coach

Frank Vogel has agreed to become associate head coach of the Golden State Warriors under Steve Kerr. The Warriors lost assistant coaches Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse this offseason. Vogel was most recently an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks under Jason Kidd. Vogel was previously head coach of the Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns. Vogel was head coach of the Lakers in 2020 when they won the NBA championship. Vogel lasted just one season as head coach of the Suns.

Emylee Thai of Houston, Texas added to FBI most wanted fraudster list, accused of nearly $100M in healthcare fraud, genetic testing and kickback scheme

Emylee Thai of Houston, TX was added to an FBI most wanted list. She is accused of healthcare fraud through a medically unnecessary genetic testing and kickback scheme.

Ex-NBA stars Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted in betting case

Player agent Paolo Zamorano also among those charged

‘Real Housewives’ Star Annemarie Wiley Files for Divorce From Marcellus Wiley, Alleges Pattern of Abuse

The reality star's court filing follows her ex-NFL husband's July 4 arrest and comes amid separate sexual assault allegations against him from multiple other women.

‘She’s the reason they fly private’: Jealous WNBA players trashed for targeting Caitlin Clark

​Filmmaker Ami Horowitz says there is “no question” Caitlin Clark is being targeted by her opposition in the WNBA. ​“She is the recipient of 17 per cent of all flagrant fouls in the entire WNBA,” Mr Horowitz told Sky News host James Morrow. ​“Race could absolutely be a component. ​“There is an economic analysis that she makes up 25 per cent of all revenue. ​“She is the reason they fly private now. ​“The WNBA players should be hailing her.”

Drama as Onua TV’s Sarpoyoo blasts Kwadwo Dickson, levels allegations against him after ABN exit

Onua TV's Akua Sarpomaa alleged that Kwadwo Dickson sacked her over a TikTok video, detailing her concerns about his misconduct as a veteran broadcaster.

Taiwan Investigates Suspected Smuggling of Nvidia AI Servers to China

Taiwanese prosecutors are investigating a case involving the illegal smuggling of high-end AI servers equipped with Nvidia chips to China, Hong Kong, and Macau, the Taipei Times reported. As part of the investigation, a special task force searched the Taiwan Asia-Pacific headquarters of Supermicro, as well as Aaeon Technology and Chief Telecom, and questioned six []