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tribtoday.com
· 2025-12-08
**Elder Fraud Awareness Event**: The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library will host an FBI-led presentation on elder fraud at 6 p.m. Thursday, covering current fraud schemes, protection strategies, and victim support resources available to residents, families, and communities.
siliconvalley.com
· 2025-12-08
Two suspects—Ronnie Curtis Baker, 58, and Kimberley Marie Mallory, 52—were charged with defrauding an 80-year-old Greenbrae resident of approximately $250,000 in a mortgage fraud scheme occurring in 2022 and 2023. Baker, posing as a licensed contractor, stole the victim's identity to obtain a fraudulent loan against the victim's home and laundered roughly $230,000 through business accounts for personal purchases and property acquisition, while Mallory, a notary public, allegedly aided in the crimes. Baker faces up to 23 years in prison on 12 counts including
cleveland.com
· 2025-12-08
An 80-year-old Medina County woman was scammed out of over $100,000 after being contacted by someone claiming she had won $8 million from Publisher's Clearing House and instructed to send money for taxes. Thanks to coordinated efforts by the Medina County Scam Squad, FBI, U.S. Postal Service, and local police, the package containing two cashier's checks was intercepted en route to New York City and the victim's money was recovered; defendant Raldane A. Cunningham was charged with two counts of telecommunication fraud and ordered to post a $50,000 bond. The Medina County Scam Squad adv
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Three men from Maryland and Ohio were indicted for operating a $3.5 million technical support scam that defrauded over 1,000 victims, many of whom were older adults. The defendants used pop-up windows, unsolicited calls, and fake online listings to convince victims their computers had serious security issues requiring immediate payment for repair services. If convicted, each defendant faces up to 20 years in federal prison for wire fraud conspiracy and related charges.
foxbaltimore.com
· 2025-12-08
Three men—Amit Ahuja, Kapil Gupta, and Priyanshu Walia—were indicted for operating a tech support scam that defrauded over 1,000 victims, many of them elderly, of at least $3.5 million by falsely claiming their computers were compromised and requiring payment for repairs. Each defendant faces up to 20 years in federal prison on conspiracy to commit wire fraud and related charges.
mondaq.com
· 2025-12-08
Romance fraud is rapidly rising globally, with UK banks reporting 20% increases in cases, predominantly targeting women (43% more victims than men) through dating apps and social media platforms. Fraudsters build trust over time before manipulating victims into sending money via cryptocurrency, which they believed was irretrievable; however, recent legal developments have enabled courts to freeze and potentially recover stolen cryptocurrency through blockchain-based legal orders. Victims should recognize warning signs including reluctance to video call, fake profiles, sudden requests for money, and excuses preventing in-person meetings, and should report cases despite feelings of embarrassment.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Amowie Kelvin Imatitikua, a 37-year-old Nigerian national, pleaded guilty on July 26, 2024 to bank fraud, bank fraud conspiracy, and money laundering conspiracy for operating an online fraud scheme that netted over $400,000 between 2019 and 2021. Imatitikua opened fraudulent bank accounts using fake identities and foreign passports to receive proceeds from pandemic relief fraud, romance scams, and other online schemes perpetrated by co-conspirators. His sentencing is scheduled for November 6, 2024, with potential penalties including up to 30 years in prison and forfeiture of fraudulent proceeds
tampafp.com
· 2025-12-08
Four individuals pleaded guilty to federal charges for operating a Nigeria-based international mail and wire fraud scheme that targeted elderly and vulnerable victims through fake online identities posing as romantic interests, buyers/sellers, and loan officers. The defendants used social media, text messages, and phone calls to convince victims to send money, with some victims losing retirement savings or taking out home loans as a result. All four defendants face sentencing on January 14, 2025, with potential prison time and restitution orders.
thedailyrecord.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
Three men—Amit Ahuja and Kapil Gulati from Maryland, and Priyanshu Walia from Ohio—were indicted on 11 counts of wire fraud for operating a tech support scam that defrauded over 1,000 seniors of at least $3.5 million between April 2017 and November 2021. The scheme used fake pop-ups, spoofed websites mimicking legitimate companies like Microsoft and Amazon, and unsolicited calls to convince victims their computers were infected and required paid repair services, with defendants creating fake shell companies to conceal their identities and making repeat fraudulent charges. Each defendant faces up to 20
tristatealert.com
· 2025-12-08
Three Maryland and Ohio men were indicted on July 31, 2024, for operating a technical support scam that defrauded over 1,000 victims, many of them older adults, of at least $3.5 million by convincing them their computers were infected or vulnerable and required immediate paid repairs. Victims were targeted through unsolicited pop-ups, phone calls, or fake technical support websites that posed as legitimate companies. The defendants face up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted on wire fraud conspiracy and wire fraud charges.
baltimoresun.com
· 2025-12-08
Three Maryland men were indicted for their alleged roles in a technical support scam that defrauded victims of at least $3.5 million, underscoring a broader elder fraud problem in the region. The case highlights the prevalence of tech support schemes targeting vulnerable populations, particularly seniors.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Four individuals pleaded guilty to federal charges for operating an international mail and wire fraud scheme originating in Nigeria that targeted elderly and vulnerable U.S. victims for years across West Michigan and throughout the country. The defendants created fake online personas posing as romantic interests, business partners, and loan providers to defraud victims, who lost retirement savings, took home loans, and suffered financial distress; the money was funneled through bank accounts and money transfer services before being sent overseas or used to purchase vehicles for export to Nigeria. Fatai Okunola also pleaded guilty to money laundering and making false statements on his naturalization application, while Ijeoma Adeola pleaded guilty to mispr
wtop.com
· 2025-12-08
Prince George's County police reported a surge in tech support scams, with over 20 incidents reported in 2024 resulting in nearly $574,000 in losses compared to 13 scams totaling $287,000 in the same period last year. Scammers use malware pop-ups to gain remote access to victims' devices, extract banking information from browsing history, then impersonate Social Security Administration or bank officials to convince victims to withdraw large sums of cash. Police warn that artificial intelligence is making scam communications more sophisticated and urged victims to report incidents rather than remain silent due to embarrassment.
consumer.ftc.gov
· 2025-12-08
Rental listing scams target military families and others relocating by stealing legitimate property listings or creating fake ones, then pressuring victims to pay deposits and fees before disappearing with the money. To avoid these scams, renters should verify listings on official rental company websites, search for duplicate listings under different owner names, pay by credit card for protection, and never pay for properties they haven't seen in person or owners they haven't met. A recent case in Bedford resulted in a victim losing money when she paid a scammer posing as a landlord, and the scammer was found to have over 10 felonies for similar fraud.
theguardian.com
· 2025-12-08
This is an educational article about fraud vulnerability and evolving scam tactics. The author recounts her personal experience being scammed out of a $2,000 apartment deposit on Craigslist in New York City, which she eventually recovered, and notes that the perpetrator later escalated to defrauding multiple victims of thousands of dollars before being imprisoned. The piece emphasizes that anyone—including young people, journalists, and financial experts—can fall victim to scams, and warns that artificial intelligence is enabling increasingly sophisticated fraud methods, including voice cloning and deepfake video technology, citing examples such as a finance worker being defrauded of $25 million through AI-manipulated video conferencing
aol.com
· 2025-12-08
The FBI received more than 147,000 reports of scams and fraud targeting Americans ages 60 and older in 2024, with reported losses exceeding $100,000 more than tripling since 2020. Seniors are targeted because they control over 60% of the nation's wealth, and scammers use sophisticated impersonation, phishing, vishing, and smishing tactics to steal personal and financial information. The article advises awareness of these common scam types and recommends working with financial advisors to identify and protect against fraudulent schemes.
finchannel.com
· 2025-12-08
Three Maryland and Ohio men were indicted for operating a technical support scam that defrauded over 1,000 victims, many of them seniors, of at least $3.5 million. The defendants used pop-up warnings, unsolicited calls, and fake search results to convince victims their computers were compromised and required immediate paid repairs from fraudulent "support companies." Each defendant faces up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted of wire fraud conspiracy and wire fraud charges.
wsoctv.com
· 2025-12-08
Andrea Brawley, 46, of Conover, North Carolina, was sentenced to four years in prison for stealing over $300,000 from an elderly couple between August 2016 and January 2023 by exploiting her role as their financial manager. Brawley forged retirement distribution forms, drained their accounts, caused the foreclosure of their home, and isolated the victims from family by confiscating their phones and impersonating them. She was ordered to pay $628,174 in restitution and received three years of supervised release following her prison sentence.
claytodayonline.com
· 2025-12-08
In 2023, banks reported over $27 billion in suspicious elder fraud activity, with FBI reports indicating average losses exceeding $33,000 per case. Scammers increasingly use artificial intelligence and voice-cloning technology to impersonate trusted contacts and exploit elders through tactics that create urgency (tech support, government imposter, grandparent scams) or offer unrealistic rewards (investment, romance, lottery scams). The article recommends pausing when pressured, verifying identities through independent channels, and consulting trusted third parties before making financial decisions.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Five Chinese nationals were indicted for operating a multinational fraud ring that scammed over 2,000 seniors out of more than $27 million between 2021 and 2023. The defendants used unsolicited pop-up ads, emails, and phone calls to direct victims to scam call centers in India, then employed social engineering and remote access software to convince victims to send money via wire transfer or express mail packages to Southern California and Nevada addresses, which the defendants picked up using fake identities and laundered through cryptocurrency. Law enforcement arrested four defendants in a coordinated operation in July 2024, while the fifth was arrested in April 2024.
sgvtribune.com
· 2025-12-08
A multinational fraud ring involving five defendants from Southern California and Nevada targeted approximately 2,000 elderly people across the United States, defrauding them of more than $27 million between 2021 and 2023. The scammers used unsolicited pop-ups, emails, and phone calls to lure victims to call centers in India, then gained remote access to their computers and impersonated technical support, government, and bank officials to trick victims into sending money via wire transfer or express mail. The defendants allegedly laundered the stolen funds through cryptocurrency to co-conspirators in India, with four arrested in Los Angeles and Las Vegas in April and one arrested previously.
sandiegouniontribune.com
· 2025-12-08
Five Chinese nationals in California and Nevada conspired with India-based fraudsters to defraud more than 2,000 elderly Americans of over $27 million between 2021 and 2023 through pop-up ads, phishing emails, and phone calls that led victims to phony call centers where scammers impersonated bankers and government officials and gained remote access to their computers. The victims sent cash and wire transfers to real businesses like CVS Pharmacy where the defendants picked up packages using fake IDs, then laundered the money through cryptocurrency transactions with their India-based co-conspirators. Four defendants were arrested during coordinated raids in Nevada and Los Angeles County; the fifth was
coloradocommunitymedia.com
· 2025-12-08
On July 30, a Lunch and Learn event in Commerce City educated approximately 60 seniors about financial fraud, featuring Sarah Domke, a senior deputy district attorney specializing in financial crimes, who discussed common scams including phone and computer fraud, romance scams, fake warranty schemes, and threats of legal action. Domke outlined six hallmarks of scams—unsolicited contact, promises of money, requests for personal information, upfront payment demands, wire transfers or gift card payments, and emotional manipulation—and advised attendees on warning signs and protection strategies. The event highlighted that older adults are particularly vulnerable to financial fraud and provided practical awareness to help seniors recognize and avoid becoming victims.
rlsmedia.com
· 2025-12-08
On July 31st, Detective Kimberly McColligan of the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office led an elder fraud awareness seminar at the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center in Newtonville, educating seniors about current financial scams, fraud identification, and reporting resources. The presentation was part of the ACPO's proactive effort to combat the millions of identity theft and fraud incidents reported nationally each year, with seniors comprising a significant portion of victims. The ACPO offers additional fraud awareness presentations and provided contact information for seniors seeking to report fraud or request community presentations.
miaminewtimes.com
· 2025-12-08
Florida ranks second nationally for fraud incidents with 1,589 cases per 100,000 residents, according to FTC data from April 2023 to March 2024, with scammers taking $171 million from state residents in just the first quarter of 2024. The most common fraud schemes include impostor fraud, online shopping scams, and prize/investment fraud, with romance scams particularly targeting elderly residents in high-senior-population areas like South Florida. A Miami woman was recently arrested for operating a 15-year romance scam that defrauded more than a dozen elderly men of $7 million.
al.com
· 2025-12-08
Five men from Alabama and Georgia were arrested on federal money laundering charges for their role in an online sextortion scheme that targeted over 100 teenage boys and young men. The defendants controlled financial accounts used to launder at least $178,658 in extortion proceeds, converting funds to bitcoin and sending them to Nigerian co-conspirators; the scheme resulted in the death of 17-year-old Jordan DeMay from Michigan in November 2022.
deadlinedetroit.com
· 2025-12-08
Five men from Georgia and Alabama were charged with laundering at least $178,658 for a Nigerian sextortion scheme that targeted over 100 victims, including 17-year-old Jordan DeMay of Michigan, who died by suicide after being blackmailed for $300. The Nigerian scammers posed as females on Instagram, coerced victims into sending nude images, then extorted money by threatening to share the photos with contacts. The U.S. money launderers received victims' funds through cash applications, kept approximately 20 percent, converted the remainder to bitcoin, and funneled it to the Nigerian perpetrators.
wilx.com
· 2025-12-08
Five U.S. men from Georgia and Alabama were charged with money laundering conspiracy for facilitating a sextortion scheme that resulted in the suicide of 16-year-old Marquette resident Jordan DeMay. The defendants allegedly received approximately $179,000 from victims, converted funds to bitcoin, and transferred the money to Nigerian co-conspirators, with DeMay sending $300 to one defendant hours before his death. The case involves over 100 sextortion victims and represents a major breakthrough in the two-year investigation into the criminal ring.
startribune.com
· 2025-12-08
A 70-year-old Minnesota woman, Gayle J. Ferngren, was sentenced to 1¾ years in prison for her role in a global fraud scheme that victimized over $1.8 million from people across the country through romance fraud and pandemic aid scams. Ferngren was initially targeted by scammers posing as a romantic interest in 2016, but eventually became a knowing participant who transferred stolen funds to co-conspirators in Egypt, South Africa, and other locations. She was ordered to repay $1.76 million to victims and serve 100 hours of community service.
justice.gov
· 2025-12-08
Five U.S.-based defendants were charged with money laundering conspiracy for facilitating a foreign sextortion scheme in which Nigerian nationals posed as young women online to extort sexually explicit images from teenage boys and young men, then blackmailed victims for money. The defendants controlled bank accounts receiving victim funds, kept 20% as commission, and converted the remainder to bitcoin for transfer to Nigerian co-conspirators, laundering at least $178,658 in proceeds—including funds from 17-year-old Jordan DeMay of Michigan, whose death resulted from the scheme.
pinkvilla.com
· 2025-12-08
A 74-year-old woman, Diane Field, sued reality TV star Vicki Gunvalson and her business partner Ali Hashemian, alleging financial elder abuse and fraud related to life insurance and annuity products sold through Gunvalson's insurance firm. Field claimed she was misled into believing a $300,000 life insurance policy was a one-time payment when it was actually an annual obligation, allegedly targeting her $6 million net worth. Gunvalson's attorney denied all allegations, asserting she is a professional insurance broker with 34 years of experience who followed Field's instructions and did not engage in fraud or elder abuse.
timesofsandiego.com
· 2025-12-08
Five Chinese nationals were arrested in a coordinated operation for allegedly operating a multinational fraud ring that targeted over 2,000 seniors across the U.S. from 2021 to mid-2024, resulting in losses exceeding $27 million. The defendants used unsolicited pop-up ads, emails, and phone calls to direct victims to scam call centers in India, where they impersonated technical support and government officials, installed remote access software on victims' computers, and convinced them to send money via wire transfers or cash packages to addresses in Southern California and Nevada. The defendants allegedly picked up packages containing cash from CVS locations using fake IDs as part of an international money laundering operation for an Indian sc
patch.com
· 2025-12-08
Two Napa residents, Ronnie Curtis Baker and Kimberly Mallory, were charged with elder abuse and mortgage fraud for allegedly stealing approximately $900,000 from an 80-year-old Marin County man through a scheme in which Baker posed as a licensed contractor and Mallory posed as a notary public. Baker faces up to 23 years in prison and Mallory up to 9 years, with both potentially owing fines double the amount stolen; Baker has six prior felony convictions for forgery and fraud.
siliconvalley.com
· 2025-12-08
Five Chinese nationals in California and Nevada conspired with India-based fraudsters to defraud over 2,000 elderly Americans of more than $27 million between 2021 and 2023 using tech support scams, government impersonation, and refund schemes. The defendants lured victims through pop-up ads and unsolicited calls to phony Indian call centers, then used remote access software to gain computer control and convince victims to send cash via wire transfer or express mail to businesses like CVS, which the defendants retrieved using fake IDs before laundering funds through cryptocurrency. Four of the five defendants were arrested during coordinated raids in Nevada and Los Angeles County in connection with the federal in
nzherald.co.nz
· 2025-12-08
A coordinated scam operating in Wellington, New Zealand targeted at least 17 victims, primarily elderly people, who were deceived by callers posing as police officers claiming to need help catching dishonest bank or gold exchange employees. Victims were instructed to withdraw cash or purchase gold as "evidence," then had the money or gold collected by couriers posing as police, resulting in losses totaling several hundred thousand dollars. A 26-year-old was arrested with large amounts of suspected proceeds in his possession, though police believe the operation is coordinated by offshore criminals directing local couriers and warn the scam will likely continue.
eastcountymagazine.org
· 2025-12-08
Five Chinese nationals were arrested in connection with a multinational fraud ring that defrauded over 2,000 seniors of more than $27 million between 2021 and June 2024. The defendants and their co-conspirators contacted elderly victims through pop-up ads, emails, and phone calls, posing as technical support, government, and bank workers to trick them into installing remote desktop software and sending money via wire transfers and express mail packages to Southern California and Nevada addresses. The defendants collected packages from retail locations using fake identities and laundered money for Indian-based scam call centers as part of an organized conspiracy involving mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.
news3lv.com
· 2025-12-08
Five Chinese nationals, including Henderson resident Zao Wang, were charged as part of a multinational fraud ring that defrauded over 2,000 senior citizens out of $27 million between 2021 and 2023. The scheme operated through pop-up ads, emails, and phone calls to lure victims into contacting scam call centers, where conspirators gained remote access to their computers, built trust, and directed them to send money via wire transfers or mail, which was then laundered through cryptocurrency. All five defendants face charges of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and money laundering, with potential sentences of decades in prison if convicted.
ksbw.com
· 2025-12-08
Since May 2024, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office has documented four fraud schemes targeting senior citizens, resulting in total losses of $97,000, with the most recent victim losing $40,000. Scammers impersonated FTC employees or bank representatives via phone or online, instructing victims to withdraw money from multiple bank branches and hand it over to couriers who arrived at their homes; one suspect, 34-year-old Yang Liu, was arrested in July. Authorities advise seniors to hang up on callers demanding money withdrawals, verify bank or law enforcement contact through official published numbers, and immediately report suspicious activity to law enforcement.
cbc.ca
· 2025-12-08
Toronto police arrested 10 people in a year-long investigation into a "SIM swap" fraud scheme that compromised over 1,500 cellular accounts across Canada, resulting in losses exceeding $1 million to victims, telecommunications companies, and financial institutions. The criminals used fraudulent identification and phishing techniques to take over victims' phone numbers, then exploited two-step authentication processes to access banking, email, and social media accounts. Police recommend protecting against SIM swaps by using authentication apps instead of phone-based verification, monitoring for loss of cell service, and limiting personal information shared online.
cnn.com
· 2025-12-08
Consumers lost $210 million to payment app fraud in 2023, with losses on bank transfer services reaching $1.9 billion, as scammers increasingly target platforms like Zelle to impersonate legitimate services. Banks rarely reimburse victims, as existing law does not explicitly require reimbursement for authorized transactions induced by fraud, leaving consumers with little recourse. Congressional Democrats introduced legislation to close this loophole and protect consumers defrauded on peer-to-peer payment platforms, though passage faces industry opposition and uncertain prospects in the Republican-controlled House.
cubaheadlines.com
· 2025-12-08
67-year-old Ana María Núñez was arrested by Miami police for a fraudulent investment scheme that defrauded a barber shop owner of $105,000 between April and May 2022. Núñez posed as an investment opportunity broker, claiming a fake company called ATP Expediter and Investment would sell satellites to China with promised returns of 100-400%, but never delivered on the promises and ceased contact. Núñez has an extensive criminal history dating back to 1996, including a 2022 case where she and her son stole $437,107 from a cancer patient, and she currently faces charges of first-degree grand theft and organized fraud.
startribune.com
· 2025-12-08
A federal jury convicted two Minnesota residents, Tashena Laverna Crump and Ballam Hazeakiah Dudley, for their roles in a $300 million telemarketing fraud scheme that operated from at least 2000 to 2020 and victimized over 150,000 elderly people nationwide. The scheme involved fraudsters calling victims with existing magazine subscriptions, falsely claiming to renew them at discounts, while actually enrolling victims in unwanted new subscriptions that resulted in charges exceeding $1,000 per month; Crump served as a call center manager overseeing fraudulent sales operations. This is one of the largest elder frau
christianpost.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
Elder Zhang Chunlei, a Christian house church leader in China, was sentenced to five years in prison in July 2024 on charges of "subversion of state power" and "fraud" after being detained since March 2021 for inquiring about arrested fellow church members. The court ordered him to pay approximately $2,700 in restitution and fines, though human rights groups assert the charges are unfounded and note his deteriorating health condition (liver cirrhosis) poses a survival risk while imprisoned.
dailyrepublic.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
Ronnie Curtis Baker, 58, of Fairfield and Kimberly Mallory, 52, of Napa were charged in July with a $900,000 mortgage fraud scheme targeting an elderly Marin resident. Baker falsely posed as a licensed contractor in 2022 while Mallory, a notary public, aided the crimes, resulting in multiple felony charges including elder abuse, theft, forgery, and money laundering. Baker faces up to 23 years in prison and Mallory up to 9 years, with both subject to fines equal to double the victim's losses.
straitstimes.com
· 2025-12-08
More countries are establishing dedicated anti-scam centres to combat fraud through international collaboration, with Singapore's police urging every nation to create a direct point of contact for cross-border cooperation. Global scam losses reached an estimated US$1.02 trillion in the latest period, and successful fund recoveries—including a US$40 million business email compromise case and a $370,000 technical support scam recovery—demonstrate the effectiveness of rapid information-sharing and coordinated action among law enforcement agencies. Anti-scam centres enable swift fund tracing, account freezing, and sharing of emerging scam trends to prevent losses before stolen money reaches criminal syndicates.
wrat.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational article from the Federal Trade Commission outlines common online scams and fraud schemes affecting consumers. Key scams discussed include spoofing (falsifying caller ID to impersonate legitimate organizations), the 809 scam (international callback schemes with high rates), catfishing (creating fake online identities for romance or exploitation scams), cramming (unauthorized small charges on bills), and family emergency scams (targeting grandparents with urgent requests for money). The article advises consumers to hang up on unsolicited callers, verify numbers independently, never share personal information with unknown callers, and be cautious of suspicious requests—noting that while younger adults report romance scams more frequently, older consumers typically lose
freepressjournal.in
· 2025-12-08
The Enforcement Directorate arrested Trinamool Congress leader Anisur Rahman and his brother Alif Noor in connection with a multi-crore ration distribution scam in West Bengal, following the earlier arrest of former state food minister Jyotipriya Mullick in the same case. During raids on their properties, investigators recovered documents linking the brothers to the public distribution fraud and seized ₹40 lakh in cash from an associate's residence. Political opposition figures have alleged the scam is larger than currently acknowledged and called for investigation into higher-level officials.
goldrushcam.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
Since May 2024, Monterey County Sheriff's Office received reports of a phone and online fraud scheme targeting senior citizens, resulting in $97,000 in losses across four incidents. Suspects impersonated FTC or bank employees, instructing victims to withdraw cash ($10,000–$40,000) from multiple bank branches and hand it over to couriers who arrived at their homes; on July 16, 2024, 34-year-old Yang Liu of Alhambra, California was arrested when apprehended collecting money from a victim. Authorities advise seniors to hang up on callers claiming to be from financial institutions or law enforcement, verify contact information through official
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
· 2025-12-08
Three major criminals were among those jailed in the UK in July: a romance scammer who defrauded women of over £210,000, a former high school headteacher (Neil Foden) convicted of sexually abusing four girls over four years and sentenced to 17 years, and a man who murdered two former partners. The article highlights these and other serious offenders sentenced that month, including a drink-driver who killed a baby and a TikTok terrorist who celebrated 9/11 attacks.