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cachevalleydaily.com
· 2026-08-31
Utah's Attorney General has launched the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) to coordinate investigations across jurisdictions and financial institutions, targeting identity theft, account takeovers, romance scams, elder fraud, cryptocurrency schemes, and money laundering. Utahns have lost approximately $450 million to financial crimes since 2020, with $108.4 million lost in 2025 alone and nearly $60 million reported so far in 2026. The FCIC will bring together investigators, prosecutors, and financial analysts to identify fraud patterns, connect related cases, and provide specialized training and resources to law enforcement and financial institutions statewide.
fincrimecentral.com
· 2026-08-31
Five men were charged with laundering over $7.4 million stolen from at least 77 elderly fraud victims through a network of 21 shell businesses registered in Washington State between October 2024 and March 2026. The defendants used false identities, fictitious business descriptions, and commercial mailboxes to obscure the flow of funds obtained through tech-support and impersonation scams that targeted seniors nationwide. The money was deposited into accounts and quickly dispersed through domestic and international wire transfers, ATM withdrawals, and money orders to conceal its criminal origin.
kvnutalk.com
· 2026-08-31
Utah's Attorney General's Office launched a Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) to investigate and prosecute financial crimes across the state, citing that Utahns have lost nearly $450 million to fraud and scams since 2020, with $108.4 million lost in 2025 alone and nearly $60 million reported so far in 2026. The FCIC will coordinate investigations across jurisdictions involving identity theft, romance scams, elder fraud, cryptocurrency schemes, and other financial crimes by bringing together investigators, prosecutors, financial analysts, and financial institutions to identify larger criminal networks. Attorney General Derek Brown emphasized that financial criminals are increasingly sophisticated and target various victims including business owners, investors, and financial
ksl.com
· 2026-08-31
Utah launched its first Financial Crimes Intelligence Center with $1.7 million in annual funding to investigate and prosecute financial fraud after the state experienced a five-fold increase in fraud losses over five years, reaching $108 million in the past year and $59.8 million already in the current year. The center will coordinate with federal agencies and financial institutions to investigate identity theft, elder fraud, romance scams, investment scams, and other financial crimes that are often perpetrated by sophisticated international crime rings. Howard Headlee, executive director of the Utah Bankers Association, noted that consumers nationwide reported losing over $20 billion to online scams last year, with three in four adults experiencing some form of online scam
nationalinsightnews.com
· 2026-08-30
Oluwasegun Baiyewu, a 40-year-old Nigerian national based in Houston, was sentenced to 95 months in prison for leading a money laundering conspiracy involving over $3.1 million in fraud proceeds from 2020-2021. The scheme involved at least six co-conspirators who used illicit funds from business email compromise, romance scams, and unemployment insurance fraud to purchase vehicles in the United States for export to Nigeria, including one case where a Puerto Rican renewable energy company was defrauded of approximately $280,000.
focusonafrica.info
· 2026-08-30
Operation Jackal IV, a coordinated international law enforcement effort involving 22 countries, resulted in 58 arrests and the seizure of $2.67 million in assets targeting West African criminal networks including Black Axe, which operate romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud, and Business Email Compromise schemes. The eight-month investigation across six continents identified 263 additional suspects and disrupted extensive Crime-as-a-Service networks that provide logistical and money laundering support to cybercriminals globally.
theguildng.com
· 2026-08-30
INTERPOL's eight-month Operation Jackal IV (November 2025-June 2026) arrested 58 people and identified 263 suspects across 22 countries involved in West African organised crime networks perpetrating romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud, investment scams, and business email compromise. Key operations included dismantling a €143 million investment scam in Romania, seizing $2.67 million in South Africa from romance and investment fraud targeting retirees, and uncovering a €845,000 money-laundering network in Italy. The investigation also exposed emerging threats including sextortion schemes targeting minors as young as 14 years old via social media.
newsmakerslive.org
· 2026-08-30
A federal jury in Puerto Rico convicted Nigerian national Oluwasegun Baiyewu for his role in a money-laundering conspiracy that processed proceeds from romance scams, pandemic unemployment fraud, and business email compromise schemes targeting elderly and vulnerable Americans between 2020 and 2021. Baiyewu and four co-defendants laundered funds generated from victims across multiple states through hundreds of financial transactions, using some proceeds to purchase vehicles shipped to Nigeria. The case marks the fifth conviction in the conspiracy, with sentencing pending before U.S. District Judge Raúl M. Arias-Marxuach.
crypto.news
· 2026-08-29
A 22-country INTERPOL operation arrested 58 suspects and identified 263 additional individuals involved in West African organized crime networks running romance scams, fake cryptocurrency investment schemes, and money laundering operations, resulting in $2.67 million seized. The eight-month Operation Jackal IV targeted criminal groups including Black Axe, with major enforcement actions in South Africa (39 arrests), Argentina (17 arrests), and Romania (11 arrests), dismantling call centers and Crime-as-a-Service networks that defrauded victims globally of approximately €143 million.
kucoin.com
· 2026-08-29
INTERPOL's Jackal IV operation, conducted across 22 countries from November 2025 to June 2026, resulted in 58 arrests and 263 identified suspects targeting online financial crimes including romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud, and investment schemes. Major actions included South African police seizing $2.67 million from romance and investment scams targeting retirees, Argentine dismantling of a Crime-as-a-Service network with 17 arrests, and Romanian authorities shutting down an investment fraud syndicate. Italian authorities also identified a suspect involved in a €845,000 money laundering operation across Europe.
saharareporters.com
· 2026-08-29
Oluwasegun Baiyewu, a 40-year-old Nigerian national residing in Houston, Texas, was sentenced to 95 months in prison for laundering over $3.1 million in fraud proceeds through a conspiracy involving business email compromise, romance scams, and unemployment insurance fraud between May 2020 and October 2021. Baiyewu led a network of at least six co-conspirators across the U.S. and Nigeria who used encrypted messaging to coordinate the purchase of used and salvaged vehicles in America, which were then exported to Nigeria to convert the illicit proceeds into physical assets. The scheme included laundering approximately $280,000 stolen from a Puerto R
bantugazette.com
· 2026-08-29
Interpol's African Cyberthreat Assessment Report warns that artificial intelligence is enabling criminals to create synthetic identities using stolen photographs and personal data, which have successfully defeated biometric verification systems in Kenya and Tanzania to commit fraud including SIM swap scams and mobile money theft. Reported cybercrime losses across Africa more than doubled to $484 million in 2025 from $192 million in 2024, affecting 87,000 identified victims, with AI now involved in 55% of reported cybercrimes on the continent. Kenya experienced a 327% surge in SIM swap fraud in 2025, with over 123,000 fraudulent SIMs issued and an estimated $3
punchng.com
· 2026-08-29
Oluwasegun Baiyewu, a 40-year-old Nigerian national based in Houston, Texas, was sentenced to 95 months in prison for laundering over $3.1 million in proceeds from business email compromise, romance, and unemployment insurance fraud schemes targeting US citizens between May 2020 and October 2021. Working with at least six co-conspirators in the US and Nigeria, Baiyewu used encrypted messaging apps to coordinate the purchase and shipment of salvaged vehicles to Nigeria, including laundering $280,000 stolen from a Puerto Rican renewable energy company through a business email compromise scam.
yahoo.com
· 2026-08-29
Five men have been indicted for laundering $7.4 million stolen from at least 77 elderly victims through tech support scams and impersonation schemes in Washington state. The defendants created 21 shell companies and 44 bank accounts to receive victim funds via cashier's checks and money orders, then rapidly transferred the money through wire transfers to accounts in Hong Kong and China. Trial is scheduled for November 9, with charges including conspiracy to commit money laundering and money laundering by concealment and spending, each carrying sentences up to 20 years in prison.
kiro7.com
· 2026-08-29
Five men have been indicted for laundering $7.4 million stolen from at least 77 elderly victims through tech support scams and impersonation schemes in Washington state. The defendants allegedly created 21 shell companies and opened 44 bank accounts to receive victims' funds via cashier's checks and money orders, then rapidly transferred the money to accounts in Hong Kong and China. The operation occurred between October 2024 and March 2026, with a trial scheduled for November 9.
justice.gov
· 2026-08-28
Oluwasegun Baiyewu, a 40-year-old Nigerian national from Houston, was sentenced to 95 months in prison for laundering over $3.1 million in fraud proceeds from business email compromise, romance, and unemployment insurance scams targeting U.S. citizens between May 2020 and October 2021. Baiyewu led a conspiracy with six co-conspirators to convert the illicit funds into used cars and ship them to West Africa, including in one instance laundering approximately $280,000 stolen from a Puerto Rican renewable energy company through a business email compromise scheme.
chronicle.ng
· 2026-08-28
Nigerian police arrested seven suspects in cybercrime operations including a Lagos-based individual linked to a sophisticated business email compromise scheme targeting companies across 50 countries, from which he allegedly made over N100 million. A second suspect, a technology company owner, was arrested for operating an investment fraud scheme that defrauded victims of N56.3 million through a fake WhatsApp trading platform and converted approximately N3.6 billion in proceeds into cryptocurrency. Two additional suspects were arrested in Anambra for identity theft and impersonation using unregistered SIM cards to create fraudulent social media accounts.
mynorthwest.com
· 2026-08-28
Five men have been indicted for laundering $7.4 million stolen from at least 77 elderly victims through tech support scams and impersonation schemes operating between October 2024 and March 2026. The defendants registered 21 shell companies and opened 44 bank accounts in Washington to receive funds via cashier's checks and money orders, then rapidly transferred the money to accounts in China and Hong Kong. The men face charges including conspiracy to commit money laundering and multiple counts of money laundering, with trials scheduled for November 9, 2026.
pmg-ky1.com
· 2026-08-27
Four individuals from Kentucky and Indiana were indicted on August 19, 2026, for operating a deed theft scheme targeting vacant Louisville homes, particularly those of deceased owners without wills, between April 2024 and June 2026. The same defendants, along with a fifth conspirator, were also charged with vehicle title fraud involving forged Indiana documents to conceal ownership of stolen or abandoned vehicles. Defendants Donnie Russell, Lisa Cunningham, Steven Jamesray Cates, and Claude Oscar Cunningham III face charges including wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft, with potential sentences up to 20 years per count.
pmg-ky1.com
· 2026-08-27
Four individuals from Kentucky and Indiana were indicted in August 2026 for a deed theft conspiracy targeting vacant Louisville homes, often those of deceased owners without wills, between April 2024 and June 2026. The same defendants, plus a fifth conspirator, were also charged with mail fraud for obtaining fraudulent Indiana vehicle titles using forged documents between January 2024 and July 2025. If convicted, defendants face up to 20 years in prison per count, with one defendant, Donnie Russell, facing additional two-year sentences for aggravated identity theft.
trmlabs.com
· 2026-08-27
TRM Labs appointed Ziqing Ang as Head of Policy for Asia-Pacific to help regulators and institutions combat fraud and criminal networks in the region. The announcement highlights that crypto crime has surged from $123 million in 2020 to over $103 billion in 2025, with investment scams like "pig butchering" accounting for 62% of fraud losses, while AI-enabled scams have increased 40% as criminals use deepfakes and fabricated dashboards.
tvcnews.tv
· 2026-08-27
Nigeria Police arrested seven suspects involved in multiple cyber crimes including business email compromise, sextortion, romance scams, and money laundering schemes. One suspect allegedly made over N100 million from a sophisticated email compromise operation targeting 12.5 million victims across 50 countries, while another defrauded investors of N56.3 million through a fake WhatsApp trading platform and laundered approximately N3.6 billion in cryptocurrency through peer-to-peer transactions.
thecable.ng
· 2026-08-27
Nigerian police arrested seven suspects in "Operation Broken Mask," a collaborative investigation with German and Canadian authorities, involving business email compromise, romance scams, sextortion, and investment fraud totaling approximately N3.6 billion (about $2.4 million USD). One suspect allegedly stole credentials from companies across 50 countries and made over N100 million from phishing operations, while another ran a fraudulent WhatsApp-based investment scheme that defrauded victims of N56.3 million before converting N3.6 billion in proceeds to cryptocurrency through peer-to-peer transactions. Additional arrests included suspects engaged in identity theft, SIM card fraud, and impersonation schemes targeting government officials
allafrica.com
· 2026-08-27
An eight-month international operation coordinated by INTERPOL across 22 countries arrested 58 suspects and identified 263 others linked to West African organized crime networks, including the Black Axe group. Police seized $2.67 million, blocked 257 bank accounts, and recovered $379,000 in cash and cryptocurrency while dismantling networks responsible for romance scams, investment fraud, cryptocurrency schemes, and business email compromise targeting victims globally. The operation also revealed an emerging threat of sextortion targeting minors as young as 14 by West African crime groups operating through social media.
nigeriainfo.fm
· 2026-08-27
An eight-month INTERPOL operation called Operation Jackal IV, involving 22 countries, resulted in 58 arrests and identification of 263 suspects involved in West African organized crime groups like Black Axe. The criminal networks perpetrated romance scams, cryptocurrency and investment fraud, and business email compromise schemes, with a dismantled Romania-based investment fraud operation alone causing estimated losses exceeding €143 million globally. The operation also uncovered crime-as-a-service networks providing digital infrastructure for scams and identified emerging threats including sextortion targeting minors, with ongoing investigations continuing across multiple jurisdictions.
wrnjradio.com
· 2026-08-27
Newton police are warning residents of an increasingly common phone scam where callers impersonate federal agents or government agencies like the FTC or Social Security Administration, claiming victims' identities are linked to criminal activity or money laundering to create urgency. Scammers pressure victims to withdraw cash, ship money, hand funds to fake couriers, or purchase gold and valuables to hand over, using spoofed numbers and official-sounding details to appear legitimate. Police advise residents to hang up, verify caller identity through official government numbers, and never provide money or personal information to callers claiming to be federal agents.
foxbusiness.com
· 2026-08-27
Brittany Hudson was sentenced to 16 years and three months in federal prison for orchestrating a fraud scheme that defrauded Amazon of nearly $10 million between January and June 2022, using fake vendors and invoices to divert funds that were spent on luxury vehicles and real estate. Hudson and her co-conspirators, including an Amazon employee, submitted over 1,000 fictitious invoices that led Amazon to transfer approximately $9.4 million to accounts they controlled. While out on bond, Hudson compounded her crimes by forging federal judges' signatures to attempt defrauding a franchising company, and she was ordered to pay $9.47 million in restitution to Amazon
straitstimes.com
· 2026-08-26
Singapore lost $410.6 million to scams in the first half of 2026, a decrease from $500.2 million in the same period of 2025, with 16,821 cases reported. Eight in 10 victims were manipulated into voluntarily transferring money to scammers rather than having their accounts directly compromised, with elderly victims (65+) suffering the highest average losses at $42,347 per person. The most common scam types were e-commerce ($8 million in losses), investment scams ($169.8 million), and government official impersonation scams, with notable increases in Pokemon card trading scams rising from 279 to 605
briefly.co.za
· 2026-08-26
South African authorities arrested 39 people and seized USD 2.67 million during raids targeting a West African crime syndicate running romance and investment scams against retirees in English-speaking countries, as part of the INTERPOL-led Operation Jackal IV. The eight-month global operation spanning 22 countries resulted in 58 total arrests, identified 263 suspects, and blocked 257 bank accounts connected to the networks. The broader operation also uncovered emerging threats including extortion targeting minors as young as 14 and Crime-as-a-Service operations, with Romanian investigators identifying EUR 143 million stolen through a dismantled investment scam.
punchng.com
· 2026-08-26
An eight-month INTERPOL operation (Operation Jackal IV, November 2025-June 2026) involving 22 countries arrested 58 suspects and identified 263 others linked to West African organized crime groups, including Black Axe. These networks are responsible for significant cyber-enabled financial fraud globally, including romance scams, cryptocurrency scams, investment fraud, and business email compromise schemes. The operation also resulted in 17 arrests in Argentina of individuals providing website domains and money laundering support to the West African criminal groups.
dailyhodl.com
· 2026-08-25
A New Jersey resident on a student visa was arrested at Toronto's airport while attempting to flee the U.S. after serving as a money mule for overseas scammers based in India. The suspect collected approximately $90,000 in cash and gold from at least nine victims in their 70s and 80s in New York and New Jersey who were deceived by callers impersonating law enforcement officials claiming issues with drugs or identity theft. He faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering, each carrying up to 20 years in prison.
interpol.int
· 2026-08-25
An eight-month international operation involving 22 countries resulted in 58 arrests and identified 263 suspects connected to West African organized crime groups responsible for cyber-enabled financial fraud, including romance scams, investment scams, and business email compromise schemes. Key outcomes included the seizure of approximately $3.4 million across multiple countries, the arrest of 39 individuals in South Africa for targeting retirees, and the dismantling of a Romanian investment scam operation that stole an estimated €143 million. The operation also revealed emerging threats including sextortion targeting minors as young as 14 and criminal syndicates using dark web Crime-as-a-Service providers for money laundering.
therecord.media
· 2026-08-25
An international law enforcement operation spanning 22 countries arrested 58 cybercriminals and identified hundreds of suspects involved in romance scams, investment fraud, cryptocurrency scams, and money laundering networks. Major arrests occurred in South Africa (39 arrests, $2.7 million seized), Romania (11 arrests, $166 million in stolen funds discovered), and Argentina (17 arrests dismantling a crime-as-a-service network), with the operation also uncovering sextortion targeting minors as young as 14. The coordinated effort, Operation Jackal IV, disrupted criminal networks including the West African gang Black Axe, which is responsible for significant cyber-enabled financial fraud predominantly
platformtimes.com.ng
· 2026-08-25
INTERPOL's Operation Jackal IV resulted in 58 arrests and identified 263 suspects across 22 countries between November 2025 and June 2026, targeting West African criminal networks involved in romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud, investment scams, and business email compromise schemes. Notable recoveries included $2.67 million seized in South Africa, €845,000 processed through a suspected money-laundering network in Italy, and approximately €143 million estimated to have been generated and laundered through a Romanian investment scam operation. The operation also uncovered sextortion cases involving minors as young as 14, with criminals coercing victims into sending explicit images and then demanding ransom payments
techspot.com
· 2026-08-25
Interpol's "Operation Jackal IV," conducted from November 2025 to June 2026 across 22 countries, resulted in 58 arrests and identified 263 alleged criminals involved in a global network supporting West African cybercrime gangs. The operation targeted various scams including romance schemes, cryptocurrency fraud, business email fraud, and money laundering operations, with significant activities uncovered in Argentina, South Africa, Italy, and Romania. The investigation revealed that West African gangs are increasingly using sextortion tactics against minors as young as 14 years old, highlighting emerging threats beyond traditional financial fraud targeting retirees and corporations.
bbc.com
· 2026-08-25
Interpol arrested 58 suspected scammers and identified 263 criminal suspects across West Africa during an eight-month operation targeting organized crime groups responsible for romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud, and business email compromise affecting victims globally. In South Africa alone, authorities seized $2.67 million, blocked 257 bank accounts, and arrested 39 individuals, while additional arrests were made in Argentina, Italy, and Romania. The operation also uncovered emerging threats including sextortion targeting minors as young as 14 years old through social media manipulation.
bbc.com
· 2026-08-25
Interpol arrested 58 suspected scammers and identified 263 criminal suspects across West Africa during Operation Jackal IV, an eight-month investigation targeting organized crime groups like Black Axe that perpetrate romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud, and investment schemes. In South Africa alone, authorities seized $2.67 million, blocked 257 bank accounts, and arrested 39 individuals, while investigations in Argentina and Italy uncovered additional money laundering networks and sextortion schemes targeting minors. The operation, involving 22 countries, revealed emerging criminal tactics including sextortion of minors as young as 14 and elaborate call center-based investment fraud operations.
gazettengr.com
· 2026-08-25
INTERPOL's eight-month "Operation Jackal IV" (November 2025–June 2026) resulted in 58 arrests and identification of 263 suspects across West African organized crime groups including Black Axe, with operations spanning 22 countries. In South Africa, raids on seven Johannesburg locations targeted a romance and investment scam syndicate preying on English-speaking retirees, leading to 39 arrests, seizure of $2.67 million, and blocking of 257 bank accounts. The criminal networks were responsible for cyber-enabled financial fraud including romance scams, cryptocurrency schemes, and business email compromise fraud globally.
dailypost.ng
· 2026-08-25
An eight-month INTERPOL-coordinated operation across 22 countries resulted in 58 arrests and identified 263 suspects linked to West African crime networks, including the Black Axe group, involved in romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud, and investment schemes. Key outcomes included 39 arrests in South Africa with $2.67 million seized, 17 arrests in Argentina for crime-as-a-service operations, and the dismantling of a Romanian call-center investment scam that generated approximately €143 million globally. The operation also uncovered increased sextortion cases targeting minors as young as 14 by West African organized crime groups exploiting social media.
wcjb.com
· 2026-08-25
Patrick Marquelle Turner, an inmate at a Georgia correctional facility, used a contraband cellphone to impersonate Marion County Sheriff's Office deputies and scam an elderly Florida resident out of $5,600 by falsely claiming the victim had missed jury duty and owed a fine. Turner was extradited to Marion County and charged with grand theft, defrauding a person over 65, money laundering, and impersonating an officer after investigators traced eight cryptocurrency transactions linked to the scheme.
bbc.com
· 2026-08-25
A global law enforcement operation coordinated by Interpol arrested 58 people and identified 263 suspects linked to West African cyber-crime networks across 22 countries, targeting organized groups behind romance and investment scams that primarily victimized retirees in English-speaking countries. The operation, which ran from November 2025 to June 2026, also uncovered emerging threats including sextortion targeting minors as young as 14, with preliminary results including 39 arrests in South Africa and the seizure of $2.67 million along with 257 blocked bank accounts. These criminal networks are believed to be responsible for a significant share of cyber-enabled financial fraud, including cryptocurrency and email compromise sc
globaldatinginsights.com
· 2026-08-24
Between January 2022 and June 2026, 462 Malaysians lost a combined RM32.7 million (approximately $7 million USD) to romance scams originating from people met through dating platforms, with over 70% of victims aged 21-40. Rather than implement mandatory identity verification for dating app users, Malaysia is pursuing a broader online safety approach including stronger platform safeguards, scam detection, public awareness, and enhanced bank fraud detection, as officials acknowledged that identity checks alone cannot prevent sophisticated romance scams that exploit stolen identities and social engineering tactics. Scammers typically build relationships over time before directing victims toward fraudulent investment opportunities, fake trading platforms, or cryptocurrency schemes,
m.dailyhunt.in
· 2026-08-24
Cybercriminals in Bengaluru are increasingly targeting high-net-worth individuals including IT professionals, doctors, and entrepreneurs through detailed profiling using social media, leaked databases, and open-source intelligence to facilitate scams like fake investments, digital arrest, and romance fraud. A 57-year-old IT professional lost Rs 31.83 crore in a six-month digital arrest scam, with investigators noting that victims often delay reporting due to embarrassment, hampering efforts to recover funds during the critical window before money is transferred overseas.
coralspringsflnews.com
· 2026-08-24
Evans Class Brown of Coral Springs was indicted as part of a multi-state sweepstakes scam targeting over 100 elderly victims across the United States, with Brown and seven co-defendants accused of defrauding victims of tens of thousands of dollars by convincing them to pay bogus fees and taxes for non-existent multi-million-dollar prizes. Brown personally caused one victim to transfer $34,000 to a bank account in his name in January 2023, with funds subsequently wired to co-conspirators in Jamaica. The scheme exploited elderly victims by repeatedly requesting additional payments under the pretense of administrative delays, continuing as long as victims could be persuaded to send money.
sarawaktribune.com
· 2026-08-24
Sarawak has experienced a surge in sophisticated financial scams powered by artificial intelligence and social engineering, with commercial crime cases rising 41.79% to 2,134 cases in the first five months of 2024, resulting in losses exceeding RM71 million. Recent victims include a Kuching woman who lost RM145,247 to a fake job offer, a Miri man who lost RM367,300 to a fraudulent investment scheme, and another individual who lost RM287,000 to a fake stock investment scam. Nationally, Malaysians lost RM2.8 billion to financial scams in 2024, with experts warning that AI-enabled
khaleejtimes.com
· 2026-08-23
Jay Sunilbharthi Goswami, 21, an Indian citizen, was arrested on charges of wire fraud and money laundering after acting as a "money mule" in an elder fraud scheme targeting elderly victims in New York and New Jersey. In at least nine instances, Goswami collected cash and gold from victims aged 59 to 87 who had been deceived into believing their bank accounts were compromised, resulting in total losses of approximately $7.56 million. He was apprehended while attempting to flee to Qatar through Canada after his initial court appearance in August 2026 and faces extradition to the United States.
mychesco.com
· 2026-08-23
A 35-year-old man was arrested after scamming an Upper Chichester resident through impersonations of Microsoft, Citizens Bank, and the FBI, threatening arrest for money laundering to extort $40,000. The victim became suspicious and contacted authorities before withdrawing any money, preventing the loss. The suspect, Jian Jian Yu, faces multiple charges including financial exploitation of an older adult, theft, and fraud.
hoodline.com
· 2026-08-23
Leonard Weston Ramey Jr., an 80-year-old fugitive wanted since 1989, is suspected of operating fraudulent investment schemes across multiple states since the 1970s, defrauding investors in Clackamas County, Oregon alone of approximately $600,000 by posing as a stockbroker and creating fake account statements before disappearing when victims requested withdrawals. Ramey, who has used at least 15 aliases and evaded capture for over five decades, was formally charged in Oregon in 2002 with racketeering, money laundering, securities fraud, and aggravated theft, and is now on the FBI's most wanted list.
prameyanews.com
· 2026-08-23
A 21-year-old Indian national was arrested at Toronto Pearson International Airport after allegedly fleeing the United States while on pretrial release for participating in a nationwide elder fraud scheme targeting victims aged 59 to 87. As a "money mule," Jay Sunilbharthi Goswami allegedly collected cash and gold from at least nine elderly victims who lost approximately $7.5 million after being deceived into believing their bank accounts were compromised. Goswami faces charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and related conspiracy charges, with the US Department of Justice working to secure his extradition from Canada.
hoodline.com
· 2026-08-23
A 21-year-old Indian national from Jersey City was arrested at Toronto Pearson Airport after fleeing the U.S. while facing federal charges for his role as a courier in a $7.5 million elder fraud scheme targeting nine victims aged 59-87. Goswami allegedly collected cash and gold from victims who were deceived by scammers posing as government officials claiming their bank accounts or personal information had been compromised. He was released on pretrial conditions on August 17 but crossed into Canada the next day and attempted to board a flight to Qatar before Canadian authorities detained him on immigration grounds.