Former employee admits to stealing more than $20,000 from a congresswoman’s account to cover credit card bills.
Former Congressional Staffer Pleads Guilty to Theft A former congressional staffer has admitted to stealing over $20,000 from an Ohio representative’s bank account to help pay her credit card bills, according to authorities. Courtney Hruska, 40, entered a guilty plea on Tuesday to charges of wire fraud for using financial information belonging to her previous […]
$167M Powerball winner revealed as a repeat offender, charged with stealing $12K in third arrest since winning the jackpot
Powerball Winner Arrested Following Home Invasion A man who suddenly went from a career criminal to a millionaire after winning $167.3 million in the Kentucky Powerball is now facing accusations of a head-scratching home invasion that involved only $12,000 in cash. This incident, which occurred over the weekend, has raised some eyebrows. James Farthing, 51, […]
Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, is accused of stealing clothing valued at $100,000.
The extravagant lifestyle of former Penthouse Pet Mia Ventura, whose real name is Adva Lavie, appears to have crumbled after the daughter of one of her alleged victims uncovered disturbing posts on Instagram. Prosecutors claim that Lavie exploited a “sugar daddy” dating site to find victims, presenting herself as the ideal partner while secretly robbing […]
Alec Bohm of the Phillies Takes Legal Action Against Parents for Stealing Millions from Him
Phillies Player Suing Parents Over Financial Disputes Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has initiated legal action against his parents, contending they mismanaged millions in family finances. In his lawsuit, Bohm claims that his parents, Daniel and Lisa Bohm, “used various limited liability companies to siphon funds from his personal accounts for their own benefit.” […]
Ex-Police Chief Accused of Stealing $30,000 from Children’s Christmas Fund
Former Police Chief Arrested for Alleged Theft The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has announced the arrest of a former police chief on theft charges, according to a press release issued on March 24. Woodrow “Pee-wee” Wilson Burkhalter, who previously served as the police chief in Pearson, Georgia, has been indicted on 28 counts of […]
FBI alerts about ATM jackpotting attacks stealing money
ATM Jackpot Attacks on the Rise Using an ATM seems straightforward, right? You swipe your card, enter your PIN, take your cash, and go about your day. It’s almost second nature for most of us. But, increasingly, some ATMs are being exploited by criminals for nefarious activities. The FBI has recently reported a concerning surge […]
Ex-bank manager in NKY charged with stealing from clients; could face more than 400 years in prison
Former Bank Manager Charged with Fraud in Ludlow, Kentucky LUDLOW, Ky. – A federal indictment has accused a former bank manager in Northern Kentucky of embezzling funds from customer accounts. The charges claim that Regan France exploited his position to carry out fraudulent cash withdrawals and created forged withdrawal slips, subsequently transferring the stolen money […]
Couple from ‘Real Housewives’ taken into custody for reportedly stealing thousands in sparkling water and groceries from Publix
Reality TV Stars Arrested for Alleged Grocery Theft Melanie Viljoen, a cast member from The Real Housewives of Pretoria, along with her husband, Petrus Viljoen, has been arrested for allegedly stealing a significant amount of groceries from a Florida store. The couple, ages 39 and 57 respectively, was apprehended by Boca Raton police on a […]
San Diego Bishop accused of stealing $270K from church resigns
Vatican Announces Bishop Resignation Following Arrest The Vatican recently confirmed that Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Bishop Emmanuel Hana Shaleta, who was apprehended at San Diego International Airport on charges of embezzlement and money laundering while attempting to leave the country. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office reported that Shaleta’s arrest occurred on […]
Brawley Tuitupou denies Ja’Kobi Lane’s accusations about stealing in the USC locker room
The top high school football recruit in Utah is strongly denying accusations that he stole items from the University of Southern California’s locker room during a recent visit. Shortly after Jacobi Lane claimed that Brawley Tuituupou had taken “my shoes and a bunch of stuff” from the USC facilities, Tuituupou issued a statement refuting Lane’s […]