Group of thieves accused of stealing 250 car parts and vehicles worth $1.2 million in NYC
A bold thief, moving with remarkable speed, managed to swipe over 250 auto parts and vehicles across the Bronx and other areas of New York City, according to prosecutors on Thursday. The Bronx District Attorney’s Office has charged at least 16 individuals, aged between 18 and 36, amassing a staggering 971 counts for stealing and […]
Former Chick-fil-A employee charged with stealing $80,000 through fraudulent refunds in Texas
Former Chick-fil-A Employee Arrested for Fraudulent Refunding A former employee of Chick-fil-A in Texas was recently arrested on charges that he stole over $80,000 through a fraudulent refund scheme, according to police reports. Keishun Jones, who lost his job at the Grapevine location last year, is accused of returning to the restaurant multiple times to […]
Chinese hacker charged with stealing COVID-19 research sent to the US
Chinese Hacker Extradited to the U.S. A Chinese hacker accused of stealing COVID-19 research from a U.S. agency during a significant cyberattack has been extradited to the mainland United States. This case, involving Xu Zewei, has been described by FBI Director Kash Patel as “a historic victory for cybersecurity efforts” under the former Trump administration. […]
Ex-NYPD officer and PTA parent charged with stealing $50,000 from school
Long Island PTA Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Embezzlement A mother involved with a Long Island PTA has been arrested on charges of stealing over $50,000 from an elementary school while simultaneously working as a police officer in New York City, authorities reported on Wednesday. Jody Skarlatos, 43, a resident of Center Reach, held the role […]
Unauthorized Immigrant Receives 3-Year Prison Sentence for Stealing Kristi Noem’s Purse
Illegal Immigrant Sentenced for Theft from DHS Secretary In a recent case, an undocumented immigrant, Mario Bustamante Leyva, has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing the wallet of former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem last April. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced the sentence on Wednesday. Leyva, 50, originally from Chile, […]
New Yorker writer critical of capitalism admits to stealing from Whole Foods multiple times in NYT podcast
A longtime writer for The New Yorker, known for her critical views on capitalism, recently admitted on a New York Times podcast that she has shoplifted from her local Whole Foods “several times.” Gia Tolentino, 37, made this surprising revelation during a discussion with left-leaning streamer Hasan Piker and Times opinion culture editor Nadja Spiegelman. […]
Sheriff: Individuals Charged for Stealing and Slaughtering Cattle in Texas
Cattle Rustlers Arrested in Texas On Friday, five individuals were taken into custody in Texas following a detailed investigation that commenced last December. These suspects are believed to have stolen and slaughtered around 70 cows in Williamson County, and they are now being held in jail, as reported by local news. The Williamson County Sheriff’s […]
Fraud suspect Abdirashid Said, accused of stealing $11 million, misses court appearance.
Warrant Issued for Minnesota Man Accused of Medicaid Fraud A Minnesota man, Abdirashid Ismail Saeed, 50, was absent from a court hearing this week regarding his alleged involvement in an $11 million Medicaid fraud scheme, prompting authorities to issue an arrest warrant. Saeed failed to show up for a pretrial session in Hennepin County, resulting […]
$167 million Powerball winner taken into custody for the fourth time since winning the lottery, accused of stealing cash in a burglary.
Kentucky Powerball Winner Faces Arrest Again A 51-year-old man from Kentucky, who hit the jackpot with a $167.3 million Powerball prize less than a year ago, has been arrested for the fourth time since his win. James Shannon Farthing, alongside his mother, discovered that their April 26, 2025 victory was the largest lottery payout in […]
Thieves in California charged with stealing 10,000 gallons of diesel valued at $65,000
Two individuals have been apprehended on charges of stealing nearly 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel, valued at around $65,000, in two separate theft incidents. Steven Anthony Bailey, aged 40, and 27-year-old Brian Briceño Mena were arrested after police linked them to gas thefts that occurred in May 2025 and March 2026. The Riverside County Sheriff’s […]