Fraudulent Persons

Close-up of a crudely gold-foiled smartphone, labeled 'Escobar Gold 11 Pro Phone,' next to a stack of fake 'Certificates of Ownership.'

Olof Kyros Gustafsson Pleads Guilty to $1.3 Million Fraud

Olof Kyros Gustafsson, former CEO of Escobar Inc., pleaded guilty to wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering, agree…

James Whitfield·June 14, 2026, 10:01 AM

Fraudulent Persons

Mahender Makhijani arrested in nearly $100 million bank fraud scheme

Newport Beach financier Mahender Makhijani, 44, was arrested on federal charges for an alleged $100 million bank fraud s…

David Hale·June 14, 2026, 2:01 AM

A conceptual image showing a broken key and a stack of fake tenancy agreements, symbolizing rental fraud.

Fraudulent Persons

Frederic Priestley Sentenced for £77,400 Rental Fraud

Frederic Priestley was sentenced to two years and eleven months in prison for a rental fraud scheme that defrauded over…

David Hale·June 13, 2026, 10:02 AM

Close-up of a cryptocurrency mixer interface with blurred transaction details and a 'seized by law enforcement' banner overlay.

Fraudulent Persons

Ruslan Igorevich Tkachuk Arrested in €336 Million Crypto Laundering Bust

Ruslan Igorevich Tkachuk, a key figure in the AudiA6 crypto laundering service, was arrested in Georgia for processing €…

David Hale·June 13, 2026, 2:02 AM

Close-up of a blurred credit card statement with a small, recurring fraudulent charge highlighted in red.

Fraudulent Persons

Medhat Mourid Arrested in $300 Million Online Fraud Scheme

Medhat Mourid, a U.S. citizen, was arrested in November 2025 for his alleged role in a €300M online fraud and money laun…

Elena Marchetti·June 12, 2026, 10:03 AM

A man in a sharp suit, Christophe Rocancourt, looking confidently at the camera, surrounded by the subtle blur of a luxurious hotel lobby.

Fraudulent Persons

Christophe Rocancourt Sentenced in Abuse of Weakness Case, Faces New Charges

Christophe Rocancourt, the French impostor, defrauded victims of millions through elaborate schemes, facing convictions…

David Hale·June 12, 2026, 2:03 AM

Close-up of a smartphone screen displaying multiple gift card numbers, with a blurred debit card behind it, symbolizing the digital nature of the fraud.

Fraudulent Persons

Samantha Fleischacker Gillihan Indicted in $80,000 Wire Fraud, Identity Theft Scheme

Samantha Fleischacker Gillihan, 34, of Arlington, has been indicted on wire fraud and identity theft charges in a $80,00…

David Hale·June 11, 2026, 2:03 AM

Aerial view of a lavish European city street lined with upscale real estate, with a subtle overlay hinting at financial transactions or illicit money flows. The scene emphasizes wealth and hidden financial activity.

Fraudulent Persons

Raja Salameh Charged in France with $300M Embezzlement

Raja Salameh, brother of Lebanon’s former central bank governor, has been charged in France with embezzlement, money lau…

David Hale·June 10, 2026, 10:02 AM

Georgian authorities arresting a woman at Tbilisi International Airport, with a US extradition request visible.

Fraudulent Persons

Tatiana Kurashkevich Arrested in Georgia on US Sanctions Evasion Charges

Tatiana Kurashkevich, a Russian national, was arrested in Georgia on June 10, 2026, facing US charges for sanctions evas…

Elena Marchetti·June 10, 2026, 2:01 AM

Aerial view of a sprawling European city's financial district with blurred currency flowing between buildings, representing money laundering.

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Clarissa La Porta Arrested in €61 Million Caritas Fraud Case

Clarissa La Porta, 41, was arrested in Rome for her alleged central role in a €61 million fraud and money laundering sch…

Marcus Rivera·June 9, 2026, 10:01 AM

A composition of items related to Christopher W. Burns' alleged fraud: a stack of fake promissory notes, a microphone from 'The Chris Burns Show', a luxury watch, and a 'Most Wanted' poster with his face, all arranged on a desk.

Fraudulent Persons

Christopher W. Burns Charged in $10 Million Ponzi Scheme, FBI Seeks Fugitive

FBI seeks Christopher W. Burns, a former investment advisor, for allegedly orchestrating a $10 million Ponzi scheme, def…

Marcus Rivera·June 9, 2026, 2:01 AM

Unnamed Former Credit Suisse Compliance Chief Cleared in Mozambique Case

Olof Kyros Gustafsson Pleads Guilty to $1.3 Million Fraud

Mahender Makhijani arrested in nearly $100 million bank fraud scheme

Frederic Priestley Sentenced for £77,400 Rental Fraud

Ruslan Igorevich Tkachuk Arrested in €336 Million Crypto Laundering Bust

Medhat Mourid Arrested in $300 Million Online Fraud Scheme

Christophe Rocancourt Sentenced in Abuse of Weakness Case, Faces New Charges

Samantha Fleischacker Gillihan Indicted in $80,000 Wire Fraud, Identity Theft Scheme

Raja Salameh Charged in France with $300M Embezzlement

Tatiana Kurashkevich Arrested in Georgia on US Sanctions Evasion Charges

Clarissa La Porta Arrested in €61 Million Caritas Fraud Case

Christopher W. Burns Charged in $10 Million Ponzi Scheme, FBI Seeks Fugitive