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Femi Ajanaku

May 21, 2026

Ringba executives Adam Young, Harrison Gevirtz convicted for tech-support fraud scheme

“What the CEO and CSO of this well-known call tracking and analytics company did was downright despicable,” the FBI said.

Ringba
May 21, 2026

StraightPath Venture Partners: Pre-IPO fraudsters Castillero, Martinsen, Lanaia sentenced to prison

Altogether, the defendants and their associates misappropriated approximately $130 million in investor funds and spent the money on luxury goods, houses, cars, watches, and a boat.

The founders and operators of StraightPath Venture Partners LLC (StraightPath)
May 21, 2026

Dual U.S.-Nigerian citizen Eseosa Brigut Omoruyi sentenced to prison for money laundering

According to court documents, Mr Omoruyi, 36, was the sole owner and operator of Peller Goods, LLC, a business he created in July 2019 in New Jersey.

A man in handcuffs used to illustrate the story
May 20, 2026

Telekom Malaysia senior executives charged with multimillion-dollar fraud after company self-reports

Messrs Lockman, 48, of Dublin, California, Yusof, 44, of Livermore, California, and Nguyen, 48, of Manassas, Virginia, were charged with wire fraud conspiracy and wire fraud.

Telekom Malaysia (USA) Inc.,
May 20, 2026

Doctor convicted of $45 million Botox fraud scheme after splurging millions on Tesla cars, real estate

Ms Mailyan billed and received payments for thousands of injections that were never provided or were provided only for cosmetic purposes.

California doctor and Tesla car
May 19, 2026

Wizkid, Asake, Tems, Burna Boy bag 2026 BET Awards nominations

Tems led the Afrobeats nominees with three nods, while Wizkid, Asake, and Burna Boy each received one nomination in the major categories.

Wizkid, Asake, Tems and Burna Boy
May 19, 2026

FBI arrests Samuel Ugberaese after extradition to U.S., faces 40 years in jail

Mr Ugberaese allegedly conspired with a co-defendant Oluwadamilare Kolaogunbule, a naturalised American citizen, to conduct financial transactions through his bank account network.

Samuel Ugberease aka 'Putsammy,' 'Putput,' 'Sammy.'
May 17, 2026

Bruno Fernandes equals EPL assist record as United beat Forest 3-2

United will face Brighton on the final day of the season.

Man U celebrating
May 16, 2026

Watkins nets brace as Villa secure Champions League ticket

The home side regained the lead after an error from Szoboszlai, who slipped as he attempted to control a throw-in.

Aston Villa.
May 15, 2026

American political consultant Dana Williamson convicted for stealing campaign fund, faces 30 years’ imprisonment

Ms Williamson conspired with others to steal about $225,000 in funds from a dormant political campaign and funnel it to Mr McCluskie for his personal use.

Dana Williamson