September 2, 2025

Crime

Crypto

Cypress man who led cryptocurrency business accused of stealing millions in scheme

CYPRESS, Texas – A yearslong investigation by federal and state authorities in Georgia has led to the indictment and arrest of 42-year-old Brian Fontenot, a Cypress man who allegedly helped run a fraudulent cryptocurrency business. Fontenot is one of eight business partners connected to XUSD Blockchain Holdings currently indicted in the South Georgia Judicial District.

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Investment

NYC gunman left police officer, an exec victims in shooting

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a memo to staff that an employee at the league’s headquarters was seriously wounded and in stable condition at a hospital but all other workers were safe. He did not name the person. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through

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Funds

Harper Woods man charged for falsely claiming PPP loans, pandemic relief funds

A Harper Woods man has been charged in connection with allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $60,000 in COVID-19 relief funds, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office said. Roy Lee Holt, 57, was arraigned last week through 32A District Court on two counts of false pretenses of $20,000 to $50,000, each a 15-year felony; false pretenses

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Funds

Shaolin Temple leader investigated on suspicion of embezzling funds

BEIJING — China’s famous Shaolin Temple announced on Sunday that its abbot is under investigation on suspicion of misappropriation and embezzlement of project funds and temple assets. Shi Yongxin is alleged to have committed criminal offenses and violated Buddhist precepts by maintaining relationships with multiple women over a long period and fathering at least one

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Finance

Former Ojai finance director files $1 million claim against city

Watch weeks-old peregrine falcon chicks at the Ojai Raptor Center Peregrine falcon eggs were transferred to the Ojai Raptor Center in May 2025. Watch what happens next. Pamela Greer, former Ojai finance director, filed a 22-page claim July 15. She said the real reason for her March 3 firing was her exposure of internal improprieties.

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Crypto

Flagler sheriff’s office seizes, returns crypto funds

It was the first time in the history of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office that stolen crypto currency funds had been seized and returned. Northeast Florida Crime Stoppers: 3 ways to submit anonymous tips Here are three ways to submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida and possibly get a cash reward.

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Funds

Acquitted on embezzlement, misuse of public funds

Stockton Unified School District Trustee AngelAnn Flores was found guilty of filing a false insurance claim but was acquitted of embezzlement and misuse of public funds charges, which her supporters say were fueled by local political vendettas. The verdict was announced Thursday afternoon following a three-week trial. Flores, who remains on the school board, faced

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Banking

Brazil police arrest suspect in $100M banking hack

SAO PAULO (AP) — Police in Brazil arrested a suspect in connection with a cyberattack that diverted more than 540 million Brazilian reais (about $100 million) from the country’s banking systems, authorities said Friday. The breach affected Brazil’s widely used instant payment system, known as PIX, which is used by 76.4% of the population. Hackers

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Banking

Brazilian police arrest suspect in $100M banking hack

SAO PAULO (AP) — Police in Brazil have arrested a suspect in connection with a cyberattack that diverted more than 540 million Brazilian reais (about $100 million) from the country’s banking systems, authorities said Friday. The breach affected Brazil’s widely used instant payment system — known as PIX — which is used by 76.4% of

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Crypto

France arrests five over cryptocurrency kidnapping

LYON: French authorities have arrested five people on charges of kidnapping the father of an influencer and cryptocurrency entrepreneur, prosecutors said on Saturday (Jun 21). In recent months, France has seen several kidnappings and attempted abductions targeting cryptocurrency businesspeople and their families, and authorities have been under huge pressure to act. On Dec 31, 2024,

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