The Grime
Ganet Rozario, Foreign Murder of a U.S. National, New York 2026
BODY:A Bronx man’s brutal act of violence in Bangladesh has finally caught up with him. Ganet Rozario, 54, a naturalized U.S. citizen from the Big Apple, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the June 2021 murder of his uncle, Michael Rozario. According to court documents, the dispute between the two men had been…
Edgar Sanchez-Solis, Alien Smuggling, Kansas 2026
Kansas City, MO – In a shocking turn of events, Edgar Sanchez-Solis, a 24-year-old Mexican national, pleaded guilty to his role in an international human smuggling conspiracy that brought hundreds of aliens from Mexico and Central and South America into the United States. According to court documents, Sanchez-Solis was a key player in an alien…
Danny Seibel, Bank Fraud, Oklahoma 2026
LINDSAY, OK – In a shocking turn of events, Danny Seibel, the former president and CEO of the now-defunct First National Bank of Lindsay (FNBL), pleaded guilty to bank fraud charges yesterday. The 55-year-old Lindsay resident was an executive at the bank from February 2007 until his termination in September 2024. According to court documents,…
Sohaib Akhter, Computer Fraud Conspiracy, Password Trafficking, Virginia 2025
BODY: A shocking case of cyber-enabled betrayal has come to a close in Alexandria, Virginia. Sohaib Akhter, a 34-year-old former employee, has been convicted by a federal jury on charges of conspiracy to commit computer fraud, password trafficking, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The evidence presented at trial revealed a brazen…
Deniss Zolotarjovs, Ransomware Group Member, Sentenced to 102 Months, Ohio 2026
A notorious Russian ransomware group member has been brought to justice, and it’s a victory for the victims of his cybercrimes. Deniss Zolotarjovs, a Latvian national, was sentenced to 102 months in prison for his role in a major Russian ransomware organization that stole from and extorted over 54 companies. The crimes committed by Zolotarjovs…
Xu Zewei, State-Sponsored Contract Hacking, Texas 2023
In a major blow to China’s cyber espionage efforts, Xu Zewei, a 44-year-old Chinese national, has been extradited from Italy to face charges related to his involvement in a massive hacking campaign that compromised thousands of computers worldwide, including in the United States. According to court documents, Xu worked as a contractor for the Chinese…
Royal Sovereign International Inc., Failure to Report Dangerously Defective Air Conditioners, New Jersey 2026
In a scathing indictment of corporate greed, Royal Sovereign International Inc., a New Jersey-based company, has been sentenced to pay a staggering $8 million fine and $395,786 in restitution for its role in selling defective air conditioners that caused over 40 fires and one death. The company, which also operated under the name Royal Centurian…
Ryan Goldberg, Ransomware Extortion, Georgia 2026
BODY:In a shocking turn of events, two American cybersecurity professionals have been sentenced to four years each in prison for their role in a massive ransomware extortion scheme. Ryan Goldberg, 40, of Georgia, and Kevin Martin, 36, of Texas, were handed down the stiff sentence for their involvement in a conspiracy to obstruct, delay, or…
Tahj Rankine, Drive-by Shooting, Georgia 2026
In a brazen display of gang violence, Tahj Rankine, a 27-year-old member of the notorious GoodFellas gang, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a drive-by shooting that left innocent bystanders shaken. The incident occurred on an unspecified date, but the sentencing took place on April 30, 2026, in Tucker,…
Tyreese Giles, RICO Conspiracy and Gang-Related Murder, Minnesota 2026
Minneapolis Men Sentenced to Life and 95 Months for RICO and Fentanyl Trafficking In a brutal display of gang violence, two Minneapolis men have been handed down severe sentences for their roles in a deadly RICO conspiracy. Tyreese Giles, 25, was sentenced to life in prison on April 23, 2026, after a jury found him…
Leroy Ortega, Transnational Robbery, Miami, Florida 2026
Miami, Florida – In a case that’s been months in the making, the last member of a notorious Colombian robbery crew was sentenced to 57 months in prison for his role in a string of high-end jewelry heists. Leroy Ortega, 43, of Miami, was handed down the sentence on May 1, 2026, marking the final…
Abbas Ali Haider, International Human Smuggling, California 2026
In a shocking case of human trafficking, Abbas Ali Haider, a 49-year-old Pakistani national, has pleaded guilty to leading an international human smuggling conspiracy that brought hundreds of illegal aliens into the United States. According to court documents, Haider operated two fake Pakistan-based companies, Diamond TV World Productions and Multimedia Advertising Ltd., to smuggle Pakistani…
Purdue Pharma LP, Opioid Manufacturer Fraud, Kickback Conspiracies, New Jersey 2026
In a major blow to the pharmaceutical industry, Purdue Pharma LP, a leading opioid manufacturer, has been sentenced to pay over $5 billion in criminal penalties for its role in fueling the opioid epidemic. The company was ordered to pay the hefty fine in federal court in Newark, New Jersey, on April 28, 2026. At…
Thet Min Nyi, Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud, California 2026
San Diego’s streets are about to get a whole lot grimier, as at least 276 scammers have been taken down in a massive international crackdown on cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes. The operation, led by the Dubai Police, has left a trail of destruction in its wake, with millions of dollars in losses suffered by unsuspecting…
Rajesh Pankaj Budhabhatti, Bribery of a Public Official, Hawaii 2026
BODY:A multimillion-dollar scheme to bribe a public official in Hawaii has landed three men behind bars. Rajesh Pankaj Budhabhatti, 65, of Morro Bay, California, was sentenced to 90 months in prison, while Gary Charles Zamber, 56, of Keaau, Hawaii, received 70 months. Paul Joseph Sulla, 79, of Hilo, Hawaii, was sentenced to 60 months in…
Jafar Tafakori, Alien Smuggling, Texas 2026
In a major blow to human traffickers, a notorious Iranian national has been charged with smuggling hundreds of illegal aliens into the United States. Jafar Tafakori, 57, was arrested in Colombia at the request of the US government on an indictment that alleges he coordinated the smuggling operation from December 2022 to May 2024. According…
Masoud Barzani, $30M Military Bribery, Beverly Hills Mansion Forfeiture, California 2022
BODY:A luxurious Beverly Hills mansion worth millions is on the chopping block after a scheme to defraud the U.S. military and bribe an Iraqi official unraveled. Masoud Barzani, a contractor at the center of the scandal, allegedly used $30 million in ill-gotten gains to purchase the lavish property in 2018. The funds were transferred from…
Alexis Armando Hernandez, MS-13 Racketeering Conspiracy, Maryland 2026
In a grim reminder of the brutal reach of MS-13, eight members of the notorious gang have been sentenced to decades in prison for their roles in a racketeering conspiracy that left multiple victims dead, including some as young as 14. The defendants, all of whom are illegal aliens, were found guilty of participating in…
Angleo Martino, Ransomware Conspiracy, Florida 2026
Florida Man Betrayed His Own Clients to Fuel Ransomware Empire In a shocking turn of events, 41-year-old Angleo Martino of Land O’Lakes, Florida, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to deploy ransomware and extort U.S. victims. Martino’s betrayal of trust was particularly egregious, as he worked as a ransomware negotiator for a U.S.-based cyber incident response…
Adam Schlueter, Child Sex Abuse and Assault, Georgia 2026
In a disturbing case of abuse, Adam Schlueter, a 37-year-old former U.S. Army member, has been convicted of physically and sexually assaulting two minors while serving abroad in Germany. The heinous crimes took place between 2009 and 2013, when Schlueter was stationed in Grafenwöhr, Germany. According to court documents, Schlueter physically, emotionally, and sexually abused…
