Federal prosecutors in Minnesota have indicted six individuals, including two from Philadelphia, for allegedly siphoning over $3.5 million from state-funded social programs through fake claims, highlighting a broader issue of fraud and 'fraud tourism' in the state, with investigations ongoing into billions of dollars spent on social services.
The article discusses how NBA players' entourages, like Damon Jones's close relationship with LeBron James, can now be exploited for illegal gambling advantages, especially in light of recent federal indictments exposing such activities.
Former U.S. soldier Craig Austin Lang has been extradited from Ukraine to face federal charges in the U.S. for an alleged international crime spree, including a double murder in Florida. Lang, who fought against Russian separatists in Ukraine, is accused of killing a Florida couple in 2018 to fund mercenary activities. He faces multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit passport fraud and aggravated identity theft, and could face life in prison if convicted.