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Mexican authorities, with US and Canadian assistance, seized $40 million worth of motorcycles, luxury items, and drugs from Ryan Wedding, a Canadian ex-Olympic snowboarder and alleged major drug trafficker on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list, linked to a vast criminal enterprise involving violence and money laundering.
A former NDSU football player, William Frattalone, is charged with stealing a boat's valuables, including a Rolex worth nearly $228,000, from Lake Minnetonka, leading to his dismissal from the team and upcoming court appearance.
A religious leader in Durham, David Taylor, was arrested in connection with a $50 million human trafficking and forced labor scheme involving call centers, psychological abuse, and the purchase of luxury items, with victims subjected to harsh punishments and forced to work long hours without pay. The FBI raid also targeted Michelle Brannon, and both face potential sentences of 20 to 60 years if convicted.
Rapper Sean Kingston was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for orchestrating a $1 million fraud scheme involving fake wire receipts and luxury item scams, leveraging his fame to deceive sellers, with his mother also convicted and sentenced to five years.
A Manhattan pawn shop owner pleaded guilty to conspiracy for buying and reselling stolen luxury items from high-profile burglaries across the U.S., including a break-in at Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's home. The operation targeted homes of athletes and wealthy individuals, with the owner facing potential prison, restitution, and deportation.
Oscar nominees in 2024 will receive "Everyone Wins" gift bags valued at $178,000, filled with luxurious travel experiences, home renovation opportunities, beauty products, health and wellness tools, food and beverage samples, and more. The bags, provided by marketing guru Lash Fary, aim to showcase brands to influential consumers and are taxable. This year's offerings include a Swiss getaway, private villa stays, skincare sets, luxury kitchen appliances, and charitable donations, among other items.
Distinctive Assets is distributing its "Everybody Wins" gift bags to all 20 nominees in the Oscars' top categories, valued at roughly $180,000, filled with over 50 gifts including a $50,000 stay at a Swiss ski chalet, a seven-day stay at Southern California's Golden Door spa, a portable Schwank Grill, a $335 bag from Elboque, a red light sleep therapy device from Helight, and more. The six-figure gift bag is reserved exclusively for the nominees in the acting and directing categories, and while there are only as many bags as there are nominees, the maximum value counts as taxable income, according to the IRS.
Janet Yamanaka Mello, a U.S. Army employee, pleaded guilty to stealing $108 million in Army funds to buy luxury items, including jewelry, clothing, cars, and homes. She was accused of submitting fraudulent paperwork to request funding for her organization, CHYLD, and using the money for personal expenses. Mello faces charges of mail fraud, filing false tax returns, and engaging in monetary transactions using criminally derived proceeds. The government is investigating her properties, vehicles, and bank accounts, and she faces potential imprisonment and financial penalties.
Brandalene Horn, a Michigan woman, has been arrested and charged with multiple fraud offenses for allegedly stealing over $800,000 in luxury clothing and goods from rental websites to resell them online. She opened hundreds of accounts on clothing rental websites, stole more than 1,000 items, and sold them for over $750,000 on an e-commerce marketplace. If convicted, she could face up to 50 years in federal prison.
Alabama Barker, daughter of Travis Barker, pleads for the return of her stolen Patek Philippe and Cartier watches, which were taken from a fast food restaurant bathroom in Burbank, California. The 18-year-old social media personality expressed her heartbreak on Instagram and offered a reward for their return. Alabama, who recently received luxury gifts including a Birkin bag and a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, shared close-up images of the stolen watches and appealed for their return.
Props from the TV show "Succession," including the infamous capacious bag, were auctioned off for high prices, with the bag selling for $18,750 and the total auction fetching $627,825. Other items included Cousin Greg's Doderick costume, Kendall Roy's Prada suit, and Roman Roy's eulogy index cards. Some criticized the high prices, while others praised the show's cultural impact and writing. "Succession" has received numerous award nominations and won four Golden Globes.
Kim Zolciak, former star of "Real Housewives of Atlanta," has created a new Instagram account to sell her estranged husband Kroy Biermann's luxury items, including luggage, shoes, wigs, and handbags. This comes amid their ongoing marital issues and financial troubles. Zolciak's daughter Brielle also promoted the account. The couple's relationship has been strained, with Biermann filing for divorce twice this year. They were recently involved in an explosive fight, which led to one of their children calling the police. Zolciak has been using various methods, including promoting clickbait articles, to generate income and pay off their debts.
Kylie Jenner is expanding her business empire with the launch of her new clothing line, Khy. The line aims to redefine the meaning of a fashion brand by offering luxury items at an accessible price point, with everything priced under $200. The inaugural launch includes 12 pieces designed in collaboration with Namilia, with sizes ranging from XXS to 4X. Kylie plans to partner with other creatives for future releases, making Khy a platform for customers to experience fashion through new designers and brands. Kylie emphasizes that Khy is her own path, inspired by her personal wardrobe and different moods. The line aims to bring fun and creativity to fashion, reflecting Kylie's philosophy that fashion should not make you miserable.
An Australian couple who won a $2.7 million home through a TV show called "The Block" are furious after discovering that luxury items, including a treadmill and wine fridge, were missing from the property. The original owner, Adrian Portelli, stated that these items were added for staging purposes and were not part of the giveaway. The couple accused Portelli of removing over $64,800 worth of goods, while Portelli defended his actions, stating that the items were not included in the terms and conditions. LMCT+, the company behind the giveaway, is now under investigation by regulatory authorities.
Reality TV star Kim Zolciak is selling her daughter Brielle Biermann's designer items, including Chanel and Louis Vuitton, through Instagram Stories, with prices ranging from $500 to $10,000. This comes amidst reports of unpaid bills and a lawsuit claiming that Kim and her husband Kroy Biermann defaulted on a $300,000 home equity credit line. The couple recently dismissed their divorce action and are reconciling.