In October, Olympian Nam Hyun-hee posed with her future husband Jeon Cheong-jo for a popular magazine in South Korea. The famous Olympian fencer’s fiancé presented himself at the time as an heir to a wealthy family. This public appearance ultimately led to the downfall of Jeon, who not only appeared to be a female rather than a male but it was uncovered that she was involved in a number of scams.

Shortly after, the engagement between Jeon and Nam was broken off. The public appearance raised quite a few eyebrows of Jeon’s victims, whom she allegedly stole millions from. In November, she was arrested amid an investigation into fraud and false representation.

The photo shoot from the magazine also uncovered that Jeon was involved in different criminal activities primarily related to scams even before her romance with Nam. This led to police authorities confirming her criminal background and biological sex, revealing that although she identified as a man, Jeon hasn’t undergone the official procedure required for sex change in South Korea.

Fraudulent Activity Results in Prison Sentence

After the arrest, Jeon was recently sentenced to prison over fraud. Local media outlets confirmed that the Seoul Eastern District Court sentenced Jeon to 12 years in prison after she was found guilty of defrauding 27 people out of 3 billion won ($2.2 million).

Presenting herself as the heir of the owners of the Paradise Group, a leading hotel and casino company in South Korea, she misled investors. The prosecution found out that Jeon misled investors by offering lucrative opportunities that are only available to the country’s wealthiest families.

As a result, she defrauded nearly 30 victims out of a staggering 3 billion won. During the investigation, it was uncovered that Jeon presented herself both as a male and female in an effort to pursue her victims.

According to prosecutors, Jeon used the fraudulently obtained funds for a lavish lifestyle. However, she claimed that some of the money was spent on gifts that were given to Nam.

Considering those claims, an investigation into the 42-year-old Olympian fencer is also ongoing. It is yet to be confirmed whether or not Nam was aware of Jeon’s fraudulent activities and if she was involved in any way.

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A man for Oklahoma has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a man who jokingly bragged about winning at a local casino. As it turned out, the supposed winner had no money, which infuriating the killer.

Back in October 2020, the killer, Kevin Marvell Jackson, 22, was attending a house party in Muskogee with his girlfriend Natalie McMahon. There, he met with the victim, Bradley Dillon, 19, and another friend named Dakota Berryhill.

At one point, Dillon and Berryhill left the party and went to Creek Nation Casino Muskogee, a local gambling property. While on their way back to the party, the two called their friends and joked about winning $10,000.

The money tempted Jackson and, without taking time to consider whether Dilon and Berryhill had truly won a prize, he prepared to rob them. Jackson quickly grabbed a gun and hid his face with a ski mask. Then, he waited for the two other men to return and ambushed them as they got out of the car.

Jackson then learned that the two men had no money. Angry, he threatened them with a gun, telling them to drive to an ATM and withdraw some. At that point, Berryhill got scared, jumped back into the car and drove away, leaving his Dillon behind. The frustrated killer then took the young man’s life, shooting him five times.

Jackson Will Spend His Life Behind Bars

Dillon was rushed to St. Francis Hospital but was pronounced dead. In the meantime, the police began the search for the killer.

A woman by the name Vicky Garza saw the murder and helped the police identify the killer. Facebook Messenger conversations with McMahon helped the law enforcers incriminate him. However, it wouldn’t be before several weeks that the murderer was finally arrested.

Jackson’s despicable crime has now earned him two life sentences without the right for parole. He was also sentenced to 180 in prison for robbery in an Indian Country and 180 months in prison for using a firearm for a violent crime.

Attorney Christopher Wilson commented on the matter, saying that there is no room in society for people who commit “such callous acts” as Jackson.

In other legal news, two Las Vegas dealers were arrested for allegedly helping two regular baccarat players win big sums.

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A former Las Vegas police officer, Caleb M. Rogers, was handed a 12-year federal prison sentence by US District Judge Andrew P. Gordon on October 17, concluding a trial that exposed a shocking tale of casino robberies. 

Las Vegas Heist Mastermind Rogers Shakes City’s Casinos with Daring Crime Spree

Rogers, 35, was found guilty of robbing three prominent casinos in Las Vegas, amassing a staggering sum exceeding $160,000. The daring heists, occurring between November 2021 and February 2022, left the city’s glittering casinos rattled, reported The Associated Press.

During the trial, prosecutors revealed that Rogers, donned in black latex gloves, dark clothing, and a mask, executed his meticulously planned operations with ruthless precision. His modus operandi involved brazenly approaching casino cashier cages and menacingly demanding money while feigning possession of a concealed weapon. Rogers’ criminal spree included successful heists at the Red Rock Casino Resort, Aliante Casino & Hotel, and the iconic Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino near the Las Vegas Strip.

Rogers brandished a service firearm during the Rio Casino robbery, further escalating the gravity of his crimes. His arrest on February 27, 2022, ended in a struggle with casino security officers in a parking lot, not far from the Las Vegas Strip. Despite being outnumbered, Rogers threatened to shoot the officers before being apprehended. The arrest left one security guard so shaken that he resigned, illustrating the profound impact of the incident on those involved.

From Respected Officer to Criminal Mastermind

Rogers, a once-respected member of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, had fallen victim to a severe gambling addiction and mounting financial pressures, which prosecutors argued drove him to desperate measures. 

His younger brother, Josiah Rogers, provided damning testimony during the trial, recounting the details of the Red Rock Casino robbery, where they made away with approximately $73,810. Josiah Rogers, testifying under immunity, described the rehearsal, meticulous planning, and subsequent division of the stolen money in their shared apartment.

The sentencing, which took place in a federal courtroom, was attended by Rogers’ mother, Crystal Rogers, who expressed disappointment over her son’s actions. Rogers, showing remorse, apologized for his crimes and spoke of the impact on his family and loved ones. 

Judge Gordon acknowledged Rogers’ service to the community but underscored the gravity of his offenses, emphasizing that Rogers had allowed his demons to overpower him, leading him down a path of armed robbery. Rogers’ defense attorney, Richard Pocker, stated that they planned to appeal the convictions and the sentence, particularly challenging the government’s evidence linking his client to two of the robberies.

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A deadly fire at Casino Royale located in Monterrey, Mexico, dating to August 2011, resulted in the death of 52 guests. The arson attack was conducted by a criminal organization known as the Los Zetas. Now, more than a decade after the deadly crime, Luis Adán Gómez Vázquez, who also used the alias José Pérez and was infamous as “El Gordo” or “El Comandante,” suspected to be the head of the Los Zetas cartel, was sentenced to prison.

After a lengthy investigation and trial, Vázquez received a conviction of 32 years in prison. Along with that, he was hit with a fine of 392,610 pesos ($23,000). The man, believed to be the head of the deadly cartel serves his prison sentence at the Federal Center for Social Readaptation Number 7, located in Guadalupe Victoria, Durango, Telediario reveals.

Vázquez used to serve in the Army between 1993 and 1999. After that, from 2002 through 2008, he was a police officer as a part of the Monterrey municipal police. Then in 2008, it is believed that he became a part of the Los Zetas cartel.

In light of his extensive experience with law enforcement, he had accumulated knowledge and connections that were beneficial for the cartel. An investigation claimed that he was in charge of a network of “vigilantes”, individuals also referred to as hawks, that used to patrol the city and report activities by law enforcement officers.

Despite the allegations of a relation of the cartel to the deadly fire at Casino Royale in 2011, Vázquez was sentenced to prison over other charges. He was arrested in September 2011 after extensive surveillance work.

Vázquez was detained along with other alleged cartel members and in possession were found long and short-barrel weapons, along with ammunition and narcotics. It is believed that while in the Army, Vázquez created contacts that enabled him to gain access to weapons that are exclusively available to soldiers.

The arson at Casino Royale took place on August 25, 2011, when a group of armed men with multiple vehicles arrived at the venue. The man carried cans of gasoline and started spraying the casino’s floors, furniture and slot machines before igniting them. Once the fire started burning, it quickly engulfed the casino, resulting in the deaths of many of the visitors, with some dying after being treated for their wounds in hospital.

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A man has been sentenced to five years in jail after being found guilty of conspiracy to commit fraud against Bet365, an online gambling company. Jon Howard of Tawney Lane, Stapleford Tawney was also convicted of conspiracy to commit fraud against Santander Bank. 

Syndicate Bypasses Account Restrictions to Collect Bet365 Bonuses

The Basildon Crown Court heard how Jon Howard was part of a syndicate that created multiple online betting accounts to bypass the restrictions of a single account. According to court proceedings, individuals willingly provided their personal information to Howard, who subsequently impersonated them to gain access to Bet365 services.

By doing so, he collected bonuses that he would not have otherwise been entitled to. It was estimated that he received GPB236,000 ($294,369) over the course of the fraud, which dated back to 2008 and involved over 1,000 online betting accounts.

Howard was accused of being central to the criminal enterprise. This enabled him to utilize bonuses and bypass the company’s checks and balances. 

Despite consistently denying the charges, Howard was convicted at the end of a four-week trial and was subsequently detained in custody until sentencing. However, Jon Howard was acquitted of the charge of money laundering.

Police Officer Describes Online Betting Fraud as ‘Dishonest and Deceptive’

Detective Sergeant Mike Monkton, Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, commented on the Bet365 case: “Betting online in someone else’s name is against the terms of use. The whole enterprise was dishonest and designed to deceive the gambling company.”

Monkton further described the investigation as lengthy and complex and said that it took some time to unravel. When the police executed a warrant at Howard’s address in Stapleford Tawney in February 2019, they found paperwork in different names, receipts for luxury items, bank books, and 177 sim cards that had been seized from the address. The police also discovered considerable sums of money. 

Howard was not the sole individual to be apprehended, as two other co-defendants were also subjected to trial. Co-defendant Anna Nikolopoulos, 41, was found not guilty of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and money laundering. 

Another co-defendant, Daniel Gorman, 45, was cleared of money laundering but pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud against Santander Bank. Gorman was sentenced to 16 months in prison, suspended for 12 months, and must complete 100 hours of unpaid work.

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Singapore media outlet The Straits Times reported that a former senior executive of a government agency has been sentenced to over two years in prison for misappropriating more than 750 printer cartridges worth over SGD93,000 ($70,118) and selling them online. 

Ex-CRA Officer Sold Misappropriated Printer Cartridges on Carousell

Zulkiflie Yacob, 45, had deliberately over-ordered cartridges between April 2016 and October 2018 and sold them on the online marketplace Carousell, pocketing the sales proceeds.

The CRA discovered the discrepancies between the number of cartridges purchased and used and the number of items left in stock. This led to a police report and Zulkiflie’s arrest in March 2020. In the course of investigations, Zulkiflie disclosed that he had declared financial embarrassment in 2015 and had utilized the funds obtained from selling the misappropriated cartridges to cover his expenses and pay off outstanding bills.

On January 15, 2023, Zulkiflie partially restituted SGD25,000 ($18,852) to the Gambling Regulatory Authority, formerly the CRA, and his defense lawyer said that he had handed over all benefits received from the offenses. Zulkiflie’s bail was set at SGD15,000 ($11,311) on April 3, and he is expected to surrender himself at the State Courts on April 28 to begin his jail term.

Questions Raised about Government Agency Resource Management Following Employee’s Misconduct

The prosecution noted that the CRA was a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs and that Zulkiflie’s job scope included procuring office supplies and purchasing printer cartridges. Each count of criminal breach of trust carries a penalty of up to 20 years imprisonment and a fine. Zulkiflie’s lawyer pleaded for a sentence of not more than 16 months in jail, stating that his client had made the restitution based on the amount of money he had earned from selling the cartridges.

The case has raised questions about how well government agencies in Singapore are managing their resources and whether enough checks and balances are in place to prevent similar incidents from happening. Zulkiflie’s breach of trust has highlighted the need for greater transparency in government procurement processes and stricter oversight to prevent employees from exploiting their positions for personal gain.

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A 35 – year – old man from London, England has recently been banned from appearing at soccer matches for 4 – years following him pleading guilty to assault chargers for assaulting the Arsenal goal – keeper, Aaron Ramsdale, during the end of a game back in January of 2023.

Ramsdale was apparently kicked in the back of his head not long following Arsenal defeated their English Premier League rival in Tottenham Hotspur 2 to 0 in the north London derby in EPL play.

The Culprit

Joseph Watts made his pled guilty on Friday, February 17^th, 2023 at Uxbridge Magistrates Court to 3 – total charges that includes assault by beating.

Watts is a supporter of Tottenham Hotspur, and he was also provided a community – service order as well as he was instructed to pay Ramsdale 100 – pounds ($120) in damage compensation.

Watts managed to climb over a people – blocking barrier prior to kicking the goal – keeper, who had gone in back of one of the nets at the legendary and historic Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in order to pick up his water bottle.

In a victim – impact statement read to the court by the footballerRamsdale he said that he saw a masseuse due to the fact that his back felt “heavy.”The goal – keeper in Ramsdale said he has also been wary of preventing such incidents from happening in the near future.

Watts has apologized to Ramsdale and both clubs.

“He takes full responsibility for those actions, which were deplorable and which no football player should ever have to endure from a fan,” the Football Law Associates attorney, Robert Perkins, who represented Watts, said through a recently released statement. “He accepts the punishment of the court and now wishes to move on with his life.”

Aaron Ramsdale’s Football Career Achievements, Honors, & Awards

England U – 19

• UEFA European Under – 19 Championship: 2017

England U – 21

England

• UEFA European Championship Runner – Up: 2020

Individual

• AFC Bournemouth Supporters’ Player of the Year Award Winner: 2019 – 2020
• Sheffield United Player of the Year Award Winner: 2020 – 2021
• Sheffield United Young Player of the Year Award Winner: 2020 – 2021

Sources:

The Associated Press News Services. “Fan sentenced for kicking Arsenal goalkeeper Ramsdale”. The Associated Press. Friday, February, 17, 2023.

Football Reference News Services. “Aaron Ramsdale”. Football Reference. Saturday, February 18, 2023.

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