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Former Basketball Star Accused of $2.2M Fraud | College Basketball News
Former college basketball star Kerr Kriisa is facing five counts of wire fraud after allegedly swindling nearly $2.2 million over four years using fake stories, false identities, and emotional manipulation—including pretending his mom needed cancer treatment and fabricating family danger to extract cash. Once a standout player at Arizona, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Kriisa now faces federal charges backed by text messages, emails, and a broken $100K repayment promise. U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey warns such schemes exploit kindness—and that accountability will follow, no…
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