NJ Investigates Death of Athlete Scam Accused | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

New Jersey authorities are investigating the death of Mohamed Coulibaly, accused of orchestrating a $1 million scam targeting former NFL players and athletes by selling fake stakes in nonexistent online stores—complete with forged sales logs to lure victims into investing their life savings. One victim, linebacker Tae Crowder, lost his entire $500K fortune and now urges others to beware. Coulibaly denied wrongdoing, blaming delays on pending business deals and technical misunderstandings. Though no charges have been filed, the probe continues as victims seek justice and closure following his…