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Former Basketball Star Accused of $2.2M Fraud | Charleston News
Former college basketball star Kerr Kriisa, who played for top programs like West Virginia and Kentucky, is facing federal wire fraud charges alleging he swindled nearly $2.2 million by impersonating people—including family members in distress—to scare victims into sending cash. The indictment details a multi-year scam from 2022 to mid-2026, with victims duped multiple times and even tricked into sending money to other fake targets. The FBI is still investigating, and authorities seek full restitution of the stolen funds—reminding everyone that even high-profile athletes can fall into serious…
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