Former University of Kentucky point guard Kerr Kriisa has been accused by the Department of Justice of participating in a fraudulent scheme that allegedly netted him nearly $2.2 million over four years, according to multiple news outlets [1-4]. The indictment alleges that Kriisa used fake identities and claimed his family was in danger to defraud victims.
The FBI arrested Kriisa on Monday, with the Department of Justice announcing the charges on August 1st [1, 3, 4, 5]. Kriisa is described as a 6-foot-3 guard from Estonia who played for Kentucky's men's basketball team [7].
According to one news source [2], the indictment claims that Kriisa fraudulently obtained $2.2 million by posing as family members or fictional people. Another report [4] states that he allegedly posed as fictional contacts and claimed his family was in danger to defraud victims.
The FBI's involvement in the case underscores its seriousness, with multiple news outlets reporting on the arrest and indictment of Kriisa [1-3, 5]. The Department of Justice has also been actively involved, announcing the charges on August 1st [1, 4].