Former Basketball Star Accused of $2.2M Scam | Texas News

A former college basketball star, Kerr Kriisa, is facing five counts of wire fraud for allegedly scamming victims out of nearly $2.2 million between 2022 and 2026. Using fake identities and fabricated family emergencies—like a mom with cancer or urgent property needs—he preyed on people’s goodwill, primarily in West Virginia. Prosecutors say he even manipulated victims into sending money to each other. The U.S. Attorney’s office is pushing for asset forfeiture and holds him accountable for exploiting trust through digital deception. Once a Division I athlete at schools like Arizona and Kentucky, his path has veered sharply from the court to crime. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c3b09aa6d381e546