Dennis Blieden Accused of Embezzlement of $22m at Former Employer
Dennis Blieden was convicted of embezzlement from his former employer. [….]
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2011 WSOP Runnerup Martin Staszko Revealed as Target of Czech Kidnappers
High-profile poker players continue to be the target of violent crimes, as evidenced by the sensationalist publication by a Czech newspaper of a likely kidnapping and ransom attempt aimed at 2011 WSOP Main Event runnerup [….]
Marcus Bebb-Jones One Step Closer to Extradition
The U.K. Poker champ accused of the 1997 murder of his wife, Sabrina, is inches closer to being escorted back to the United States, where the crime took place. Despite his barrister’s desperate efforts to [….]
A Second Suspect in EPT Berlin Robbery Arrested
German police apprehended Ahmad el-Awayti yesterday in a Berlin subway. El-Awayti is the second suspect to be arrested in connection with the March 6 robbery of the European Poker Tour. German police are also considering [….]
UK Poker Champ Extradition Hearing Held Today, Another Delay
Westminster magistrates have postponed a ruling in today’s extradition hearing for accused murderer, Marcus Bebb-Jones, winner of the 2007 Grosvenor Grand Prix. District Judge Howard Riddle is scheduled to announce his decision in the case [….]
High Stakes Poker Playing Conman Charged with Bank Defraudment
On March 1, 2010, Achilleas Kallakis and accomplice Alexander Williams, both 41, were each charged in a London court with defrauding Allied Irish Bank (AIB) of £56m between 2003 and 2007, as well as Bank [….]