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Victim loses $45K in diamond scam, man charged

(WBRE/WYOU) — A Pike County man faces charges of fraud for allegedly running a fake diamond business that scammed another man out of $45,000.

Boris Abayev of Milford allegedly entered into a business agreement with the victim in early 2025 in which they would buy diamonds from Africa and resell them in New York for profit, according to the criminal complaint.

Officials say the victim paid Abayev $45,000 as a business investment, believing he would be paid back and obtain additional profits.

Man allegedly fakes medical emergency to get out of arrest

Man allegedly fakes medical emergency to get out of arrest

TEXAS TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A man has had charges filed against him after it was determined he faked a medical emergency to get out of charges in June.

Troopers say that they were dispatched for a reported retail theft on June 18, just after noon, at the Walmart in Texas Township.

Home destroyed after morning fire in Susquehanna Co.

When troopers arrived on-scene, it was determined that Dominik Ketch faked a medical emergency, and was transported to Wayne Memorial Hospital to avoid prosecution.

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