Former UK guard Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI for fraud scheme

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Former UK guard Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI for fraud scheme
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Kerr Kriisa, a former guard for the University of Kentucky, was arrested by the FBI in connection with a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme that began during his time at West Virginia. The 25-year-old player transferred to Kentucky after playing one season with the Mountaineers. He is scheduled to be extradited to West Virginia for a court hearing next week. Kriisa had a brief stint with Kentucky, averaging 4.4 points and 3.8 assists per game before a foot injury cut his season short. According to reports, he will not participate in the upcoming TBT Tournament with the alumni team 'La Familia'.

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  • •Kriisa arrested by FBI for fraud allegations.
  • •Arrest connected to actions at West Virginia.
  • •Scheduled extradition to West Virginia for court hearing next week.
  • •Averaged 4.4 points and 3.8 assists at Kentucky.
  • •No longer competing in TBT Tournament this summer.
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  • 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Former Kentucky basketball player Kerr Kriisa arrested in Lexington
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  • 12:47 AMYahoo Sports — Former UK guard Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI
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Former University of Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa was arrested by FBI agents in Lexington and is expected to be extradited to West Virginia in connection ... Read More

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Former UK men's basketball player Kerr Kriisa faces federal charges in connection with allegations of fraud, according to reports.

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Kerr Kriisa, who was set to join La Familia for TBT, is being extradited to West Virginia ahead of a court hearing next week.

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