Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 12:52 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Former NCAA basketball player Kerr Kriisa was arrested by the FBI in Kentucky on July 3. He is alleged to have been involved in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme connected to his time with the University of West Virginia during the 2023-24 season. Kriisa is expected to be extradited to West Virginia for an initial hearing. Following the arrest, the LaFamilia team announced that Kriisa will not compete in The Basketball Tournament this summer.
- •Kriisa, 25, played for West Virginia in the 2023-24 season.
- •He was arrested in Kentucky and is being held at Fayette County Detention Center.
- •Kriisa will be extradited to West Virginia for an initial court appearance.
- •LaFamilia confirmed Kriisa will not participate in The Basketball Tournament.
- •The tournament is set to begin on July 18.
- 12:52 AMYahoo Sports — Former NCAA Basketball Star Kerr Kriisa Arrested by FBI in Alleged Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme
"The alleged crime took place while the athlete was playing for the University of West Virginia during the 2023-2024 season
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