Kerr Kriisa arrested in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 12:43 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Kerr Kriisa, former University of Arizona basketball player, was arrested by the FBI for involvement in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme. The 25-year-old from Estonia is set for extradition to West Virginia for a court hearing next week. Reports indicate the fraudulent activities date back to his time at West Virginia during the 2023-24 season. Kriisa averages 9.9 points and 2.4 rebounds per game in his last year at Arizona, previously playing for West Virginia, Kentucky, and Cincinnati. He was reportedly preparing to pursue a professional basketball career in Estonia.
- •Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI in West Virginia
- •Allegations involve a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
- •Kriisa played for Arizona and other universities
- •Court hearing scheduled for next week
- •He averaged 9.9 points at Arizona in 2022-23
- 12:43 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Arizona Wildcats player arrested in fraud scam, according to report
- 11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Former Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa arrested for role in alleged fraud scheme
"Former Arizona Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa has been arrested by the FBI for his connection in a multimillion dollar fraud scheme, according to KSR of On3. Kriisa is being extradited back to Kentucky with a court hearing scheduled for next week, the site reported, citing multiple sources. Kriisa was in Kentucky preparing to play for […]
"University of Arizona Wildcats basketball player Kerr Kriisa was arrested by the FBI, according to a report from Kentucky Sports Radio's Jack Pilgrim.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 12:43 AMEx-Arizona Wildcats player arrested in fraud scam, according to report
University of Arizona Wildcats basketball player Kerr Kriisa was arrested by the FBI, according to a report from Kentucky Sports Radio's Jack Pilgrim.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 11:53 PMReport: Former Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa arrested for role in alleged fraud scheme
Former Arizona Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa has been arrested by the FBI for his connection in a multimillion dollar fraud scheme, according to KSR of On3. Kriisa is being extradited back to Kentucky with a court hearing scheduled for next week, the site reported, citing multiple sources. Kriisa was in Kentucky preparing to play for […]
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Jul 5, 2026, 1:57 AMSteve Clifford joining Wizards as coaching advisor
- Basketball•Jul 5, 2026, 1:19 AMLongtime NBA Head Coach Expected to Join Wizards Organization
- NBA•Jul 4, 2026, 4:08 PMAndre Drummond sends message after leaving 76ers for Knicks in free agency
- NBA•Jul 4, 2026, 9:00 AMGrading the Deandre Ayton Trade to Washington Wizards
- NBA•Jul 4, 2026, 6:47 AMDillon Brooks balls out for Team Canada in FIBA World Cup Qualifier
- NBA•Jul 4, 2026, 5:20 AMMavericks sign Luka Doncic clone after four-team trade involving Lakers
