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Parents allege fraud in Saratoga Raptors youth basketball program

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 10:30 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Parents allege fraud in Saratoga Raptors youth basketball program

Summary

Parents in upstate New York have accused Norbert A. Sygdziak of fraud related to the Saratoga Raptors travel basketball program. Parents paid fees up to $1,000 for their children to join, expecting to receive uniforms and participate in tournaments. While the children practiced for about a month, no tournaments materialized and uniforms were never delivered. Following complaints, the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office charged Sygdziak with multiple counts of grand larceny and scheme to defraud. Sygdziak disputes the allegations, claiming the program provided substantial practice sessions.

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•Parents paid $500 to $1,000 for the program.
•Sygdziak charged with grand larceny and fraud.
•Program included about 40 children across two age groups.
•Parents received no uniforms or tournament play.
•Sygdziak claims practices were held as promised.

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10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Parents Paid Up to $1,000 for Travel Basketball. The Kids Practiced, but the Tournaments Never Happened

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Parents in upstate New York paid hundreds of dollars to enroll their children in a new travel basketball program. The kids practiced, but the uniforms ... Read More
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