Woman falls for online romance scam, helps steal $80K from Ohio business
James Patel
James Patel
Senior Reporter · Cuyahoga Falls, OH
James has over a decade of experience in business journalism, having worked for Cleveland's NPR affiliate before joining Akron Current. He holds an MBA from Case Western Reserve University and specializes in local economic trends affecting small businesses.
More from James →Senior Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:26 PM · 1 min read
ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — An Oregon woman pleaded guilty to money laundering after an online romance scam led her to help transfer more than $80,000 stolen from a Zanesville business. Arianna Stark was working as a security guard in early 2026 when she met a man online, according to the Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office. After [...]
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Friday, November 13, 2026
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