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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Ex-Dolphins star Reshad Jones scammed of $2.5m by financial advisor and woman he 'never met', police say
Florida police have arrested a 49-year-old woman and are looking for a financial advisor after the pair allegedly swindled about $2.5 million from former Miami Dolphins star Reshad Jones. Octavia Monique Graham turned herself into police Monday on first-degree grand theft and money laundering charges, according to Broward County court records obtained by Daily Mail. Her alleged accomplice, Jones' former Merrill Lynch financial advisor Isiah T. Williams, has not been arrested. He is accused of scheming to defraud Jones by unlawfully accessing the retired safety's various accounts and transferring funds without his client's knowledge or permission. Authorities claim he stole approximately $1.58 million from Jones' bank accounts over 133 wire transfers to pay for first-class airfare, luxury hotel stays with various women, clubbing, jewelry, as well as legal fees and child support. There were even duty-free shopping sprees in Mexico, according to Fort Lauderdale Police. A spokesman for Bank of America, Merrill Lynch's parent company, confirmed to Daily Mail that Williams worked for the company. His employment ended in December of 2024. Daily Mail has reached out to Fort Lauderdale police for an arrest report. Ryan Mackey of Local 10 News was the first to report details of the allegations. Jones' attorneys claim to be suing over the alleged theft, which they described in a statement as 'another troubling example of a professional athlete being exploited by a wealth management firm he trusted.' 'In this case, the wrongdoer was a Vice President at one of the world's largest financial institutions – Bank of America's investment management division, Merrill Lynch,' Chase Carlson and Jeff Sonn said in a statement. 'We have filed a lawsuit to hold Merrill Lynch accountable and are working to recover all damages our client has suffered.' It was not immediately clear Friday where that lawsuit was filed. The Bank of America spokesman did not respond to a request for comment about the lawsuit. Graham is accused of laundering $1 million from Jones, who told authorities he's never even met the woman. Jail records show Graham remains at Paul Rein Detention Facility in Pompano Beach, Florida, where she is being held on $75,000 bond. There was no attorney listed for Graham as of midday on Friday. The 37-year-old Jones was a two-time Pro Bowler who played 10 years in South Florida while earning $58.1 million along the way.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Ex-Dolphins star Reshad Jones has $2.58 million allegedly stolen with woman jailed
Former Dolphins Pro Bowl safety Reshad Jones allegedly had $2.58 million stolen from him by a woman, who has since been jailed, and a former financial advisor over a two-year span, according to Octavia Monique Graham, 49, surrendered herself to authorities on Monday and has been charged with two counts of money laundering and one count of first-degree grand theft, per the report. Isaiah Williams, Jones' former financial advisor and alleged co-conspirator in the scheme, has reportedly not been arrested. 4 Reshad Jones before a 2018 game. Getty Images 4 Octavia Monique Graham Broward County Sheriff's Office Jones' representatives, Chase Carlson and Jeff Sonn, told ESPN this is 'yet another troubling example of a professional athlete being exploited by a wealth management firm he trusted.' 'In this case, the wrongdoer was a Vice President at one of the world's largest financial institutions — Bank of America's investment management division, Merrill Lynch,' the pair said in a statement. 'We have filed a lawsuit to hold Merrill Lynch accountable and are working to recover all damages our client has suffered.' Fort Lauderdale police allege that Williams, who worked for Merrill Lynch and served as Jones' financial advisor from January 2022 through March 2024, infiltrated the former NFL star's bank account to steal roughly $1.58 million in 133 wire transfers to pay off a pair of American Express credit cards. Court records reportedly reveal that the money supported first-class airline tickets, hotel visits with several women, designer clothes, car rentals, legal fees, child support and nightclub and strip club expenses, while the police told that Williams enjoyed duty-free spending sprees in Mexico. 4 Reshad Jones attends an NBA playoffs game in 2018. Getty Images Williams is further alleged to have stolen another $1.03 million with help from Graham, whom Jones said he has never met, per the outlet. Sixteen checks worth roughly $435,000 charged to Graham's account reportedly made their way to Williams' Chase account from October 2019 to September 2021. 4 Reshad Jones (l) celebrates an interception in 2017. Getty Images Graham allegedly also made 88 Zelle transfers totaling approximately $184,000 from her Bank of America account to Williams. Police provided the approximate $2.58 million figure, per Graham is reportedly being held at the Paul Rein Detention Facility in Pompano Beach, Fla., on a $75,000 bond. Jones, 37, told police he's pressing charges, per the report. He spent his entire 10-year career with the Dolphins from 2010-19, making the Pro Bowl in 2017 and 2019.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Reshad Jones loses $2.6M in alleged con by trusted financial advisor
Reshad Jones loses $2.6M in alleged con by trusted financial advisor (Image Via Instagram) Reshad Jones once read NFL offenses like an open book. Now, the former Miami Dolphins safety is staring down a very different kind of playbook. It's the one filled with deceit, betrayal, and a jaw-dropping loss of $2.6 million. The athlete is known for his hard hits and big plays on the field. Jones is now making headlines for something far more personal and painful. According to police reports filed in South Florida, Jones became the victim of a sophisticated embezzlement scheme. Well, that unraveled between January 2022 and March 2024. Betrayal that stole $2.6 million from Reshad Jones The central figure? Isaiah Williams, who served as Jones's financial advisor during that period. With direct access to Jones's personal bank accounts, Williams allegedly siphoned approximately $1.58 million through 133 wire transfers. And each one more damaging than the last. Authorities claim the stolen money didn't go toward investing or financial planning. Instead, court records say it fueled Williams' luxury lifestyle. They included 'first-class airline tickets, hotel stays with multiple women, nightclub tabs, strip clubs, car rentals, designer clothes, jewelry, legal fees, and even child support.' Police even noted he went on 'duty-free shopping sprees in Mexico.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tecno Pova 7: You've NEVER Felt 144Hz This Sharp & Smooth! TECNO Mobile Buy Now Undo As if that wasn't enough, investigators allege that Williams had help. A second individual, Octavia Monique Graham of Dallas, Georgia, reportedly played a key role in laundering another $1.03 million of Jones's money. Between October 2019 and September 2021, Graham allegedly moved large sums through her own accounts, including '16 handwritten checks totaling about $435,000' and '88 Zelle transfers totaling about $184,000,' all of which were funneled into Williams' Chase bank account. Reshad Jones was caught up in the financial fraud What makes the situation more alarming is that Jones told detectives he had 'never met' Graham. This suggests that she was used as a middleman in a broader scheme. Authorities say the strategy was designed to keep Williams' name off certain transactions. This is making the money trail harder to trace. As of this week, Graham is behind bars. She 'surrendered herself on Monday' and is 'facing two counts of money laundering and one count of first-degree grand theft.' She remains in custody at the Paul Rein Detention Facility on a $75,000 bond and awaits a Nebbia hearing. Meanwhile, Williams remains at large, with no arrest yet confirmed. Before he became a victim of financial misconduct, Reshad Jones was one of the NFL's most respected safeties. Drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft, he quickly became a centerpiece of the Dolphins' defense. Known for his explosiveness and field awareness, Jones earned two Pro Bowl nods in 2015 and 2017 and built a reputation as one of the league's most consistent performers at his position. Throughout his decade-long career, Jones amassed roughly $58 million in earnings. Those numbers, however, now carry a bitter edge. The alleged theft of $2.6 million, nearly five percent of his career earnings, hits hard for a man who played one of football's most physically demanding positions. Also read: Rashida Jones reflects on Parks and Recreation and hopes for a revival For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
