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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Macklemore's $2.1m home raided by masked intruders who bear-sprayed nanny & demanded ‘where are the jewels?'
The nanny reportedly bit one of the suspects HOME INVASION Macklemore's $2.1m home raided by masked intruders who bear-sprayed nanny & demanded 'where are the jewels?' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MACKLEMORE'S home was raided by masked intruders who allegedly stole jewelery worth thousands of dollars and bear-sprayed a nanny looking after children inside. The suspects reportedly demanded to know where the jewels were located before ransacking the home, according to cops. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Macklemore's home in Washington was allegedly ransacked by masked intruders Credit: KING TV 3 Macklemore has been performing in Ireland in recent days Credit: Getty Two men allegedly broke into the home, located in Seattle, Washington, in the early hours of Saturday morning via a patio door, according to a police report seen by the Fox affiliate KCPQ-TV. The nanny claimed she had her phone stolen and was thrown to the ground. One man reportedly demanded: 'Where are the jewels b***h?' She claimed that one of the intruders looked scared after she was sprayed, as per The Seattle Times. She is believed to have ushered the two men to one of the bedrooms inside the property. The masked men, who were wearing black outfits, vests, and face masks, allegedly stole jewelry, watches and shoes. Three kids were inside the home at the time and they were taken to safety. And, the nanny managed to escape the home after biting one of the men. Doorbell footage, seen by the local outlet KING-TV, showed the nanny standing on a homeowner's porch and banging on the door. 'Help, please,' she begged. She pounded the doors of several homes begging for help, according to the outlet. The nanny wasn't seriously injured, police confirmed. Cops also revealed the intruders had fled the scene by the time they arrived. Macklemore, known for his 2012 track Thrift Shop, bought the property for $2.1 million in 2014. The star has not commented on the burglary as of yet. He has been performing in Dublin and Cork, Ireland. In one social media post, he described the gigs in Ireland as a 'homecoming.' It comes just weeks after an intruder smashed through the gates of Jennifer Aniston's mansion in California. HOMES TARGETED A string of high-profile stars have had their homes targeted in recent months. NBA star Ja Morant was the victim of a burglary in December. His home was targeted while he was playing for the Memphis Grizzlies against the Golden State Warriors. Around $1 million worth of items was stolen from the property, according to cops. American football stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were also victims of burglaries last year. Mahomes' wife Brittany had her designer bags and jewelry swiped. In February, it was reported that seven people were charged over allegations they stole $2 million worth of items from properties belonging to pro-athletes. The men are allegedly part of a South American crime ring, as per ABC News. The U.S. Sun has approached Seattle Police Department for comment.
Newsweek
19-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Phantom Cows Cost Investors $350 Million in Massive Scam
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Thousands of Uruguayan investors have together lost an estimated $350 million after sinking their savings into fraudulent "cow bonds," according to a report by Reuters following its investigation into the groundbreaking scam. Newsweek has reached out to Uruguay's financial intelligence unit, public prosecutor's office, and livestock ministry via email for comment. Why It Matters The livestock sector is of central importance to the Uruguayan economy, accounting for around 15 percent of its overall GDP, while beef accounts for roughly 18 percent of the Uruguayan economy's exports, according to government data. The "phantom cows" scandal, which has hurt thousands of investors, therefore represents a significant blow to the nation, as well as its similarly agriculture-reliant neighbors, raising concerns about regulatory frameworks and opportunities for financial fraud in the country and the sector. What To Know Thousands invested in the scheme, according to Reuters, which allowed individuals to purchase indirect ownership of cows or a stake in the overall enterprise, with promises of stable and significant profits when the cattle were eventually sold by livestock companies. One investor told the outlet that when she attempted to check on her assets using Uruguay's official cattle-tracking portal, she was unable to locate the physical cows she had supposedly been sold or match them with the registry numbers she was provided. A lawyer representing 98 victims recounted a similar experience from attempting to verify the existence of the cows at several farms. Hereford cows are seen in a farm some 185 km north of Montevideo near Capilla del Sauce, Uruguay, on December 14, 2024. Hereford cows are seen in a farm some 185 km north of Montevideo near Capilla del Sauce, Uruguay, on December 14, 2024. Mariana Suarez/AFP via Getty Images After the co-owner of one of the firms involved in the initiative died by suicide in November, Reuters said that several investors began reporting late payments, and that the company soon announced a cash shortfall of nearly $250 million. An investigation following their bankruptcy found that, of the more than 800,000 cattle the company said it managed, fewer than 10 percent actually existed. The firm in question denies the allegations of fraud. Lawyers for the victims are now questioning whether the cows were ever purchased by the companies involved, or whether these were sold off without the knowledge or consent of investors. Three of the companies wrapped up in the scheme have gone bust and are currently under investigation by Uruguayan authorities. Reuters reports that these firms lured nearly 6,000 people into the program, which it said resembled similar bovine investment initiatives across South America. What People Are Saying Sandra Palleiro, an investor in the scheme, told Reuters: "We don't know if the cows were ever bought, whether they're alive or dead. Maybe the cows were fakes, or sold, moved somewhere or their tags were changed." She added: "We put in all our savings that cost us a lot of effort. Now we want justice." A lawyer for an executive linked to one of the firms under investigation told Reuters that they had fully cooperated with authorities and noted that some investors had already had cattle returned. What Happens Next? An investigation into the phantom cows scam and three of the firms behind it by Uruguay's Prosecutor's Office for Money Laundering Crimes is ongoing, Reuters reported.
