Former Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa was indicted in connection with a $2.2 million wire fraud scheme in West Virginia by the Northern District of West Virginia U.S. Attorney’s Office.

According to court documents, Kriisa allegedly carried out a scheme "using false representations, fabricated identities, and deceptive communications.” Kriisa allegedly posed as different individuals and falsely claimed that his family and family members were in danger and needed financial support.

The scheme took place from November 2022 to 2025. Kriisa posed as his mother requesting money to pay for cancer treatments and other victims were scammed to help “save the family farm.” He also signed a false agreement promising to repay one victim $10,000.

Kriisa was allegedly requesting repeated payments from two of the victims, while also directing one victim to send money under false pretenses. He allegedly conducted his scheme in Monongalia County, West Virginia, and elsewhere.

"Financial fraud schemes erode trust and cause real harm to victims who believed they were helping someone in need," U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey said in a release. "Our office will continue to pursue individuals who exploit others through deception. We are committed to holding them accountable for their actions."

In April 2025, Kriisa allegedly signed a written agreement promising to repay one victim $100,000 by February 2026, which prosecutors say was also fraudulent.

Kriisa played basketball for the University of Arizona, West Virginia University, the University of Kentucky, and the University of Cincinnati.

Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa (77) reacts after making a three-point basket against Gonzaga during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)