College Basketball
Kerr Kriisa Indictment Tells Wild Story of Fake Persona, $2.2M Scheme
The latest update in the FBI’s case against former WVU guard Kerr Kriisa tells a wild story that has led to an indictment.
Kriisa, who was initially arrested by the FBI on Saturday, July 4, allegedly orchestrated a $2.2 million scheme that involved multiple victims. He’s accused of “using false representations, fabricated identities, and deceptive communications,” the Department of Justice announced on Monday.
According to court documents, Kriisa allegedly claimed one of his family members was in danger, his mother needed cancer treatment and the family farm needed saving all while sending texts and emails to victims under a fake “Irene” persona.
The fraud charges date back to Kriisa’s time in Morgantown.
Kriisa transferred to WVU from Arizona, where he played from 2020-23, ahead of the 2023-24 season. He averaged 11.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists in 23 games for the Mountaineers. The Estonian native shot 43% from the field and 42% from three. The 6-foot-3 guard was suspended for the first nine games of the season after receiving impermissible benefits while at Arizona.
Kriisa then moved on from the Mountaineers and transferred to Kentucky and then wrapped up his college career with Cincinnati in 2025-26.
Most recently, Kriisa signed with an Estonian professional team and was set to participate in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) this summer.
Phillip Anderson
July 7, 2026 at 12:19 pm
If true, he should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and pay for his crimes (again–if true).
However, you must shake your head in disbelief at the opportunity he has potentially blown. I would think that he had at least a good possibility of playing overseas for very good money. Now that looks to be gone.