
Milton Man Arrested in $1,000 Basketball Scam
A 44‑year‑old from Milton, New York, was taken into custody after investigators say he created a fake basketball program and pocketed fees from at least a dozen families.
Aug 13, 2026
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A 44‑year‑old from Milton, New York, was taken into custody after investigators say he created a fake basketball program and pocketed fees from at least a dozen families.

A Saratoga County father‑figure has been charged with grand larceny and scheme to defraud after a fake travel basketball program left dozens of children without promised tournaments and parents out of hundreds of dollars

Norbert A. Sygdziak’s alleged scheme to collect fees for a nonexistent basketball team left dozens of families out of pocket, prompting legal action, a community‑run alternative squad, and scrutiny of his prior business practices.