Overview
- Leary was booked into the Hamilton County Jail on Oct. 9 on a $25,000 bond and made an initial court appearance on Oct. 10.
- He faces five counts of fraud and five counts of theft, all Level 6 felonies under Indiana law.
- Court records describe payments totaling $48,900 from January 2024 through February 2025 for training, team fees, facilities and coaching that investigators say were not provided.
- Police say organizations and individuals Leary cited, including Indiana Elite, H&H Fieldhouse, the Indiana Basketball League, Purdue and Adam Howard, denied involvement or receiving funds.
- Prosecutors will determine final charges, and a follow-up court date is set for Nov. 11; records note Leary’s prior related convictions and an outstanding civil judgment.