Scammer exposed by KARE 11 Investigates on the run

SAVAGE, Minn. — A scammer whose home rental scheme was first exposed by KARE 11 investigators is now on the run after skipping a court sentencing last week.

Ky Kao has spent much of the last few years in courtrooms around the Twin Cities metro answering to charges of theft, identity theft, and theft by swindle.

More recently, Kao pleaded guilty to swindling more than $35,000 from an Edina business. But when it came time for his sentencing last week, he never showed up…

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