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Millions Lost to Heartless Scammers
In a shocking case of deception, 16 individuals have been charged with conspiracy to defraud hundreds of elderly Americans of millions of dollars, announced U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger today.
The alleged scheme, known as a ‘grandparent scam,’ targeted vulnerable seniors, with the scammers impersonating grandchildren in distress. They would claim to have been arrested after a car accident involving a pregnant woman who later miscarried, and needed immediate cash for bail or a lawyer. Panic-stricken grandparents would quickly pay, sometimes tens of thousands of dollars.
The 16 defendants, 11 of whom are from the Dominican Republic, were charged in a 19-count indictment with mail and wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, mail fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and money laundering.
The defendants include Juan Rafael Parra Arias, aka ‘Yofre,’ 40; Nefy Vladimir Parra Arias, aka ‘Keko,’ 39; Nelson Rafael Gonzalez Acevedo, aka ‘Nelson Tech,’ 35; Rafael Ambiorix Rodriguez Guzman, aka ‘Max Morgan,’ 59; Miguel Angel Fortuna Solano, aka ‘Botija,’ aka ‘Boti,’ 41; Felix Samuel Reynoso Ventura, aka ‘Fili,’ aka ‘Filly The Kid,’ 36; Carlos Javier Estevez, 45; Louis Junior Serrano Rodriguez, aka ‘Junior,’ 27; Miguel Angel Vasquez, aka ‘Miguel Disla,’ 24; Jovanni Antonio Rosario Garcia, aka ‘Porky,’ aka ‘Chop,’ 45; Jose Ismael Dilone Rodriguez, 34; Endy Jose Torres Moran, 21, of Brooklyn, New York; Ivan Alexander Inoa Suero, 32, of the Bronx, New York; Jhonny Cepeda, 27, and Ramon Hurtado, 43, both of New York; and Yuleisy Roque, 21, of the Bronx.
‘As alleged, these 16 defendants preyed upon grandparents’ familial love and devotion, cheating them out of millions of dollars,’ U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. ‘My office is committed to protecting the rights of all victims, and we will relentlessly prosecute those who allegedly target vulnerable seniors to steal their hard-earned savings.’
Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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