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Gold Bullion Scam Suspect Charged in New York
Harmish Patel, 26, of Streamwood, Illinois, has been indicted in connection with a gold bullion scam that targeted an elderly couple in Rensselaer County, New York.
According to court documents, Patel conspired with others to transport gold bullion across state lines that had been obtained by fraud. He allegedly transported gold bullion from New York to New Jersey on multiple occasions.
The indictment alleges that Patel picked up gold bullion from the elderly couple in Brunswick, New York, after they had been defrauded in a scam. The charges against Patel carry a maximum term of 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to 3 years.
The case is being investigated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with assistance from the New York State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Wentworth-Ping is prosecuting the case.
The charges in the indictment and complaint are merely accusations. Patel is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The case is part of the Elder Justice Initiative, which aims to combat elder abuse, neglect, and financial fraud targeting older adults. Anyone with information about allegations of attempted fraud involving elders can call the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 1-833-372-8311.
Harmish Patel, 26, of Streamwood, Illinois, was indicted for his role in a gold bullion scam that targeted an elderly couple in Rensselaer County, New York.
Defendant: Harmish Patel
Criminal Charges: Transporting gold bullion across state lines that had been obtained by fraud
City and State: Albany, New York
Date: December 1, 2023, to March 29, 2024
Sentence: Maximum 10 years in prison, fine of up to $250,000, and up to 3 years of supervised release
Amount: $250,000
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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