Grimy Times has learned that Kimberly Rojas Orozco, 28, Alexander Brown, also known as ‘AJ Brown’, 28, and Troy Stanley, 33, were arrested on May 25, 2023 in connection with a massive Elder Fraud scheme targeting seniors in New York.
According to the complaint, the defendants and their accomplices received approximately $260,000 in fraudulently obtained payments from their victims through bank wires or the mail system. The scheme, which allegedly took place between January 2014 and November 2017, involved callers convincing seniors that they had won a cash lottery or sweepstakes, and that a large fee or taxes must be paid before the senior could receive their lottery winnings.
The defendants, who were arrested on May 25, 2023 and will make their initial appearances this afternoon at the federal courthouse in Baltimore, Maryland, face a statutory maximum of 20 years imprisonment for wire and mail fraud conspiracy.
The charges in the complaint are merely allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. The government’s case is being handled by the Office’s General Crimes Section. Assistant United States Attorney Elizabeth Losey Macchiaverna is in charge of the prosecution.
The defendants were identified through a collaborative investigation between the federal authorities and the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. The investigation was sparked by the discovery of a large number of money orders and personal checks mailed to Brooklyn.
In a statement, United States Attorney Richard P. Donoghue said, ‘As alleged in the complaint, the defendants defrauded elderly and vulnerable victims by making false promises of life-changing prizes and deceiving the hopeful victims into paying upfront fees.’
The case is a stark reminder of the importance of protecting our elderly citizens from these types of scams. As the investigation continues, Grimy Times will provide updates on the case.
Defendant Information
KIMBERLY ROJAS OROZCO
Age: 28
Rockville, Maryland
Criminal Charges
Conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud
Arrest Date
May 25, 2023
Sentence/Outcome
Presumed innocent, awaiting trial
Dollar Amount
$260,000
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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