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Fake FBI Agent Scam Lands Two Men in Hot Water
Two men, Venkateswara Reddy Chagamreddy and Sai Praveen Kommana, have been indicted for posing as FBI agents to commit fraud, leaving a victim in Kansas with a significant loss of $255,287 in gold.
According to court documents, the duo, both 27 and 29 years old respectively, from San Antonio and Frisco, Texas, allegedly convinced a victim in Kansas that their identity had been compromised, threatening jail time and major financial loss if they didn’t transfer their assets to the federal government. The scammers, posing as federal law enforcement officials, told the victim that the gold would be kept safe by the government.
The FBI is warning citizens to be aware of this type of scam, stating that they will never call, email, or contact private citizens to demand payment, threaten arrest, or request personal or sensitive information. If you’ve been a victim of this scam, you can report it on tips.fbi.gov or call 1-800-CALL-FBI. For internet crimes and financial fraud, report to ic3.gov.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Katie Andrusak is prosecuting the case, and an indictment is merely an allegation, with all defendants presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
This case highlights the importance of being vigilant and cautious when approached by strangers, especially those claiming to be government officials. The FBI urges citizens to verify the authenticity of any request for information or payment before taking any action.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating the case, and the public is encouraged to come forward with any information that may aid in the investigation.
Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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