Two arrested after claiming to have deceived the people in south Renault of nearly $ 50,000 – KTVN

Two suspects are behind bars that they are said to have deceived the people in the south Renault of nearly $ 50,000.

On February 10, MPs of the Washoe County responded to reports of fraud. Victims have reported that they have been deceived by $ 49,300 according to the Sheriff’s office press release.

The scheme includes Dussonces, posing for both Amazon fraud department and a federal trading employee.

Even after the initial theft, the fraudsters continued to press the victims for additional payments.

Working together, MPs of the Washo County, Detectives of Washo County, the North Nevada Regional Intelligence Center and the Operations and Recovery Department worked to identify and arrest the fraudsters after arriving in North Nevada to make it to raise extra money.

On Wednesday, two suspects identified as Mohjid Singh and Habri Harmal were arrested in connection with the case.

They were charged with crimes, including theft, worth $ 3,500 or a greater, adult victim; operate the older or vulnerable person, $ 5,000 or more; Two issues of the conspiracy for abuse, exploitation or isolation of a more diligent or vulnerable person.

All listed fees are crimes.

The Washoe County Sheriff’s service is investigating whether the two suspects have participated in the earlier such fraud cases in the northern part of Nevada.

Scammers often present themselves for law enforcement or government agencies to require payments for false claims. The Sheriff of Washo County Sheriff calls on the community to remain vigilant.

• Law enforcement authorities will never call to require payment.
• Attach immediately if you ask for money or personal information.
• Check suspicious claims by contacting the courts or sheriff directly.
• Report fraud calls to local authorities.
• Law enforcement authorities and/or legal enterprises will never ask for money to be protected in cryptocurrency.