Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:35pm on 31 Dec 2024,Tuesday India Global
Indian nationals Ahmed Maqbul Syed (57) and Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi (27) have been indicted in Tucson, Arizona, for a nationwide fraud scheme targeting elderly individuals. The duo allegedly used fake computer pop-ups to create urgency, tricking victims into transferring money or purchasing gold and gift cards. Some victims were instructed to deposit cash into Bitcoin ATMs. Charges include conspiracy to commit money laundering and wire fraud. The scam defrauded elderly victims across the US, including Arizona, and Syed and Chintakindi may face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
