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Victim Deceived into Wiring Over $91,000 to Wrong Bank Account

(Norcross, Georgia) Gwinnett Police need the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a Theft by Deception case.  On December 5, 2018 the victim was preparing to close on a property.  She received an email with instructions on where to wire the payment.  She wired over $91,000 to an account at a bank in unincorporated Norcross.  The victim later found out that the correct people did not receive the money and it was sent to an incorrect account under false pretense.  The pictured suspect wired a majority of the money overseas and withdrew the remaining funds in the form of cash.

If anyone has any information to share in this case, please contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300.  To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.  Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.  Case Number:  18-117196

 

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