GLOUCESTER TOWNSNSHIP, NJ – On Monday, Gloucester Township Police arrested Akul Tewary, 31, following an investigation into an elderly scam where a victim was defrauded of approximately $37,000.
The scam involved Tewary portraying himself as an employee of Microsoft Security, a Security Specialist from PNC Bank, the FBI, and the U.S. Treasury Department, convincing the victim to pay in Bitcoin and Walmart Gift Cards, as well as a cash delivery.
When the victim realized the scam, police were contacted and set up a sting operation. Tewary was arrested when he arrived to collect the cash delivery. He has been charged with one count of Impersonation; Theft of Identity (3rd Degree), and one count of Theft (3rd Degree).
Gloucester Township Police Department encourages the public to be vigilant against scams targeting the elderly. For more information about “Elder Fraud” or other scams, please contact the Gloucester Township Police Community Relations Bureau at 856-228-4011 or email at communityrelations@gtpolice.com.