SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY – Mark Ripolone, 35, has been recently indicted on multiple counts of Grand Larceny and Identity Theft for allegedly stealing nearly $400,000 over a three-year period. Ripolone, the owner of two now-defunct Montauk businesses, “123 Delivery” and “Hampton Management Group Inc.,” is accused of siphoning money from legitimate businesses and customers.
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment, stating that Ripolone financially exploited his customers and a payroll company to finance his own lifestyle.
The investigation, conducted by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, the East Hampton Town Police Department, the Sag Harbor Village Police Department, and the New York State Police, revealed that Ripolone stole approximately $223,000 from several customers of “123 Delivery” by obtaining their bank account information and routing numbers under the guise of conducting legitimate business affairs.
Ripolone is also accused of stealing approximately $160,000 from a payroll company contracted to do payroll for Hampton Management Group Inc.
He allegedly transferred payroll money to his personal bank account without reimbursing the company. Ripolone was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court on June 16, 2023. Victims of Ripolone’s alleged schemes are encouraged to contact the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office at (631) 853-5602.