Charlotte, NC — A North Carolina man accused of posing as a bank or law enforcement figure to scam a family out of money was arrested at Charlotte Douglas International Airport after a month-long investigation, authorities said.
Christopher Aaron Murray, 40, of Cary, was taken into custody by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department following an investigation led by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and the Jones County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators say the case began on March 18, when a Jones County family reported being contacted by someone claiming their bank account had been compromised—then demanding money to “fix” the issue.
Scheme targeted vulnerable victim
Authorities allege the scam followed a familiar but effective pattern.
The suspect allegedly convinced victims their finances were at risk, then pressured them to send money under false pretenses. In this case, investigators say the scheme involved exploitation of a disabled or elderly person, significantly raising the severity of the charges.
Murray now faces multiple felony counts, including conspiracy, obtaining property by false pretenses, exploitation of a disabled or elderly person in a position of trust, and impersonating a law enforcement officer.
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Key Points
• Cary man arrested at Charlotte airport after month-long fraud investigation
• Accused of posing as official to scam Jones County family
• Faces multiple felonies, including exploiting elderly or disabled victim
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Arrest followed coordinated investigation
The investigation was led by the SBI’s Coastal District in coordination with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, ultimately identifying Murray as the suspect.
Authorities located and arrested him at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a detail that suggests investigators may have been tracking his movements prior to the arrest.
He was transported to the Mecklenburg County Detention Center, where he remains in custody awaiting his first court appearance.
Authorities warn of possible additional victims
Investigators say the case may not be isolated.
Officials are urging anyone who believes they may have been targeted by a similar scam to come forward and contact law enforcement. Financial fraud schemes involving impersonation—particularly those targeting older adults—remain a persistent issue across the region.
What happens next
Murray is expected to appear in court in Mecklenburg County as the case moves forward.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not ruled out additional charges or arrests.
All charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
