Former Employee Accused Of Fraudulent Credit Card Charges From Fairfield Business: PD

FAIRFIELD, CT — A 32-year-old Bridgeport man was arrested on larceny and related charges this week in connection with more than $7,000 worth of unauthorized charges on a Fairfield company's credit card, Patch has learned.

Dominique Chisenga was charged with the following:

• Third-degree larceny
• Illegal use of a payment card
• Receipt of goods or services from the illegal use of a payment card

According to Fairfield police, Chisenga was previously employed by an unnamed business on Commerce Drive in Fairfield that reported the theft of tools and the illegal credit card purchases in July.

"The investigation identified former employee Dominique Chisenga of Bridgeport as a suspect," Sgt. Jenna Wellington told Patch in a statement. "The business’s surveillance video showed Chisenga entered the workshop area of the garage after being let into the building by another employee. Tools valued at approximately $450 were reported missing. The business also reported that Chisenga had not returned a company-issued credit card when his employment ended. A review of credit card statements revealed several unauthorized purchases made after his employment."

Between February and July of this year, Chisenga allegedly accumulated $7,190.25 worth of unauthorized charges on the credit card, Wellington said. In addition to the $450 worth of tools, the investigation also revealed that Chisenga allegedly stole a Scanner Kit valued at $2,255.

"This case highlights the diligence and initiative of the patrol officer who worked tirelessly to follow leads, review evidence, and complete a thorough investigation that ultimately resulted in a successful arrest," Wellington told Patch.

Chisenga was released on a promise to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on Sept. 22.