Victim Tricked Into Wiring Over $91,000 To Wrong Bank Account

NORCROSS, GA — Gwinnett Police need the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a theft by deception case. On Dec. 5, the victim was preparing to close on a property. She received an email with instructions on where to wire the payment. Police say she wired more than $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. According to police, a man, captured on camera, 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, 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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