FBI Visits Collingswood To Investigate Fraud Case: Police

COLLINGSWOOD, NJ — The FBI visited Collingswood on Tuesday because a resident is believed to be a victim in a fraud case under investigation, according to local police.

Federal agencies, including the FBI, went to Crestmont Terrace on Tuesday morning.

The presence of federal law enforcement raised concerns in the community, including fears that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were making arrests.

An FBI spokesperson referred comment to ICE.

It's unclear how ICE is connected to the matter. An ICE spokesperson did not immediately provide information but promised to respond to Patch's inquiry.

Collingswood police say they were not directly involved in Tuesday's law-enforcement activity. But the department issued a statement to address concerns about the FBI's presence on a residential street.

"This operation was part of an ongoing FBI investigation related to a significant financial fraud case," the department said. "Unfortunately, one of our neighbors is believed to have been the victim of a scam involving a substantial financial loss."

Local police said other partner federal agencies were in the area but didn't mention any by name.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.