$30,000 Fraud Via Bitcoin Reported To Manalapan Police

MANALAPAN, NJ — Several instances of fraud and theft were reported in the township last week, including a fraud via Bitcoin, police said.

In a weekly report released by Deputy Chief Leonard Maltese, the following incidents were cited:

• On Aug. 7, a Newark resident, 73, told police of being defrauded in the amount of $30,000 via Bitcoin by unknown persons. Patrolman Edward Burns handled the report.
• On Aug. 4, a Manalapan resident, 24, told police an unknown person removed $4,860 cash from a Tarrytown Road residence. Patrolman Justin Barbuto handled the report.
• On Aug. 4, a Manalapan resident, 67, told Manalapan police that an unknown person attempted to cash checks in the amount of $4,400 at banks located in Freehold Township and Freehold Borough. Patrolman Abdoulaye Diagne took the report.
• On Aug. 7, a 53-year-old Manalapan resident reported an unknown person fraudulently used their credit card to complete a $1,727.72 transaction. Patrolman Joseph DeFilippis handled the report.
• On Aug. 7, an employee of the Wawa convenience store at 345 Union Hill Road in Manalapan reported that an unknown person used three counterfeit $100 bills while making purchases. Patrolman James Joiner handled the report.
• On Aug. 7, a Manalapan resident, 53, reported that an unknown person unlawfully accessed their social media account and attempted to defraud others. Patrolman Michael DeCristofaro handled the report.
• On Aug. 5, a Manalapan resident, 43, told Manalapan police that a license plate that was returned to a dealership is now being fraudulently used on other unknown vehicles. Patrolman Thomas Butz took the report.

These matters are being investigated by police.