Texas Resident Arrested in Cross-State Fraud Case
Authorities have reported the arrest and extradition of a Texas man to Massachusetts in connection with a financial scam targeting a Cape Cod resident, resulting in losses approaching $50,000.
Details of the Alleged Scheme
According to police statements, the victim received a phone call from an individual falsely claiming to represent the FDIC. The caller informed the resident that their bank account had been compromised and instructed them to transfer funds to a supposedly secure account for protection.
"The resident was advised that their bank account had been compromised and that in order to protect their money they would have to move the funds into a 'safe and secure' account," Barnstable Police said.
Investigators revealed that the suspect remained on the phone with the victim throughout the process, guiding them as they withdrew money from multiple locations and transferred it to the fraudulent account.
Investigation and Arrest
Following a comprehensive investigation that included multiple search warrants, police identified Deterrjon Johnson, a 22-year-old from Missouri City, Texas, as the individual who established the fraudulent account and made substantial cash withdrawals from it.
"Investigators were able to gather evidence that clearly showed Johnson, the only person listed on the 'D. Johnson Global LLC' bank account, was the individual that had created the account and withdrew the stolen funds deposited by the victim," according to Barnstable Police.
All stolen money was removed from the account, officials confirmed.
Legal Proceedings
Johnson was extradited from Texas to Massachusetts and appeared in Barnstable District Court for arraignment on December 22. He faces charges of Larceny over $1,200 by False Pretense and Receiving Stolen Property over $1,200. The court set bail at $2,500.
