U.S. prosecutors say a New Jersey-based money mule helped overseas scammers steal more than $7.5 million from elderly people in New York and New Jersey. The Justice Department alleges Jay Sunilbharthi Goswami collected cash and gold from at least nine victims after callers or emailers posing as law enforcement or government officials convinced them to empty bank accounts and buy gold bars or gift cards; he was arrested in Canada after allegedly fleeing the U.S. while awaiting trial.
Why it matters: This shows how impersonation scams are still extracting life savings from older victims through in-person cash and gold pickups, not just online payments. Consumers should be wary of urgent calls claiming to be police or government officials, and families, banks, and local authorities should watch for requests to withdraw large sums, buy gold, or hand money to couriers.
2026.08.24
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This article establishes a distinct scam-enforcement story centered on a specific alleged money mule, a defined $7.5 million elder-fraud scheme, and concrete impersonation and cash/gold pickup tactics.
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