Scam Investigation by Washington County Virginia Sheriff’s Office Leads to Arrest
Overview of the Impersonation Scam
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — A Texas man was arrested after authorities said he posed as a celebrity to scam a victim in Southwest Virginia. According to the Washington County, Virginia Sheriff's Office (WCSO), Mark Aiseosa Kadiri, 21, of McKinney, Texas, was arrested last Thursday by the Collin County, Texas Sheriff's Office.
Details of the Scam
The WCSO had been alerted to an online scam involving a person impersonating a celebrity seeking financial help. Investigators revealed that the scammer maintained contact with the victim for several months, exploiting them for financial gain.
Key Events in the Investigation
- Investigators identified account information that concluded in McKinney, Texas.
- Kadiri was identified as a person of interest.
- The Collin County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant and seized electronic data.
- Kadiri admitted to his involvement in the scam.
Charges and Extradition
Kadiri faces charges of third-degree felony theft in Texas, as well as additional charges from the WCSO. He will be extradited to Washington County, Virginia.
Authorities did not identify the celebrity that Kadiri allegedly impersonated.
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