New York State Police arrested Mykhaylo Mykhaylov for fraudulently convincing a 73-year-old woman to surrender nearly $100,000 and two gold bars, posing as federal agents. The scammers told her that her identity was stolen, instructing her to withdraw money from her retirement accounts and convert savings into gold. Following her report, an undercover sting operation led to Mykhaylov's arrest when he attempted to pick up the package containing cash and gold on May 7, 2023. He faces multiple felony charges and an appearance in court.
A 73-year-old woman was defrauded of nearly $100,000 by scammers posing as federal agents, leading to the arrest of a Copiague man.
Authorities charged Mykhaylo Mykhaylov with several felonies after he was caught in an undercover sting while attempting to collect cash and gold bars from the victim.
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