Two New Jersey brothers allegedly defrauded four elderly women out of nearly $400,000 in Staten Island. Abhishek Barvalia, 31, and Tushar Barvalia, 32, of Rutherford are charged with pretending to be government agents or bank representatives. The suspects told the victims that their bank accounts were compromised and persuaded the women to withdraw their funds immediately. The scheme involved others acting in concert with the brothers. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced charges stemming from the reported incidents. The case highlights targeted financial exploitation of elderly individuals using impersonation tactics.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - A pair of New Jersey brothers, acting in concert with others, allegedly defrauded four elderly women out of nearly $400,000, according to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. Abhishek Barvalia, 31, and Tushar Barvalia, 32, of Rutherford, stand accused of pretending to be government agents or bank representatives, claiming the victims' bank accounts were compromised and convincing the women they needed to withdraw their funds immediately.
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