The Third Squad reports the arrest of a New Jersey man for an Elder Scam/Grand Larceny that occurred on Friday, September 6, 2024 in New Hyde Park.
According to detectives, a 69-year-old female victim received a phone call from an unknown male claiming to be a Walmart employee. The male advised the victim that there was fraudulent activity on her account and that the victim’s social security number was compromised. The victim was then instructed to move her money out of her bank account to protect it.
On Monday, September 9, 2024 the victim withdrew $20,000 USC and met with an unknown male subject in the parking lot of City Park Plaza on Jericho Turnpike and gave the subject the money to safeguard it. The victim later realized she was being scammed and contacted Police.
On Friday, September 13, 2024, the subject contacted the victim again and requested additional funds. Detectives then coordinated with the victim to locate and arrest the Defendant Tejas Kapur, 51, in the parking lot of City Park Plaza.
Defendant Tejas Kapur is charged with Grand Larceny 3rd Degree and Attempted Grand Larceny 3rd Degree. He will be arraigned on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.
The Nassau County Police Department urges the community to be on alert and to remind vulnerable family members, friends and neighbors about potential scams or fraud.