The Sixth Squad reports the arrest of a New Jersey man for a Grand Larceny that occurred on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:48 pm in Roslyn Heights.
According to detectives, the female victim, 65, received a call from Amazon regarding her iPad. The victim was directed to speak with an agent at the Federal Trade Commission to report fraud. After contacting the Federal Trade Commission, the victim was informed that she had open warrants and was directed to meet a Federal Agent on the corner of Power House Road and Roslyn Road. The victim was told to place $32,000 dollars in a box and put it inside the agent’s car when he arrived. The victim followed the directions and realized the next morning, she may have been the victim of a scam.
The following day the victim responded to the Sixth Precinct to report the incident. While at the precinct, the victim was again contacted and directed to meet at the same location with $40,000 dollars. Before this exchange took place, detectives placed Malkit Singh, 35, of 57 John Street, Carteret, under arrest without incident. The victim recognized Singh to be the same male who had met her the previous day.
Singh is charged with Grand Larceny 3rd Degree and Attempted Grand Larceny 3rd Degree. He will be arraigned on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at First District Court, Hempstead.
Detectives request anyone who feels they were a victim of a similar incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
Details by: Det. Panaro / 6th Squad 10/17/24/0300/8688