Fraud Unveiled: International Scam Targets Elderly Americans

Two Indian nationals studying in the United States were sentenced to federal prison for complex fraud schemes targeting elderly Americans, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. The cases involve elaborate tactics to impersonate government officials and launder money.

Kishan Rajeshkumar Patel, age 20, entered the US on a student visa and was sentenced to 63 months in prison for conspiracy to commit money laundering. Patel's scam involved an online phishing operation that impersonated US government officials to extract money from senior citizens. The Department of Justice noted that Patel and his co-conspirators used fear tactics to defraud at least 25 elderly victims.

Another Indian student, Moinuddin Mohammed, was sentenced earlier this year to eight years for a similar operation that defrauded elders of nearly $6 million. Both students exploited their visa status and participated in international fraud schemes, highlighting vulnerabilities in targeted elder populations.

(With inputs from agencies.)