Two Dominican Nationals Appear in NJ Court on Charges of Defrauding Seniors

Published on July 23, 2024

Two Dominican Republic residents who were extradited to the United States appeared in a Newark federal court on charges they participated in a “grandparent scam” that defrauded hundreds of seniors out of millions of dollars, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on July 23. Rafael Ambiorix Rodriguez Guzman, also known as Max Morgan, 59, and Felix Samuel Reynoso Ventura, also known as Fili and Filly The Kid, 37, are among 11 Dominican Nationals who have been charged in a 19-count indictment filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.  A total of 16 individuals were indicted in the fraud scheme. Five defendants were based in the New York area and allegedly acted as couriers who picked up cash from defrauded victims....

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