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NJ Man Sentenced for $1.8 Million Senior Scam

6/13/2025

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Pranav Patel, 33, from New Jersey, faces six years and three months in federal prison for orchestrating a heartless scam that swindled nearly $1.8 million from vulnerable senior citizens. Acting as a "money mule," he collected funds from victims deceived by fraudsters impersonating government officials. In addition to his sentence, Patel is ordered to repay $1,791,301 to the victims.

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Pranav Patel, 33, from New Jersey, faces six years and three months in federal prison for orchestrating a heartless scam that swindled nearly $1.8 million from vulnerable senior citizens. Acting as a "money mule," he collected funds from victims deceived by fraudsters impersonating government officials. In addition to his sentence, Patel is ordered to repay $1,791,301 to the victims.