Two Indian nationals studying in the US, Mahammadilham Vahora and Hajiali Vahora, both 24, have been arrested and charged with scamming an elderly individual in El Paso County, Colorado. The duo, students at East-West University in Chicago, allegedly posed as government agents to deceive the victim into sending money via a cryptocurrency ATM and handing over gold in person.
Authorities say the two are part of a wider investigation involving similar fraud cases across the US. They face charges of theft, robbery, and money laundering involving illegal investments. El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal condemned the crime, warning citizens to remain vigilant against phone scams targeting the elderly.