The Federal Bureau of Investigation has launched a hunt for an India national named Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel, who is wanted for defrauding multiple victims between 2017 and 2021. In a post on X, the FBI said that Patel, also known as Kenny Patel, is around 35 years of age and is believed to be residing or travelling between Illinois and Pennsylvania.
Who is Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel?
Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel is an Indian national who is wanted in the United States for a mail and wire fraud conspiracy.
Born in India, Patel worked as a fuel station attendant. The FBI said he is also known as Mecco, Kenny, and Kalpesh Patel.
On June 22, 2023, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Patel in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, London, Kentucky, after he was charged with Mail and Wire Fraud Conspiracy.
What did Kalpeshbhai Patel do?
According to the FBI, Patel participated in a nationwide scheme to defraud multiple victims. Victims were tricked into transmitting large amounts of money, usually in the form of cash and prepaid debit cards, to addresses throughout the United States between 2017 and 2021.
{{/usCountry}}According to the FBI, Patel participated in a nationwide scheme to defraud multiple victims. Victims were tricked into transmitting large amounts of money, usually in the form of cash and prepaid debit cards, to addresses throughout the United States between 2017 and 2021.
{{/usCountry}}“Many victims were contacted via telephone communications and deceived into believing their personal information or identities were associated with criminal activities. They were convinced to send funds, usually in the form of cash and prepaid debit cards, to addresses throughout the United States,” the FBI said.
The FBI has asked to share information about Patel with the local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.
(With inputs from AP)