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One-on-one with Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg
‘An Expertly Crafted Persona’ — NYC Romance Scammer Sentenced for Stealing $1.8M
“Nelson Counne used an expertly crafted persona and elaborate web of lies to convince women to hand over their savings,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. “While the scale of this fraud is remarkable, romance scams are all too common.”
‘Worst Boyfriend’ In NYC Nets Prison Time After Scamming UES Women: DA
“Nelson Counne used an expertly crafted persona and elaborate web of lies to convince women to hand over their savings,” Bragg said. “At least five women were conned into pouring money into his supposed investment opportunities while unknowingly helping him to repay previous victims and lure in new ones.”
NYC’s ‘Worst Boyfriend’ lands up to eight years in prison: ‘Nothing but a grifter, a master of disguise’
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement, “Nelson Counne used an expertly crafted persona and elaborate web of lies to convince women to hand over their savings.
D.A. Bragg Announces Sentencing Of Nelson Counne For Stealing $1.8 Million In Romance Scams
“Nelson Counne used an expertly crafted persona and elaborate web of lies to convince women to hand over their savings,” said District Attorney Bragg. “At least five women were conned into pouring money into his supposed investment opportunities – while unknowingly helping him to repay previous victims and lure in new ones. While the scale of this fraud is remarkable, romance scams are all too common. We urge you to call us at 212-335-8900 if you or someone you know has been a victim.”
Brooklyn man found guilty for 2020 murder of tech CEO
A Brooklyn man was found guilty for the murder of tech CEO Fahim Saleh in 2020, officials announced.
The former executive assistant to a tech CEO found decapitated in a Manhattan apartment in 2020 has been convicted of murder
“Tyrese Haspil tragically cut Mr. Saleh’s life short – a man who came from a close-knit immigrant family and followed his passions to become a successful entrepreneur,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said. “I hope the accountability delivered by today’s verdict can provide a measure of comfort to Mr. Saleh’s loved ones as they continue to mourn his loss.”
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