“Michael Chase and Jose Colon allegedly used the dark web to sell dangerous drugs in exchange for cryptocurrency, before moving the funds into fictitious business accounts. They allegedly shipped drugs to all fifty states, jeopardizing the health and safety of individuals across the country,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I want to thank our partners at USPIS and the Suffolk County D.A.’s Office for their partnership in this investigation.”

“Mohamed Orabi allegedly scammed a mobile food vendor out of thousands of dollars by promising them a permit. He continued this despicable conduct even after he was indicted for allegedly scamming other mobile food vendors,” said District Attorney Bragg. “My Office will continue to protect hard working New Yorkers and prosecute those who take advantage of them. If you have been scammed, please call our office’s Immigration Affairs Unit hotline at 212-335-3600 or via WhatsApp at 347-371-0877.”

“Michael Collins exploited these companies for his own personal gain. He took millions for himself and made extravagant purchases, including luxury items and international travel. Our businesses and marketplaces cannot function properly when this type of fraud occurs, and we will continue to root out such brazen schemes,” said District Attorney Bragg.

“Rosalind Hernandez took advantage of an older adult in her care, gaining his trust just to break it by stealing over half of his life savings, along with his personal belongings,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Today she has been sentenced to state prison for her despicable conduct.”

“Food delivery workers trusted Mauricio Sevilla to invest their hard-earned money into a new food delivery company, only to learn that their money was stolen and the company was never created,” said District Attorney Bragg. “With today’s guilty plea, these New Yorkers will get their hard-earned money back. If you have been scammed, please call our Financial Frauds Bureau at 212-335-8900.”