🚨 Berkeley Township Police Arrest Alleged Courier in $50,000 Senior Citizen Scam
Berkeley Township Police arrested a New York man for his role in a scam that defrauded a senior citizen of $50,000. Officers caught the suspect during a sting operation after he allegedly arrived at the victim's home to collect more money.
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — August 18, 2026 — Berkeley Township Police have arrested a 24-year-old New York man in connection with an alleged scam targeting a senior citizen that resulted in the victim mailing a $50,000 cashier’s check to fraudsters.
Police said the investigation began after officers responded on August 14 to a residence in the Holiday City section of Berkeley Township for a reported theft.
According to investigators, the senior victim had been using her home computer earlier in the month when a fraudulent Microsoft error message suddenly appeared on her screen with a phone number to call.
After contacting the number, the victim allegedly spoke with a woman who falsely claimed to be a Microsoft representative and told her that her bank accounts had been compromised. The call was then transferred to a man who allegedly identified himself as a Wells Fargo employee.
The victim was subsequently convinced to mail a $50,000 cashier’s check.
💻🚨 Scam Investigation Leads to Arrest
Police said the suspects continued contacting the victim over the following days, allegedly posing as legitimate Microsoft and Wells Fargo employees in an effort to maintain her trust.
The victim eventually realized she had been targeted by a scam but continued communicating with the suspects while contacting Berkeley Township Police.
While officers were at the residence, the suspects allegedly requested an additional $30,000 and said they would send a courier to collect the money for safekeeping.
Detectives and members of the Berkeley Township Patrol Division then established surveillance around the residence.
During the surveillance operation, investigators observed a gray Toyota RAV4 drive past the home and leave the area before returning shortly afterward and parking one house away.
Police said the victim then received a call stating that the courier had arrived.
The suspect, identified as Gurdutt Singh, 24, of South Richmond, New York, was subsequently apprehended and transported to Berkeley Township Police Headquarters.
Singh was charged with:
🔹 Conspiracy to commit third-degree theft by deception 🔹 Conspiracy to commit third-degree money laundering
He was processed and remanded to the Ocean County Correctional Facility in accordance with New Jersey's Bail Reform procedures. ⚖️🚔
⚠️ Officials Warn Residents About Scams
Police are reminding residents, particularly seniors, to be extremely cautious when receiving unexpected computer pop-ups, phone calls or requests for money from individuals claiming to represent technology companies, banks or government agencies.
Never provide financial information or send money based solely on an unsolicited phone call or computer warning. 💻💰
⚖️ Important: The charges are accusations only. Singh is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.