45-year-old Bronx Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Money from Suffolk Women During Phone Scam

Suffolk County Detectives arrested a 45-year-old Bronx man early Tuesday morning, after he allegedly stole thousands of dollars from a 65-year-old Suffolk County resident from Center Moriches in September. 

A 65-year-old women received a phone call on September 30, from a man who purported to be a Chase bank representative claiming her account had been compromised and the women was instructed to transfer $44,000 into another account. A short time later, withdrawals were made at Chase Bank Branches in New Jersey totaling $28,000. The woman immediately reported the incident to Police, and Financial Crimes Unit Detectives were able to recover $16,000 that had not yet been withdrawn. 

Detectives determined Servando Ruiz- Cuenca 45, was responsible for the thefts. With assistance from the NYPD's Warrant Squad, Ruiz- Cuenca was arrested at his home at 627 Barretto Street in the Bronx, and charged with Grand Larceny 3rd Degree. 

Ruiz-Cuenca was held overnight, at the Third Precinct for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip on May 27. 

If you believe you were a victim of a similar scam, contact Financial Crimes Unit Detectives at 631-852-6821. 

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