A 37-year-old Indian national residing in the United States on a student visa has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for his participation in a sophisticated fraud scheme targeting elderly Americans.
In addition to the prison term, Chagamreddy has been ordered to pay nearly $100,000 in restitution. Following the completion of his sentence, he will be subject to three years of supervised release and is expected to face deportation proceedings from the United States. He remains in custody as he awaits transfer to the federal prison system.
Details of the Multi-State Fraud Operation
The criminal activity came to light after an elderly victim in Delaware County, Oklahoma, was contacted in August 2025 by individuals posing as Microsoft support staff. The perpetrators falsely informed the victim that his computer had been compromised by criminal activity and that the matter had been escalated to federal authorities. The victim was subsequently contacted by individuals claiming to be federal officers and Treasury Department officials, who alleged that his identity had been stolen to commit federal crimes.
Under the guise of protecting his assets, the perpetrators instructed the victim to convert his savings into gold. The victim complied, providing photographs of the gold before handing over a physical package to an individual who arrived at his residence to collect it. When the perpetrators attempted to solicit further funds, the victim contacted a family member, who recognized the signs of a scam and alerted the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office.
Law enforcement officials coordinated a sting operation, arranging a subsequent pickup at the victim’s home. Chagamreddy was apprehended upon his arrival at the property. A search of his vehicle yielded 23 ounces of gold, a cellphone, and $500 in cash.
Evidence and Broader Enforcement
Trial evidence revealed that Chagamreddy had traveled extensively across several states to collect gold from elderly victims. Prosecutors presented evidence showing he had flown from Austin to North Carolina to collect gold from an 87-year-old woman, before traveling to Kansas to secure another 23 ounces of gold from a 75-year-old victim. Communications recovered from his mobile device indicated he was working with a co-conspirator who had provided him with a photograph of the Oklahoma-based Vietnam veteran to facilitate the theft.
US Attorney Christopher J. Nassar stated that the case highlights how elder-fraud schemes leverage fear and deception to exploit vulnerable populations. The investigation was a collaborative effort involving the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office.
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