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Man Stole $211K From Friend In Investment Fraud Scheme: Prosecutor Man Stole $211K From Friend In Investment Fraud Scheme: Prosecutor
Man Stole $211K From Friend In Investment Fraud Scheme: Prosecutor A 70-year-old man from Ortley Beach has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for an investment fraud scheme, authorities said. John Hammond reportedly stole more than $211,000 from a friend when he purported to invest the money, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Hammond previously pleaded guilty to theft by deception, the prosecutor said. Hammond will also be required to make restitution to the victim in the amount of $211,415.98. An investigation by the Toms River Township Police Department Detective Bureau revealed that between May 2…

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Jersey Shore Man Admits Stealing $230K From Friend In Fake Investment Scheme: Prosecutor Jersey Shore Man Admits Stealing $230K From Friend In Fake Investment Scheme: Prosecutor
Jersey Shore Man Admits Stealing $230K From Friend In Fake Investment Scheme: Prosecutor A 70-year-old man from Ocean County has admitted to stealing $230,000 from another man through fake investments, authorities said. John Hammond, of Ortley Beach, pleaded guilty to theft by deception, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. An investigation by the Toms River Township Police Department Detective Bureau revealed that between May 2017 and February 2019, Hammond deceived a friend by convincing him to invest $230,000 with him, promising large returns on his investment, Billhimer said.  Over the course of nearly two years, the victim de…

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