Egg Harbor Twp., NJ, Cops Charge 2 North Jersey Men in Phony Tech Support Scheme

Two people from North Jersey have been charged after an Egg Harbor Township resident was the victim of a phony computer repair scheme.

EHT Man Loses Money to Alleged Scammers

EHT Police say late last month, an individual reported that he was coerced into giving a substantial amount of money to an unknown person in an attempt to resolve a purported issue with his personal computer.

Days later, that same victim contacted police to report that the same perpetrator had reached out again, requesting more money.

As their investigation continued, detectives with the Egg Harbor Township Police Department were able to identify two suspects and they were both arrested.

• 25-year-old Mahir Patel of Somerset, NJ
• 21-year-old Davit Chapidze of Edison, NJ

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Both are facing the following charges:

• Criminal Attempt to Commit Theft by Deception
• Conspiracy to Commit Theft by Deception
• Criminal Attempt to Commit Money Laundering
• Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering

Patel and Chapidze are being held in the Atlantic County Justice Facility where they await detention hearings.

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EHT Police Urge Public Vigilance

Egg Harbor Township Police reminded the public not to let their guard down, saying,

The Egg Harbor Township Police Department reminds the community to stay vigilant against scams specifically targeting older adults. Criminals often exploit trust and technology to deceive seniors into surrendering money or personal information, frequently posing as tech support, government agencies, or loved ones in distress.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.