The Seneca Co. Sheriff’s Office says 33-year-old Jose Perdomo-Interiano was attempting to make a large purchase with a stolen credit card in Republic on Thursday.
REPUBLIC, Ohio — The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what they say could be an international scam operation after arresting a Honduran man on Thursday.
On that day, the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office received a call of alleged fraudulent activity at 510 S. Broadway St. in Republic, Ohio.
When deputies arrived they found 33-year-old Jose Perdomo-Interiano, a Honduran national who they say was attempting to conduct a large purchase of merchandise with a stolen credit card.
Perdomo-Ineriano was also found to be in possession of a stolen vehicle out of Indiana.
Perdomo-Interiano was arrested for receiving stolen property, a fifth degree felony.
He is being held on a $50,000 cash bond and placed on an ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement) holder.
Additional charges are pending.
Sheriff’s Office Detectives are investigating further and believe the arrest could be a part of a scam operation covering multiple states and multiple international suspects.
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