Flees US After $7.5 Million Elder Fraud Case, Indian National Arrested At Toronto Airport
· Free Press Journal
New Jersey, August 22, 2026: An Indian national living in New Jersey has been arrested in Canada after allegedly fleeing the United States while on pretrial release in a $7.5 million fraud case targeting elderly Americans, according to the US Department of Justice.
Jay Sunilbharthi Goswami, 21, originally from Gujarat, was arrested by Canadian authorities at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Aug 20, 2026, following a US provisional arrest request for extradition.
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His arrest marks a dramatic turn in a case in which investigators allege elderly victims were frightened into handing over millions of dollars in cash and gold.
STORY | Indian national arrested in US over multi-million-dollar fraud targeting elderly
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An Indian national has been arrested and charged in the US for his alleged role as a “money mule” in a multi-million-dollar scheme targeting elderly victims. Jay Sunilbharthi Goswami, 21, a… pic.twitter.com/Ea9Xe6z0o5
How The Alleged Scam Worked
According to a criminal complaint announced by US Attorney Michael DiGiacomo, the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) uncovered a nationwide phone and internet scam in January 2026.
The perpetrators allegedly frightened elderly victims into believing that their bank accounts had been compromised and convinced them to liquidate their assets into cash or gold.
Investigators alleged that Goswami acted as a "money mule", collecting cash and gold directly from victims aged between 59 and 87 across New York and New Jersey. In at least nine instances, the victims lost approximately $7,559,185, PTI reports.
Financial records showed that Goswami deposited more than $90,000 in cash into a Bank of America account between August 2025 and April 2026. Investigators believe the money was his compensation.
The allegations underline the devastating financial consequences such scams can have for elderly victims, particularly when fraudsters exploit fear and trust to persuade them to part with their savings.
From Pretrial Release To Canada
Goswami made his initial court appearance on Aug 17 and was released on conditions. The following day, he crossed into Canada through the Peace Bridge and booked a flight from Toronto to Doha, Qatar.
Canadian law enforcement initially detained him at Toronto Pearson International Airport for immigration violations before executing the US extradition arrest.
Goswami faces charges of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
The US Department of Justice's Office of International Affairs is working with Canadian authorities and the US Marshals Service to secure Goswami's extradition to the United States.
The case also demonstrates the importance of international law enforcement cooperation when a suspect crosses borders while facing serious criminal allegations.
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"The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty," the department said.
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