Evesham Township, NJ (WPVI) – Police in Evesham Township, New Jersey, have arrested a suspect believed to be involved in a recent scam. Brij Shukla, a 28-year-old man from Cherry Hill, is facing a charge of third-degree criminal attempt.
The scam was reported by a local resident, who told police they had received a call from someone pretending to be a member of the FBI. The caller falsely claimed that the victim owed $40,000 to the government. The scammer instructed the victim to withdraw the money, with the promise that a “courier” would come to collect it.
Authorities intercepted Shukla while he was on his way to pick up the money from the victim’s home. He was arrested without incident.
The Evesham Police Department is encouraging anyone with additional information about the case to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously by texting “ETPDTIP” to 847411 or by calling 856-983-1116.
