Brooklyn Man Arrested for Fraud in Wilton Town Hall Check Scheme
WILTON, CT — A 15-month investigation by the Wilton Police Department has led to the arrest of Davis Segui, 61, of Brooklyn, NY, in connection with a sophisticated check fraud and identity theft scheme involving town funds.
Segui was arrested on Wednesday, July 30, and charged with first-degree larceny and first-degree identity theft after allegedly depositing a stolen check issued by the Town of Wilton into a fake bank account opened using forged identification.
The stolen check, which exceeded $20,000, was originally intended for A. Secondino & Son, Inc., the contractor managing construction of Wilton’s new police headquarters. The check was mailed but never reached the company.
On April 12, the Wilton Finance Department notified police after realizing the check had not arrived. An investigation revealed it had been deposited into a fraudulent account opened in the contractor’s name.
Surveillance footage captured Segui using a forged ID to open the account and deposit the stolen funds. The U.S. Marshals Service assisted in locating and arresting Segui in New York. He waived extradition and was transported to Connecticut, where he is being held on a $1 million bond, payable only in court.
In addition to the fraud charges, Segui was also processed for two outstanding warrants for Failure to Appear in unrelated cases in Fairfield and Orange, adding another $35,000 in bond.
Wilton Police Chief Tom Conlan praised the inter-agency cooperation, saying, “Cases like this, where a municipality falls victim to fraud, are of great public concern. I’m pleased we were able to hold this offender accountable.”
Segui is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on Thursday, July 31. The investigation remains ongoing, as authorities search for additional co-conspirators.
