DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. — A Romanian national, 28-year-old Vasile Suprovici, was arrested in Dickson County for allegedly being part of an international crime syndicate responsible for defrauding victims out of $1.5 million across the U.S., including a $50,000 scam in Middle Tennessee.
The case began in June 2023 when a local man reported losing $50,000 on a fraudulent antique car purchase. The victim had believed he was buying a 1977 Ford Bronco after receiving convincing documents and pictures, but the seller eventually ghosted him.
Authorities tracked the suspect’s movements, leading them to Suprovici’s arrest in Nashville on September 27. During a search of Suprovici’s phone, investigators discovered fake passports from multiple countries, along with other forged identification documents that passed financial institution security checks.
Suprovici, who previously fought in mixed martial arts (MMA) in Eastern Europe, now faces theft charges and is being held on a $161,000 bond. Investigators believe he is part of a larger criminal network laundering stolen money overseas.
Despite ongoing efforts, the Dickson County victim remains out $50,000, and authorities continue to search for others involved in the crime ring.
