MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has arrested Witerson Brutus following a phone scam targeting an elderly victim. The scam involved an impersonator posing as an official from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to steal money.
On Tuesday, December 10, 2025, the victim received a call from Brutus, who claimed to be an “FDIC investigator.” He convinced the victim that she was involved in widespread fraud across all her accounts and obtained her sensitive banking and identifying information.
Brutus instructed the victim to withdraw $30,000 from her bank, place it in a bag, and hand it to an Uber driver he claimed was an FBI courier. The victim complied.
The next day, December 11, 2025, Brutus demanded another $30,000. The victim realized the scheme and contacted MCSO immediately.
MCSO Property Detectives and the Organized Crime Division launched a sting operation, leading to Brutus’s arrest for Felony Fraud. A search of his apartment recovered the $30,000 stolen the previous day, which was returned to the victim.
Investigators are working to determine if there are additional victims and recover more stolen funds.
The MCSO warns the public: no law enforcement or government agency will ever demand money via Uber, courier, or over the phone. Anyone receiving such calls should hang up and contact the agency through its official published number.
For assistance, contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 936-538-5900.
