A Michigan man pleaded guilty to his alleged involvement in a years-long online refund scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Mubasher Riaz, of Ypsilanti, was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Federal prosecutors say Riaz was involved in the scheme from July 2017 until November 2023, when he was arrested. His brother, Muzzammil Riaz, also pleaded guilty in the case.
According to the Attorney’s Office, both brothers admitted to buying items online, including cellphones, tablets and clothes and electronic doorbells, and then submitted fraudulent refund claims. Federal prosecutors say the brothers used fake identities, private networks and different devices to purchase the items…