Two arrested in sweepstakes scam in Central Islip

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — Suffolk County Police arrested two New York City men for allegedly scamming a 92-year-old man out of $250,000.

Oral Durloo and Brandon Nairne, both of New York City, were taken into custody in connection with the fraud scheme.

Police said the victim was told he won $18 million in a sweepstakes and was asked to pay taxes and fees via check and cash to claim the prize…

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