A coordinated investigation by the Kearny Police Department and Jersey City Police Department has led to the arrest of six individuals allegedly involved in a complex fraud ring targeting rideshare drivers across several states, including incidents in Hudson County.
According to a press release from the Kearny Police Department, arrest and search warrants were executed on May 8 in Brooklyn, Newark, and Miramar, Florida. Kearny detectives were present at all locations. The operation resulted in 280 criminal charges and the closure of 40 cases statewide, with more charges expected.
The suspects, all from Brooklyn, New York, were identified as Benshley Francillon, 24; Zamo Examo, 21; Jaden Labissiere, 21; Cedrick Alcime, 20; Walton Lawrence, 20; and Adebola Olowu, 22. A seventh individual, Michael Lawrence, 22, also of Brooklyn, has been charged but remains at large…