RUSK COUNTY — A man accused of playing a key role in a financial scam that targeted a Rusk County, Wisconsin resident has been sentenced to prison. The victim, who had clicked a suspicious link on their computer, was subsequently manipulated into withdrawing large sums of cash in a scheme involving fake tech support, coordinated cash withdrawals, and a courier who came to the victim’s home to collect the money.
In a coordinated law enforcement operation, investigators arrested Miteshkumar Chaudhari (25) of Oak Forest, Illinois, when he came to the victim’s home to collect additional funds. The Rusk County Sheriff’s Office contacted ICE to begin the detainer process, and multiple felony charges were filed against Chaudhari, including attempted theft and crimes against an elderly or disabled person.
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PROCUREMENT & EXPENDITURE (STOPPING KICKBACKS)
Procurement fraud usually involves inflated invoices or “fictitious” vendors.
- The Three-Way Match: Never pay an invoice unless you have matched the Purchase Order (PO), the Delivery Note (signed), and the Supplier Invoice.
- Vendor Master File Review: Review your vendor list annually. Look for suppliers with the same bank details or physical addresses as your employees.
- Dual Authorization: Implement a “Two-to-Sign” rule for all EFT payments above a certain threshold (e.g., R5,000).
- No “Cashing” of Checks: If you still use physical checks, strictly prohibit “Cash” as a payee and store blank checks in a dual-lock safe.