Scammer Defrauded Victim Out Of $55K, Ledyard Police Say

LEDYARD, CT — A man was charged after police said he defrauded a victim out of $55,748.

Ikeoluwa Famubode, 40, of Pikesville, MD, was charged with first-degree larceny and second-degree larceny.

Police said his arrest was the result of an investigation that began in August. Police were looking into a scam in which the victim was bilked for $55,748.

Famudbode was taken into custody in Maryland. Extradition was granted and he was transported to Connecticut, where he was charged.

Famubode was held on $150,000 bond. He was scheduled to appear in New London Superior Court on Friday.