Three Dominican Nationals Extradited for Elder Fraud Scheme

The suspects face multiple charges for defrauding elderly Americans out of millions through a 'grandparent scam.'

Juan Rafael Parra Arias, Miguel Angel Vasquez, and Jose Ismael Dilone Rodriguez were extradited and appeared in Newark federal court.
The scam involved impersonating relatives of elderly victims to solicit money for fake emergencies.
The suspects operated call centers in the Dominican Republic and recruited U.S. co-conspirators.
Victims were tricked into believing their loved ones needed immediate financial help.
If convicted, the defendants face up to 20 years in prison for each count.