2 indicted after allegedly defrauding Glasgow woman out of over $150K

By James Brown/Glasgow News 1

GLASGOW, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – Two men are facing formal charges in an alleged scheme to defraud over $150,000 from a Glasgow woman.

According to a report by Glasgow News 1, Akashdeep Singh of Manteca, California and Manjit Singh face indictments on charges related to a scheme that caused an 82-year-old Glasgow woman to lose $157,157 in overall resources.

Court records confirm both individuals are charged with engaging in organized crime, theft by deception – include cold checks $10,000 or more and knowingly exploit adult by person.

On Aug. 12, police say they arrested Akashdeep Singh when he tried to arrange to meet the 82-year-old victim in the parking lot of a Glasgow Family Dollar.

Authorities say the victim stated she had over $150,000 stolen from her over the course of two weeks.

Court records state an arrest warrant was issued on Oct. 21 for Manjit Singh. An indictment was filed for Manjit Singh on Monday, court records state. As of Tuesday morning, Glasgow News 1 stated he had not been apprehended.

Akashdeep remains in the Barren County Detention Center on a $150,000 cash bond.

We will provide additional updates on this case as they are released.