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24-year-old Lithonia man charged in fraud scheme targeting out-of-state victims

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LITHONIA, Ga. — A multi-law enforcement agency takedown led to the arrest of a suspect involved in a fraud scheme.

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The Collin County Sheriff’s Office in Texas reached out to Lithonia police for help in finding Ke-Juan D’Shon Studdard, 24, from Lithonia.

Authorities said Studdard was wanted for involvement in a large fraud scheme targeting victims in Texas. Studdard is accused of stealing money through phony bank schemes involving several financial institutions including Cash App, Wells Fargo and Chase Bank.

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Officials spent hours searching throughout metro Atlanta for Studdard. He was later found in a Walmart parking lot in Snellville.

Johnson was arrested. He will be extradited to Texas to face charges of breach of computer security (identifying information from computer/PC, online impersonation and felony theft.

“This arrest reflects our commitment to protecting the vulnerable. Thanks to teamwork with the Collin County Sheriff’s Office and Snellville PD, we tracked and apprehended the suspect, ensuring he faces justice. We are actively working with the Collin County Sheriff’s Office in Texas to identify any other parties involved in this scheme,” Lithonia Chief Donald Dejarnette said.

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Fraud schemes are on the rise, police urge citizens to remain vigilant and never share personal information unless they have verified the identity of the caller or sender.

Officials said If you receive an unexpected call or message requesting sensitive details, hang up and contact the company or institution directly using an official number—not the one provided in the suspicious message.

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