Bradenton police: 2 arrested in $1.4M gold bar scam

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Bradenton police say an Illinois man and Georgia woman stole $1.4M from an 80-year-old veteran via a fake U.S. Customs scheme.

WHO: An Illinois man and a Georgia woman; an 80-year-old veteran victim

WHAT: Alleged involvement in a conspiracy scheme to steal $1.4 million via a fake U.S. Customs and Border Protection gold bar scam

WHEN: May 27, 2026 at 3:48 PM ET

WHERE: Bradenton, Florida

WHY: Police say the suspects allegedly convinced the veteran to buy and hand over gold bars by posing as U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and a supervisor.

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