Westerville Police Field Scam Reports Almost Weekly, Chief Says

Video of suspect's arrest in recent scam attempt.

Ankush, the man arrested by police as the suspect in what was said to be an attempted scam.

Recent $400,000 scam attempt stopped by police

Westerville police receive scam reports almost every week, and Police Chief Holly Murchland said losses of about $400,000, like a recent attempt, are not unusual.

The schemes often demand payment in bitcoin, gold or cas…