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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Amelia Neath

BIZARRE: Airbnb scammer arrested for 7 5m theft scheme | Mind Blowing Facts

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An alleged Airbnb scammer who has been accused of receiving around $7 million by “tricking” customers is facing charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Shray Goel and others he worked with allegedly used different identities to double-book properties and refuse refunds to customers around January 2018 to November 2019, according to a warrant for Mr Goel’s arrest obtained by The Independent.

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