Oct 02, 2024
SWANSEA, Mass. (WPRI) — Officers have arrested the man accused of selling numerous vehicles he did not own to unsuspecting customers at his used car business in Swansea. Edward Cicciu, 46, of Attleboro, was taken into custody in Boston Tuesday night. He's facing a slew of charges, including nine counts of larceny by false pretenses, eight counts of forging RMV documents, 13 counts of failure to deliver title upon motor vehicle transfer and four counts of larceny of a motor vehicle. An investigation revealed that at least 25 customers fell victim were defrauded while attempting to purchase a car from Cicciu at Bristol County Auto Exchange. Swansea dealership scheme victim: ‘I feel like I’m living in a movie’ Cicciu is accused of receiving cars on loan from local auctions but not obtaining the titles. He then reportedly sold those cars at his dealership with fake or forged license plates affixed to them. He promised his victims he would mail the titles and registrations to his customers, but never followed through, according to authorities. Police said the auction still owns the vehicles, since Cicciu failed to pay what he owed for them. The auction is now in the process of repossessing the cars from Cicciu's victims. Cicciu is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday morning. Police said an additional 10 victims have since come forward and more charges against Cicciu will likely be filed. Anyone who may have fallen victim to Cicciu's scheme is urged to contact Swansea Police Officer Donald Dibiasio by calling (508) 674-8464. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW
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