An investigation started after a resident reported suspicious activity. This person had been contacted by individuals claiming to be federal authorities, who tried to persuade them to invest a large sum of money in gold. The authorities worked with the resident to set up a transaction with one of the suspects.

A suspect was identified and followed after this planned transaction. The suspect was later found to be from California. Further details about the case and the suspects are available from the source, including the outcome of the investigation and the number of people arrested.