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Identity Theft Scheme Allegedly Involves Two Local Brothers

Two Columbus brothers have been arrested in a large identity theft scheme.  Mohamed and Ahmad Mobarak were arrested this week during federal raids of homes and convenience stores.  Federal prosecutors say the brothers used 7 thousand stolen credit card numbers to steal nearly 3 million dollars, then used nearly four-dozen ATMs to launder the proceeds.

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.