More victims come forward in Swansea dealership scheme

More victims come forward in Swansea dealership scheme

SWANSEA, Mass. (WPRI) — An Attleboro man accused of selling vehicles he did not own to unsuspecting customers at his used car dealership in Swansea is facing additional charges after more victims came forward, according to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III. Edward Cicciu, 46, was taken into custody last October after an investigation revealed that he defrauded at least 25 customers who were attempting to purchase a car from him a…

Ex-Swansea Car Dealer Faces 125 Charges in Alleged Fraud Scheme

In what is being called one of the most shocking fraud cases in the area, 46-year-old Edward Cicciu, the former owner of Bristol County Auto Exchange in Swansea, has been hit with 125 criminal charges. These charges include larceny, forgery, and failing to deliver vehicle titles to his customers. Prosecutors claim that Cicciu scammed at least 47 people, leaving them out nearly $325,750. The Heart of the Allegations Cicciu is accused of running a…

Owner of Swansea used-car dealership arraigned on dozens of fraud charges

Bristol County prosecutors said Friday that the owner of a Swansea used-car dealership was arraigned on dozens of fraud charges.

Former owner of Swansea used car business held on bail in Fall River Superior Court on 125 charges

District Attorney Thomas Quinn, III has announced the arraignment of 46-year-old Edward Cicciu of Attleboro, Mass., in the Fall River Superior Court on Thursday.  Cicciu was arraigned on 43 Counts of Larceny under $1200 by False Pretenses, 2 Counts of Larceny by Check over $1200, 37 Counts of Forging or Misusing an RMV Document, 38 […]