Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Dujae Richards, age 29, of Manchester, was arrested on August 19, 2021, and charged with eight class A felony counts of identity fraud; one class A felony count of theft by unauthorized taking; and one class A felony count of fraudulent use of a credit card.

The identity fraud charges stem from allegations that between October 21, 2020 and February 5, 2021, in Nashua, Mr. Richards, with a purpose to defraud, falsely represented himself as another person, T.H. (an elderly adult), to an insurance company, in order to obtain money, credit, or anything else of value. The theft charge stems from allegations that between August 25, 2020 and February 23, 2021, in Nashua, Mr. Richards exercised unauthorized control over more than $1,500 belonging to T.H., with a purpose to deprive T.H. thereof. Finally, the fraudulent use of a credit card charge stems from allegations that between August 26, 2020 and October 3, 2020, in Nashua, Mr. Richards utilized a credit card belonging to T.H. in order to make cash advances totaling more than $1,500.

Mr. Richards is scheduled to be arraigned this morning in the Hillsborough County Superior Court – Southern District at 11:00 a.m. The charges and accusations against Mr. Richards are merely accusations, and Mr. Richards is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

This matter was investigated by Investigator Anna Brewer-Croteau of the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office. The matter is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Bryan J. Townsend, II, of the Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation Unit and Attorney Kevin Scura of the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of elder abuse or financial exploitation, please contact your local police department or the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services (1-800-949-0470).