Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella announces that on May 26, 2022, the Hillsborough County-Southern District Grand Jury indicted Dujae Richards, age 30, of Nashua, on four class A felony counts of identity fraud and two class A felony counts of fraudulent use of a credit card.

Three of the identity fraud charges allege that between October 21, 2020, and November 11, 2020, Mr. Richards, with a purpose to defraud, posed as another person, T.H., age 89, by falsely representing himself as T.H. to New York Life Insurance Company in order to obtain loans.

The additional identity fraud charge alleges that on or about August 10, 2020, Mr. Richards, with a purpose to defraud, posed as another person, T.H., age 89, by falsely representing himself as T.H. in order to obtain an American Express credit card.

One credit card fraud charge alleges that between August 16, 2020, and February 1, 2021, Mr. Richards, pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct, used a credit card issued in Mr. Richards's name, for the purpose of obtaining property or services, valued collectively at more than $1,500, with knowledge that the card was stolen or that his use was unauthorized by the issuer.

The other credit card fraud charge alleges that between August 5, 2020, and October 3, 2020, Mr. Richards, pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct, used a credit card belonging to T.H., age 89, for the purpose of obtaining property or services, valued collectively at more than $1,500, with knowledge that the card was stolen or that his use was unauthorized by T.H., the person whom the credit card was issued.

The State is seeking an extended-term of imprisonment on each of the indictments, alleging that Mr. Richards, in committing the crimes, intended to take advantage of T.H.'s age and/or disability that impaired T.H.'s ability to manage T.H.'s property and financial resources, or otherwise to protect T.H.'s rights or interests. Mr. Richards faces up to 10-30 years in the New Hampshire State Prison, and a $4,000 fine, on each of the indictments if convicted.

Mr. Richards was previously indicted in the Hillsborough County-Southern District on September 24, 2021, on eight class A felony counts of identity fraud, one class A felony count of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, and one class A felony count of fraudulent use of a credit card. Mr. Richards is alleged to have committed these crimes against T.H.

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, with assistance from the Nashua Police Department and the New Hampshire Insurance Department. The matter is being prosecuted by Senior Assistant Attorney General Bryan J. Townsend, II, of the Elder Abuse and Financial Exploitation Unit.

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).