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This Man Stole $9 Million in Gold Bars on the Upper West Side, Police Say
Saturday, November 14, 2026
A man on the Upper West Side purchased gold bars after believing his financial accounts had been compromised through an online fraud scheme, according to police. The purchase totaled approximately 9 million dollars in gold bars. Police said the man was the victim of a fraud operation that convinced him to buy the precious metal.
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