After arrest, the man investigated for carrying out a coup in Taguaí was sent to the Civil Police of Mogiz das Cruzes Cauê Adamuz/g1 The Civil Police arrested, this Friday (12), a 33-year-old man suspected of carrying out a bank scam against an elderly man in Taguaí (SP). The arrest was carried out during an operation in Mogi das Cruzes (SP). According to the police, the suspect is identified as one of the main organizers of a criminal scheme specializing in fraud known as "bank card exchange". 📲 Join the g1 Itapetininga e Região channel on WhatsApp The investigations began after a coup carried out against the resident of Taguaí, in September last year. According to the investigation, the criminals approached the elderly man in front of his residence and offered a drill for a price below the market price. During the payment, made with a bank card, the victim's original card was exchanged for another without her realizing it. Soon after the replacement, transfers and withdrawals were made from the elderly person's account. Investigations also indicated that the suspect used rented vehicles to travel to several cities in the interior of São Paulo and carry out the scams. According to the Civil Police, the man has an extensive criminal record for embezzlement, with records of arrests in the act, police investigations and legal proceedings in different municipalities. The investigations carried out by the Taguaí Civil Police were supported by the Avaré Sectional Police Station. Cristiano Martins/Personal archive READ ALSO: Man arrested on suspicion of killing dog with gunshot to the head in Avaré Televisions, cell phones and drugs: duo is arrested for drug trafficking and objects are seized in the interior of SP Trio suspected of committing serial thefts arrested during police operation in Piraju During the execution of the search and seizure warrant, two cell phones, two card machines, a bank card in the name of another person, car rental contracts and keys to the rented cars were located. After arrest, the suspect was taken to the Mogi das Cruzes Police Station. Investigations conducted by the Taguaí Civil Police, with support from the Avaré Sectional Police Station, continue to identify possible new victims and clarify the participation of other members of the criminal group. Now on g1 Initial plugin text See more news on g1 Itapetininga and Region VIDEOS: watch TV TEM reports