SWANSEA, Mass. — An Attleboro man who owns a used car business in Swansea is wanted by police in connection with a fraud scheme.
Edward Cicciu, 46, owner of Bristol County Auto Exchange at 2388 Grand Army of the Republic Highway, is wanted by police on “multiple arrest warrants” for fraud-related charges, Swansea Police Chief Mark Foley said in a statement on Thursday.
Since May, about 25 people have reported to police that they were defrauded by Bristol County Auto Exchange, Foley said.
An investigation by police found that Cicciu receives cars on loan from a local auction, but does not receive the titles for the vehicles until he pays the auction in full.
The vehicles are then put up for sale at Bristol County Auto Exchange. Police said Cicciu allegedly completes a sale, takes the payment, attaches fake or forged license plates and promises that a title and registration …