KPD arrests additional suspects in ongoing jewelry scam investigation

Published on February 21, 2025

LĪHUʻE – The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) has made additional arrests in connection with the ongoing investigation into the counterfeit jewelry scam that has been targeting local residents.

Working closely with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, KPD issued two Felony Information Warrants for Fraud for Remus Miclescu and his passenger at the time of the initial incident on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. As the investigation continued, additional suspects were identified.

On Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, officers successfully arrested Constantin Miclescu, a 34-year-old Romanian national residing in New York, and Sarai Gheorghe, a 23-year-old Romanian national residing in Maryland, for the offense of Fraud. These arrests were a critical step in halting further criminal activity and uncovering additional information. 

On Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, officers made additional arrests for Fraud, taking into custody Inilian Constantin, a 30-year-old Romanian national residing in Maryland, Sofian Miclescu, a 28-year-old Romanian national residing in New York, Constantin Miclescu, a 26-year-old Romanian national residing in Maryland, and Remus Miclescu, a 29-year-old Romanian national residing in Washington.

All six suspects are currently being held at the KPD Cellblock. A thorough investigation is underway to ensure those responsible are held accountable and to prevent further harm to the community.

"Thanks to the persistence and thorough investigation by our officers, along with the public’s vigilance, we’ve made great strides in putting an end to this scam,” stated Deputy Chief Mark Ozaki. “These groups often operate as organized crime, targeting our kupuna. We want every Kaua‘i resident to feel safe, knowing those responsible will be held accountable for their crimes.”

Please report any suspicious activity to KPD Dispatch at (808) 241-1711. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i at (808) 246-8300, submit a tip at crimestopperskauai.org, or use the Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i P3 Tips Mobile App. 

Constantin Miclescu, 34, arrested on Feb. 19 for Fraud. 

Sarai Gheorghe, 23, arrested on Feb. 19 for Fraud.

Inilian Constantin, 30, arrested on Feb. 20 for Fraud.

Sofian Miclescu, 28, arrested on Feb. 20 for Fraud.

Constantin Miclescu, 26, arrested on Feb. 20 for Fraud.

Remus Miclescu, 29, arrested on Feb. 20 for Fraud.

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