A Dorchester, Massachusetts resident originally from India has been detained on federal charges for allegedly participating in a scheme that targeted elderly individuals in Rhode Island. Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom announced the arrest and detention of Samyag Uday Doshi, 25, who appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Amy E. Moses on November 17, 2025.
Doshi faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud. Authorities allege that he was involved in a scheme that resulted in a Rhode Island resident handing over $54,000 in cash, with attempted losses exceeding $385,000.
According to the criminal complaint, law enforcement responded to concerns about a Newport resident believed to be the victim of an elder financial fraud scam. The individual had received a voicemail regarding a fictitious purchase and was directed to call a number provided in the message. Upon calling, scammers falsely claimed to be federal officials and told the victim he was under investigation for various offenses, including money laundering. They offered assistance through the purported investigation.
Over approximately three weeks, the scammers instructed the victim to withdraw large sums of cash and either mail it out of state or hand it over directly to couriers met in person within Rhode Island. The victim also made several inquiries about purchasing gold bars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars at the direction of those involved in the conspiracy.
On November 17, 2025, another attempt was made by scammers to have the victim deliver $45,000 in cash. After contacting law enforcement, authorities surveilled the transaction and arrested Doshi at the location where he allegedly met with the victim.
"A federal criminal complaint is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty," stated officials.
Assistant U.S Attorney Taylor A. Dean is prosecuting this case. The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)-Providence and Newport Police Department with support from HSI-Chicago.
The case falls under the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) initiative established by Executive Order 14159: Protecting the American People Against Invasion. The HSTF brings together multiple agencies—including HSI, FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals Service, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations, Customs and Border Protection, IRS-Criminal Investigation Division, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Department of Labor-Office of Inspector General, USCIS, DHS-Intelligence & Analysis—and police departments from several Rhode Island cities as part of an interagency effort led by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island.
