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Last updated October 25, 2022 @ 1:43 PM ET
The following was taken from a press release distributed by the Roswell Police Department:
The Roswell Police Department has made multiple arrests in an extensive, million dollar fraud scheme and is looking for more anticipated victims.
In early June of this year, Roswell Detectives began an investigation into reported rental fraud at a property in the 900 block of Pine Grove Rd. As that investigation progressed, Detectives uncovered an expansive fraudulent business scheme that resulted in the arrest of 57-year-old Earnest Williams (AKA “Nesto” by most associates and victims) as well as 46-year-old Ericka King (AKA “Ericka Hughley” or “Ericka Hughley Rothschild”). Both were arrested and booked into the Fulton County Jail on a host of fraud, forgery, and theft charges.
While their criminal acts are broad, a large portion of their efforts focused on running shell companies, many devoted to business growth, development, and coaching. Williams and King would draw in victims with the anticipation of growing their brands, missions, or life goals, and receive significant payments for goods and services that were never provided. Detectives have uncovered over a dozen victims with a combined monetary/property loss exceeding $1,000,000.00, and believe there is a strong likelihood others have been taken advantage of by Williams and King as well.
If you have any additional information about this case, or believe that you’ve been victimized by Earnest “Nesto” Williams or Ericka King, please contact Officer Fields at nfields@roswellgov.com, or 770-640-4455. Anonymous information be provided through Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS(8477) or online at www.StopCrimeATL.org.
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