Authorities Seek Information in Interstate Consumer Fraud Investigation Involving Berkeley County Man
By Fayette County Discussions
Law enforcement agencies across West Virginia and Maryland are seeking public input regarding fraud investigations involving 23-year-old Matthew Ryan Maturo of Martinsburg, W.Va. A Berkeley County grand jury indicted Maturo on one count of felony obtaining money by false pretenses and four counts of felony fraudulent schemes. The inclusion of Monongalia County makes the advisory relevant to southwestern Pennsylvania residents engaged in cross-border commerce.
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Law enforcement agencies across West Virginia and Maryland are seeking input from the public regarding ongoing fraud investigations involving a Berkeley County man.
Authorities are requesting that individuals who conducted business with 23-year-old Matthew Ryan Maturo of Martinsburg contact investigating officers if they suspect fraudulent activity or property loss.
A Berkeley County grand jury handed down indictments against Maturo charging one count of felony obtaining money by false pretenses and four counts of felony fraudulent schemes.
Notices reference reports spanning Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan, and Monongalia counties in West Virginia, alongside Washington County and Frederick County in Maryland. The inclusion of Monongalia County (Morgantown) makes the advisory relevant to southwestern Pennsylvania residents who participate in cross-border commerce.
An indictment is an accusation; the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Victims or individuals with relevant transaction records are encouraged to contact the West Virginia State Police or local prosecutor's office.