# California arrests in Texas gold scam

> Police say scammers posed as federal agents and pushed an elderly Texas man to turn cash into gold.
- Title: California arrests in Texas gold scam · ABC7 New York
- Summary: Police say scammers posed as federal agents and pushed an elderly Texas man to turn cash into gold. If callers claiming to be law enforcement demand money…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/arrested-california-connection-gold-scheme-scam-texas/19836253
- Published: 2026-09-15T21:41:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: crime, scams, seniors, gold, texas, news, local
## A scam unraveled
Friendswood police say an elderly Texas resident was targeted by a group trying to pressure him into converting large sums of money into gold.
## The victim got suspicious
In August 2026, the man contacted police after calls from the suspects did not feel right. Investigators worked with him to set up a fake transaction.
## One arrest at FedEx
Police traced Sukhvinder Singh of Lathrop, California, to a FedEx store where gold packages were being held. Officers arrested him as he left.
## Charges topped $300,000
Galveston County charged Sukhvinder Singh with theft of over $300,000 and organized criminal activity. His bond was set at $1 million.
## The calls kept coming
Even after that arrest, the victim kept getting calls. Police say spoofing technology made the calls appear to come from Friendswood police.
## Two more arrested
Friendswood officers went to California on September 9 with LAPD and Riverside County deputies. Daman Singh and Mandeep Singh were arrested and await extradition.

> The professionalism, time, and effort that we were shown while in California were truly remarkable.
## Key takeaway

If callers claiming to be law enforcement demand money, gold, or secrecy, stop talking and call local police directly.