Building Material Thefts Part of Nationwide FBI Probe
Green Brook business one of hundreds allegedly ripped off by Canadian companies.
The FBI and Canadian authorities are investigating several companies for a series of alleged thefts—including one in Green Brook—that ripped off hundreds of building material suppliers nationwide. Flemington Tile and Supply Co. on Route 22 reported in June that Aya Distributors allegedly applied for credit with falsified information, including telephone numbers and banking information, which was used to purchase $10,207 worth of 18-inch square tiles, Green Brook Police said. The alleged scheme surfaced in late 2011, according to industry association reports. Flemington Tile officials did not return phone calls seeking comment. The FBI launched an investigation called Operation CANSCAM and set up a website for companies to detail their …
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