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Mercer Island recovers $370K from 2025 fraud; suspect identified, charges pending

Mercer Island recovered $370,350 from a $420,350 check fraud by an impersonator; city bears a $50,000 insurance deductible and plans charges against an out-of-state suspect.

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The City of Mercer Island recovered more than $370,000 from a check fraud scheme it fell victim to in 2025.

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Mercer Island recovers $370K from 2025 fraud; suspect identified, charges pending

The City of Mercer Island recovered more than $370,000 from a check fraud scheme it fell victim to in 2025.

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King5 News broke the news in Seattle, United States on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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