39-YEAR-OLD NORTH BERGEN MAN CHARGED IN BERGEN COUNTY CYBER CRIMES INVESTIGATION
"Sarju Patel Was Charged Yesterday With Multiple Counts Involving Creating Fake Social Media Accounts."
Tuesday, January 30, 2024, 8:15 A.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
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HACKENSACK, NJ.- Following an investigation, on Monday, January 29, 2024, a 39-Year-Old North Bergen, New Jersey man was Taken into Custody and Charged with Cyber Crimes against Multiple Victims.
According to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, Yesterday, Detectives of The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Executed a Court Authorized Search Warrant at the home of Sarju Patel, 39, of North Bergen, New Jersey, During a Stalking Investigation.
The investigation determined that Mr. Patel Created Social Media Accounts, Utilizing Numerous Vanity Names in the Likeness of Victims. Further, Patel Posted Photographs of the Victims, "Check-In" Online at various locations associated with Victims and Their Family Members. Also, Patel Sent Physical Letters to the Workplace of one of the Victims, placing the Victims and their Families in Fear of Physical and Emotional Harm.
Accordingly, on Monday, January 29, 2024, Mr. Patel was Taken into Custody at The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office in Paramus, New Jersey, and Formally Charged with Fourth Degree Stalking; Fourth Degree Cyber-Harassment; and a Disorderly Persons Offense of Harassment.
Mr. Patel was Processed on The Charges and was Remanded to The Bergen County Jail pending his First Appearance in Bergen County Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack, New Jersey.
"The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, That States: The Charges Outlined In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."
FILED UNDER: JANUARY 30, 2024: LAW, BERGEN: