State police: Somers man posing as lawyer online convinced victim to pay $7,500

State police say David Karaca pretended to be a lawyer on a virtual alcoholics anonymous group based in Los Angeles.

News 12 Staff

Oct 5, 2024, 12:53 PM

Updated 27 days ago

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A Somers man has been arrested for pretending to be a lawyer online and convincing a victim to pay him, state police say.
David Karaca is accused of posing as a lawyer on a virtual alcoholics anonymous group based in Los Angeles.
State police say he used the names David Radcliffe and David Corazza.
His victim paid him $7,500 for legal fees, according to authorities.
Karaca has been charged with grand larceny.