NE Ohio brothers accused of scheming victims out of millions to buy cars, jewelry
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CLEVELAND (WJW) – Two Northeast Ohio brothers face charges after prosecutors say they tricked victims out of millions of dollars through fraud and money laundering schemes for years.
On Thursday, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging 41-year-old Zubair Al Zubair, of Bratenahl, and his brother, 30-year-old Muzzammil Al Zubair, of Pepper Pike.
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According to a release from the Department of Justice, the brothers allegedly took part in multiple schemes, including investment fraud and cryptocurrency mining, to get funds and property from their victims.
The brothers are accused of using those funds to pay for cars, travel expenses, guns and jewelry.
The brothers are accused of lying about being extremely wealthy and having government connections.
In one case, according to the release, Zubair Al Zubair allegedly lied about being married to a princess and being a royal family member in the United Arab Emirates.
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They are accused of lying to make millions of dollars between June 2020 and August 2023.
The brothers are charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, 14 counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to engage in money laundering, four counts of money laundering and one count of theft of government funds.
Zubair Al Zubair is also charged with harboring a fugitive.
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