Swansea police and Bristol County prosecutors said Friday that the former owner of a used car dealership was sentenced to prison in a fraud scheme.
Officials said Edward Cicciu, 48, of Attleboro, pleaded guilty to 120 criminal counts in Fall River Superior Court.
Cicciu was sentenced to to serve four to six years in state prison. He was also ordered to pay $340,380.76 in restitution.
Swansea police began investigating Bristol County Auto Exchange in Swansea in May 2024 when customers said they paid for cars but never got the titles.
Prosecutors said the case involved 47 people between 18 and 80 years old.
Source: turnto10.com
