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Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Potential Multi-State “Romance Scam”

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LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – The Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department, in coordination with the Greenbrier County Prosecutor’s Office, has announced the arrest of an out-of-state woman with the name Ginger Taylor Pirada, Yonko Mitchell following an investigation into an alleged theft and fraudulent scheme.

On January 11, 2026, Deputy T. Fullen and Corporal T. Hyatt responded to a reported theft in Lewisburg. The investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly met the victim through an internet dating application while using an alias.

According to the criminal complaint, the suspect traveled from out of state under the pretense of pursuing a long-term romantic relationship. After gaining access to the victim’s residence, she is alleged to have stolen numerous items, including gold jewelry, watches, and collectible coins, with an estimated total value of approximately $3,537.

Following her departure from the residence, the suspect allegedly continued to solicit an additional $4,000 from the victim, claiming financial hardship related to a family death.

During the investigation, deputies discovered large latex gloves in her possession, which investigators believe were used to prevent leaving fingerprints while searching the residence. A subsequent search of her belongings allegedly revealed property belonging to the victim.

Due to the suspect’s out-of-state residence and the methods used to target the victim, investigators and the Prosecutor’s Office believe this incident may be part of a larger, multi-state scam. Authorities are concerned there may be additional victims who were targeted under various aliases, including but not limited to “Ruby” or “Seal Masters.”

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The Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office and the Greenbrier County Prosecutor’s Office ask anyone with information related to this investigation, or anyone who believes they may have been targeted by a similar scheme, to contact Deputy T.R. Fullen at the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office at 304-647-6634.

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