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Man accused of skimming credit card information at 3 businesses

Updated Monday, Feb. 7, 2011 | 5:56 p.m.

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Gevorg Gorj Kegeyan

Metro Police investigators are asking patrons of three Southern Nevada businesses to look over their bank and credit card information following the arrest of a man in a fraud investigation.

Gevorg Gorj Kegeyan, 53, was arrested at his home and charged with fradulent use of a credit card of more than $100. Police said several credit card skimming devices, about 350 credit cards, ATM cards and gift cards that contained compromised account information were recovered at three businesses associated with Kegeyan.

Police said Kegeyan had an “ownership interest” in the businesses and state business records show Kegeyan serves as the president of Mask, Inc., which operates out of Carson City.

Metro, the FBI and Homeland Security investigators served search warrants Feb. 2 at The Cigarette Box, 5891 W. Craig Road; Colton’s General Store, 675 U.S. Highway 95 in Searchlight; and The Cigarette Box, 2311 S. Casino Drive in Laughlin. Police said Kegeyan allegedly obtained credit card information from existing accounts and then transferred the information to other cards.

The investigation is ongoing and more charges against Kegeyan are expected, police said.

Police are asking patrons of the businesses who notice anything suspicious with their bank account information to contact their bank or financial institution.

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