Thursday, October 1, 2026
A New Jersey man was arrested in connection with a grand larceny reported on April 25, 2024, in Uniondale, Nassau County police said.
A homeowner hired North Falcon Construction Company of 285 Avenue C in Manhattan. The homeowner issued a check for $59,202.50 to a man who identified himself as Mohammed Ali.
Police later determined the name was an alias used by Zohaib Farrukh, 37, of Piscataway, N.J. Farrukh cashed the check, but the homeowner never received any services and was unable to reach him despite multiple attempts, prompting a call to police, authorities said. Police found Farrukh and took him into custody, on Nov. 22. He is charged with grand larceny and scheme to defraud.
After he was arraigned on Nov. 23, Farrukh was issued and as of press time no further information was available.
Police ask anyone who believes they may also have been victimized to contact their local precinct or call 911. All calls are confidential.
