David Deltiod & Alistair Vespucci arrested for Felony Fraud, Embezzlement, Forgery, and Racketeering.

June 17th, 2025 - Scammers try to scam LSPD officer (and get played)

• Officer Hollowell was approached by David Deltoid & Alistair Vespucci asking for donations for the above 'charity'.

• They were asked for legitimate documentation but could not present any.

• Officer Hollowell proceeded to make controlled donations to the pair.

  • • They provided forged receipts to the officer.

• The Business and Property Bureau confirmed to LSPD that there was no business registration for BKWCAA.

July 5th, 2025 - Bank search warrant

• LSPD applied for a search warrant for bank records from June 16th–22nd, 2025.

• Judge Sakaya Yukimura approved this search warrant.

• Records showed $0 funds transferred to charitable causes, contrary to what Mr. Deltoid and Mr. Vespucci claimed.

July 27th, 2025 - Additional victims found

• A second search warrant was applied for and approved, to increase the scope to find other potential victims.

• Cortez Rivera, and Liam Loyd were identified as victims of this scam.

• The total value scammed at this point is at least $40,000.

Conclusion

• David Deltoid & Alistair Vespucci were charged with the following:

  • GF07 - Felony Fraud

  • GF09 - Embezzlement

  • GF12 - Forgery

  • GF18 - Racketeering

  • BLB04 - Operating Without Valid Documents

The LSPD have informed me that if you are a victim of these scammers, come forward for potential restitution!

Advice for the public:

If you are wanting to be a philanthropist and give to charity, ensure that you:

• Check the business is actually registered with the government - CLICK HERE TO SEE

• Request official documentation before providing any funds

• Report it to LSPD if you are suspicious that you have been scammed - CLICK HERE TO DO THAT

UPDATE: David Deltoid DENIES the scam!

• In a Judicial Branch appeal, he has formally contested the charges mentioned above

• He claims his six-month-old charity saves gravely ill children through unconventional methods, including helicopter rescues and overseas relocations.

• He reports receiving over $200,000k in donations from unnamed donors, including a government official and Los Santos police officers.

• He has attempted to detail financial records show every dollar allegedly spent appropriately.

• Deltoid denies fraud allegations, portraying himself as targeted and proceeds to try request more funds from people.