(Wayne Twp., Lawrence County, Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are reporting that they were called to a home on Northwestern Drive in Wayne Township, Lawrence County for a report of theft by deception.

After investigating Troopers reported via release that 72-year-old Robert Cunningham from Ellwood City was a victim of fraud. The report stated that Cunningham sent $300,000.00 via Bitcoin to an unknown suspect between June 1 of 2020 and May 11, 2021. State Police didn’t release any other information as they continue to investigate.