Mubasher Riaz, a resident of Ypsilanti, Michigan, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. This announcement was made by United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr., in collaboration with Special Agent in Charge Cheyvoryea Gibson from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Detroit Division.
Court records reveal that Mubasher Riaz and his brother, Muzzammil Riaz, were charged earlier this year for their involvement in an online refund scheme. Muzzammil Riaz admitted to a lesser role on June 4, 2025. Both brothers confessed to using fraudulent identities and various means to avoid detection while purchasing goods online. These included cell phones, tablets, electronic doorbells, and clothing. They falsely claimed these items were defective to obtain refunds without returning the actual products.
The FBI discovered the fraudulent activities during a search at Mubasher Riaz’s home in November 2023 while investigating him for another matter. Evidence found included over 40 cell phones and 30 tablets linked to different identities used in the scheme. The total loss for vendors exceeded $400,000.
Several email accounts were used for these fraudulent transactions:
– docriaz1983@gmail.com
– honorrollmd@gmail.com
– joota429@gmail.com
– muza34082@outlook.com
– juka4299@gmail.com
– juano42@yahoo.com
Authorities believe there are numerous victims and urge them to contact the FBI at www.fbi.gov/mubasherriazvictims.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Zachary Zurek.
