(File Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)
KENOSHA, Wis. — A New York man is facing felony charges in Kenosha County after prosecutors say he laundered money and defrauded a local resident in a classic car scam that cost her nearly $10,000.
Adrian Molnar, 50, of the Bronx, New York, has been charged with one count of money laundering and one count of theft by false representation, both Class H felonies. A Kenosha County judge issued a $10,000 warrant for his arrest on Monday. If convicted, Molnar faces up to six years in prison and a $10,000 fine on each charge.
According to the criminal complaint, a Kenosha woman attempted to purchase a 1967 Chevrolet Impala from a company calling itself “Premium Car Sales.” She wired $9,400 to what appeared to be a legitimate business account, but the vehicle was never delivered. Investigators later discovered the money was funneled into a Citibank account controlled by Molnar.
Police say the account was linked to multiple fraudulent vehicle sales across the country. Victims were told to wire large deposits, but the cars never arrived. Detectives traced the account activity to “Am8 Trading Inc.,” which was incorporated by Molnar earlier in 2024.
Kenosha County prosecutors allege that Molnar repeatedly withdrew money from the account after receiving deposits from unsuspecting buyers. The account was closed shortly after the Kenosha victim’s payment cleared.
Molnar remains at large. Authorities warn that scams involving fake online car dealerships are on the rise, often using VoIP phone numbers and temporary websites to lure in victims.
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