CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Sheriff Casey Cox
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 9, 2026
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARRESTS CALIFORNIA MAN IN NATIONWIDE FRAUD OPERATION
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. — Investigators with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ravi Ravi, 26, of Ontario, California, on November 6, 2026, in connection with an investigation into attempted theft and computer-related offenses, including an attempted $50,000 cash pickup in Crossville at the 19th Hole Restaurant in Lake Tansi.
Investigators allege that Ravi traveled to Crossville to collect $50,000 in cash from a person targeted in a scam. He was charged with:
- Attempted theft of property, under Tennessee Code Annotated §39-14-103
- Violation of the Tennessee Personal and Commercial Computer Act of 2003, under Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-14-602
The arrest was part of a nationwide enforcement initiative targeting organized fraud schemes that prey on older adults and other vulnerable people across North America. The initiative brought together U.S. and Canadian law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, federal agencies, and private-sector partners to identify suspects, disrupt fraud schemes, and protect potential victims.
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office led the local investigation with assistance from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Cybercrime Investigations Squad. The 13th Judicial District Attorney’s Office helped prepare for the operation. Following the arrest, investigators worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to analyze intelligence and develop additional leads.
Ravi is being held at the Cumberland County Jail on a $208,000 bond. His next court date is scheduled for December 7, 2026. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) has lodged an immigration detainer for Ravi in connection with the alleged violations of federal immigration law.
“Financial crimes continue to target innocent citizens, often resulting in devastating financial losses,” said Cumberland County Sheriff Casey Cox. “These criminal operations frequently involve individuals working across state and international boundaries. Through strong partnerships with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, our federal partners, and law enforcement agencies throughout the United States and internationally, we are working to identify those responsible and hold them accountable. We encourage our citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity before becoming victims of these scams.”
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office urges residents to call local law enforcement immediately if someone instructs them to withdraw cash, buy gold, or hand valuables to a courier. Scammers often impersonate trusted officials, demand secrecy, and pressure people to act before they can speak with their bank or law enforcement. If you receive one of these requests, stop and call law enforcement before handing over money or valuables.
All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Lt. Gary Howard
Public Information Officer
(Photos courtesy Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Pictured: Ravi Ravi)
