Ryan Law -Economic Crimes Agent
Fort Lauderdale,#2Author of original report
Fri, September 19, 2008
Menage S. Gitaen was arrested by Fort Lauderdale Police on September 3rd 2008, in conjunction with a high theft crime that occurred in a Fort Lauderdale Jewelry Store involving counterfeit watches and conspiracy to commit fraud. He is charges with Grand Theft in the amount of $20,000.00 - $100,000.00. Also in his (SUV) possession was a high level counterfeit Rolex watch. Menage Gitaens arrest information can be found and verified at the Broward County FLorida, Clerk of Courts Website, under Felony cases. http://www.clerk-17th-flcourts.org/bccoc2/pubsearch/public_search.asp (Please copy and paste wesite and enter name, then search) Menage Gitaen is currently out on bond and is awaiting trial. An investigation is currently still in progress to add additional charges. If you or anyone you know has been a victim of a crime by this individual, please call our Economic Crimes Number ar 954-494-3854 and a Agent will process your complaint. Menage Gitaen was also arrested in 1988 in Broward County Florida (Fort Lauderdale) for Fraud, and served three years Probation at that time. If you are doing business or considering doing business with this individual please use extreme caution. Menage S. Gitaen is also suspected in other theft diversion type crimes, as his targets are high end jewelry stores, pawn Shops, etc. Our investigations have him "highly suspected" (Also) in a 4.00 carat diamond loss at a Hollywood, Fl. Pawnshop, and a 2.00 diamond at a Fort Lauderdale Pawn Shop, as well as a Crime committed at a Plantation, FL jewelry store. Charges are pending upon further investigation. Ryan Law -Economic Crimes Agent Fort Lauderdale, Florida