09/03/2026
Texas Man Arrested in Scam Targeting Elderly Ascension Parish Resident
According to Sheriff Bobby Webre, detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Zulkar Nain, 34, of Houston, Texas, in connection with an ongoing investigation involving an elderly victim who suffered a monetary loss of approximately $275,000.
Nain is charged with:
• Theft Over $25,000
• Exploitation of the Elderly/Infirmed
• Illegal Transmission of Monetary Funds
• False Personation of a Peace Officer
• Extortion
Detectives began investigating after learning the victim had been targeted through electronic communications between May and August 2026. During the scam, an individual claiming to be a member of law enforcement told the victim there was an active warrant for the victim’s arrest and instructed the victim to send money through cryptocurrency ATMs, gift cards, and FedEx shipments.
As the scam continued, additional money was demanded, and threats of violence were made against the victim. Out of fear, the victim later met with Nain in person and conducted three separate cash transactions totaling $90,000.
Through their investigation, detectives identified Nain in connection with the scam. He was subsequently arrested and booked into the Ascension Parish Jail. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to determine whether anyone else was involved.
The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office reminds residents that legitimate law enforcement agencies will never call and demand money to resolve an arrest warrant or other criminal matter. Law enforcement will not instruct you to send money through gift cards, FedEx, cryptocurrency or Bitcoin ATMs, Western Union, or other money-transfer services.
We also encourage families to talk with elderly loved ones about these types of scams. Scammers often use fear, urgency, and threats to pressure victims into acting quickly before they have an opportunity to ask someone for help. Remind your loved ones that it is always okay to hang up, call a trusted family member, and contact law enforcement directly before sending any money.
If you receive a suspicious call from someone claiming to be a member of law enforcement and demanding money, hang up and contact your local law enforcement agency directly.
