Barry Braun Arrested in Connection with Fraudulent Scheme in Ritchie County, West Virginia: WVSP Investigation Unveils Deceptive Practices at XR Events
A man has been apprehended in connection with a fraudulent scheme case in Ritchie County, West Virginia, as per the West Virginia State Police. The investigation conducted by WVSP's Harrisville Detachment revealed a series of fraudulent activities and deceptive practices linked to Barry Braun and XR Events, particularly in the realm of racing venues and associated businesses. Substantial evidence of criminal behavior was uncovered, leading to warrants for fraudulent schemes and obtaining under false pretense charges in Ritchie County. Barry Braun was apprehended by the Lake County Sheriff's Department in Minnesota, and extradition procedures are underway to return him to West Virginia for prosecution. WVSP urges individuals who suspect they may have been victimized by Braun to contact law enforcement in the relevant jurisdiction, with a special request for the law enforcement body to reach out to WVSP's Harrisville Detachment for further assistance.