SUNDERLAND, Md. — A Virginia man is facing multiple felony charges in Calvert County after investigators say he carried out a months-long financial fraud scheme involving stolen identity information and unauthorized money transfers.
Kamol Assad Farid, 47, of Fairfax, Virginia, has been charged with credit card impersonation, identity fraud, and theft scheme involving tens of thousands of dollars.
According to court documents, the investigation began on February 18, 2026, when a deputy responded to the District Court office in Prince Frederick for a reported fraud complaint. The reporting party, an employee of a plumbing business based in Sunderland, advised that suspicious transactions had been discovered on a company credit card account.
Authorities determined the fraudulent activity occurred between December 8, 2025, and February 17, 2026. During that time, approximately 10 unauthorized transfers of $950 each—totaling about $9,500—were made from a PNC business credit card account. The account was associated with a local business and tied to an individual whose identity was allegedly used without permission.
Investigators learned the funds were transferred to a PayPal account allegedly belonging to Farid. The account name and identifying details matched information connected to him, according to the report. The victim business reported the activity to both its bank and PayPal, prompting an ongoing financial investigation.
Further investigation revealed that Farid had previously performed contract work for the business over a period of years. Detectives allege that after establishing a working relationship, he used access or familiarity with the company’s financial systems to initiate unauthorized transfers for personal gain.
Law enforcement also noted that Farid has prior encounters involving similar offenses and described an alleged pattern in which he would contract with businesses before exploiting financial access.
Charging documents state the total value involved in the broader theft scheme falls between $25,000 and $100,000.
A criminal summons was issued on March 27, 2026, in Calvert County District Court.
A hearing is set for May 11, 2026 in Calvert District Court.
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