California man admits to $2.5M fake DoorDash delivery scheme
Briefly

A 30-year-old man from Newport Beach, Sayee Devagiri, has pleaded guilty to a wire fraud conspiracy that defrauded DoorDash of more than $2.5 million. From 2020 to 2021, while working as a delivery driver for the company, he placed fake orders using customer accounts and manipulated DoorDash's software to show these deliveries as completed. This fraudulent activity was executed repeatedly and efficiently, leading to significant financial losses for DoorDash. Following the discovery of the scheme in 2021, the company has increased its fraud protections and is actively pursuing legal actions against all involved.
Sayee Devagiri pleaded guilty to a fraud scheme involving over $2.5 million stolen from DoorDash through fake deliveries, reflecting a serious breach of trust.
DoorDash's spokesperson highlighted the company's proactive measures against fraud, stating they maintain zero tolerance and are committed to enforcing legal actions against perpetrators.
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