Glendale police crack organized Nordstrom fraud scheme, two suspects arrested
Key takeaways
- The investigation began earlier this year when store employees at luxury retailer Nordstrom flagged suspicious return activity at a Glendale location to the Glendale Police Department.
- According to investigators, the scheme came to light in February when an employee identified a customer attempting to return what appeared to be a counterfeit item.
- Authorities allege that the two Glendale residents, Arpineh Sarkisian and Argin Gharapetian, began carrying out the operation in 2019.
The Glendale Police Department has concluded a financial crimes investigation involving an organized retail fraud scheme targeting Nordstrom. (Glendale Police Department) By Cierra Morgan Connect May 1, 2026 10:45 AM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
A monthslong investigation into a suspected retail fraud operation has led to the arrest of two Glendale residents accused of orchestrating a scheme involving counterfeit returns of high-end merchandise, authorities said Thursday.
The investigation began earlier this year when store employees at luxury retailer Nordstrom flagged suspicious return activity at a Glendale location to the Glendale Police Department.