Investigators in Cumberland County arrested a 26-year-old California man on November 6, 2026, after he allegedly attempted to collect a $50,000 cash courier pickup at a Lake Tansi restaurant as part of a nationwide fraud operation.

Ravi Ravi of Ontario, California, faces charges of attempted theft and computer-related offenses. The arrest followed a local probe led by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the FBI. Authorities also lodged an immigration detainer against Ravi through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Sheriff Casey Cox noted that these criminal networks frequently target vulnerable adults across state and international lines. Ravi is currently held on a $208,000 bond with a court date scheduled for December 7, 2026. Officials urge residents to immediately contact law enforcement if anyone instructs them to hand cash or valuables over to a courier.