Romanian Fraudster Targets Walmarts | Jefferson City News

A 25-year-old Romanian man, Hozu Rostas, faces federal wire fraud charges for allegedly pulling off a brazen cash heist across U.S. Walmarts — including one in Columbia — between late 2024 and early 2026. He reportedly bought items, counted out cash in separate piles, snatched back some bills before the cashier noticed, then returned the goods for full refunds, netting over $150K. Also caught: he was in the country illegally. This wasn’t a fluke — it was a coordinated scheme, and now the legal gears are grinding. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/de90d1ad065d0b4f