Attorney, two others charged in alleged $550,000 fraud involving Sussex County victim, police say
SPARTA TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — A Randolph attorney and two alleged accomplices have been charged in connection with an alleged fraud scheme that police say resulted in the theft of more than $550,000 from a Sparta Township resident.
According to the Sparta Township Police Department, the investigation began July 3, 2025, when the victim reported to police headquarters that he believed he had been defrauded of more than $500,000. Detective Matthew Pletcher was assigned as the lead investigator.
Police allege the victim had hired Gary D. Grant, 68, of Randolph, who owns and operates Grant Law Group LLC and Grant Real Estate Equities LLC, to facilitate a real estate transaction. During the course of the investigation, detectives determined that Grant, along with Sarabjeet S. Madhan, 34, and Bandana S. Madhan, 37, both of Woodbury, New York, allegedly gained unauthorized access to the victim’s bank account.
Investigators allege approximately $550,600.86 was taken from the account and used for the accused individuals’ personal benefit.
On Dec. 12, 2025, police executed search and arrest warrants at Grant’s residence in Randolph and at his business location in Denville.
Grant was taken into custody and charged with theft by deception; two counts of failure to make required disposition of property received; misapplication of entrusted property; money laundering; unauthorized practice of law; credit card fraud; impersonation or theft of identity; and conspiracy to commit those offenses. He was lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility pending his first court appearance.
Police said Sarabjeet S. Madhan was charged with theft by deception; computer criminal activity; receiving stolen property; misapplication of entrusted property; issuing bad checks; money laundering; credit card fraud; impersonation or theft of identity; and conspiracy. An arrest warrant has been issued for him.
Bandana S. Madhan was charged with money laundering; receiving stolen property; and conspiracy. An arrest warrant has also been issued for her, police said.
The Sparta Township Police Department said the investigation was conducted with assistance from the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Hopatcong Police Department, Vernon Police Department, Randolph Police Department, Denville Police Department, West Milford Police Department and the Internal Revenue Service.
