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Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter reports two St. Peters, Missouri men arrested for financial exploitation of the elderly early Monday morning. This follows a yearlong search for the two individuals.

Harry Marks (63) and Brandon Parker-Marks (22) of St. Peters, Missouri have been charged with the Class B Felony of Financial Exploitation of the Elderly.

Sheriff Walter states that in May of 2014 his office received information of a local business owner who had fallen victim to an elaborate scam involving the sale of more than $160,000 of heavy equipment to the Marks for a much lower price.

Detectives investigating the crime found that the Marks were part of the Roma Gypsy family, with a long list of properties spanning across the United States. While attempting to check these properties, detectives found the Marks had used fake names and false business information as a part of the ongoing scam.

Sheriff Walter said during the investigation several potential victims have been discovered in other neighboring states.

Sunday evening the two subjects were located in St. Peters, Missouri. Sheriff Walter and other deputies went to St. Peters and took the Marks into custody shortly after 1:00am. They were transported to the Scott County Jail on their formal charges set by the Scott County Prosecuting Attorney.

Brandon Parker-Marks remains in custody at the Scott County Jail. Bond was set by the court at $10,000 cash only. Harry Marks bond was set at $10,000 cash or surety and has bonded out.