Phony war POW bilked Long Island veterans group out of $81K to pay for Amazon: DA

A Long Island man was arrested after prosecutors accused him of posing as a decorated prisoner of war and stealing more than $81,000 from an American Legion post. Suffolk County prosecutors say David Agsteribbe used forged military records and medals to gain a finance officer role, then diverted the group’s funds for personal spending. He faces allegations of fraud and theft.