A Chicago YouTuber known for reviewing luxury fragrances has been charged after authorities accused him of carrying out an elaborate return fraud scheme involving expensive designer perfumes. According to the Cook County Sheriff's Office, investigators say Philip Carter, 30, purchased high-end fragrances online, removed the original bottles, replaced them with modeling clay or previously used perfume bottles, carefully resealed the packaging and returned the products for refunds. During a search of his apartment as part of "Operation Eau de Fraud," investigators seized 714 fragrance bottles with an estimated retail value of $250,000, along with packaging materials, modeling clay and tools they believe were used in the alleged operation.
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