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Man accused in crowdfunding scam that raised $400K arrested after missing court

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Prosecutors say viral GoFundMe story was a huge scam
WATCH: Prosecutors say viral GoFundMe story was a huge scam – Nov 16, 2018

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A homeless veteran charged with engaging in a GoFundMe scheme has been taken into custody in Philadelphia after he failed to make a scheduled court appearance.

Johnny Bobbitt was due in a New Jersey court Tuesday to face charges he violated court-ordered conditions that allowed for his release from jail while awaiting trial.

Bobbitt’s lawyer John Keesler says he expected Bobbitt to appear in court.

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Philadelphia police say he was apprehended in the city just after 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.

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Prosecutors say the 35-year-old conspired with Katelyn McClure and her then-boyfriend Mark D’Amico to concoct a story about Bobbitt giving McClure his last $20 for gas. Bobbit and the couple raised $400,000, which authorities say was spent on luxury items and casino trips.

GoFundMe says it has refunded everyone who contributed to the campaign.

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