{"id":71914,"date":"2026-11-05T15:10:29","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T21:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=71914"},"modified":"2026-11-05T15:10:29","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T21:10:29","slug":"west-fargo-traffic-stop-uncovers-21-stolen-debit-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/west-fargo-traffic-stop-uncovers-21-stolen-debit-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"West Fargo Traffic Stop Uncovers 21 Stolen Debit Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>WEST FARGO, ND<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A late-night traffic stop in West Fargo led to a major discovery of suspected stolen financial property.<\/p>\n<p>Police recovered 21 debit cards, eight checks, more than $3,000 in cash, and several electronic devices.<\/p>\n<p>The discovery resulted in the arrest of Christian K Torpeh Sluwar, 22, of Fargo.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities are investigating possible fraudulent financial activity connected to the recovered cards.<\/p>\n<h2>Traffic Stop Leads to Vehicle Search<\/h2>\n<p>The investigation began Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at approximately 10:44 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>West Fargo Police stopped a vehicle in the 1000 block of Main Avenue East.<\/p>\n<p>During the traffic stop, officers developed probable cause to search the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators discovered numerous financial cards and other items inside.<\/p>\n<p>The search led officers to seize several pieces of property for further investigation.<\/p>\n<h2>Police Recover Debit Cards, Cash and Electronics<\/h2>\n<p>According to police, officers seized the following items:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>21 debit cards<\/li>\n<li>Eight paper checks<\/li>\n<li>More than $3,000 in cash<\/li>\n<li>Two electronic card readers<\/li>\n<li>Two computers<\/li>\n<li>Multiple grams of marijuana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The discovery raised concerns about possible theft and fraudulent financial transactions.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators began contacting the individuals whose names appeared on the recovered debit cards.<\/p>\n<p>Those conversations provided additional information about the cards and their reported use.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_71921\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71921\" style=\"width: 574px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Christian-K-Torpeh-Sluwar.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71921\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Christian-K-Torpeh-Sluwar.png\" alt=\"Christian K Torpeh Sluwar\" width=\"574\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Christian-K-Torpeh-Sluwar.png 574w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Christian-K-Torpeh-Sluwar-300x291.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-71921\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Christian K Torpeh Sluwar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Card Owners Confirm Theft and Fraud<\/h2>\n<p>Police said they contacted the individuals associated with the recovered debit cards.<\/p>\n<p>The cardholders reported that their cards had either been lost or stolen.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities also learned that fraudulent transactions had occurred after the cards went missing.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation is continuing as officers examine the financial evidence and electronic devices.<\/p>\n<p>Police have not publicly identified the cardholders or disclosed the total amount of suspected fraudulent transactions.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities also have not explained how the cards came into the suspect&#8217;s possession.<\/p>\n<h2>Fargo Man Arrested on Felony Theft Allegation<\/h2>\n<p>Following the investigation, officers arrested Christian K Torpeh Sluwar, 22.<\/p>\n<p>Police reported the following allegations and violations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Felony theft involving dealing in stolen property<\/li>\n<li>Driving under suspension<\/li>\n<li>Marijuana possession citation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The felony allegation involves suspected possession or handling of stolen property.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators have not released additional details about any potential connection between the electronic devices and reported financial fraud.<\/p>\n<p>Sluwar is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<h2>West Fargo Police Continue Investigation<\/h2>\n<p>The West Fargo Police Department said the case remains under investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Additional information about possible charges or the recovered property may be released as the investigation progresses.<\/p>\n<p>The department has not announced whether additional arrests are expected.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/westfargopolice.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">West Fargo Police Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Additional reporting is available from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/11\/05\/traffic-stop-leads-discovery-dozen-stolen-debit-cards-man-arrested\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valley News Live<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/kfgo.com\/2026\/11\/05\/fargo-man-arrested-after-west-fargo-police-find-21-debit-cards-during-traffic-stop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KFGO Radio<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A West Fargo traffic stop led police to 21 reported stolen debit cards, $3,000 in cash and electronic devices. 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