July 4th 2025.
Two elderly men from Cobb County, Edward Wright and Michael Roberson, have come forward with claims that a fellow church member, Gregory Johnson, has scammed them out of thousands of dollars. Johnson, who they have seen at church on a regular basis, convinced the two men to invest in his company, ARP LLC, promising them high returns on their investments. He claimed that his firm dealt in petroleum products, which caught the attention of both Wright and Roberson.
Feeling confident in Johnson's promises, Wright invested $23,000 while Roberson wired $27,000, both expecting to see their money doubled within two weeks. Johnson even went as far as to promise the 67-year-old Roberson a luxury vehicle. However, despite their initial excitement and trust in Johnson, the two men have yet to see any return on their investments, over two years later.
Roberson, feeling remorse for not doing proper research on the company before handing over his hard-earned money, spoke out about the ordeal, stating, "I shouldn't just sit back and do nothing because there could be other victims." Bank statements confirm that both men transferred large sums to Johnson's account, solidifying their claims.
Channel 2 Action News took it upon themselves to investigate ARP LLC and discovered that the business was not registered with the Georgia Secretary of State's office, which is a legal requirement for conducting business in the state. Wright took action and filed a complaint with the state in 2022, leading to an official inquiry into the company.
When Channel 2 reached out to Johnson for a statement, he simply described the situation as "complicated" but assured that the men would be reimbursed within 30 days. However, when pressed for an explanation as to why it had been over a year since the promised repayment, Johnson had no answer.
The ongoing financial burden has not only taken a toll on the two men's bank accounts but also on their emotional well-being. They continue to see Johnson at their church every week, causing even more distress. Roberson spoke out, saying, "He shouldn't be in church trying to take advantage of people," while Wright, who also has a disabled son to care for, highlighted the impact of the financial setback on his family.
In response to the situation, Roberson has taken legal action against Johnson. However, court documents show that Johnson is trying to evade personal liability by claiming that the agreement was solely with ARP LLC and not with him as an individual. It is worth noting that as Johnson's LLC is not registered, he may indeed be held personally responsible for the scam.
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