Calvert Police Arrest 20-Year-Old Man Following Investigation Into 7-Eleven Skimming Devices

CALVERT COUNTY, Md. – The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), in coordination with federal and regional law enforcement partners, has arrested Becam CiuCiu, 20 of Baltimore, MD, following an extensive, multijurisdictional investigation into the installation of illegal “skimming devices” at retail locations throughout Maryland.

Since October 2025, CCSO deputies have investigated multiple incidents involving skimming devices discovered on point-of-sale pin pads at 7-Eleven stores in Calvert County. Skimming devices are used to unlawfully capture debit and credit card information and associated PIN numbers, allowing suspects to create counterfeit cards and fraudulently obtain cash and merchandise.

Through coordinated investigative efforts, surveillance review, interagency collaboration, and the execution of search warrants, investigators identified Becam CiuCiu as a suspect responsible for installing skimming devices at numerous 7-Eleven locations across multiple Maryland jurisdictions. On February 5, 2026, CCSO deputies executed search and arrest warrants at residences in Baltimore City.

As a result of the operation, investigators recovered:

• 15 skimming devices

• 71 encoded “cash-out” cards

• Skimming device manufacturing equipment

• $21,264 in U.S. currency

Becam CiuCiu was taken into custody and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Possession of Skimming Device (x2) and ID Fraud with Intent to Manufacture/Distribute (x2).

This remains an active investigation. Additional charges and arrests may follow.

Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of debit or credit card fraud is encouraged to contact their financial institution immediately and report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.