There are charitable organizations all around the world that rely on the good faith of mankind. Internationally, more than 14.3 million tons of donated America textiles assist struggling individuals and families worldwide. Unfortunately, whether it’s textile donations or something as revered as cancer charities, not everyone can be trusted. There are some people in this world that will sink to the lowest lows imaginable to earn a quick buck.

The New York Post reports that an Upstate New York man was recently arrested for scamming good samaritans who thought they were giving money to help kids fight cancer.

Fifty-nine-year-old Deran Akullian Jr. is suspected of swindling around $90,000 a year while running a fraudulent cancer donation program. Akullian reportedly placed hundreds of fake donation jars around businesses in upstate and central New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts. In total, Akullian allegedly collected money given to cancer donations from jars located at more than 300 businesses.

“Makes me feel sick how somebody could do that to kids that really have cancer,” said Richard Heath, one of the business owners who Akullian reportedly scammed over the years. Heath noticed one of the fraudulent jars out front of his store and began to assume something wasn’t right. “I’m glad he was caught.”

Akullian was actually arrested for similar crimes seven years ago.

Reports show that Akullian ignored a large number of donation jars for extended periods at a time, causing the business owners to become skeptical. A few business owners began contacting the National Children’s Cancer Society to inquire about the jars and the lack of pickup. After hearing from the establishment owners, the National Children’s Cancer Society learned that Akullian hadn’t returned a dime worth of the donated money in years.

“This is hard to fathom, there is no question about it,” added Mark Stolze, president and chief executive officer of the National Children’s Cancer Society.

NBC 5 reports that Akullian was arraigned on fraud charges on Thursday, July 6, in the Town of Fort Ann Court on one count of first-degree felony scheme to defraud. He was then sent to Washington County Jail on $20,000 bail. New York State police have asked any companies that currently have donation jars outside their establishments to contact investigators.