The person at the center of this case
Chinese international students at United States universities
Cold Case · Open
135 days waiting
CHINESE POLICE IMPERSONATION SCAM
Justice for Chinese international students at United States universities — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who is the unidentified Asian male with black hair and brown eyes who speaks English and Mandarin?
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evidence
Lead #2What wire transfer records, financial institutions, or payment methods are being used in these scams?
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witness
Lead #3Have any Chinese international students reported interactions with this individual or similar scammers?
The FBI is investigating an ongoing Chinese police impersonation scam targeting Chinese international students at U.S. universities since 2022. Scammers impersonate law enforcement and demand wire transfers by falsely claiming victims are wanted for crimes in China and face arrest or extradition. An unidentified Asian male suspect, fluent in English and Mandarin, was actively participating in this scheme as recently as January 2025, and the FBI seeks public information to identify and locate him.
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#365
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Philadelphia Field Office
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4How is the suspect obtaining personal information about Chinese students to make the scam convincing?
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contact
Lead #5What communication methods (phone, email, messaging apps) is the suspect using to contact victims?
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Source Narrative
Unknown Suspects 2022 through Present The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking information regarding the photographed individual in connection with an ongoing fraud scheme targeting Chinese international students at United States universities. This individual has allegedly participated in a law enforcement impersonation scam to defraud multiple Chinese nationals who are students based in the United States.
In this scam, the individual advises students that they are wanted in relation to a crime in China and the students must wire money in order to avoid arrest and extradition. This individual was allegedly an active participant in this scheme as recently as January of 2025.
He is described as an Asian male, with black hair and brown eyes, who speaks both English and Mandarin.
Timeline of Events
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2022
Scam campaign begins
Chinese police impersonation scam targeting Chinese international students begins
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2025-01
Recent activity confirmed
Suspect was actively participating in the fraud scheme as recently as January 2025
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2022
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2022
Last Updated:July 22, 2026