The person at the center of this case
Multiple Chinese international students at U.S. universities
Cold Case · Open
180 days waiting
CHINESE POLICE IMPERSONATION SCAM
Justice for Multiple Chinese international students at U.S. 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 #1Unidentified Asian male with black hair and brown eyes who is bilingual in English and Mandarin - can you identify this individual from the photograph?
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evidence
Lead #2How are the wire transfers being conducted and through which financial institutions or payment methods?
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witness
Lead #3Which Chinese students have been targeted and what specific details did the scammers use to make their false claims credible?
The FBI is investigating an ongoing fraud scheme targeting Chinese international students at U.S. universities, in which scammers impersonate Chinese police and demand wire transfers by falsely claiming victims are wanted for crimes in China. An unidentified Asian male suspect, who speaks English and Mandarin, was actively participating in this scheme as recently as January 2025. The case remains open and unsolved, with authorities seeking public information to identify and locate the perpetrator.
Case
#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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contact
Lead #4What communication channels (phone, email, messaging apps) are being used to contact and defraud the victims?
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clue
Lead #5Are there connections between this suspect and organized fraud rings operating internationally?
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Official wording
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
Fraud scheme targeting Chinese international students initiates
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2025-01-31
Recent activity confirmed
Suspect was actively participating in the scheme as of January 2025
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2022
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2022
Last Updated:September 11, 2026