The person at the center of this case
Chinese international students at United States universities
Cold Case · Open
225 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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suspect
Lead #1What is the suspect's true identity and current location?
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evidence
Lead #2How many victims have been defrauded and what is the total financial loss?
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contact
Lead #3What communication methods and financial channels are being used in the scam?
The FBI is investigating an ongoing fraud scheme targeting Chinese international students at U.S. universities, where 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 with the FBI Philadelphia Field Office seeking public information to identify and locate the suspect.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Philadelphia Field Office
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witness
Lead #4Have any victims or witnesses come forward with additional details about the suspect's operations?
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clue
Lead #5Are there connections between this suspect and other organized fraud networks targeting international students?
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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 scheme begins
Fraud scheme targeting Chinese international students starts
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2025-01-31
Recent activity confirmed
Suspect was actively participating in the scheme as recently as January 2025
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2025
Photograph obtained
Photograph of suspect taken in 2025
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2022
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2022
Last Updated:October 22, 2026