The person at the center of this case
Multiple Chinese international students at United States universities
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CHINESE POLICE IMPERSONATION SCAM
Justice for Multiple 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 #1Asian male with black hair and brown eyes, fluent in English and Mandarin—how was he recruited into this operation and who else is involved?
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evidence
Lead #2What financial institutions and wire transfer methods are being used to move the fraudulent funds?
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witness
Lead #3Have any Chinese students reported interactions with this individual or similar scammers that could help identify him?
The FBI is investigating an ongoing fraud scheme targeting Chinese international students at U.S. universities, in which an unidentified Asian male impersonates law enforcement to convince victims they face criminal charges in China and must wire money to avoid arrest and extradition. The suspect, who speaks English and Mandarin, was actively participating in this scam as recently as January 2025. The case remains unsolved, and authorities seek public information to identify and apprehend this individual before more students are victimized.
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#365
Federal Bureau of Investigation (Philadelphia Field Office)
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clue
Lead #4The reference to case number 109668 and Guangzhou Public Security Bureau imagery—what is the connection to Chinese law enforcement entities?
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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 initiates
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2025-01
Recent activity confirmed
Suspect confirmed to be actively participating in the scam as recently as January 2025
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2022
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2022
Last Updated:June 7, 2026