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Chinese international students in United States
Cold Case · Open
CHINESE POLICE IMPERSONATION SCAM
Ongoing FBI investigation into a Chinese police impersonation scam targeting Chinese international students at U.S. universities since 2022. Unknown Asian male suspect impersonates law enforcement, falsely claiming students are wanted for crimes in China and demanding wire transfers to avoid arrest and extradition. Suspect remains active as of January 2025 and is fluent in English and Mandarin.
United States - Multiple Universities
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Philadelphia Field Office
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Case Summary
Ongoing FBI investigation into a Chinese police impersonation scam targeting Chinese international students at U.S. universities since 2022. Unknown Asian male suspect impersonates law enforcement, falsely claiming students are wanted for crimes in China and demanding wire transfers to avoid arrest and extradition. Suspect remains active as of January 2025 and is fluent in 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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2025-01-31
Recent activity confirmed
Suspect confirmed as active participant in the fraud scheme as recently as January 2025
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1Asian male, black hair, brown eyes, speaks English and Mandarin, photographed in 2025
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evidence
Lead #2Wire transfer demands made to students claiming they are wanted in China for crimes
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clue
Lead #3Scam involves impersonation of Chinese law enforcement and threats of extradition
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:365
Started:January 1, 2022
Last Updated:April 26, 2026