The person at the center of this case
Multiple Chinese international students in the United States
Cold Case · Open
120 days waiting
CHINESE POLICE IMPERSONATION SCAM
Justice for Multiple Chinese international students in the United States — 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 #1What is the suspect's real identity and how is he connected to the scam network?
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evidence
Lead #2How are wire transfers being facilitated and which financial institutions are involved?
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witness
Lead #3Which students have been targeted and can they provide details about communications with the suspect?
The FBI is seeking information about an unknown Asian male suspect involved in an ongoing Chinese police impersonation scam targeting Chinese international students at U.S. universities since 2022. The suspect impersonates law enforcement to convince students they face arrest in China and must wire money to avoid extradition. The suspect was actively participating in this fraud scheme as recently as January 2025 and speaks both English and Mandarin.
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#365
Federal Bureau of Investigation (Philadelphia Field Office)
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contact
Lead #4What phone numbers, email addresses, or social media accounts is the suspect using to contact victims?
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clue
Lead #5Are there connections between this suspect and other known fraud operations 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 campaign begins
Chinese police impersonation fraud scheme targeting Chinese international students begins
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2025-01-31
Recent activity confirmed
Suspect was actively participating in the scam scheme as recently as January 2025
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2022
Last Updated:July 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2022
Last Updated:July 11, 2026