Police in Watertown, upstate New York, said two Chinese citizens were arrested Wednesday for allegedly participating in a gold scam targeting elderly residents by impersonating government officials and attempting to steal nearly $90,000 in gold. Wei Fu Cai, 43, and Wen Ping Chen, 35, were charged with second-degree grand theft attempt, a felony.
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Police in Watertown, upstate New York, said two Chinese citizens were arrested Wednesday for allegedly participating in a gold scam targeting elderly residents by impersonating government officials and attempting to steal nearly $90,000 in gold. Wei Fu Cai, 43, and Wen Ping Chen, 35, were charged with second-degree grand theft attempt, a felony.