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3 Chinese Nationals Arrested for Fraud Scheme Targeting Seniors, Federal Prosecutors Say
Investigators say the suspects used impersonation and intimidation to steal $2.2 million from at least 28 victims, with most funds sent overseas.
- On Tuesday, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida Gregory Kehoe announced in Orlando the arrests of Yongbo Li, Huashan Lu, and Yuxiang Zhao for conspiracy to commit mail fraud in a $2.2 million scheme targeting elderly victims across the U.S.
- Shell companies located at P.O. boxes in Orlando and Winter Park facilitated the scheme, with suspects impersonating government agents and financial institutions to coerce seniors into sending funds.
- At least 28 victims, mostly aged 60 to 87, were defrauded after being told their Apple Pay accounts were used to purchase pornography in China or their Social Security numbers were compromised.
- Three additional suspects believed to be in China remain at large, with Kehoe pursuing extradition despite China lacking an extradition treaty with the United States.
- Authorities warn that recovering funds sent overseas remains extremely difficult, urging the public to verify all unsolicited financial requests and report suspicious activity immediately.
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