Wenjie He ARRESTED for serving as a courier for a "wrong number" scam

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On September 27, 2024, the Branford Police Department in Connecticut arrested 31-year-old Wenjie He from Fresh Meadows, New York for serving as a courier or money mule for a scam operation that involves sending “hello” text messages to unsuspecting individuals. He is now being held on a $200,000 bond and was charged with:

  • First-degree larceny
  • Conspiracy to commit first-degree larceny
  • First-degree telephone fraud
  • Conspiracy to commit first-degree telephone fraud

The funds are believed to be earmarked for further criminal activities and police are actively pursuing leads to identify and apprehend other individuals connected to the scheme.

https://www.fox61.com/article/news/crime/hello-text-ny-arrest-scam-connecticut/520-7e123c20-5a04-4a27-92b4-e8cf45789765

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