On February 4, 2025, the Albany Police Department in Oregon arrested two Chinese nationals for serving as money mules for an Indian PayPal scam against an elderly male. The individuals were:
- Yong Xue, a 32-year-old who pulled up to the victim’s doorstep as “Tom”
- Zhen He, the 36-year-old driver
The two are now being held in the Linn County Jail, with Xue being charged with first-degree aggravated theft and both being charged with the conspiracy to commit. This is considered a Class B felony in the state of Oregon, so Xue will face a maximum of 20 years in prison and a fine of $500,000 and He will face a maximum of 10 years with a $250,000 fine.
https://www.987thebull.com/two-chinese-nationals-accused-of-scamming-oregon-man/