The Electronic Squad Fraud and Forgery Section report the arrest of a Brooklyn man for an Elder Scam/Attempted Grand Larceny that occurred on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 1:00 pm in East Rockaway.
According to detectives, a 74-year-old female victim received a message on her computer informing her it had been compromised. The victim then called the phone number that was displayed on the screen and was informed that she needed to withdraw her funds from the bank to safeguard her money. The victim complied and between October 1 and October 3, she withdrew a total of $117,000 which she handed over to numerous unknown male subjects. On October 6, the victim realized she was being scammed and contacted police. After an extensive investigation, the Defendant Jinqin Jiang, 46, of 625 49th Street was located and after a brief struggle was placed into custody.
The Nassau County Police Department urges the community to be on alert and to remind vulnerable family members, friends and neighbors about potential scams or frauds. If you feel you may have been a victim, please contact the Nassau County Fraud and Forgery Section at (516) 573-2815 or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
Defendant Jinqin Jiang is charged with Attempted Grand Larceny 3rd Degree and Resisting Arrest. He was released on an Appearance Ticket. Further investigation revealed the defendant is illegally in the United States and is subject to removal proceedings. US Immigration Customs Enforcement Agents (ICE) took custody of the defendant.
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After an extensive investigation, it was determined the Defendant Chengxiang Jiang, 40, of 132-39 Avery Avenue, Flushing was also involved in the above listed Grand Larceny and for an additional Grand Larceny/Elder Scam in Rockville Centre that occurred on Monday, August 4, 2025 involving a 78-year-old male victim. He is charged with two counts of Grand Larceny 3rd Degree. He was released on an Appearance Ticket.
Further investigation revealed the defendant is also illegally in the United States and is subject to removal proceedings. US Immigration Customs Enforcement Agents (ICE) took custody of the defendant.