8 Chinese Nationals on Student Visas Charged in Computer ‘Pop-Up’ Scam Targeting Elders

The defendants defrauded more than $10 million from over 50 victims across 19 states.
8 Chinese Nationals on Student Visas Charged in Computer ‘Pop-Up’ Scam Targeting Elders
The Department of Justice (DOJ) in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
Reporter
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Eight Chinese nationals on student visas in the United States have been indicted for their alleged role in a scam targeting elderly Americans through fraudulent computer pop-ups, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced on July 11.

The defendants, who came to the United States to attend college, are accused of defrauding more than 50 victims across 19 states out of more than $10 million. They were indicted by a federal grand jury in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Frank Fang
Frank Fang
Reporter
Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based reporter. He covers U.S., China, and Taiwan news. He holds a master's degree in materials science from Tsinghua University in Taiwan.
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