BC Victim Loses $1.5 Million to Fraudsters Posing as Chinese Police Officers: RCMP

Published on July 26, 2024

The RCMP has issued a public warning about fraud targeting the Asian community in British Columbia, where scammers posing as Chinese police officers falsely informed a victim of a pending arrest warrant in Hong Kong. In a July 24 statement, Richmond RCMP reported receiving a complaint 10 days earlier about suspects impersonating Chinese police officers. The sole victim reported sending the fraudsters over $1.5 million. “These fraudsters are highly convincing and use various tactics to induce fear, making the victim feel compelled to comply with their demands,” said Sergeant Dave Au of the force’s organized crime unit. “While we are committed to thoroughly investigating these frauds, community awareness is crucial in preventing future incidents.”...

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