Chinese asylum-seeker accused of stealing elderly NY woman's savings

A Chinese national seeking asylum in New York City was arrested for orchestrating an elaborate internet scam targeting an elderly woman in Buffalo. The suspect posed as a Microsoft security representative and an IRS agent, ultimately convincing her to send $20,000 and gold bullion, which were fake and tracked with devices. The scheme, which began in May, involved hacking, remote access, and financial fraud, resulting in the victim losing approximately $360,000. The suspect was apprehended during a traffic stop after being tracked through a sting operation involving FBI, IRS, and local law enforcement.

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