Final defendant pleads guilty in $65M elderly fraud scheme exposed by YouTube 'scambaiters'
SAN DIEGO — The final defendant in a massive $65 million international fraud network that systematically preyed on thousands of elderly victims across the United States pleaded guilty in federal The final defendant in a $65 million international fraud scheme exposed by YouTube "scambaiters" Haotian Zhang and Zetian Zhang, were the last of 25 charged co-conspirators to enter guilty pleas in San Diego federal court. The scheme targeted thousands of elderly victims across the United States and involved overseas call centers, local couriers, fake identities, and short-term property rentals. The Southern California-based ring was primarily comprised of Chinese nationals, many of whom were in the U.S. illegally. The stolen funds were used to compensate network members, cover travel expenses across state lines, and launder money to conceal the proceeds. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.K. Attorney Kevin Mokhtari and Special Assistant U
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SAN DIEGO — The final defendant in a massive $65 million international fraud network that systematically preyed on thousands of elderly victims across the United States pleaded guilty in federal court... [3962 symbols]
Temi: Crime, Fraud, Corruption
