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Internet Creators Help Uncover $65 Million Elder Fraud Scheme
Ongoing
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 6 events from Nov 30, -0001 to Jul 6, 2026, drawn from 2 sources.
Background
The scheme, which began in 2019, involved Chinese nationals in the US working with scam call centers in India to steal millions from elderly Americans.
The scammers posed as technical support agents, government officials, and bank employees to build trust with their victims and instruct them to withdraw bulk cash and send it to addresses associated with short-term rental locations and fake IDs.
The timeline
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Elder Fraud Scheme Begins
The $65 million elder fraud scheme, involving Chinese nationals in the US and scam call centers in India, begins.[720]
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YouTubers Post Videos Exposing Scammers
YouTubers from Scammer Payback and Trilogy Media post videos exposing the scammers and helping to identify members of the fraud ring.[720]
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Elderly Victim Contacts Mail Carrier
An elderly victim contacts a mail carrier after being defrauded, leading to the discovery of 11 packages containing approximately $135,000 in cash.[721]
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Hua Wang Arrested
Hua Wang, the lead defendant, is arrested at his residence in Flushing, New York, after his co-defendant Weining Su is arrested at JFK International Airport.[720]
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Hua Wang Pleads Guilty
Hua Wang pleads guilty in federal court, admitting to participating in the fraud scheme between 2019 and 2023 and being responsible for over $64 million in stolen funds.[720]
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11 Defendants Plead Guilty
11 defendants, including Hua Wang, plead guilty to their involvement in the $65 million multinational money laundering scheme.[721]
Who is involved
American professional wrestler Kitboga
American scam baiter, Twitch streamer and YouTuber
Frequently asked
What was the role of YouTubers in uncovering the elder fraud scheme?
YouTubers from Scammer Payback and Trilogy Media helped federal law enforcement identify members of the fraud ring and uncover the structure of the conspiracy by posting videos exposing the scammers.
How much money was stolen in the elder fraud scheme?
The scheme resulted in the theft of over $65 million from elderly Americans.
How many defendants have been charged in connection with the scheme?
Over 30 defendants have been charged in connection with the scheme, with 11 pleading guilty so far.
Related drama
Sources
- variety.com, More than 30 defendants have been charged in a $65 million multinational fraud and money laundering scheme targeting elders across the United States, with a little help from the YouTubers behind chann, Jul 6, 2026.
- courthousenews.com, Eleven people pleaded guilty to participating in a $65 million money laundering operation in which prosecutors say Chinese nationals in the U.S. worked with scam call centers in India to steal million, Jul 6, 2026.