Chinese organized crime group arrested on Greenwich Avenue

Sound suspicious? They had a fake Arizona driver's license, $1,700 cash, and stolen credit cards. Two men were arrested mid-day on Thursday June 12 in downtown Greenwich suspected to be part of a Chinese Organized Criminal Group (COCG) involved in identity theft and credit card fraud

Lirong Fu (DOB 08/05/1990), was attempting multiple digital wallet purchases using different credit cards—several of which were declined. Typically, these groups use mirrored digital wallets through apps like “Z-NFC” to make unauthorized purchases with stolen card information. Fu exited the store with merchandise and met another individual, Yin Xiang (DOB 10/28/1986), in a vehicle.

Both individuals were detained and provided conflicting statements regarding their travel and activities. A subsequent investigation revealed multiple gift cards, receipts, a counterfeit Arizona driver’s license, a notepad with gift card instructions, and over $1,700 in cash inside their vehicle. Additionally, a receipt was located documenting several thousand dollars worth of suspected stolen products being shipped to China.

Between the Lines: Sounds like the Federal immigration authorities (ICE) may be showing up soon.

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