Saturday, November 8, 2025
The Nassau County Police Department’s Electronics Squad Fraud and Forgery Section announced the arrest of a Brooklyn man in connection with an elder scam and attempted grand larceny that occurred Monday in East Rockaway.
According to detectives, a 74-year-old woman received a message on her computer alerting her that it had been compromised. The message included a phone number, which she called. She was then instructed to withdraw her funds from the bank to "protect" her money.
Between Oct. 1 and Oct. 3, the victim withdrew a total of $117,000 and handed it over to several unknown men. On Oct. 6, the woman realized she had been scammed and contacted police.
Following an investigation, detectives identified and located Jinqin Jiang, 46, of 625 49th St., Brooklyn. After a brief struggle, officers took Jiang into custody.
He is charged with attempted grand larceny in the third degree and resisting arrest. Jiang was released on an appearance ticket.
Further investigation revealed Jiang is in the United States illegally and is subject to removal proceedings. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken him into custody.
Police are urging the public to remain vigilant and to warn elderly family members, friends and neighbors about scams and frauds. Anyone who believes they may have been a victim is encouraged to contact the Nassau County Fraud and Forgery Section at 516-573-2815 or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
