Last of 25 Defendants Pleads Guilty in $65 Million Fraud Ring Targeting Seniors
The last of 25 defendants in a $65 million fraud scheme targeting thousands of elderly victims in San Diego and beyond has pleaded guilty, marking another accountability step in the international case. The defendants were mostly Chinese nationals, according to the source.
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The case involved a nationwide, weeklong takedown in August 2025 that led to arrests in California, New York, Texas and Michigan. The source says the operation was connected to a sprawling international fraud ring and was bolstered by YouTube scambaiters.
Three charged defendants remain fugitives. The source does not provide further details on the specific guilty plea, the charges, or any sentencing outcomes.
The fraud scheme is described as having caused $65 million in losses and affecting thousands of elderly victims in San Diego and beyond.
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