Sophisticated online racket in which gang members played different roles to exploit ‘desires’ of vulnerable men busted by investigators
A bizarre and sophisticated dating scam involving a 14-man fraud gang has sparked disbelief and amusement on mainland social media.
The elaborate scheme came to light after the male victim surnamed Wang, from Zibo in Shandong province, northern China, reported to police that he had been defrauded out of 4,000 yuan (US$550) by his “girlfriend”, surnamed Sheng.
Wang had met Sheng through a gaming and entertainment app, where her profile featured a sweet-looking young woman.
Sheng showed her care and concern, and the two quickly developed an online relationship.
