On May 12, 2025, the Greenwich Police Department arrested an individual believed to be involved in a complex scam that targeted a local physician. The ongoing investigation revealed that scammers, posing as federal agents from the DEA and the Office of Inspector General, falsely accused the victim of drug trafficking and demanded large sums of money under threats of arrest, prosecution, and reputational harm.
In April 2025, the victim was coerced into handing over $15,000 in cash to a courier, believing they were complying with federal instructions. As the suspects continued to demand more money, the victim contacted legal counsel, who then alerted police.
In coordination with the DEA, Greenwich Police set up a controlled operation for a second fake money drop. On May 12, 2025, a male courier arrived at the predetermined location to collect what he believed to be $17,000 in cash. Officers moved in to arrest the suspect, who attempted to flee but was shortly apprehended after.
On May 12, Greenwich Police commenced a surveillance operation in order to detain a person attempting to retrieve additional funds, approximately $17,000, from the victim.
Police observed the suspect arrive and approach the victim, conversing briefly with the person. Police verified the suspect was the person sent to retrieve the funds.
The suspect was approached by police personnel and attempted to flee on foot, only making it a few steps before being detained.
Police said Quijin Wang, 38, of Oklahoma City, OK, was charged with Criminal Attempt Larceny 2, Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 2 and Interfering with Officer/Resisting after an investigation.
He was unable to post his $1,000,000 bond and was held in police custody after being processed.
He has a date in Stamford Superior Court on May 28, 2025.
Investigators believe this scam is connected to an organized criminal network operating out of overseas call centers with domestic couriers.