EAST ROCKAWAY, N.Y. — The Nassau County Police Department’s Electronic Squad Fraud and Forgery Section has arrested a second suspect in connection with an elder scam and attempted grand larceny that began earlier this month.
According to detectives, a 74-year-old woman from East Rockaway received a pop-up message on her computer on October 6, 2025, claiming that her system had been compromised. The message directed her to call a phone number, where scammers convinced her to withdraw her money to “protect” it.
Between October 1 and October 3, the victim withdrew $117,000 from her bank and handed the money to several unknown men. On October 6, she realized she had been scammed and called police.
Following an investigation, Jinqin Jiang, 46, of 625 49th Street, was located and arrested after a brief struggle. He is charged with Attempted Grand Larceny 3rd Degree and Resisting Arrest. Jiang was released on an appearance ticket, but detectives later determined he is illegally in the United States, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) took him into custody for removal proceedings.
A second suspect, Chengxiang Jiang, 40, of 132-39 Avery Avenue, Flushing, was later identified as being involved in the East Rockaway scam and an additional elder fraud case in Rockville Centre on August 4, 2025, which targeted a 78-year-old male victim. He is charged with two counts of Grand Larceny 3rd Degree and was also released on an appearance ticket. ICE has likewise taken custody of Chengxiang Jiang, as he is also in the country illegally.
Police are urging residents to remain vigilant and to educate elderly family members and neighbors about ongoing scams. Anyone who suspects they may have been targeted should contact the Nassau County Fraud and Forgery Section at (516) 573-2815 or call 911. All tips can be made anonymously.
