57-year-old Zhi Yong Wu charged in Toronto with fraud, extortion, and impersonating a peace officer, posing as a Shanghai Municipal Police officer to extort money from a Markham resident.

Zhi Yong Wu, 57, has been charged in Toronto with fraud, extortion, and impersonating a peace officer. He allegedly posed as a Shanghai Municipal Police officer, threatening a Markham resident to pay him money or face arrest. In November 2022, he visited her home with fake ID, compelling her to transfer funds to his account. York Regional Police believe there may be more victims and are seeking additional information.

October 15, 2024
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