Police release image of man connected to China fraud scheme
Police have released a CCTV image of a man believed to be connected to a series of frauds involving someone impersonating Chinese police to scam money.
Between November and January, a 63-year-old Redfern man received a number of phone calls and text messages from someone claiming to be police from China.
The man was told he had been implicated in a fraud in China and would be deported there and jailed if he failed to pay a substantial fine.
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Police have released a CCTV image of a man as part of investigations into alleged frauds in Sydney's south late last year and early this year. NSW Police Force
As a result of the calls, the Redfern man then met with an unknown person in Chippendale and handed over cash.
Police were notified of the fraudulent payment and began an investigation into the crimes.
Detectives have now released a CCTV image of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries and are asking anyone who may recognise him to come forward.
He is depicted as being of Asian appearance, aged 30 to 40, with a medium build, and short black hair.
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