Third Squad Detectives report the arrest of a Brooklyn man for an Attempted Grand Larceny 3rd Degree which occurred on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 12:25 pm in Mineola.
According to detectives, the female victim, 57, was contacted by a male claiming to be a Microsoft employee. He notified the victim of a gambling charge on her account in the amount of $30,000 dollars. A short time later, the victim was called by a second male claiming to work for Chase Fraud Prevention.
The male persuaded the victim to remove $30,000 dollars in cash from her Chase account to satisfy the debt. The subject informed the victim an agent would meet at her residence to take the payment. After withdrawing the money, the victim became suspicious and notified the police.
A thorough investigation was conducted and Yongkang Weng, 31, of 931 53rd Street, was arrested.
Defendant Weng is charged with Attempted Grand Larceny 3rd Degree, Attempted Conspiracy 5th Degree and Attempted Scheme to Defraud 2nd Degree. He will be arraigned on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at First District Court, Hempstead.
If anyone feels they may have been a victim of a similar incident, contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-242-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.