2 Men Indicted In $86K Fraud Case Involving Prince George's Resident

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Two men have been indicted on charges of theft, theft scheme and conspiracy to commit theft scheme in connection to an $86,000 fraud case that targeted a local resident.

The scheme, which spanned nearly one month, involved the impersonation of federal agents, fake security threats and in-person cash pickups by individuals posing as government officials, noted Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Tara Jackson.

In April 2025, the victim received a fraudulent text message alerting them to a large purchase. After calling the number provided, the victim was connected to someone claiming to be from a fraud department, who then transferred the victim to an individual identifying herself as a Federal Trade Commission agent. This individual convinced the victim to withdraw a large sum of money which was ultimately taken by the defendants in the course of the theft scheme.

In May 2025, after receiving numerous follow-up calls, the victim became suspicious and contacted the Prince George’s County Police Department. Investigators with the department's financial crimes unit immediately took over the case. The police department was able to apprehend both suspects - Zheng Hui Xie and Jianwei Wang.

“We recognize that fraud and theft are crimes that are deeply harmful, violating people’s trust, financial stability and sense of safety,” Jackson said. “This case is a clear reminder that scams are growing more sophisticated and anyone can become a target. We are grateful for the support of our police department and for the work of our attorneys in holding those responsible for this crime accountable. We remain committed to aggressively investigating, prosecuting and holding accountable those who exploit the trust and safety of our residents. Our office stands resolute in its mission to protect the public, defend the vulnerable and uphold the rule of law – without exception, without compromise.”

The Office of the State’s Attorney reminds residents that scammers often use known and unknown numbers to trick individuals into sharing personal information, clicking on malicious links or sending money. Residents who receive a message and are unsure about it are
encouraged not to respond and should report it to the Prince George’s County Police Department at 301-352-1200 or via email at Police_Financialunit@co.pg.md.us.