International Scam Ringleader Pleads Guilty in $27 Million Fraud Case

An international fraud ring, responsible for duping nearly 2,000 victims, has seen one of its leaders plead guilty in a U.S. federal court. Jiandong Chen, infamously known as 'Little Tiger,' admitted his role in a massive fraud and money laundering scheme valued at USD 27 million.

Operating through India-based call centers, the conspiracy primarily targeted elderly victims using social engineering techniques. Calls, emails, and pop-up ads lured victims into contacting scam call centers, where conspirators gained their trust and convinced them to send cash.

Chen, along with cohorts, leveraged fake IDs to collect the mailed cash. The U.S. Attorney's Office confirmed that Chen and his associates defrauded individuals nationwide between 2021 and 2023, leading to his arrest in Los Angeles in 2024.