# Chinese Scammer Stole $5M in Gift Cards | Concord News

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Podcast: [Concord News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/concord-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7600694)
Published: 2026-07-25T04:10:49+00:00
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A 38-year-old Chinese-American man from Massachusetts is facing federal charges for leading a scam ring that stole nearly $5 million in gift cards via romance and elder fraud, then used them to buy Apple products and ship them overseas to dodge sales tax—all coordinated through WeChat. Authorities raided his Salem, NH warehouse, finding stolen iPhones. He’s looking at 20 years in prison and hefty fines, plus state charges. Three accomplices have already pleaded guilty and are facing deportation. This cross-border operation, involving wire fraud, crypto payments, and international money laundering, highlights how digital scams can wreak havoc across continents. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b121c59db4edb9dc

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