A Wuhan woman was defrauded of 56,000 RMB by a scammer posing as a state-owned enterprise engineer who claimed to need help safeguarding commemorative banknotes. The suspect was arrested in Xi’an, Shaanxi.

Social Context

Romance scams targeting middle-aged women are rising nationwide, classified under Cybercrime Prevention Guidelines (2023) as ‘emotional extortion’. Cross-provincial arrests reflect the Ministry of Public Security’s ‘Cloud Sword’专项行动 targeting telecom fraud hubs in western provinces.

Safety Tip

Never transfer money to anyone met online—even with seemingly verified profiles—and independently confirm employment details through official SOE HR portals.