Two Suspects Charged in Connection to Carrier Scam; Active PGPD Investigation Underway to Identify Additional Victims

 

Zheng Xie

Jianwei Wang

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) recently arrested two suspects in connection with a carrier scam. The suspects are 30-year-old Zheng Xie of Flushing, New York, and 27-year-old Jianwei Wang of Monterey Park, California.

 

On May 15, 2025, FCU detectives opened an investigation into this scam. The victim advised on April 28, 2025, she received a call from an unknown number warning her of fraudulent activity on her Apple ID. The caller, who impersonated a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) agent, convinced the victim that several of her accounts were comprised. She was instructed to withdraw cash from her bank in order to secure her money. On two separate occasions, the victim handed over tens of thousands of dollars to imposter FTC representatives who came to her home. Following an investigation, PGPD FCU detectives arrested Xie and Wang on May 23, 2025.

 

The PGPD is working closely with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office on this investigation. A grand jury indicted both suspects last week. They are charged with conspiracy to commit theft scheme and related charges.

 

PGPD detectives have been able to identify two additional victims linked to these suspects. So far, the three known victims have lost a combined $700,000. Detectives believe the suspects and their potential co-conspirators victimized other residents in the county who are urged to come forward.

 

The PGPD reminds all residents to never give money, gold, gift cards or anything else of value to someone you do not know, even if they are posing as representatives from legitimate businesses, banking institutions or government agencies. You should also contact your bank if necessary using the number on the back of your bank card.

 

If you believe you have been the victim of a scam, please call us. PGPD detectives can be reached at 301-516-1464.

 

Anyone with information who wants to contact Crime Solvers may call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.) You can remain anonymous.

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PGPD Investigating Fatal Crash in Oxon Hill

Update July 3, 2025: The second deceased passenger is 60-year-old Leslie Bussey of Washington, DC.

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred in Oxon Hill on Tuesday night. Two passengers in the vehicle were killed. The first deceased passenger is 70-year-old Ursula Churn of Washington, DC. The name of the second deceased passenger will be released once her family is located and notified.

On July 1, 2025, at approximately 9:10 pm, officers responded to a collision on northbound Indian Head Highway at the exit for Kerby Hill Road. The vehicle was carrying five occupants. Churn was pronounced dead on the scene. The second deceased passenger died a short time later at a hospital. The driver and fourth passenger suffered injuries considered life-threatening. The fifth passenger suffered injuries not considered life-threatening. All of the occupants are adults.

The preliminary investigation indicates the driver was traveling northbound on Indian Head Highway approaching the exit ramp for Kerby Hill Road, when for reasons currently under investigation, her vehicle struck a traffic barrier and ultimately overturned.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.

Anyone with information may also contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 25-0035897.

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