Hopkins County, TX – On Monday, August 18, 2025, the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a case involving the financial exploitation of an elderly victim who was scammed out of a significant sum of money.
The suspects convinced the victim that his accounts had been hacked and that he needed to provide funds to a “courier” for supposed FTD insurance.
Following an in-depth investigation, Sheriff’s Office Investigator Richard Brantley, along with Chief Investigator Russell, Investigator Shea Shaw, Investigator Chris Baumann, and the Plano Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence in Plano on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Inside, investigators recovered multiple items linking the suspects to the fraud scheme, along with a quantity of suspected ketamine weighing more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams.
Two suspects—both Chinese nationals residing in Plano—were arrested and charged with exploitation of the elderly and disabled. They have been identified as:
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Chih Hao Chang (Asian male)
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Fujie Shi (Asian male)
“This case is a stark reminder of the sophisticated tactics criminals use to prey on vulnerable members of our community,” said Sheriff Lewis Tatum. “We urge everyone to be extremely cautious. If you are ever contacted by someone asking for money for any reason you are not 100% sure of, please contact your local law enforcement agency or your financial institution immediately. Don’t fall victim to these scams.”
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office emphasized its ongoing commitment to protecting residents from financial crimes and holding accountable those who exploit the elderly.
