NYC Chinese Gang Stole Identities Of 3,000 Illegal Immigrant 'Look-alikes' To Pass As US Citizens
By Clarissa Garcia
02/28/23 AT 12:44 AM EST
At least 3,000 Texans of Asian descent had their driver's licenses sent to the Chinese crime group
It was uncovered when a vendor noticed an "increase in customers challenging credit card charges for online transactions"
Letters will be sent to the victims this week notifying them of the breach
A New York-based Chinese crime group has been stealing driver's licenses from "look-alikes" of illegal immigrants so that they can pass themselves off as U.S. citizens.
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) director Steve McCraw confirmed that a security lapse that resulted in the state shipping thousands of Texas driver's licenses to the international organized crime group is under investigation, the Dallas Morning News reported.
The DPS – which issues licenses – has identified at least 3,000 Texans of Asian descent who have been affected and is investigating more potential cases, department officials said during a hearing Monday.
https://www.ibtimes.com/nyc-chinese-gang-stole-identities-3000-illegal-immigrant-look-alikes-pass-us-citizens-3672159
