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5-12-2025 10:54pm
Norwood Police Arrest and Charge New York Man in Connection with $30K Scam
Darlene Cancell
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A 37 year-old man from New York was arrested on May 8th by Norwood Police in connection with a scam which cost a Norwood resident tens of thousands of dollars a few days earlier, announced the police department on Friday, May 9th.
On Monday, May 5th, a 67 year-old Norwood resident complained to police of being victim of a scam. According to Norwood Police, on May 2nd, the resident was contacted by someone claiming to be an employee of a technology company who told her that her bank account was compromised. The scammer told the victim that she would need to deposit $30,000 into a Bitcoin ATM. When the victim was unsuccessful in doing so, she agreed to have the money picked up at her house.
On May 3rd, the money was picked up and the resident was instructed that more money would be required in the future.
On May 7th and May 8th, Norwood Police detectives conducted surveillance, when the victim received additional calls from the scammers.
On Thursday, May 8th, around 3:30 p.m., Norwood Police conducted a motor vehicle stop of a car believed to be connected to the scam, after police conducted lengthy surveillance in the area. The driver was identified as Yat Ching Chau of Brooklyn, New York. Detectives linked him as suspect to the scam calls, and noted evidence that he had been directed to pick up $30,000 from a Norwood residence.
Police arrested Mr. Chau, who was arraigned on Friday, May 9th, in Dedham District Court and held on $50,000 bail. He is charged with: attempting to commit larceny over $1,200 by false pretense; conspiracy to commit larceny over $1,200 by false pretense; and possession of a Class E substance, two counts.
Thanks to Norwood Police Department for sharing this news with Westwood Minute.
