Police Oriental ⇒ <ESSENTIAL>

: Criminals impersonate Chinese police officers, claiming the victim is under investigation for a financial crime in China and demanding payment to avoid arrest.

: Scammers often direct victims to consent to 24/7 video and audio monitoring as part of a fake investigation phase. Police Oriental

While the Chinese government claims these centers are simply for administrative tasks like for expats, international investigations suggest a much broader purpose. Positive Community Engagement : In New York City,

: U.S. federal prosecutors and officials from countries like Canada and Ireland have declared these outposts a violation of national sovereignty and international law. : Criminals impersonate Chinese police officers

: The FBI and local departments like the San Francisco Police Department have issued alerts urging the community to remain wary of anyone asking for personal information or money over the phone. Positive Community Engagement

: In New York City, two individuals were arrested for operating a secret station in Manhattan’s Chinatown. They were charged with acting as unregistered foreign agents and obstructing investigations by deleting communications. Community Risks and Scam Warnings

The investigation into "Police Oriental"—often referred to in news as clandestine or secret overseas police stations—has uncovered a global network of "Chinese Overseas Police Service Centers". Reports from organizations like Safeguard Defenders indicate at least 102 such stations operating in over 50 countries. The Shadow Network: A Look at "Overseas Police Stations"