Suspected scammers son implicated in local fraud scheme

Xiaobun Zhou, a 55-year-old from California, faces charges in a fraud scheme that defrauded a local resident of over $100,000 in Whatcom County. His son, 30, was arrested after admitting to taking $20,000 from his father's residence during a recorded jail visit. Authorities believe this money is part of the stolen funds from the fraud case. The son was taken into custody on July 8 and released on bond two days later, with his arraignment set for July 18. Zhou, who was also released on July 8, has a trial scheduled for September.

The recorded conversation established probable cause for the son's arrest, emphasizing the serious nature of the allegations. This situation underscores the ongoing issue of fraud schemes affecting local residents. Authorities continue to investigate the extent of these scams and their impact on the community.