Richmond RCMP are seeking the public’s help in finding a man wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant.
Shing Wai Wong is wanted on multiple charges including fraud over $5,000 and an identity document offence.
Richmond RCMP have been unable to locate and arrest Wong.
Richmond RCMP Economic Crime Unit initiated an investigation in January into the alleged use of forged bank drafts and fake IDs to buy high-value vehicles, including BMW, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and Audi models, valued between $33,000 and $103,000, from private sellers on online sale platforms.
The total estimated loss to victims allegedly exceeds $850,000.
In April, Richmond RCMP Economic Crime Unit obtained search warrants for two properties and arrested two individuals including Wong who was then released pending further investigation.
Richmond RCMP officers have since successfully recovered 10 out of 16 vehicles, with eight returned to their owners and two still subject to legal proceedings.
On Oct. 23, charges were laid against three suspects involved in this alleged fraudulent bank draft scheme targeting automotive businesses and individuals in the Lower Mainland.
Two of the three individuals, Ka Tin Hong and Pui Hei Chu, have been arrested, however, Wong remains at large.
Wong, who is 20 years old, faces seven counts in Richmond Provincial Court for alleged offences in Richmond, Surrey and Burnaby.
Richmond RCMP is asking anyone with information on the whereabouts to Shing Wai Wong to contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2024-5728.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.solvecrime.ca.
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