Zhi Wei Zhao, 34, was charged in connection with the scheme, which victimized a Yonkers woman in April, Yonkers Police said on Friday, Oct. 17.
According to the department, Zhao allegedly contacted the victim in April through an email claiming she was under investigation. The message included a phone number for her to call.
When she did, Zhao reportedly convinced her to withdraw $40,000 to “clear pending charges,” police said…