In a startling incident of deceit and exploitation, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies apprehended Yu Xiaolang on charges of theft by pretense. The arrest occurred on the 4000 Block of Lugo Avenue in Chino Hills, where the 38-year-old suspect from San Gabriel was caught attempting to solicit additional funds from his victim.
The deceptive saga began on July 17 when the suspect contacted the victim pretending to be a customer service agent from an imaginary company. This ruse led the victim to believe she was responsible for covering over $100,000.00 in fraudulent charges on an account, which she then paid to Xiaolang. In a statement obtained by Nixle, authorities detailed how the suspect was booked at West Valley Detention Center following his capture on July 28…