Lian reportedly traveled to the man’s Washington Twp. residence from out of state to pick up $15,000. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office organized a controlled transaction using fake money. Detectives saw Lian pick up the the decoy money and arrested him moments later, according to an affidavit filed in Kettering Municipal Court.
An investigation was opened after the man received a fake notice of a virus on his computer, according to the sheriff’s office. Lian spoke to the man over the phone and reportedly convinced the man his banking information was compromised.
Lian connected the man with another person posing as a representative from his bank, according to the sheriff’s office.
“The victim was coerced into withdrawing substantial amounts of money, falsely believing that it would help safeguard his funds,” a statement from the sheriff’s office read.
Lian remains held in the Montgomery County Jail.
Credit: Montgomery County Jail
Credit: Montgomery County Jail
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