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Beyond state-sponsored activity, the name of "Chinese Police" is frequently used in targeting the Asian diaspora, particularly international students.

While the Chinese government claims these centers are simply for administrative tasks like for expats, international investigations suggest a much broader purpose. Police Oriental

: In New York City, two individuals were arrested for operating a secret station in Manhattan’s Chinatown. They were charged with acting as unregistered foreign agents and obstructing investigations by deleting communications. Community Risks and Scam Warnings They were charged with acting as unregistered foreign

: Scammers often direct victims to consent to 24/7 video and audio monitoring as part of a fake investigation phase. Beyond state-sponsored activity

The investigation into "Police Oriental"—often referred to in news as clandestine or secret overseas police stations—has uncovered a global network of "Chinese Overseas Police Service Centers". Reports from organizations like Safeguard Defenders indicate at least 102 such stations operating in over 50 countries. The Shadow Network: A Look at "Overseas Police Stations"