Man Sentenced for Stealing 'Rare and Unique' Chinese Texts, Valued at More Than $200,000, by Using Aliases, Fake IDs and Dummy Manuscripts
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Jeffrey Ying, a 39-year-old man from California, was sentenced for stealing rare Chinese texts. He used aliases, fake IDs, and fake manuscripts to steal the texts. Ying was sentenced to time served, plus one year of home confinement and three years of supervised release.
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A man from California stole rare Chinese texts. He used fake names and IDs to steal the texts. The stolen texts were worth over $200,000. The man was sentenced to time served and more.
Why it matters
This story matters because it shows how someone can commit a serious crime using fake identities. It also highlights the importance of protecting valuable historical items.
- Who stole the Chinese texts?
- A 39-year-old man from California named Jeffrey Ying.
- What did the man use to steal the texts?
- He used fake names and IDs, as well as fake manuscripts.
- How much were the stolen texts worth?
- The stolen texts were worth over $200,000.
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Sources1TypeAngleSmithsonianemphasizes the value of the stolen texts