Feds Join Search For Missing SoCal Man Whose Bank Accounts Were Drained

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA — Federal investigators have joined the search for a missing 74-year-old man from Rancho Cucamonga whose bank accounts were drained and hasn't been seen since last year.

On May 4, Nai Ping Hou was reported missing, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

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In July, authorities said they "determined extensive fraudulent transactions were conducted using Mr. Hou's bank accounts around the time of his disappearance."

They also said investigators believe Hou's cell phone was used by an unknown person who impersonated Hou to communicate with family members.

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According to the FBI, Hou hasn't been seen since March 16, and foul play is suspected. His bank accounts were "depleted" before authorities were notified about his disappearance.

A website has been set up to help find Hou, and a $250,000 reward is being offered in the case. According to the site, Hou is believed to have been kidnapped from his Rancho Cucamonga home in March of last year.

Hou was described as 5-feet 7-inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds. He has black hair, black eyes, and a birth mark on his left upper shoulder. Investigators are also looking into information about a silver Toyota Yaris in connection to Mr. Hou's disappearance.

Anyone with information about this case was asked to contact Detective Vanayes Quezada at 909-890-4848. Callers can also remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or wetip.com.