Ex-Fuk Ching Gang Member-Turned-NYPD Detective Mike Moy Tells His Life Story

Mike Moy, a former Chinese American gangster and NYPD detective, discussed his early life, including his parents' immigration from China and his upbringing in Brooklyn's Chinatown. He joined the Fuk Ching gang at 16, driven by a desire for brotherhood and protection from bullying. Moy detailed the gang's activities, including street robberies, extortion, and gambling, and his involvement in various businesses. He highlighted the cultural and economic dynamics of Chinatown, the role of tongs, and the violent nature of gang conflicts. Moy also shared his struggles with gambling addiction, which led to significant financial losses. Mike Moy, a former Chinatown gang member, discussed his transformation from a gangster to an NYPD detective. He recounted the impact of a tourist's death in Chinatown, which led to the disbandment of Chinese gangs like the Ghost Shadows and Flying Dragons. Moy detailed his decision to join the police, his experiences in the NYPD, and his challenges, including a bribery attempt and a lawsuit against colleagues for misconduct. He retired in 2020 after over 25 years and now runs the YouTube channel Chinatown Gang Stories, and has published a book, "Bad to Blue."