University, department of Economics, where he got his Ph.D., to get his bio info, such as where and when he graduated in China, his date of birth, when did he entered Ohio State and when graduated from Ohio State, where he went to work after his Ohio State Ph.D., etc. All the info together will make sure he is the same person who got into jail.
If this is a legal issue, the university and department will give an official letter about this