Chinese businessman Guo Wengui sentenced to 30 years in US
Chinese businessman Guo Wengui, exiled in the US, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by a New York court for defrauding hundreds of victims. His complex case involved ties to Chinese intelligence and Trumpist circles.
Chinese businessman Guo Wengui, exiled in the United States, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by a New York court. The verdict, delivered on Monday, June 29, found him guilty of defrauding hundreds of victims. Guo, once a figure associated with Chinese intelligence, later became a vocal critic of the Chinese regime and developed ties with Trumpist circles. His case has been described as complex, with one observer noting difficulty in finding a comparable precedent. The court's decision concludes a high-profile legal battle involving the wealthy entrepreneur.
Sources: Le Monde