Why China was so keen to get to alleged cybercrime boss Chen Zhi first

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Phoebe Zhang,Sylvie ZhuangJanuary 24, 2026 at 11:00 PM

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Chinese businessman Chen Zhi, accused of running a vast online scam network in Cambodia, was extradited to China earlier this month after being arrested in Cambodia. The extradition followed a US indictment in October. Chen, who was the executive producer of the film "The Prey," is charged by Chinese authorities with operating a casino, fraud, illegal business operation, and concealing criminal proceeds. State television aired footage of Chen's arrival in China, highlighting the significance of the case. Two other Chinese nationals were also extradited alongside Chen.

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