Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi extradited to China after Cambodia arrest
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Chen Zhi, a Chinese-born tycoon indicted in the US for fraud and money laundering, has been arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China. Chen is accused of running a multibillion-dollar online scam network from Cambodia, involving forced labor compounds where trafficked workers were forced to execute cryptocurrency fraud schemes. The arrest, which included two other Chinese nationals, was carried out by Cambodian authorities following a request from Chinese authorities and months of joint investigation. Chen's Cambodian nationality was revoked prior to the extradition. The US indictment against Chen includes charges of wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy, potentially carrying a 40-year prison sentence if convicted.
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