Coverage dated March 14, 2023

U.S. arrests a Chinese business tycoon in a $1 billion fraud conspiracy

Headline from Delaware Public Media

Guo Wengui, long sought by the government of China and known for cultivating ties to Trump administration figures including Steve Bannon, was arrested on charges that he oversaw a fraud conspiracy.

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Reports & sources

11 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Daily Caller

    Bannon Ally, Chinese Exile Arrested For Alleged $1 Billion Fraud Scheme (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The DOJ arrested exiled Chinese businessman, Miles Guo, for "orchestrating" an over $1 billion dollar fraud conspiracy, the agency announced Wednesday.

  2. Delaware Public Media

    U.S. arrests a Chinese business tycoon in a $1 billion fraud conspiracy (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Guo Wengui, long sought by the government of China and known for cultivating ties to Trump administration figures including Steve Bannon, was arrested on charges that he oversaw a fraud conspiracy.

  3. New York Times

    Exiled Chinese Billionaire Charged in New York With Financial Conspiracy (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Guo Wengui, a fugitive financier and associate of Steve Bannon, is accused by federal prosecutors of engaging in a complex scheme to bilk thousands of online followers.

  4. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Chinese businessman with ties to Steve Bannon arrested on fraud charges (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    Guo Wengui, a Chinese businessman with ties to former Trump White House adviser Stephen K. Bannon, was arrested Wednesday as federal prosecutors unsealed a 12-count indictment alleging he defrauded his

  5. Insider

    Feds arrest Chinese tycoon linked to Steve Bannon and charge him with defrauding online fans to fund his yacht, Ferrari, and $36,000 mattresses (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Guo Wengui has been charged with defrauding his online followers out of over $1 billion and using the money for luxury purchases.

  6. Talking Points Memo

    Bannon Associate Guo Nabbed Over Alleged $1 Billion Fraud Conspiracy (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Talking Points Memo's feed description

    A Chinese billionaire closely tied to Stephen K. Bannon was arrested on Wednesday morning on federal fraud and money laundering charges, Manhattan federal prosecutors said.

  7. CBS News

    Guo Wengui, Chinese businessman with ties to Steve Bannon, arrested in $1 billion fraud probe (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Guo allegedly used the funds for luxury purchases including a Lamborghini and a 145-foot yacht, court records said.

  8. UPI

    Exiled Chinese billionaire, Steve Bannon associate arrested on fraud charges (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Exiled Chinese billionaire and Steve Bannon associate Guo Wengui was arrested Wednesday in New York on fraud charges.

  9. NBC News

    Chinese billionaire and associate of Steve Bannon arrested in $1 billion fraud conspiracy, officials say (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Guo Wengui, who was named in court papers as Ho Wan Kwok, was charged with money laundering and bank fraud in a 12-count indictment unsealed Wednesday.

  10. Politico

    Bannon-allied Chinese billionaire arrested on fraud charges (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    Guo Wengui and his financier, Kin Ming Je, were charged in a 12-count indictment with wire fraud, securities fraud, bank fraud and money laundering.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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