52 S’poreans arrested in China over suspected involvement in illegal pyramid scheme
The arrests are revealed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Singapore Police Force on Friday
On September 4, Chinese authorities in Guangxi province detained 52 Singaporean citizens, allegedly involved in pyramid scheme activities, marking what could be the largest foreign detention of Singapore citizens to date, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Singapore Police Force (SPF). The arrests occurred as part of a larger law enforcement operation against suspected pyramid scheme activities and related offences in Guangxi.
Chinese authorities are currently investigating the case, and SPF has contacted Chinese counterparts for additional information. The Singapore embassy in Beijing and Consulate-General in Guangzhou have made three visits to the detainees to check on their well-being and provide consular assistance. MFA Second Minister Sim Ann emphasized that the Singapore government does not interfere in foreign investigations and will continue to uphold due process for its citizens.
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