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Epoch Times CFO Charged in $67M Money Laundering Scheme
crime1 year ago

Epoch Times CFO Charged in $67M Money Laundering Scheme

The CFO of the right-wing Epoch Times, Weidong Guan, has been charged with laundering $67 million through cryptocurrency in a scheme involving insurance fraud and other illegal activities. The DOJ alleges that Guan and his team used stolen personal information to open bank accounts and funnel the money to the Epoch Times, falsely claiming it came from donations. The Epoch Times has suspended Guan and is cooperating with the investigation.

Epoch Times CFO Charged in $67M Money Laundering Scheme
crime1 year ago

Epoch Times CFO Charged in $67M Money Laundering Scheme

Weidong "Bill" Guan, CFO of The Epoch Times, has been charged with participating in a $67 million money laundering scheme involving cryptocurrency, fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits, and stolen personal identification information. Guan, who pleaded not guilty, faces up to 20 years for money laundering and 30 years for each bank fraud charge. The Epoch Times has suspended Guan and pledged to cooperate with the investigation.

Epoch Times CFO Charged in $67 Million Money Laundering Scheme
crime1 year ago

Epoch Times CFO Charged in $67 Million Money Laundering Scheme

The Department of Justice has indicted Bill Guan, CFO of the far-right media company Epoch Times, for allegedly masterminding a transnational money-laundering and cryptocurrency scam involving $67 million. The scheme reportedly involved using fraudulently obtained funds, including unemployment benefits, which were laundered through cryptocurrency platforms. Guan faces up to 70 years in prison if convicted. The charges do not pertain to the company's newsgathering activities.

Epoch Times CFO Charged in $67M Money Laundering Case
crime1 year ago

Epoch Times CFO Charged in $67M Money Laundering Case

Bill Guan, CFO of the Epoch Times, has been arrested for allegedly leading a $67 million money laundering scheme involving cryptocurrency. Federal prosecutors claim the scheme enriched the news outlet significantly, with its revenue surging by 410% in one year. Guan faces charges of money laundering and bank fraud, and if convicted, could face over 30 years in prison. The Epoch Times has suspended Guan and pledged to cooperate with the investigation.

Epoch Times CFO Charged in $67M Money Laundering Scheme
politics1 year ago

Epoch Times CFO Charged in $67M Money Laundering Scheme

Weidong Guan, CFO of The Epoch Times, has been charged with laundering $67 million and bank fraud, significantly boosting the company's revenue. The Justice Department alleges he ran a transnational scheme involving fraudulently obtained funds, including unemployment benefits. If convicted, Guan faces up to 20 years for money laundering and 30 years for each bank fraud charge.

Epoch Times CFO Charged in $67M Money Laundering Case
crime1 year ago

Epoch Times CFO Charged in $67M Money Laundering Case

The chief financial officer of The Epoch Times, Bill Guan, has been indicted for his alleged role in a $67 million money laundering scheme involving the far-right newspaper. The scheme reportedly involved fraudulent "Make Money Online" activities and significantly boosted the company's revenue. Guan faces multiple charges, including conspiring to commit money laundering and bank fraud, each carrying a potential 20-year prison sentence. The Epoch Times has suspended Guan and pledged to cooperate with the investigation.

Epoch Times CFO Charged in $67M Global Money Laundering Scheme
crime1 year ago

Epoch Times CFO Charged in $67M Global Money Laundering Scheme

Bill Guan, CFO of The Epoch Times, has been charged with leading a $67 million global money laundering scheme involving cryptocurrency, prepaid debit cards, and fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits. The scheme significantly boosted the media company's revenue. Guan, who pleaded not guilty, faces multiple charges including conspiracy to commit money laundering and bank fraud.