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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Namita Singh

Cambodia extradites tycoon accused of running global scam centres to China

Cambodia has extradited a powerful business figure to China after arresting him over accusations that he ran a sprawling scam operation which siphoned billions of dollars from victims worldwide.

The interior ministry said Chen Zhi was detained along with two Chinese nationals, Xu Ji Liang and Shao Ji Hui, before being sent to China on Tuesday. The arrests were made at Beijing’s request.

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