- Guo Wengui, exiled Chinese billionaire and critic of Beijing, charged with billion-dollar fraud in the US.
- US authorities seized $634 million linked to Guo's alleged crimes.
- Guo and his financial adviser charged with conspiracy, fraud, and money laundering.
- Guo has been living in exile in the US since 2015 and has seen his Chinese and Hong Kong assets frozen.
- In a strange twist, a two-alarm fire broke out at Guo's hotel after he was arrested.
Exiled Chinese Tycoon Guo Wengui Charged With Billion-Dollar Fraud in US
Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui, the exiled businessman and vocal critic of Beijing with ties to former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon, was charged with fraud after the US seized $634 million linked to his alleged crimes.
Bob Van Voris
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