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China adds intentional injury charge against alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi

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Chen Zhi, the alleged mastermind behind a large online scam network and founder of Cambodia's Prince Group, faces new charges in China. Prosecutors have added intentional injury to the existing charges of copyright infringement, replacing a previous count of concealing criminal proceeds. These new charges could potentially lead to the death penalty. Chen is also sought by the United States for his alleged involvement in a major transnational criminal organization. AI

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China adds intentional injury charge against alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Albee Zhang ·

    China charges alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi with intentional injury: report

    Alleged scam-network mastermind Chen Zhi could face the death penalty, with Chinese prosecutors adding intentional injury to the list of charges against him. Chen, 38, was extradited from Cambodia to China six months ago and formally arrested on July 6, according to Chinese busin…

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