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Chinese blogger Wu Kai murdered by online-hired criminals; suspended death sentence sparks outrage

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A Chinese investigative blogger, Wu Kai, known for exposing telecoms fraud, was murdered in November 2024 by individuals hired through social media. Wu had previously accused Liu Ren, a figure linked to tycoon Chen Zhi and the conglomerate Jinbei, of various criminal activities including operating fraud compounds in Cambodia. Liu, who was extradited from Cambodia to China in June 2024, has received a suspended death sentence for his role in Wu's death, a sentence that has ignited public anger and calls for his immediate execution. AI

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

    Chinese anti-scam blogger killed by contractors hired online to silence his work

    A Chinese investigative blogger who exposed telecoms fraud and other illegal activity was killed by criminals hired on social media, according to Chinese media, as the case prompts calls for heavier punishment for his death. The body of Wu Kai, who used the name “Huijian” on soci…

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