06/06/2024
"CFO of Media Company Charged in $67M Laundering Scheme"
Weidong Guan, also known as Bill Guan, CFO of The Epoch Times, has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a complex scheme to launder $67 million in illicit funds. Leveraging his position, Guan allegedly managed a team within the company, dubbed the "Make Money Online" (MMO) team, which played a central role in the operation.
The scheme involved using cryptocurrency to purchase fraudulently obtained funds, including unemployment insurance benefits, which were then laundered through various bank and cryptocurrency accounts. This led to a significant increase in the company's revenue, misleading banks by attributing the surge to donations.
Guan faces serious charges including conspiracy to commit money laundering and bank fraud, with potential sentences totaling up to 80 years in prison. The investigation involved multiple agencies and is part of a broader effort to dismantle criminal organizations.
The CFO of a prominent multinational media company, Weidong Guan, a/k/a Bill Guan, has been charged with participating in an elaborate scheme to launder app ...