Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in U.S. prison for fraud conviction

NPR News Tuesday 30 June 2026, 01:43 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read

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Guo said he came to the U.S. to destroy the Chinese Communist Party. But the judge said he instead diverted investor money to live lavishly. (Image credit: Elizabeth Williams)

Guo said he came to the U.S. to destroy the Chinese Communist Party. But the judge said he instead diverted investor money to live lavishly.

(Image credit: Elizabeth Williams)

Chinese (ORG) Guo Wengui (PERSON) U.S. (LOCATION) Guo (PERSON) the Chinese Communist Party (ORG) Elizabeth Williams (PERSON)

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