Published: Mar 15, 2023, 19:30 IST | Updated: Mar 15, 2023, 19:30 IST
Chinese business tycoon Guo Wengui was arrested on Wednesday and charged with defrauding thousands of followers out of more than $1 billion through complex investment schemes, U.S. prosecutors announced. Guo is charged with defrauding or misappropriating investor money using different schemes, including his media company GTV Media Group, a farm loan program through Himalaya Farm Alliance, and a cryptocurrency called Himalaya Coin.