Epoch Times CFO Charged in $67M Money Laundering Scheme

1 min read
Source: USA TODAY
Epoch Times CFO Charged in $67M Money Laundering Scheme
Photo: USA TODAY
TL;DR

Weidong "Bill" Guan, CFO of The Epoch Times, has been charged with participating in a $67 million money laundering scheme involving cryptocurrency, fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits, and stolen personal identification information. Guan, who pleaded not guilty, faces up to 20 years for money laundering and 30 years for each bank fraud charge. The Epoch Times has suspended Guan and pledged to cooperate with the investigation.

Share this article

Want the full story? Read the original reporting

Read on USA TODAY