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52 Singaporeans arrested in China’s Guangxi province in pyramid scheme crackdown — MFA conducting consular visits
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Merzsam Singkee , as published by The Independent Singapore
· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The arrests were made by Chinese authorities in Guangxi. A total of 52 citizens have been detained following a crackdown on suspected pyramid scheme activities.
A total of 52 citizens have been detained following a crackdown on suspected pyramid scheme activities. The arrests were made by Chinese authorities in Guangxi. Consular visits have been conducted to check on the welfare of those detained and provide assistance.
The authorities were informed of the arrests and are seeking further information. Investigations are ongoing, with the relevant agencies in contact with their counterparts.
Further details are available from the source, including the role of the embassy and consulate-general in this matter.
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Category: safety Published: September 7, 2026 Source: The Independent Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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