The outlandish life of Guo Wengui, once one of China’s richest men and Steve Bannon confidant whom the DOJ accuses of a billion-dollar fraud

 The outlandish life of Guo Wengui, once one of China’s richest men and Steve Bannon confidant whom the DOJ accuses of a billion-dollar fraud



Chinese businessman Guo Wengui has been arrested on fraud charges. 

He's a critic of the Chinese government and associate of Trumpist Republicans. 

Guo is accused of stealing billions from followers to fund a luxury lifestyle. 


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