UAE Hands Over Top Chinese Fugitive Wanted For Multimillion-Dollar Gambling Crimes
The UAE Ministry of Interior handed over a wanted person to the authorities in the People's Republic of China.
The suspect was arrested by the Dubai Police, pursuant to a red notice issued by the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL).
He's considered one of the most wanted individuals by Chinese authorities on charges of running an organised criminal network that operates fraudulent gambling sites worth millions of dollars.
The Chinese authorities expressed their appreciation for the United Arab Emirates' cooperation and their keenness to enhance cooperation and joint action to ensure the security of societies and the international community.
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