# 52 Singaporeans Arrested in China Over Suspected Pyramid Scheme

Chinese authorities detained 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi for alleged involvement in pyramid scheme activities.

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Chinese authorities in Guangxi province arrested and detained 52 Singaporeans over their alleged involvement in pyramid scheme activities. [^1]

Chinese authorities arrested 52 Singapore citizens in the southern region of Guangxi during a law enforcement operation targeting suspected pyramid scheme activities. [^2]

Second Minister for Foreign Affairs Sim Ann stated that the Singapore embassy in Beijing and the Consulate-General in Guangzhou have made three visits to all 52 detainees to check on their well-being and provide consular assistance. [^3]

Sim Ann emphasized that the Singapore government does not interfere in the judicial process and investigations of other countries. [^4]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Singapore Police Force revealed the arrests in a joint statement on Friday, September 4. [^5]

Singapore's Foreign Ministry confirmed the arrests and stated that the city-state is in contact with Chinese authorities to obtain more information. [^6]

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China investigates and handles criminal cases involving foreign citizens in accordance with the law. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Chinese authorities in Guangxi province arrested and detained 52 Singaporeans over their alleged involvement in pyramid scheme activities. (The Business Times, News)
2. Chinese authorities arrested 52 Singapore citizens in the southern region of Guangxi during a law enforcement operation targeting suspected pyramid scheme activities. (Winnipeg Free Press, News)
3. Second Minister for Foreign Affairs Sim Ann stated that the Singapore embassy in Beijing and the Consulate-General in Guangzhou have made three visits to all 52 detainees to check on their well-being and provide consular assistance. (The Business Times, News)
4. Sim Ann emphasized that the Singapore government does not interfere in the judicial process and investigations of other countries. (The Business Times, News)
5. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Singapore Police Force revealed the arrests in a joint statement on Friday, September 4. (The Business Times, News)
6. Singapore's Foreign Ministry confirmed the arrests and stated that the city-state is in contact with Chinese authorities to obtain more information. (Winnipeg Free Press, News)
7. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China investigates and handles criminal cases involving foreign citizens in accordance with the law. (Winnipeg Free Press, News)

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