The Chinese government arrested Lai Changxing shortly after his arrival in China yesterday. Lai Changxing lived in Canada for the past 12 years. He was extradited from Canada this week. Lai is accused of bribing officials and operating a smuggling ring from his headquarters in the city of Xiamen, China. According to Chinese officials, when the smuggling ring was busted, the government recovered US$6.8 billion of goods at Lai's properties. 14 associates of Lai were given the death penalty in China as a result.
Lai battled extradition for four years from his home in Vancouver. He argued that he could face torture and execution if he was returned to China.
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