Fifty-two Singaporean citizens have been arrested in Guangxi, China, as part of a police operation targeting alleged pyramid scheme activity. The arrests were confirmed by Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Singapore Police Force in a joint statement released Friday. Chinese authorities are currently investigating the cases, with details remaining limited. Singapore’s Second Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sim Ann, is following the situation closely. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to those detained. Details surrounding the scope of the alleged pyramid scheme and the involvement of the Singaporeans are still emerging. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available from the ongoing investigation.
