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Chinese businessman alleges malicious prosecution in ‘Ecoplexus’

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Jiajin states that he was granted lawful residence and operated a thriving enterprise under his company
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A Chinese national, Weng Jiajin who faces a staggering 994 counts of obtaining by false pretences linked to the alleged Ecoplexus pyramid scheme has filed an application before the Magistrate’s Court seeking to be released on bail, arguing that he has been unfairly detained since January 2025.

He contends that the State has failed to move his case forward despite several court appearances.

The Ecoplexus scandal that rocked the country early this year involved a pyramid scheme in the country that allegedly defrauded individuals of millions of Pula through false promises of high returns on solar project investments.

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Chinese businessman alleges malicious prosecution in ‘Ecoplexus’

A Chinese national, Weng Jiajin who faces a staggering 994 counts of obtaining by false pretences linked to the alleged Ecoplexus pyramid scheme has filed an application before the Magistrate’s Court seeking to be released on bail, arguing that he has been unfairly detained since January 2025.

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