# China responds to arrest of 52 Singaporeans in pyramid scheme case

https://mins.news/en/item/46297

- CGTN, 2026-09-04 10:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-04/China-on-52-Singaporeans-arrested-in-pyramid-scheme-case-1Qal7nEiGKA/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> China says it is investigating and handling criminal cases involving foreign citizens according to law and will protect the legal rights of those concerned. Singapore said 52 of its citizens were arrested in Guangxi on suspicion of involvement in pyramid scheme activities. Singaporean minister Sim Ann said her government does not interfere in other countries’ judicial investigations.

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