US sanctions Fijian businessman over alleged corruption tied to China
The United States has sanctioned Chinese-Fijian businessman Zhao Fugang for alleged corruption and ties to criminal networks acting on behalf of China. Zhao has denied the allegations and is seeking clarification from the US State Department.
Why it matters
The sanctions reflect growing US concern over Chinese influence and corruption in Pacific Island nations.
Zhao Fugang has denied previous allegations of criminal activity. ( Supplied: Noya Media )
The United States has sanctioned Chinese Fijian businessman Zhao Fugang over alleged corruption with ties to the Chinese government.
Mr Zhao has previously denied allegations that he is a senior member of a transnational crime syndicate.
The designation means Mr Zhao and his family will be ineligible for entry into the US.
Link copied Share Share article The United States has slapped sanctions on a high-profile Chinese Fijian businessman accused of being a member of a criminal network with ties to the Chinese government.
In a statement issued this morning, the US State Department said it was designating Zhao Fugang, director of the Overseas Chinese Service Center in Fiji, for his involvement in what it called "significant corruption" on behalf of China-based actors.
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