Beijing will provide consular protection and assistance to two Chinese employees of smartphone manufacturer Vivo, who were arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering probe. The Chinese government supports Chinese companies and urges India to not discriminate against them. The ED had earlier arrested three Vivo-India executives, including interim CEO Hong Xuquan, CFO Harinder Dahiya, and consultant Hemant Munjal. The accused are currently in ED custody. The action is part of the Centre's efforts to tighten checks on Chinese entities involved in financial crimes in India.Vivo money laundering case: Don't discriminate against our firms, China warns India; Beijing to give protection to 2 accused
December 25, 2023
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Beijing will provide consular protection and assistance to two Chinese employees of smartphone manufacturer Vivo, who were arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering probe. The Chinese government supports Chinese companies and urges India to not discriminate against them. The ED had earlier arrested three Vivo-India executives, including interim CEO Hong Xuquan, CFO Harinder Dahiya, and consultant Hemant Munjal. The accused are currently in ED custody. The action is part of the Centre's efforts to tighten checks on Chinese entities involved in financial crimes in India.
