US-Wanted Scam Kingpin Extradited From Cambodia to China

On Wednesday, the head of Prince Group, Chen Zhi, was extradited to China to face serious criminal charges after being arrested in Cambodia.
Published: 1/9/2026, 12:08:24 AM EST

The head of a major scam network wanted by the United States has been arrested, but not anywhere near U.S. soil.

On Wednesday, the head of Prince Group, Chen Zhi, was extradited to China to face serious criminal charges after being arrested in Cambodia.

Media reports reveal that his ties to Chinese and Cambodian officials allowed his scam empire to operate unchecked for years, despite harming victims worldwide.

To understand what Beijing's move means, and how the United States might respond, NTD's Flora Hua spoke with Tang Jing-Yuan, a veteran China affairs analyst, for his insights.