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Chinese burns: an investor immigration scheme goes bad

As one couple fights for the return of millions of dollars, questions are raised about potential abuse of investor class visas.

The process used to transfer money from China to New Zealand did not comply with Immigration NZ rules.

Tim Hunter Wed, 18 Jan 2023

Speaking through an interpreter, Youngjie Wang says he knew getting millions of dollars out of China could be difficult – that’s why he went with a company that had an official endorsement from Immigration New Zealand.

Or at least, that’s what he says he was led to believe.

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Tim Hunter Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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