She Zhijiang is a Chinese-Cambodian businessman alleged to be behind one of the largest illegal gambling empires in Southeast Asia. He ran operations through Yatai International Holdings and was connected to the controversial Shwe Kokko project in Myanmar.
His networks are accused of running human trafficking, extortion, and gambling scams. She was arrested in Bangkok in 2022 and now faces extradition to China. He claims to be a Chinese government spy, fearing death if returned.
His case has drawn attention for its scale and the geopolitical implications, as his empire reached across multiple countries in Asia.
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