US indicts Malaysian national over Madagascar-based scam operation
The gist
U.S. prosecutors indicted Malaysian national Chui Kok Wa and five others over a Madagascar-based scam scheme.
The case tests whether Madagascar extradites the suspects to Washington.
How it unfolded
- recentlyThe alleged scheme moved to Madagascar after law enforcement takedowns in Cambodia, according to the indictment.
- recentlyMadagascar law enforcement arrested 400 people, including 40 Chinese leaders of the operation, per the indictment.
- recentlyAt least 49 Chinese nationals were reportedly extradited on a Monday, before the investigation was complete, according to the U.S. Justice Department.