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Chinese national arrested in Athens on int’l warrant for online investment scam

A 53-year-old Chinese national wanted on an international arrest warrant on various embezzlement charges was arrested by authorities in Athens on Friday, and announced on Monday.

The man is charged with founding a company, which he legally represented, that used the Internet, cold calling and SMS messages to dupe would-be investors.

The suspect is charged with illegally making off with 650 million PRC Yuan from more than 100 people.