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ICAC mystery donor is behind fraud case against defector

The case the Chinese government is using to discredit defector Wang Liqiang throws fresh scrutiny on alleged meetings between billionaire Huang Xiangmo and Wang's spy boss.

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The key figure in fraud charges brought by the Chinese government against defector Wang Liqiang is linked to a mystery $50,000 Labor Party donation flagged as suspicious by the NSW corruption watchdog.

Sydney businessman Xin “Filip” Shu confirmed he made the complaint against Mr Wang in April this year, which is now being investigated by Shanghai police.

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Neil Chenoweth is an investigative reporter for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney and has won multiple Walkley Awards. Connect with Neil on Twitter. Email Neil at nchenoweth@afr.com.au
Angus Grigg is an investigative reporter based in Sydney. He has worked as a foreign correpondent in China and Indonesia, and has won two Walkley Awards. Connect with Angus on Twitter. Email Angus at agrigg@afr.com

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    Original URL: https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/icac-mystery-donor-is-behind-fraud-case-against-defector-20191206-p53hn3