The Chinese Billionaire Accused of Building a Web of Lies

Chinese businessman Guo Wengui was arrested this week. He’s charged with orchestrating a conspiracy to defraud his online followers out of more than $1 billion. So who is he? After making his billions in China, Guo reinvented himself in the US as an advocate for democracy. He claimed to be intent on taking down the authoritarian Chinese government. He collaborated with Steve Bannon and found a loyal fan base online. But beneath his bombastic persona lies a web of lies and an extensive money making scheme. Isobel / Vice News investigates. Help keep VICE News’ fearless reporting free for millions by making a one-time or ongoing contribution here. - https://bit.ly/3oRyDu8 Subscribe to VICE News here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News Check out VICE News for more: https://bit.ly/2HR9kGq Follow VICE News here: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3yIIbvH Facebook: https://bit.ly/36oafb0 Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews Instagram: https://bit.ly/2VvVaxT More videos from the VICE network: https://bit.ly/3fWNVrZ Follow VICE World News here: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3q0n04f Twitch: https://bit.ly/3FdZqZ0 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cAK6vk Twitter: https://twitter.com/VICEWorldNews Instagram: https://bit.ly/3cCOr13 #VICENews #News