Former Epoch Times executive pleads guilty to multimillion-dollar fraud scheme that funded newspaper

Former Epoch Times finance chief Bill Guan has confessed to orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme that funneled illicit funds into the newspaper's operations. Guan admitted to leading a team in Vietnam called "Make Money Online" to execute the scam, which involved deceiving investors. This scandal highlights the lengths some will go to financially support media outlets, raising questions about ethical standards in journalism funding. The guilty plea not only exposes internal corruption but also casts a shadow over the newspaper's credibility and future.