Ex-Epoch Times CFO Pleads Guilty in $67 Million Multinational Money Laundering Scheme
Associated Press—The former chief financial officer of The Epoch Times has pleaded guilty to participating in a $67 million multinational money laundering operation. Prosecutors allege the scheme involved moving illicit funds through cryptocurrency and traditional banking channels across multiple countries. The guilty plea marks a significant legal development for The Epoch Times, which is affiliated with the Falun Gong religious movement and has faced prior scrutiny over its fundraising practices. The case could prompt broader scrutiny of financial flows within foreign-linked media organizations operating in the United States.