This is likely the first time so many Singaporeans have been arrested in a foreign country.
\n\nA total of 52 Singaporeans have been arrested and detained in Guangxi, China, following a law enforcement operation against suspected pyramid scheme activities and related offences, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Sep. 4, 2026.
\n\nMFA said it was informed of the arrests by the Chinese authorities.
\n\nInvestigations by the Chinese authorities are ongoing.
\n\nThe Singapore Police Force (SPF) has contacted its Chinese counterparts to seek more information.
\n\nMFA added that it has been engaging the Chinese authorities through the Singapore Embassy in Beijing and the Singapore Consulate-General in Guangzhou.
\n\nMFA has conducted consular visits to all 52 Singaporeans to check on their well-being and provide consular assistance.
\n\nMFA is also in contact with their next-of-kin.
\n\nMFA said: "The Singapore government does not intervene in foreign judicial systems, just as we expect foreign governments to respect our laws and legal process."
\n\n"MFA will continue to engage the Chinese authorities and provide consular assistance to the Singaporeans and their families. We will stress that due process should be accorded to the Singaporeans in accordance with Chinese law," the ministry added.
\n\nSingaporeans travelling or…
Original source: https://mothership.sg/
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