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Feds Seize Bugatti Chiron, Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Among Other Cars in Billion-Dollar Racketeering Case
Chinese businessman Miles Guo has been sentenced to 30 years in a U.S. prison.
By Emmet WhitePublished: Jul 01, 2026 11:39 AM EDT
DOJ Southern District of NY
On Tuesday, Chinese businessman Guo Wengui, also known as Miles Guo, was sentenced to 30 years in a United States prison after being found guilty of racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering. But before his fraud empire was broken up, Guo had purchased a Lamborghini, a Rolls-Royce, and a Bugatti—all of which are now in federal custody.
U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres said during sentencing that Guo schemed to solicit over $1 billion through "false statements and misrepresentations" of programs and initiatives sold to his thousands of online followers. Guo had been initially convicted on July 16, 2024, but wasn't sentenced until June 30, 2026.
Court documents and evidence admitted at trial claim that the fraud began in 2018, when the exiled businessman used charitable funds to launch an unregistered stock in his media venture, GTV; Guo, 55, amassed significant wealth through various bait-and-switch schemes, and was quick to purchase the accompanying material symbols.
Pictures provided by the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Southern District of New York show what appear to be a mint-condition Lamborghini Aventador SVJ and a Bugatti Chiron stored inside one of Guo's properties. Federal prosecutors claim the Lamborghini was priced upwards of $832,000, while the base price for a Bugatti Chiron at launch sat around $3 million. Aftermarket values have since climbed upwards of $5 million. Authorities also say Guo purchaed "two multimillion-dollar sports cars" for his son, but does not specify their make or model
A $26.5 million mansion in New Jersey owned by Guo was also seized, alongside the luxury vehicles. All told, a total of $889 million in proceeds from Guo's illegal schemes were forfeited to the federal government.
"Miles Guo led a massive scheme to steal more than $1 billion through lies and deception from thousands of Americans and victims around the world," said Sean Buckley, attorney for the United States. "After immigrating to this country, rather than being satisfied with the many legitimate opportunities afforded to him, Guo exploited the trust that thousands had placed in him for his own greed. This sentence shows that fame and wealth do not place you above the law, and that fraudsters who victimize families to enrich themselves will be met with significant consequences."
That dominance is ridiculous that leaves other countries to fight for the rest of market share. Very few will remain in few years.
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Why oil markets stabilized far faster than anticipated | DW News
Jul 9, 2026When the US Iran war started, many feared the world was headed for a devastating, global oil crisis. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most important energy chokepoints on the planet, and any disruption there can send shockwaves through the global economy. But despite the panic, the worst never happened.
Oil analyst Rory Johnston says one country played a surprisingly important role: China. So how did a collapse in Chinese oil imports help stabilize global markets? And did Beijing quietly prevent an even bigger energy crisis?
wangdefa
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China reducing oil purchases = China is collapsing; China increasing oil purchases = China is a threat; China's housing prices rising = economic bubble; housing prices falling = economic collapse. GDP growth = China is a threat. GDP decline = China is collapsing. Export data increasing = China is a threat, export data decreasing = China is collapsing. Universal formula. We have been rapidly developing on the brink of collapse for forty years.
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头条：北京认定飞机撞击中信大厦系“个人原因”造成的公共安全案件
通报称，刘某某长期失眠焦虑，日记中多次出现“结束生命”的表述。暗示事件可能为刘某某轻生所致。目前尚不清楚这架飞机是如何进入永久禁飞区附近区域并穿越高度管制空域的。有专家认为将责任归咎于飞机驾驶员并不能解释安全漏洞。
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Beijing has determined that the plane crash into the CITIC Tower ("China Zun") was a public safety incident caused by "personal reasons."
The Chaoyang District Government of Beijing released its preliminary investigation results yesterday (July 2) regarding the incident last Friday in which a light fixed-wing aircraft crashed into the CITIC Tower, Beijing's tallest building, concluding that it was a case of endangering public safety "due to personal reasons."
The report stated that the sole deceased, the pilot, was a 66-year-old man surnamed Liu. He was a freelancer, a Beijing native, divorced and living alone. He obtained his sport pilot's license in 2021 and his private pilot's license in 2024. On the afternoon of the incident, Liu took off from a general aviation airport in Pinggu District, conducting escort and independent flights. During the independent flight, he deviated from the designated area and lost contact with the airport, subsequently colliding with a tall building and dying instantly.
The report stated that Liu suffered from chronic insomnia and anxiety, and the phrase "end my life" appeared multiple times in her diary, suggesting that the incident may have been caused by Liu's suicide attempt.
The incident resulted in 13 injuries, one of whom has been discharged from the hospital.
This latest announcement seems to be an attempt to quell much speculation surrounding the incident.
Chinese regulations require all aircraft, including non-airline general aviation flights, to obtain prior approval. General aviation operators must submit a detailed flight plan to air traffic control by 3 p.m. the day before departure. Flying over urban areas is generally prohibited under Chinese civil aviation law.
It remains unclear how the aircraft entered the vicinity of a permanent no-fly zone and crossed the altitude-controlled airspace used for commercial flights at Beijing Capital International Airport. Some experts believe that blaming the pilots alone cannot explain the safety lapse.
The 109-story CITIC Tower, also known as "China Zun," is only a few kilometers away from Zhongnanhai.
In China, a plane crash like the one that occurred on Friday is extremely rare. China has some of the world's strictest airspace control, and security measures for President Xi Jinping and other senior leaders are very tight. This has sparked various speculations among residents of Beijing's central business district about the cause of the accident.
As China's capital, Beijing has very strict no-fly measures. Since May 1st of this year, Beijing has implemented a comprehensive no-fly order for drones. In addition to prohibiting flight, even transporting or carrying unmanned aerial vehicles and their core components into the administrative area of Beijing is illegal.
According to the Financial Times, following the building crash, China has issued a nationwide ban, grounding all private light fixed-wing aircraft.
Hamartia Antidote
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It's no big mystery. China just tapped into their strategic oil reserves instead of buying at high prices.
China Taps Commercial Oil Stockpiles to Help Weather Gulf Shock
China has started tapping its commercial crude reserves to help offset the supply shock from the Iran war, although the world’s biggest oil importer is
www.energyconnects.com
same as the US
US draws on strategic oil reserves to offset global supply disruptions
The United States has tapped into its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), releasing 17.5 million barrels of oil to help ease global supply shortages triggered by ongoing tensions in the Middle East, AzerNEWS reports.
www.azernews.az
plus increased production
US oil production hits record high, may lower prices amid Iran conflict
US oil production reaches a record high, suggesting lower prices. WTI Crude at $110 in July 2026 priced at 2.1% YES.
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