A quadruple murder in Oklahoma shows how the Chinese underworld has come to dominate the booming illicit trade, fortifying its rise as a global powerhouse with alleged ties to China’s authoritarian regime.
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Article that widen the case of homicide in Oklahoma with Chinese organized crimes in US. The link between the organized crimes and the authoritarian regime are based on mutual benefits. The Triad asked (and pay for sure) authorities for protection, authorities needs them to launder their money abroad through the Triad, and possibly helping spying and put intimidation to Chinese immigrants in US.
Usually from Fujian (Fucien), region known for its corruption and illicit activities,
2 hal yang saling berhubungan. And in US linked with Chinese communities in Flushing, Queens, NY, “All roads lead to Flushing.”
Oklahoma legalized cannabis cultivation for people that already lived in the state for 2 years, Triads used people like that as “straw owners”,
pemilik de jure aja, de facto entah siapa, cuman untuk syarat. Some also in illegal grows in California, preferably indoor.
This start to growing since Colorado legalized recreational marijuana. Yes, it’s legal from the upstream to downstream in the state, but tax and others makes it less attractive compared to illegal grows that doesn’t need to pay taxes and comply to the rules.
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