Weijie Ru
Weijie Ru is an Auckland businessman who was sentenced for his involvement in a sophisticated cigarette smuggling operation. He and his brother, Jiehong Ru, were found guilty of importing large quantities of cigarettes into New Zealand while evading over $4 million in Customs taxes. Ru's defense claimed he was unaware of the illicit nature of the shipments, but the court determined that he was a leading participant in the operation, ultimately sentencing him to two years and nine months in prison.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,267 | $210,000 | 186$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 4,267 | $210,000 | 186$ |
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Weijie Ru was sentenced for his involvement in a cigarette smuggling operation.
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