Cambodian Prince Group Senior Executive Hu Xiaowei Arrested in Osaka on Document Forgery Charges

Hu Xiaowei, also known as Hu Shi, holds multiple nationalities and identities and is alleged to be a senior executive at Cambodia’s Prince Group. The group was previously sanctioned by the United States over its involvement in transnational cryptocurrency and online investment fraud. Whether its financial network extends into Japan has become a focus of cross-border law enforcement and anti-money-laundering investigations.

Japan’s Metropolitan Police Department recently arrested Hu in Osaka on suspicion of forging documents to fraudulently obtain permanent residency in Japan. Police have not disclosed the exact arrest date or the amount of money involved. They are working with international law enforcement agencies to trace suspicious fund flows and investigate suspected money laundering and possible accomplices.