Chinese official accused of operating international criminal network in India Denied Bail

While denying bail to a Chinese official accused of operating an international criminal network in India while overstaying his visa and engaging in various unlawful activities, the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday emphasized the need for an international legal framework to address the criminal trials of foreign nationals engaged in business in India. Justice Ajay Bhanot rejected the bail application of Chinese national Ryen @ Ren Chao, allegedly, who along with his accomplices facilitated the illegal entry and exit of Chinese nationals, created fake identity documents, and operated a hotel as a hub for their activities He allegedly entered India on a work visa for Shenzhen Luckin Electronic Technology Co. Ltd. but never worked there. Instead of it, he illegally worked for a company named HTZN, which worked for extracting chips from e-waste without authorization. He resided in India even after the expiry of his visa at an address different from the one on his visa. “He allegedly used HT