Overview

• Hui Qin, previously a billionaire, was sentenced by a New York federal court for orchestrating a straw donor scheme to influence U.S. elections.
• Qin pleaded guilty to immigration fraud and using false identification, including obtaining a Florida driver's license under an alias.
• The court ordered Qin's immediate deportation after serving his sentence, marking the end of his legal battle in the U.S.
• Federal authorities highlighted the case as a significant victory in protecting election integrity and enforcing immigration laws.
• Qin's fraudulent actions included transferring over $5 million from China to buy a luxury Manhattan apartment, using a government-provided alias.