Hong Kong Bogus Marriage ‘Masterminds’ Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison

A Hong Kong district court has sentenced the ringleaders of a gang that arranged more than 150 fake cross-border marriages to almost three years in prison, a longer term than usual due to the seriousness and extent of their criminal activities.

The main culprits, 45-year-old male Chen Jingwei, who was identified as the “mastermind,” and 52-year-old female Shi Yunping, each received sentences of 33 months on Wednesday, according to a statement on the Hong Kong government website.