Cary Yan and Gina Zhou, Chinese nationals, orchestrated a complex scheme involving bribery and fraud to gain influence at the United Nations and promote a controversial development project in the Marshall Islands. Their plan involved creating a 'digital special administrative region' on Rongelap Atoll, which was halted after their arrest in Thailand and extradition to the U.S. for trial. The investigation revealed their use of fraudulent miracle water sales and manipulation of UN connections, including bribing diplomats and exploiting a charity for legitimacy. Despite their conviction, questions remain about their true motives and the extent of their network's activities.

Mei Lin, a China-born businesswoman and influential member of Papua New Guinea's business community, has been charged with facilitating a drug trafficking operation smuggling over 71 kilograms of methamphetamine from PNG to Australia. Lin, who obtained PNG citizenship in 2016, allegedly used her business, KC 2, for the drug operation. She has built ties with prominent PNG citizens, including a former deputy prime minister, and received Australian government money under a program now under corruption investigation. Lin's arrest follows a coordinated operation by PNG and Australian police, and her case highlights concerns about drug trafficking's potential to destabilize PNG.

Aiyaz Mohammed Musa Umarji, a Fijian national and operator of a Pacific-wide pharmacy network, was sentenced to four years in prison in New Zealand for importing pseudoephedrine, a precursor for methamphetamine. The investigation reveals that the previous Fijian government under Voreqe Bainimarama turned a blind eye to drug trafficking, allowing Umarji to evade justice. The new Fijian government is now investigating Umarji's donations to the former ruling party and potential connections to top officials. The article highlights the strategic importance of Fiji in the trans-Pacific drug trade and the challenges faced by law enforcement in tackling drug trafficking.

Aiyaz Mohammed Musa Umarji, a Fijian drug trafficker who owned a chain of pharmacies across three Pacific countries, held influential roles, and made significant donations to political parties, is now in prison for drug importing. A joint investigation by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project and local media has uncovered a more complex and murky story behind his activities.

Aiyaz Mohammed Musa Umarji, a Fijian national and operator of a Pacific-wide pharmacy network, was sentenced to four years in prison in New Zealand for importing pseudoephedrine, a precursor for methamphetamine. His case exposes the previous Fijian government's failure to address drug trafficking, with allegations of donations to the ruling party and connections to top officials. The new Fijian government is investigating these ties and has removed obstacles to tackling drug trafficking. The article highlights the strategic importance of Fiji in the trans-Pacific drug trade and the challenges faced by law enforcement in combating it.

Aiyaz Mohammed Musa Umarji, a Fijian national and operator of a Pacific-wide pharmacy network, was sentenced to four years in prison in New Zealand for importing millions of dollars worth of pseudoephedrine, a precursor for methamphetamine. His case exposes the previous Fijian government's reluctance to tackle drug trafficking, influenced by donations and connections to top officials. The new Fijian government is investigating these connections and has removed roadblocks to enforcement. The article highlights the strategic importance of Fiji in the trans-Pacific drug trade and the challenges faced by law enforcement in combating it.

Aiyaz Mohammed Musa Umarji, a prominent Fijian businessman and sports figure, was recently sentenced to four years in prison for drug trafficking. His case highlights the previous Fijian government's failure to address rising meth and cocaine trafficking. Umarji and his family were significant donors to the former ruling party, FijiFirst, and he managed to flee the country under suspicious circumstances before being apprehended in New Zealand. The new Fijian government is now investigating his operations and the potential influence of drug traffickers on officials and law enforcement. The article underscores the strategic importance of Fiji in the trans-Pacific drug trade and the challenges faced by law enforcement in combating organized crime.

The article details the conviction of Umarji, a Fijian businessman involved in drug trafficking, and the broader implications of his activities. It highlights the failure of Fiji's previous government to address rising meth and cocaine trafficking, Umarji's influence through donations to the ruling party, and his eventual arrest facilitated by New Zealand authorities. The investigation reveals the extent of drug trafficking in the Pacific, the involvement of high-level officials, and ongoing efforts by the new Fijian government to tackle these issues.

Aiyaz Mohammed Musa Umarji, a Fijian national and operator of a Pacific-wide pharmacy network, was sentenced to four years in prison in New Zealand for importing millions of dollars worth of pseudoephedrine, a precursor for methamphetamine. His case exposes the previous Fijian government's failure to address drug trafficking, with allegations of donations to the ruling party and potential connections to top officials. The new Fijian government is investigating these ties and taking steps to combat drug trafficking. The article highlights the strategic importance of Fiji in the trans-Pacific drug trade and the challenges faced by law enforcement in tackling this issue.

Chinese fraudsters Cary Yan and Gina Zhou were sentenced in the U.S. for bribing UN diplomats and Marshall Islands politicians to create an autonomous zone near a U.S. military facility. Their schemes included a miracle water cure and cryptocurrencies, and they gained access to the UN through bribes. The OCCRP investigation reveals their actions threatened the Marshall Islands' constitution and promoted China's foreign policy interests. The case raises concerns about corruption and influence-peddling at the UN.