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D.A. to investigate claims of fraud in L.A.
By Cai Siyun, Vision Times
Nearly two months after Chinese actor Yu Menglong’s mysterious death on Sept. 11, outrage and scrutiny over the case continues to grow. Despite mounting questions, authorities have refused to open a criminal investigation — choosing instead to delete posts, suspend accounts, and silence any discussion related to Yu.
But the heavy-handed strategy has backfired. Online, both inside and outside China, anger has only intensified. Among those leading the calls for justice is a figure known as Ren Beichuan, who identifies himself as a “retired soldier” and a “descendant of a revolutionary family.” But his activism has placed him in grave danger. According to sources, police are now preparing to detain him.
Following Yu Menglong’s death, Ren Beichuan quickly emerged as one of the most outspoken voices demanding accountability. He said he was detained in Beijing for two weeks after publicly questioning the official narrative.
On Oct. 25, Ren revealed he had formally filed a complaint against a key figure connected to the case. “The person I reported,” he wrote, “is the only one who has ever been directly and specifically named. I practically reported him face-to-face.”
Later, posting from a backup account, he added: “He’s the central figure — the artery. Anyone who mentions him gets targeted. Everyone else is just cover, supporting actors, and scapegoats.” The post’s images were quickly censored, but users in the comments named the official directly:...
D.A. to investigate claims of fraud in L.A.