On January 15, 163 Chinese media reported that the recent report of several lesser-known Chinese artists being deceived and trafficked to Thailand and Myanmar has become a major public concern. Actor Wang Xing was rescued in time, but model Yang Zeqi has yet to return home. After his rescue, Wang revealed that at least 50 other Chinese citizens were detained alongside him at the time.
The news site wrote that the people behind the investment, operation and deception involved in human trafficking between Thailand and Myanmar have been tracked down and arrested. Among the names involved, Zhao Wei was unexpectedly linked to this inhumane case, causing widespread shock among the public.
Specifically, Zhao Wei’s ex-husband, businessman Huang Youlong, has a cousin named She Zhijiang, who was previously arrested for gambling in China. She Zhijiang later moved to Myanmar for business and was involved in fraudulent telecom schemes. In 2022, he was arrested for leading a scam ring that defrauded 330,000 people. Due to this incident, Zhao Wei quickly finalized her divorce from Huang Youlong to avoid legal complications.
Therefore, rumors arise that Zhao Wei and her husband invested in these illegal operations through her cousin. Furthermore, some sources claim that Zhao Wei and her husband directly participated in the management of the fraudulent network. Since these activities took place outside of China, the domestic public was initially unaware of them. Once Zhao Wei’s involvement was discovered, he reportedly used his contacts to cover his tracks and protect himself by withdrawing from the entertainment industry.
It is important to note that none of the above claims have been verified.
Meanwhile, at the height of their success, Zhao Wei and Huang Youlong’s business ventures spanned various industries, including film production, stock investing, alcohol, telecommunications, and insurance.
Currently, Zhao Wei’s fans on social media insist that affairs with Myanmar were solely Huang Youlong’s responsibility and not related to Zhao Wei. Furthermore, numerous posts about Zhao Wei’s previous business activities have been silently deleted.
“Zhao Wei secretly deleted many posts boasting about his past exploits in Myanmar. These activities are linked to the telecommunications fraud network currently under public scrutiny. Although she remains out of the spotlight, Zhao Wei appears to be using her contacts to hide evidence and avoid suspicions of links to human trafficking organizations on the Thailand-Myanmar border.“, commented a source.
On the other hand, as early as December 28, Zhao Wei officially announced on Weibo that she had divorced her businessman husband Huang Youlong years ago.
“I legally divorced Mr. Huang many years ago. Our marital relationship is over. Any event, statement or news relating to him has no connection with me. I sincerely request everyone to respect this fact and refrain from associating me with unfounded statements or information. Thank you,” wrote the actress.
According to 163, Zhao Wei and Huang Youlong had been married for over 15 years and had a daughter together. The couple were once one of the richest and most influential power couples in Chinese entertainment, with a combined net worth estimated at more than $1 billion.
Once considered a great entrepreneur, Huang Youlong’s business ventures have faced significant crises in recent years. He has been repeatedly accused of fraud and unpaid loans, including in a lawsuit seeking compensation of 300 million Hong Kong dollars (about $38.5 million). These financial problems are believed to be another reason for Zhao Wei’s quick announcement of divorce.
Zhao Wei has yet to respond to charges linking her to the fraudulent telecommunications and human trafficking network.
