News Focus
News Focus
icon url

OakesCS

03/08/13 1:11 AM

#6654 RE: jbog #6653

I know of a former professor in china who bought 3 houses as investments but also to house his 3 mistresses. His wife was in the US. Of course, a professor's salary doesn't quite cover 5 homes (1 for himself and 1 in the US), 4 women, a kid and himself so he "borrowed" money from his research grants. Didn't take long for things to devolve and he's in a Chinese prison now but I wouldn't be surprised if similar "flipping" schemes with misbegotten funds are common - though probably less colorful.
icon url

ghmm

06/23/13 10:04 PM

#7244 RE: jbog #6653

There is a piece in this weeks Barrons that talks about China for anyone interested. Sorry I subscribe to the paper edition so no link.