US and UK launch largest asset forfeiture in history, seizing $15 billion in crypto from Prince Group boss Chen Zhi, who has been indicted for running pig butchering scams. 101 East exposed Prince Group’s scam operations for the first time in 2022.

Moving to Bluesky like everyone else. Seems like they actually want to encourage journalism so that's a much better investment from where I sit. This place is a cesspit. See you over there! @mcdaj.bsky.social

The Philippine judicial department is reportedly investigating allegations that former mayor Alice Guo is a Chinese spy, citing national security concerns. This follows accusations made by Chinese tycoon She Zhijiang in our film. Watch here:

Former Filipino mayor, Alice Guo has made headlines around the world with the mystery surrounding her identity. She insists she’s a Philippine citizen, born to a Filipino mother. But 101 East has discovered evidence that says otherwise: https://t.co/mSOn5klplb

Over about six months we investigated one of the most bonkers stories I've ever worked on. It's finally out.

Chinese contemporary artists in Australia say Beijing’s repressive influence has extended far beyond its borders. 101 East meets leading Chinese Australian artist Guo Jian: https://t.co/44o4ZmAI3A @guo_art @jolleyma

Exclusive: Tycoon She Zhijiang has been sanctioned for links to scam sites involved in human trafficking and forced labour. He’s wanted in China for the “crime of running a casino”. Fighting extradition from a Thai jail, She claims he’s a pawn in a wider conspiracy. Coming soon.

Fascinating look at Australian mining tech's entry into the race for the moon's precious water ice from @ShaunTurton

101 East follows the Outlaw Ocean Project’s @ian_urbina on his high-seas mission to expose human rights abuses on Chinese fishing vessels traversing the earth’s oceans. Watch the full film: https://t.co/s8MrJle1qC

Thrilled that the @walkleys awarded the Humanitarian Storytelling Award for our Mindset episode covering innovative solutions to the mental health crisis in Ukraine by: @drewambrose @david_h_boyle @nick_olle @LiudmylaFursova @Ali_Lethal @EditMonkey1000

The 2024 Humanitarian Storytelling Award goes to @drewambrose, David Boyle, @AJ101East team, @AJEnglish. Congratulations! Supported by @unicefaustralia. #MidYearAwards

A simple social media post or even a retweet could land you in jail for defamation in Thailand and truth alone is not a defence. Tens of thousands of cases have been filed in the past decade, in what critics say is lawfare used to silence scrutiny. https://t.co/QJjIwclvaC #SLAPP

Some things never change. Chhouk Bandith, the former Bavet governor who shot into a crowd in 2012 and injured three young women garment workers, has been promoted. #Cambodia #impunity

Crypto analysts are the unlikely detectives leading investigations into scam companies' money laundering, as they find more links on the blockchain between compounds in Myanmar and flagged entities like the Lazarus Group, drug mfrs and Hamas @SCMPNews

This week's 101 East is well worth a look - up close following the record numbers of Chinese migrants on their perilous trek to the US through Latin America.

1) Daisy and Leo and incredibly diligent journalists, as editors they've dedicated time to training domestic workers as writers, and they've put their lives into keeping alive a newspaper that truly serves the community it covers

“When they recapture escaped workers they beat them until they’re barely alive. I’ve seen it with my own eyes.” RFA's third and final installment about Cambodia's Prince Group explores allegations of torture and entrapment at a border compound.

More stunning revelations from @jackoozell about the vast global empire of a Chinese owned conglomerate in Cambodia alleged to be involved in major illegal gambling and money laundering. https://t.co/osAFVK1Isr

Fascinating investigation by @jackoozell reveals how one of the biggest conglomerates in Cambodia has been pursued by Chinese law enforcement for major alleged money laundering and illegal gambling operations.

Recently, Ukraine’s First Lady @ZelenskaUA asked fellow citizens a simple question to promote mental health - ‘How are you?’ Therapists are working tirelessly to help Ukrainians cope. We asked one how they heal those suffering the trauma of war. Watch: https://t.co/1PSJdwyAc5