Why did the Delhi Police charge the Chinese government as the ultimate paymaster of NewsClick
Chinese government was ultimate paymaster of NewsClick: Delhi Police charge sheet.
- Delhi Police charged the Chinese government as the ultimate paymaster of Newsclick based on evidence of financial transactions and ownership patterns.
- They found that several Chinese shell companies had invested about $5 million in Newsclick through a subsidiary in India.
- These investments were alleged to be a way for the Chinese government to exert influence over the media outlet.
- The police also claimed that the ownership structure of Newsclick was allegedly designed to conceal the true beneficiaries, pointing towards a larger conspiracy involved.
- Based on these findings, the Delhi Police concluded that the Chinese government was the ultimate financial backer of Newsclick.
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