Chinese Solar Executive’s Attempted Tea Bag Bribe a ‘Cultural Thing’
A Chinese businessman who tried to bribe a public official is allowed to return home.
TL;DR
- Zhu Guoxin, a Chinese solar energy businessman, attempted to bribe a Commonwealth official.
- The bribe consisted of $20,000 hidden within a bag of tea presented as a cultural gift.
- The official discovered the money and reported the bribery attempt.
- Zhu was arrested at Sydney International Airport while attempting to leave the country.
- He admitted to hiding the money after his company's request for faster product approval was denied.