Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui has been convicted by a New York jury for swindling over $1 billion from his supporters to fund his opulent lifestyle. Guo, known for his outspoken criticism of Beijing, faced charges including racketeering and fraud, with potential sentences of up to 20 years each. His trial revealed a web of deceit where he allegedly used his influence to lure investors into schemes under the guise of political activism against the Chinese Communist Party. Despite claims of persecuti...