John Liu

John Liu Bundler Arrested On Fraud Charges

Josh Petri | November 16, 2011, 3:20PM

The investigation into the prodigious fundraising of NYC comptroller John C. Liu doesn't look like it will be going away anytime soon.

Xing Wu Pan was arrested this morning on charges of attempted wire fraud and conspiracy, The New York Times is reporting. A person briefed on the matter told the paper that Pan served as a bundler for Liu.

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Questions Raised Over John Liu's Fundraising

Josh Petri | October 12, 2011, 9:44AM

The number eight may not turn out to be so lucky for New York City comptroller John Liu.

The New York Times has raised questions about the source and legitimacy about some of the New York mayoral candidate's campaign contributions.

Liu recently announced that he had raised $1 million in the first six months of the year, much of it from donors who gave $800 each--to reflect the number 8, which is lucky in Chinese culture. The massive haul placed Liu firmly in the top tier of candidates looking to replace Michael Bloomberg next year.

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