Fears Crown staffer confessed 'under duress'
The husband of a Crown employee detained in China for "gambling crimes" fears his wife may have already confessed under duress.
Angus Grigg writes on News specialising in Asia, World, Trade. Based in our Shanghai newsroom, Angus is a two-time Walkey Award winner with over 15 years experience as a journalist.
The husband of a Crown employee detained in China for "gambling crimes" fears his wife may have already confessed under duress.
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