Shen Yun Dance Company Under Investigation For Visa Fraud, Labor Issues, and More
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Touring dance group Shen Yun Performing Arts is under criminal investigation for possible visa fraud, labor issues, and more, The New York Times reports.
The group, run by the Falun Gong religious movement, was previously investigated last year for exploiting young performers by making them work long hours and paying them little to nothing.
A former performer has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of forced labor and human trafficking, and an inquiry has been made into whether the group has complied with state labor laws. Investigations are underway into the company’s financial and labor practices, including whether performers smuggled cash into the United States.
Ying Chen, a representative for Shen Yun, said that the company intends to “cooperate fully” with any investigations and will comply with “all applicable laws.”
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