CHINA’S taxation and broadcasting watchdogs said on Wednesday they are investigating allegations against actress Zheng Shuang concerning tax evasion, sky-high remuneration and contract fraud.
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China Actor Zheng Shuang Probed for Tax Fraud After Alleged $24.6 Million Payday for Single Show
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Chinese authorities are investigating top Chinese actor Zheng Shuang for tax evasion and a sky-high salary exceeding government-approved limits, the Xinhua news agency said Wednesday. This marks the biggest case of suspected celebrity tax fraud since the downfall of A-lister Fan Bingbing.
The probe comes after screenshots emerged allegedly indicating that she was paid $24.6 million (160 million RMB) for 77 days of filming $320,000 a day for her role in the upcoming 50-episode series “A Chinese Ghost Story.” The project is backed by Tencent and the troubled but still leading production company Beijing Culture, among other firms.
Zheng Shuang had allegedly negotiated to be paid RM101.4mil for 77 days of filming. Photo: Zheng Shuang/Weibo
Scandal-tainted Chinese actress Zheng Shuang is at the centre of another controversy, this time over tax evasion, sky-high salary and contract fraud.
China s taxation and broadcasting watchdogs said on Wednesday (April 28) that they are investigating the 29-year-old star, who has seen her promising career derailed by accusations that she had abandoned two surrogate children in the United States three months ago.
Now, the Shanghai Municipal Tax Service is conducting an investigation into her tax issues, while the Beijing Municipal Radio and Television Bureau has launched a probe into the production costs of television series and how much she was paid.
Chinese actress investigated for tax, pay violations
1 2021-04-29 08:25:43Xinhua
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China s taxation and broadcasting watchdogs said Wednesday that they are investigating allegations against Chinese actress Zheng Shuang concerning tax evasion, sky-high remuneration and contract fraud.
The Shanghai Municipal Tax Service is conducting an investigation into Zheng s tax issues in accordance with tax laws, while the Beijing Municipal Radio and Television Bureau has launched a probe into the production costs of a related TV drama and how much she was paid.
Officials from the two government bodies said they would strictly investigate violations of laws and regulations, while resolutely probing issues such as actors sky-high remuneration and tax evasion, and taking corrective measures.
April 29, 2021
A handout photo. Chinese actress Zheng Shuang is in the news again for the wrong reasons.
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High-profile actress Zheng Shuang is at the centre of a new controversy after it was revealed she was allegedly paid 160 million yuan (S$33 million) for one TV show, renewing fierce debate on wealth inequality in China.
Her former partner Zhang Heng posted a video on Weibo on Monday (April 26) that included screenshots of alleged chats between him, Zheng and her parents, where they discussed Zheng’s payment from the upcoming drama A Chinese Ghost Story.
He also accused Zheng in the post of trying to get rid of her pet dog when it became sick because treatment would cost 2,000 yuan and eating snacks in a supermarket without paying.