# Lai Xiaomin

Saipan Arrest Reignites Scrutiny of Casino Money Flows and Cross‑Border Gambling Networks

Chinese businesswoman Cui Lijie was arrested by U.S. immigration agents in Saipan, reviving scrutiny of a once‑lucrative casino empire that linked Harbin, Macau and the CNMI. The case highlights how visa policies, opaque VIP gambling flows and cross‑border corporate structures attract enforcement across jurisdictions.