Chinese Billionaire Reportedly Arrested Over Child Molestation Claim

Chinese Billionaire Reportedly Arrested Over Child Molestation Claim
A man and a girl walking on a bridge in Shanghai, China. Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images
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BEIJING—Prosecutors in Shanghai have formally arrested two people over child molestation allegations, with state media identifying one as a prominent real estate developer.

The case has received prominent coverage in state media, including on national broadcaster CCTV on July 11, highlighting what is believed to be a widespread but underreported crime affecting millions of children in China.