On 8/8, authorities announced the results of their investigation into allegations made by a Mr. Wang against Liu Xiaoking. The Shanghai tax bureau found no evidence of wrongdoing by the actress's company.
In May, Liu Xiaoking became the subject of public scrutiny when Mr. Wang, from Shenzhen, filed a complaint with the Shanghai tax bureau. He accused her of evading taxes by falsifying income sources and issuing fake invoices, involving an amount of approximately 3.3 million CNY (11.8 billion VND).
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Actress Liu Xiaoking. Photo: Sohu |
Following Liu Xiaoking's exoneration, questions arose about the accuser's potential liability. Liu Xiaoking previously stated on Sina that Mr. Wang's actions were a "false accusation" intended to harm her.
On 8/8, the actress posted the tax bureau's findings on her social media, emphasizing her compliance with the law. She has not yet commented on whether she will sue Mr. Wang.
The star was previously involved in a tax evasion scandal in 2002. She was found to have evaded and underpaid a total of 20 million CNY (about 72 billion VND) in taxes, violating business laws. The actress served 422 days in prison, and her sister and brother-in-law were also imprisoned.
19 of Liu Xiaoking's properties were publicly auctioned. After her release in 2005, the artist rebuilt her career, taking on supporting and minor roles. Thanks to her talent and previous fame, she made a successful return to the entertainment industry.
In recent years, she has regularly appeared on television shows and stage plays. In March, she released her directorial debut with a short film. According to Ifeng, Liu Xiaoking is a legendary figure in Chinese entertainment, known for her roles in productions such as "Empress Wu Zetian," "Burning of the Imperial Palace," "The Fire Phoenix," "Little Flower," and "Hibiscus Town." The artist has been married three times, and her fourth husband is businessman Wang Xiaoyu. Last year, sources suggested the couple had divorced, but she did not comment.
Nhu Anh (via Dahe News)
