An Quanzhong, a businessman from Queens, has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for threatening a U.S. resident to return to China and face criminal charges. Alongside his prison term, he faces $5 million in penalties, including restitution to the targets of his threats. The incident drew attention to his role as an unauthorized agent for China. Judge Matsumoto highlighted his difficult upbringing and standing in the local Chinese community when determining his sentence, which was shortened due to his time in detention. His daughter, An Guangyan, also pleaded guilty to related charges.
An Quanzhong, a businessman from Queens, was sentenced to 13 months in prison for threatening a U.S. resident to return to China to face charges.
Judge Matsumoto considered An's difficult upbringing and his prominent status in the Chinese American community when deciding his sentence.
An Quanzhong also faces $5 million in financial penalties, which include more than $1 million in restitution to three victims.
An's daughter, An Guangyan, pleaded guilty to visa fraud conspiracy and awaits sentencing.
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