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Chinese gaming billionaire Lin Qi dies from suspected poisoning, co-worker detained by police in Shanghai
A co-worker of Chinese video game billionaire Lin Qi has been detained by police in Shanghai after the founder of Yoozoo Games died in hospital on Christmas Day.
Key points:
- Mr Lin died on Christmas Day after being hospitalised 8 days prior
- His colleague accused of poisoning him was working in the company’s film division on a novel adaption for Netflix
- Mr Lin had a net worth of 6.8 billion yuan ($1.32 billion)
Police in Shanghai say they have detained the 39-year-old suspect, identified only by the surname Xu, over the death by poisoning of Mr Lin.
Mr Lin died on Christmas Day after being hospitalised, according to his company Yoozoo Games, also known as Youzu Interactive.
The statement said he was hospitalised December 17 and diagnosed with…
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