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Zhenli Ye Gon was sentenced to 15 years in prison in Mexico for money laundering after nearly two decades since a major seizure.

Zhenli Ye Gon, a businessman involved in a massive money seizure in Mexico nearly 20 years ago, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for money laundering. Media sources such as El Universal and CNN en Español report that this sentence was handed down by Mexican authorities, reflecting ongoing legal proceedings related to illicit financial operations. Additionally, his notoriety includes popular phrases associated with him, resurfacing in media coverage following the conviction.