Chinese Merchant Released After Assault Accusations

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – In a recent development, Po Xie, a Chinese merchant and owner of the Mudan store, was released from the Ciudad Nueva Palace of Justice this Monday afternoon. Xie had been detained following accusations of assaulting immigration agents during a routine operation at his business last week. A judge, Fátima Veloz, partially accepted the Public Ministry's request, setting bail at 100,000 pesos and mandating periodic court appearances. The video footage shows Xie leaving the courthouse, surrounded by individuals, seemingly relieved. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between local authorities and the business community.