**[Taizi Group's "Behind-the-Scenes Boss" Hu Xiaowei Deported to the United States]** BlockBeats News, August 1: On July 29, Hu Xiaowei (alias "Hu Shi," previously rumored to be the "behind-the-scenes boss" of Chen Zhi), a key figure in the Taizi Group, left Japan and was deported to the United States. Personnel from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have already contacted him, and subsequent investigations will be conducted in the United States. During his time in Japan, Hu Xiaowei used a Cypriot passport and operated under the identity of "Hu Shi." In June of this year, he was arrested by Japanese police for allegedly violating Japan's Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act. On July 24, Japanese prosecutors filed a summary lawsuit against him, imposing a fine equivalent to approximately 100,000 RMB. Hu Xiaowei played a pivotal role in Chen Zhi's criminal organization—he introduced Chen Zhi to the online gray industry and is regarded as Chen Zhi's "big brother." Hu Xiaowei, also known as Hu Yanming, Hu Shi (phonetic), and Chen Xiao'er, has been identified by authoritative institutions as the same individual behind multiple aliases: Chen Xiao'er, who is under U.S. sanctions; Hu Yanming, who is subject to a restriction order issued by Hong Kong's Department of Justice; and Hu Xiaowei, the mastermind of the 2010 illegal computer system intrusion case involving the "Knight Attack Group," uncovered by Chongqing's cyber police. According to testimony from core members of the "Knight Attack Group" at the time, Hu Xiaowei was one of only two leaders within the group, while Chen Zhi was merely a member and was not among the 19 key individuals arrested during the operation. (Red Star News) [Original Link]