(Beijing/Hong Kong Comprehensive News) In response to the news that JD.com founder and president Liu Qiangdong was arrested in Minnesota on suspicion of sexual assault, JD.com issued a statement yesterday in response, saying that Liu Qiangdong was falsely accused and will take necessary legal action..
Based on reports from Sina.com and the Beijing News, JD.com expressed concern in its statement that some users on Weibo are spreading false rumors about Liu Qiangdong.
The statement pointed out that Liu Qiangdong encountered false accusations during his business activities in the United States. After investigation by the local police, no wrongdoing was found. Liu Qiangdong will continue his trip as originally planned.
Jingdong also stated that it will take necessary legal action against false reports or rumors.
Reuters and The New York Times yesterday quoted information from the official website of the sheriff’s office in Hennepin County, Minnesota, reporting that Liu Qiangdong was arrested there at 11:32 p.m.was later released.
