Photos of Liu Qiangdong's arrest (Hennepin County Police Department, Minnesota)

It is reported that Liu Qiangdong, the founder and president of JD.com, was arrested in Minnesota, USA on suspicion of sexual assault, and his photos were exposed on the Internet.

According to the World Wide Web and the U.S. Overseas Chinese Press, according to prison records in Hennepin County, Minnesota, the 45-year-old Liu Qiangdong is currently released and awaiting a court summons, and the police also released photos of Liu Qiangdong after he was arrested., but declined to provide further details.

Police spokesman John Elder said the investigation was still ongoing.

Reuters and the New York Times reported yesterday that Liu Qiangdong was arrested at 11:32 p.m. last Friday on suspicion of sexual assault, and was released at 4:00 p.m.

JD.com officially issued a statement saying that Liu Qiangdong encountered false accusations during his business activities in the United States. After investigation by the local police, no wrongdoing was found. He will continue his trip as originally planned.Jingdong also said that it will take necessary legal action against false reports or rumors.