# Justice Department Indicts Chinese Execs for Pandemic Price-Fixing

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-05-20T16:02:21+00:00
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Justice Department Indicts Chinese Executives for Alleged Container Price-Fixing Cartel The Justice Department has unsealed an indictment against seven Chinese executives and four companies, accusing them of forming a cartel to manipulate shipping container prices during the pandemic. The alleged scheme, which started in late 2019 and continued until early 2024, led to an artificial scarcity of containers, causing prices to skyrocket. The impact was significant, with a market value of commerce estimated at over $35 billion. One executive, Vick Ma, was arrested in March, while the others remain at large. The indictment highlights the Justice Departments commitment to cracking down on international price-fixing schemes, especially those exploiting global crises. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fa9a79e7fbb66444

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