Tianjin Public Security Bureau's Hedong Branch announced on October 30 that Qian Zhimin, the main suspect in the 2017 Tianjin Lantian Gerui Electronics Technology Co. case, has pleaded guilty in a UK court. Qian, who fled to the UK, was involved in a case of illegal public fund absorption. Chinese authorities have been collaborating with UK counterparts through international law enforcement and judicial cooperation to pursue Qian. The trial for Qian's alleged money laundering began on September 29 at Southwark Crown Court in London, where he admitted guilt.