2 days ago · AstraZeneca shareholders say they need clarity on China investigations The group said on Oct. 31 that its China head Leon Wang, who also led its international business as an executive vice president, had been detained by the Chinese authorities. It said it did not know what the investigation was about.

Dec 27, 2024 · A multi-year Chinese investigation into AstraZeneca Medicare fraud has implicated more than 100 employees, including Leon Wang, the former international chief who was replaced earlier this month. Wang was detained a month ago by Chinese authorities.

AstraZeneca, a London-based drugmaker which entered China in 1993, has been ensnared in several scandals in recent years. A three-year crackdown on alleged medical insurance fraud has led to an investigation into Leon Wang, the company’s president for the country.

Oct 30, 2024 · Leon Wang, Executive Vice President International and AstraZeneca China President, is cooperating with an ongoing investigation by Chinese authorities. Our China operations continue under the leadership of the current General Manager of AstraZeneca China.

Dec 30, 2024 · A sweeping fraud investigation in China has led to prison sentences for multiple AstraZeneca executives, including Leon Wang, the company's former international chief, and has led to the implication of more than 100 of the company's employees, Highwire reported Friday.

2 days ago · AstraZeneca has revealed that its top executive in China, Leon Wang, has been detained by Chinese authorities, after confirming he was under investigation last week.

Oct 30, 2024 · Following reports of an ex-AstraZeneca executive being detained in China, the company acknowledged that its current president in the country, Leon Wang, "is cooperating with an ongoing...

Nov 12, 2024 · AstraZeneca's China president Leon Wang, who was detained last month by Chinese authorities, is in touch with a lawyer but the company has very little information about the case, its CEO said...

Oct 30, 2024 · AstraZeneca said its China president Leon Wang is under investigation and the drugmaker would cooperate with Chinese authorities.

Oct 31, 2024 · Leon Wang was described as cooperating “with an ongoing investigation”, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology company said in a statement. “Our China operations continue under the leadership of...