Singaporean woman, Siti Aslinda Binte Junaidi, is facing the death penalty in China and will be executed by firing squad within weeks unless a court overturns the judgment.

Thirty-five-year-old Junaidi and another Singaporean, Mohd Yusri Bin Mohd Yussof, 44, were arrested in 2015 in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen on suspicion of drug trafficking after methamphetamine were found in goods they were transporting for a Nigerian man called Chibuzor Onwuka, who she claimed to have met online.

Both were found guilty of drug trafficking and sentenced to death in July 2020. Yusri's sentence was suspended for two years, meaning it may be downgraded to life imprisonment. Aslinda, deemed to have played a more active role in the crime, faces execution if her final appeal, which could be heard at any time, is not successful.

According to CNN, court documents showed that Aslinda and Yusri were stopped by customs officials in Shenzhen on October 24, 2015.

A search of their suitcases revealed 28 women's handbags containing more than 11 kilogrammes (24 pounds) of methamphetamine stitched into the lining. If sold per gram, that amount of meth could be upwards of $220,000 in the US.

Both denied any knowledge of the drugs. Aslinda told the court how, while looking for jobs online in late 2014, she met Chibuzor Onwuka, who offered her generous commissions to transport goods from China to Cambodia. Around once or twice a month, Aslinda said she would pick up goods in Guangzhou and fly with them to Phnom Penh.

It is unclear whether Onwuka has been arrested, with court documents saying only that his case was being "handled separately." He could not be reached for comment.

The goods she transported were usually women's lingerie, handbags and toner cartridges, and while Aslinda admitted to having doubts about the scheme, she told the court she was convinced by Onwuka's explanation that the handbags were highly profitable as they were sold to prominent Cambodians.

In July 2015, Aslinda introduced Yusri to Onwuka and they began carrying goods together. Onwuka paid them $2,000 to $3,000 each per trip, they said, and also covered their airfare and hotel bills. By the time they were arrested, they'd done two trips together.

At trial, the judge rejected the pair's arguments that they didn't know what was in the handbags, ruling that they were either aware or should have been aware of the contents given the "unusually high remuneration" for transporting goods overseas.

The convoluted way in which they were told to travel -- from Guangzhou to Hong Kong via Shenzhen then Phnom Penh -- should also have raised suspicion, the judge said, as direct flights were available to the Cambodian capital.

Aslinda's case is being appealed to the Guangdong High Court, her legal team said. If the court does not overturn the judgment, her death penalty could be carried out within weeks.

Prosecutors in Guangdong and China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not respond to a request for comment.

Referring to a similar case earlier this year, a spokesman for the foreign ministry said China applying the death sentence "for drug-related crimes that are extremely dangerous will help deter and prevent such crimes."

"Chinese law stipulates that every criminal is equal in the application of the law," spokesman Zhao Lijian said.

"China's judicial authorities handle cases involving criminals of different nationalities in accordance with law."

Meanwhile, back in Singapore, her family is trying desperately to save her from this fate, through diplomatic channels and the Chinese legal system, where acquittals are incredibly rare.

Source: http://saharareporters.com/2020/12/24/singaporean-woman-faces-death-firing-squad-china-transporting-drugs-nigerian-man

She'll be used to process beef

Wahala be like bicycle.

Hmmmmm

Fake news

Twutin:
Fake news

Hope you are not the guy that dragged the woman into this mess?

Our hard-working importers and exporters from the East, they never disappoint, they have plunder Nigeria image into the red Sea.

Why are Nigerians so heartless? This part of the world people literally turn into beasts whenever money is the issue.

Why?

Greediness

If Only God can save her from the hands of chines govenments.

Mheen!

Justdogood683:
Igbo drugsmen strikes again!

Now the woman will be sent to Hades because a greedy developer put her into the mess and now her life is cut short.

They developed Cambodia, Singapore, Pakistan, Nepal, Somalia, Brazil, Mars, Nairaland, Venus, and now China.

If not that they don’t value life, how could any sane mind go to China for drug? A country where they will cut off your head straight without chill.

Come to Beijing and see your Yoruba and Benin brothers retailing stuff on the streets, the same way hawkers sell their wares in Nigeria.. I will take you around Salintun streets in Chaoyang district in Beijing were the million dollar drug business is almost the preserve of your Yoruba brothers since ions... You guys are totally obnoxious with your tribalism here.. Dare me; visit! Don't worry about hotel expenses, just come! I will take care of the rest..

owobokiri:


You should have quoted more.. There are many cases like that..., ofcourse including your Afonja stock. Just that you are good at removing the sand in another man's eyes but can't pull out the rabbits that burrow in your eyes...

The biggest image disasters for the Nigerian state over the last 50 years were the handiwork of these men.., and they're certainly not igbos.. Chew on that.

You are an irredeemable liar. When did AbdulMutallab in your picture became a Yoruba?

By the way we were talking about drugs which you claimed the Yorubas are dominating in China but when I showed you every evidence to show that the Igbos are 99% the drug pushers in Asia you backtracked and started derailing the thread with rubbish pictures.

Do you even know on the 80 FBI most wanted list released a while back that the Igbos alone constitute almost 80% on that list?

See crimes and Yeebos are inseparable, no one can take the glory of crime from them.

Justdogood683:


You are an irredeemable liar. When did AbdulMutallab in your picture became a Yoruba?

By the way we were talking about drugs which you claimed the Yorubas are dominating in China but when I showed you every evidence to show that the Igbos are 99% the drug pushers in Asia you backtracked and started derailing the thread with rubbish pictures.

Do you even know on the 80 FBI most wanted list released a while back that the Igbos alone constitute almost 80% on that list?

See crimes and Yeebos are inseparable, no one can take the glory of crime from them.

Wasn't arguing with you. I don't argue with psychopaths. Obviously you wanted everyone reading to believe that your worsening image problems outside nigeria was caused by the igbos and I had to bring you down to earth! The only reason every passenger is treated like a criminal today at every check-in point in every airport is because of the new rules introduced after your fellow countryman wore a bomb like abanté just to kill for hiis Allah. Hes not igbo! Nigeria is considered a terrorist enclave because of Shekau and his minions and they're certainly not igbos! But your type will scanvage every part of the web for any Igbo criminal and then drop the post here hoping that your favorite mod will push it to the front page for another round of Igbo bashing fest. .. Research on your fellow Yoruba criminals too and stop desperately trying to paint a group evil because of your base thinking..

And yes! Whatever I told you about Salintun is the fact! Known that area since 2003! Don't take my words for it, ask a fellow Afonja living in BJ... My offer still stands tho.. you need to travel more to "open your heart".., I'm ready to help, jokes apart!

owobokiri:


Wasn't arguing with you. I don't argue with psychopaths. Obviously you wanted everyone reading to believe that your worsening image problems outside nigeria was caused by the igbos and I had to bring you down to earth! The only reason every passenger is treated like a criminal today at every check-in point in every airport is because of the new rules introduced after your fellow countryman wore a bomb like abanté just to kill for hiis Allah. Hes not igbo! Nigeria is considered a terrorist enclave because of Shekau and his minions and they're certainly not igbos! But your type will scanvage every part of the web for any Igbo criminal and then drop the post here hoping that your favorite mod will push it to the front page for another round of bashing fest. .. Research on your fellow Yoruba criminals too and stop desperately trying to paint a group evil because of your base thinking..

You should go and meet Boko Haram people to discuss about bombing it’s none of my business.

Do you know the main reason why they always double check Nigerians at the airport is not only because of bombs? It is mainly due to illicit drugs and the Igbos singlehandedly contributed to that 99%.

Nigerians generally now is looked as a potential drug pusher in the eye of the international scene and the Igbos are the major cause of that. That you’re trying to stylishly shift the discussion to terrorism showed you actually know that the Igbos are those spoiling Nigeria image in illicit drugs and defaming the already battered Nigeria name.

People can only source for news because it is happening. You can’t expect Nairaland not to push news from credible sources to frontpage because your ancestors are not the one that sponsor Seun to create this site and they have the free will to project any news.

Shukudi desist from carrying drugs, it’s affecting Nigeria’s image!

As per Salintun, I’ve told you I done care because I’m not going to fall for the tactics where you plant drugs in my luggage. Find another victim to lure bro.

Justdogood683:


You should go and meet Boko Haram people to discuss about bombing it’s none of my business.

Do you know the main reason why they always double check Nigerians at the airport is not only because of bombs? It is mainly due to illicit drugs and the Igbos singlehandedly contributed to that 99%.

Nigerians generally now is looked as a potential drug pusher in the eye of the international scene and the Igbos are the major cause of that. That you’re trying to stylishly shift the discussion to terrorism showed you actually know that the Igbos are those spoiling Nigeria image in illicit drugs and defaming the already battered Nigeria name.

People can only source for news because it is happening. You can’t expect Nairaland not to push news from credible sources to frontpage because your ancestors are not the one that sponsor Seun to create this site and they have the free will to project any news.

Shukudi desist from carrying drugs, it’s affecting Nigeria’s image!

As per Salintun, I’ve told you I done care because I’m not going to fall for the tactics where you plant drugs in my luggage. Find another victim to lure bro.

This coming from a person who sees Hushcobar Tinubu as his Lord and personal savior? The nerve! You're egging me on to go get some headline news of your folks doing it and then paste 100 examples here? I won't bite... Nigerians know those that glamorourized drug trafficking...You can only think only igbos push drugs or do Yahoo more if you get all your news from nairaland...

owobokiri:


[s]This coming from a person who sees Hushcobar Tinubu as his Lord and personal savior? The nerve! You're egging me on to go get some headline news of your folks doing it and then paste 100 examples here? I won't bite... Nigerians know those that glamorourized drug trafficking...You can only think only igbos push drugs or do Yahoo more if you get all your news from nairaland...[/s]

Stop saying nonsense!

Justdogood683:


Stop saying nonsense!

Respect your elder, you imp!
You should be rolling in the mud as usual to say "good morning" to me right now but there you are telling me to "Stop saying nonsense"?? Are you sure you are a true omualabi? Thought you were all groomed to respect your elders!? Will you lie down and greet me!?!?

owobokiri:


Wasn't arguing with you. I don't argue with psychopaths. Obviously you wanted everyone reading to believe that your worsening image problems outside nigeria was caused by the igbos and I had to bring you down to earth! The only reason every passenger is treated like a criminal today at every check-in point in every airport is because of the new rules introduced after your fellow countryman wore a bomb like abanté just to kill for hiis Allah. Hes not igbo! Nigeria is considered a terrorist enclave because of Shekau and his minions and they're certainly not igbos! But your type will scanvage every part of the web for any Igbo criminal and then drop the post here hoping that your favorite mod will push it to the front page for another round of Igbo bashing fest. .. Research on your fellow Yoruba criminals too and stop desperately trying to paint a group evil because of your base thinking..

And yes! Whatever I told you about Salintun is the fact! Known that area since 2003! Don't take my words for it, ask a fellow Afonja living in BJ... My offer still stands tho.. you need to travel more to "open your heart".., I'm ready to help, jokes apart!

Shut up you gat no shame. Search the internet and see how igbos have plunder our image, they trampled it in the mud, this is what I saw on Wikipedia page on child harvesting, you can visit the place https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_harvesting has crime become part of your CULTURE?

IamWonderful:
Shut up you gat no shame. Search the internet and see how igbos have plunder our image, they trampled it in the mud, this is what I saw on Wikipedia page on child harvesting, you can visit the place https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_harvesting has crime become part of your CULTURE?

They're here.. Odua United! There's a good chance you're the same person with the buffoon that just ran away. You just changed jerseys? With that your Obasanjos face? Keep pushing my buttons! When you hit the right nerve, I will sure do some numbers on you lots. Hundreds of drug related crimes by your folks in London alone that seldom make the front page here even when the story is big.. It's Sunday, time dey! Go to Peckam and see how you guys turned it into the British Ajegunle.. If it's other ethnic groups that do what you guys do in London to Nigerias image, the blogosphere will be in perpetual meltdown.. You guys normalised drug trafficking in nigeria! Since the ,80s! Own it.. possess your possession...