A New Zealand court has jailed the leader of a religious group after a conviction linked to the death of 70-year-old Shulai Wang. Wang, described in reports as a Chinese follower of the sect, was found dead near a marina in Auckland in 2024.
Police launched an investigation after the discovery of the body and subsequently brought charges that led to a trial. The proceedings concluded with the leader being found guilty and handed a custodial sentence, court records show.
Details released so far have been limited. Media accounts have identified the victim and the general circumstances of the discovery but have not provided extensive information about the sect, the full contents of the prosecution case, or the length of the sentence.
The case has drawn attention in New Zealand and abroad due to the nationality of the victim and the involvement of a religious organisation. Authorities and local media coverage did not immediately disclose further details about the investigation or any potential broader inquiries related to the group.