The founders of Manus moved their company to Singapore and sold it to Meta for $2B.
On the surface, it looks like a smart business move. But when you start playing around with government controls, especially in China, it’s not that simple.
They likely won’t be jailed. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be consequences.
Think frozen assets. Travel restrictions. Long investigations that drag on and create pressure behind the scenes.
Then when things quiet down, financial penalties hit. Access gets limited. Doors start closing.
They may still walk away wealthy… but not untouched.
This is a reminder. Every opportunity is not just about the money. It’s also about understanding the environment you’re operating in.