Chinese online celebrity Guo Meimei formally charged with running an illegal casino
Guo became notorious after she claimed to work with the Red Cross and posted pictures of herself flaunting her luxury lifestyle
Chinese Internet celebrity Guo Meimei has been formally charged with running an illegal casino, Xinhua reported, citing prosecutors in Beijing.
The charge was filed in the Dongcheng District Court in Beijing, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said on its official social media account.
According to the indictment, Guo and another suspect Zhao Xiaolai repeatedly organised gambling activities and should be held criminally liable.
Guo was arrested in August last year for allegedly a running casino. If convicted, she and Zhao could face jail terms of between three to 10 years.
Guo gained notoriety in 2011 when she claimed to be manager of a subsidiary of the Red Cross Society of China and openly flaunted her wealth and extravagant lifestyle on social media.
The scandal dealt a major blow to the reputation of the Red Cross in China, despite it denying any links to Guo.
The incident and ensuing scandals triggered public concern about embezzlement and improper management of charities.