MBABANE:Steven Huiqiang Hu,the Director of Michael Lee Enterprises has been arrested in China for smuggling the R4billion Eswatini Green Chert, the mineral was subsequently impounded by the People’s Republic of China(PRC).
This disclosure comes after this Swaziland News reported that, Prince Guduza allegedly colluded with Hu to smuggle the mineral to China and in the process, King Mswati was allegedly tricked into believing that the mineral was being transported to ascertain it’s demand in the Chinese market.
Documents sourced from China suggest that on or around 21st May 2025, Steven Huiqiang Hu was first detained by the Mawei Customs Anti-Smuggling Bureau of the People’s Republic of China in the city of Fuzhou-China’s Fujian Province.
But an investigation conducted by this publication uncovered pictures and travel information within the Chinese Immigration Department suggesting that, before the smuggling of the mineral, Steven Huiqiang Hu travelled with Prince Guduza to celebrate the awarding of a mining license in China.
Prince Guduza, the Chairman of the Mines and Minerals Board who is wanted in China for smuggling the mineral, declined to comment when this Swaziland News reached him for a comment but opted to insult this journalist for investigating the smuggling of the mineral.
On another note, this publication previously reported that, Prince Guduza allegedly colluded with Prince Lindani and the Chinese investors when smuggling the Green Chert mineral, Prince Lindani was allegedly bribed with a Bentley car with over R5million and cash amounting to millions, Lindani now owns three Bentley cars worth over R15million.
Michael Lee, the Director of Michael Enterprise Director released a press statement, denying the smuggling of the Green Chert mineral allegations but, this publication is in possession of pictures of the detained mineral and Chinese documents confirming investor Steven Huiqiang Hu’s arrest.
Eswatini has about 70% of the population living below the poverty line, State resources including minerals are allegedly looted by King Mswati, his brothers, sisters and those around him.
Michael Lee Director Steven Huiqiang Hu(first from left) arrested in China for smuggling R4billion Eswatini Malolotja Green Chert mineral, Mines and Minerals Board Chairman Prince Guduza(second from right) wanted.