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A self-proclaimed immigration consultant accused of defrauding Chinese immigrant investors has donated about $67,000 to the B.C. Liberals.

On Monday, the B.C. Securities Commission accused Paul Oei of defrauding Chinese immigrant investors of $6.9 million.

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Oei made the political donations along with his wife, Loretta Lai, and two companies, which were also cited by the Commission.

The couple has also donated $8,477 to the federal Liberal party since 2014.

The couple — who married in 2012 and celebrated at a wedding banquet attended by B.C. Liberal fundraisers — frequently attend events for B.C. Liberal politicians, fundraisers and donors in Richmond.

Information about the couple’s ties to B.C. Liberal fundraising events, including one attended by Premier Christy Clark, were confirmed through election donations records, photos and accounts of events posted online by politicians and donors, and interviews with a politician present at many of the events in Richmond.