Two individuals will be prosecuted shortly in Shanghai for conducting illegal investigations and purchase of personal information in China. The individuals were formally arrested by the Shanghai Public Security Bureau in August 2013. In accordance with Article 253 of the PRC Criminal Law, if the individuals are found guilty by the court of "illegally obtaining citizens' personal information," they are likely to face a sentence of up to three years in prison and criminal fines.
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