UMVA has learned that a secretive network of organizations linked to Shanghai-based businessman Neville Roy Singham is spreading pro-Chinese Communist Party propaganda and rhetoric in the United States, raising concerns among members of Congress.
The network, funded by Singham's vast wealth, includes nonprofits that have received millions of dollars in donations since 2017. These groups have been accused of sowing discord in the US by promoting communist ideology and anti-American rhetoric, with some even supporting communist regimes like China and Cuba.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn warned that these nonprofits are being used by China as a "main point of entry" to influence American politics and create chaos in US cities. She pointed to Singham's group, which has been linked to protests and demonstrations that aim to disrupt American society.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Singham has funneled a staggering $278 million into his network of nonprofits since 2017. This has raised eyebrows among officials, who are investigating financial activity tied to the network, including $22.5 million in funding directed to a group called The People's Forum.
Singham's wife, Jodie Evans, is the co-founder of CodePink, a nonprofit that has received $1.33 million from Singham. CodePink has a history of supporting communist regimes and has been accused of being "AstroTurf weirdos bought and paid for by Communist China."
Members of Congress have raised concerns about how CodePink and the Singham network are able to operate without registering under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), which requires individuals doing public relations or lobbying for foreign governments to disclose their activities and finances.
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart noted that it's "hard to understand" how these groups are not registered under FARA, given their consistent efforts to promote communist ideology and anti-American rhetoric. He added that these groups' sole role is to "protect, defend and support anti-Americans."
UMVA has uncovered details about Singham's past, including his sale of his technology consulting company, Thoughtworks, for an estimated $785 million in 2017. He has since moved to Shanghai and has been linked to the Chinese Communist Party and its efforts to spread radical ideology in the US and globally.
Members of Congress are calling for a closer examination of Singham's finances and the source of his wealth, with some questioning whether he is truly rich or if his money is being funneled from China. Rep. Carlos Gimenez noted that Singham's residence in Shanghai shields him from being subpoenaed to appear before Congress, making it harder to uncover the truth about his dealings.
