Wells Fargo Banker Returns to U.S. After China Travel Ban

Chenyue Mao, a Wells Fargo banker who had been prevented from leaving China for several months due to a criminal case, has been allowed to return to the United States. This development follows negotiations between U.S. and Chinese officials, according to a report by the Washington Post.

Mao, part of Wells Fargo's international factoring business, had been detained in China as she was required to cooperate with a local investigation. The incident came to light when China's Foreign Ministry acknowledged her involvement in the case in July. While Reuters could not confirm all details, sources suggest diplomatic efforts were key in facilitating her release.

Having been with Wells Fargo for over a decade, Mao's expertise and tenure were noted in her LinkedIn profile. Neither Wells Fargo, the White House, nor the U.S. State Department provided immediate comments on the matter when contacted by Reuters.

(With inputs from agencies.)