The defendant Tao W. charged with felony counts of illegally purchasing, transporting and selling threatened and endangered wildlife products (first instance case).
From June 2014 to 2017, the defendant Tao W. purchased ivory materials through online transactions, and sold his processed ivory products by WeChat friend circle distribution, friend sales and door-to-door sales. Around 2015, Tao W. sold one ivory ring and one ivory tee to Han, owner of the Wenwan shop in Karamay International Trade Mall.