Chinese e-learning firm GSX probed by US after inflated sales complaints

Chinese e-learning firm GSX probed by US after inflated sales complaints

Online education provider GSX Techedu, recently trading at 12 times its IPO price last June, tumbled Wednesday following the disclosure. (Photo by Alex Fang)

Chinese e-learning platform GSX Techedu said Wednesday that it is being investigated by American regulators after multiple short sellers accused it of inflating sales.