Hong Kong JPEX case: 8 defendants charged with fraud and other offenses, case adjourned to March next year for retrial

TechFlow news, December 15 — According to Hong Kong Economic Times, the case involving suspected fraud by virtual asset trading platform JPEX has made new progress. Eight defendants have been charged with multiple offenses, and the case has been adjourned to March 16, 2026, for further hearing.

The eight defendants are former TVB artist Cheng Chun-hei (31), Sit Wing-hin (28), Lam Chok (35), online influencer "Chanel" Chan Yee-yee (38), Au Cheuk-kei (31), Siu King-yin (25), YouTuber "Heung Heung" Leung Yee-heung (31), and Ho Kai-man (28).

Charges include conspiracy to defraud, fraud, fraudulently or recklessly inducing others to invest in virtual assets, and handling property known or believed to represent benefits from indictable offenses. Except for Cheng Chun-hei, who did not apply for bail, the other seven defendants were granted continued bail under original conditions, during which they must not leave Hong Kong and must surrender all travel documents.