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Sun Yuchen: First Digital Trust has had negative net assets for three consecutive years and is suspected of violating the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Ordinance

ChainCatcher news, Sun Yuchen once again accused FDT of fraud. He stated: First Digital Trust (FDT) openly disregards all fiduciary duties and regulatory norms, claiming to represent Techteryx in managing a securities portfolio of up to $501.8 million for the Aria Commodity Finance Fund in its own legal name. According to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO), any individual or company providing securities portfolio management services must hold a Type 9 license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, unless the service is limited to its wholly-owned subsidiaries or provided by its 100% owned parent company. Clearly, FDT is not only ignoring the fundamental principles of the trust industry but is also openly contemptuous of Hong Kong's banking and investment laws. In other words, its actions have completely disregarded Hong Kong's regulatory authorities and law enforcement agencies.Furthermore, Sun Yuchen believes that FDT has not only fallen into negative assets but has also had negative net assets for three consecutive years. By the end of 2024, its net assets are projected to be negative HKD 100 million. This does not include the massive losses caused by its large-scale misappropriation of user assets. Even so, it can still publicly manage billions of dollars in public assets in the market today.Previously, First Digital responded: it will take legal action against Sun Yuchen's "slanderous behavior."

The office of Councilor Wu Jiezhang issued a statement on "Views on Media Reports Regarding Suspected $500 Million Fraud Case."

ChainCatcher news, the office of Councilor Wu Jiezhang has released a statement titled "Statement on Media Reports Regarding Suspected $500 Million Fraud Case":The incident has attracted widespread attention, and I have great confidence in Hong Kong's rule of law and law enforcement agencies. If the incident is true, the law enforcement authorities will definitely take action to protect the rights of citizens and international investors.Hong Kong has a legal basis and a healthy environment for protecting international investors and the Web3 industry. I urge international investors and technology practitioners not to worry about a single incident and to feel free to continue investing and developing in Hong Kong.My office and the Anti-Fraud Alliance have indeed received more than one case this year that suspected the use of trust companies for fraudulent activities. I believe that society needs to discuss how to improve the system of relevant trust companies in the future, so that criminals cannot exploit loopholes for fraud.I also believe that relevant departments can strengthen citizens' and practitioners' understanding and education about trust companies to prevent fraud from the source. If the media has any inquiries regarding the above topics, please contact Louise at 6350 8883.
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