Table of Contents
Shocking scam in Beverly Hill, Tai Po! The con man "Li Weiye" pretended to be a philanthropist and disappeared with 400 million! Cheating Hong Kong stars of tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars
The Beverly Hills Villa in Tai Po has always been a gathering place for celebrities and wealthy people, but recently a "fake rich blood-sucking case" that shocked the whole of Hong Kong was exposed! A man named "Li Weiye" who claimed to own seven listed companies and live in a 7,000-square-foot mansion was accused of using high-interest returns of 8% per month as bait to target celebrity neighbors. MoreKay Tse(Kay) andZhang JicongThe couple became the victims of millions of losses, and "Come Home Love" Chen Junting and Best Actress Jiang Meiyi were also caught in the center of the storm. Our newspaper has exclusively obtained the tearful accusations of the victims, revealing the shocking inside story of this carefully designed "luxury house hunting scheme"!
[7,000 square feet luxury home becomes fraud base] Pharmaceutical investment turns out to be a shell? The victim complained bitterly: Interest is like taking drugs, and in the end, you lose everything
"His (Li Weiye) house is big enough to hold concerts, and he even has a golden Rolls-Royce in the garage!" A victim who wished to remain anonymous revealed to our newspaper that since moving into Beverly Hills in 2022, Li Weiye has been active in the celebrity circle as the "chairman of a listed pharmaceutical company" and has frequently hosted lavish parties in his mansion. Last June, he suddenly promoted an "exclusive drug investment plan" to his neighbors:
- 1 million principal with 80,000 yuan interest per month, with an annualized rate of return of up to 96%
- The larger the investment amount, the higher the dividend ratio. Investors with a minimum investment of 10 million yuan can receive "director-level dividends".
- Capital guarantee contract + lawyer testimony, claiming to cooperate with international pharmaceutical companies
"Dividends were paid on time for the first three months, and I even introduced a relative to add another 5 million!" another victim choked up. Before the Chinese New Year, Lai Wai-ye induced investors to increase their capital on the grounds of "expanding the production line". Unexpectedly, the interest payments were suddenly stopped from February onwards, and his luxuriously decorated unit was emptied overnight, leaving only "pay back the money posters" all over the housing estate. It is reported that more than 20 victims have reported the case, and the total amount may exceed 100 million yuan!
[Did Kay Tse and her husband reveal some clues on their IG? 】 Netizens still post photos of birthday gifts of motorcycles after millions of dollars evaporated, and point out three major contradictions
The most notable people in the incident are Karen Mok and her husband, who were said to have lost tens of millions. Although Kay laughed and said "maybe I'm too poor to be worthy" during the interview, netizens found unusual signs from her IG:
1️⃣ Unusually low-key birthday celebration: On March 13, they only posted a photo of the couple, but in previous years they held a large party
2️⃣ Zhang Jicong deleted the investment post: Netizens found that he had forwarded articles related to "drug innovation"
3️⃣ Mysterious funds flow: Real estate insiders revealed that the two had mortgaged their properties to cash out last year
What is even more intriguing is that although Jiang Meiyi clarified that "she has only cooperated in Lions Club activities", this newspaper discovered that she filmed behind-the-scenes footage of "Loft Slave Lovers" at Li's house many times in 2023, and one episode even featured a "drug laboratory" scene. Lawyer Huang Guotong analyzed: "If the artist does not verify the background of the partner, he may be held jointly liable!"
[Exposing the "fake tycoon" Lai Wai-yip] Shocking three-faced tactics exposed! The luxuriously decorated unit turned out to be a short-term rental listed company that was completely fictitious
After investigation by our newspaper, it was found that this "Dr. Li" was actually a professional scammer!
- Identity fraud: 7 so-called listed companies are not registered, and the IP address of the pharmaceutical company's official website is in Cambodia
- Luxury home rental contract exposed: monthly payment of 280,000 yuan for a 7,000 square foot unit, all the luxury cars in the garage are "photo studio props"
- Sophisticated tactics: hiring extras to play secretaries and bodyguards, and forging photos with political and business celebrities
What's even more terrifying is that Li Weiye used the same method to defraud in Shenzhen as early as 2019. At that time, he used the alias "Brother Li" and embezzled 200 million yuan and absconded. Interpol has already started investigating, but experts warn: "This type of 'parasitic scam' specifically targets closed communities, and the next target could be Clear Water Bay or Kau To Shan!"
[The ultimate reversal] Kay Tse’s sudden lawyer’s letter late at night, and Cheung Chi-chung’s words hinted that "there is a bigger black hand behind this"?
Just as the whole of Hong Kong was discussing the matter, the incident took a dramatic turn! Karen Mok's studio issued a solemn statement in the early hours of the morning, emphasizing that it "has never participated in any high-interest investment" and even threatened to sue those who spread rumors. In his latest live broadcast, Zhang Jicong hinted: "Sometimes you think you are the hunter, but you are actually the prey..." This statement triggered crazy speculation. Senior entertainment reporter Zhu Shu broke the news: "I heard that there is a financial sponsor behind the scenes who used this incident to put pressure on the couple. It is suspected to be related to the earlier concert investment dispute!"
[Expert Analysis] How to avoid becoming the next victim? 5 ways to spot the luxury home scam
1️⃣ Check the register to verify assets: Hong Kong Companies Registry and Land Registry can both check for free
2️⃣ Beware of abnormal returns: Annual interest rates exceeding 10% are considered high risk, and Buffett’s average return is only 20%
3️⃣ Verify the background of the partner: require an audit report and conduct an on-site inspection of the production base
4️⃣ Diversified investment principle: Do not invest more than 20% of liquid funds in a single project
5️⃣ Keep records of conversations: Even verbal promises should be recorded, which can be used as court evidence if necessary
This financial crisis that has swept through Hong Kong's upper class society may not only reveal the greed of scammers, but also the fatal temptation of human nature to "get rich quickly". Behind the glamorous halo of a star, there may be a reality that is even more absurd than a movie...
Zhang Jicong(English: Louis Cheung Kai-chung, January 11, 1980 -), Hong Kong male singer, composer, record producer and actor. He has performed in more than 20 stage plays, including the classic masterpiece "A Streetcar Named Desire》The male protagonist Stanley Kowalnski. Former Hong KongTVBBasic artist contract artist. In 2022, with the movie "Narrow Road Dust》FinalistThe 59th Golden Horse AwardsBest Actor; Nominated for this film in 2023The 41st Hong Kong Film AwardsBest Actor, and won the 29thHong Kong Film Critics Society AwardsBest Actor, this award became his first Best Actor honor.
Further reading:
