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High Court Orders Closure of Fraud-hit Charity Association

2/16/2026

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The High Court granted the Department of Justice (DOJ)'s petition to wind up the Christian Zheng Sheng Association after it failed to repay HK$61 million (US$7.8 million) to the government.
A fraud case in 2024 led to the arrest of four directors and the freezing of assets.
The association ceased operations in July 2024.
The charity violated a funding agreement by changing its board leadership after the fraud.

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Story summary

The High Court granted the Department of Justice (DOJ)'s petition to wind up the Christian Zheng Sheng Association after it failed to repay HK$61 million (US$7.8 million) to the government.
A fraud case in 2024 led to the arrest of four directors and the freezing of assets.
The association ceased operations in July 2024.
The charity violated a funding agreement by changing its board leadership after the fraud.