Hong Kong customs raids office in Opatra London probe after 6 complaints
Hong Kong customs has raided a corporate secretarial office in Sheung Wan as part of an investigation into a local beauty chain linked to UK brand Opatra London, following six complaints alleging high-pressure sales tactics involving up to HK$100,000. Officers from the Customs and Excise Department seized documents from a unit in the Wing On Centre on Connaught Road Central on Tuesday. While…
Hong Kong customs has raided a corporate secretarial office in Sheung Wan as part of an investigation into a local beauty chain linked to UK brand Opatra London. The raid, which took place on Tuesday, involved seizing documents from a unit in the Wing On Centre on Connaught Road Central. While the office was listed as the beauty chain’s registered "principal place of business," it displayed signage for corporate services firm Ascentium and showed no visible branding or operational staff for Opatra London.
Customs officers found only a secretarial service at the site, with no actual operations or staff of the beauty chain. Six complaints have been lodged against the chain, mostly from middle-aged or elderly victims, involving sums ranging from HK$1,800 to HK$100,000. The investigation is focused on suspected unfair trade practices in selling skincare products and beauty devices, in breach of the Trade Descriptions Ordinance.
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