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Opatra London and Hong Kong distributor suspend local operations after arrests

The British headquarters and Hong Kong distributor of beauty product company Opatra London have suspended local operations after allegations of aggressive sales tactics triggered the arrest of local senior staff and a raid on a corporate secretarial office in Sheung Wan. In a statement issued on Friday, Opatra London continued to distance itself from the local distributor, which it said owned and…

Opatra London and Hong Kong distributor suspend local operations after arrests

Beauty product company Opatra London and its Hong Kong distributor, Sayles Retail, have suspended local operations following the arrest of senior staff members accused of using aggressive sales tactics. The arrest occurred in Sheung Wan, leading to a raid on the company's corporate secretarial office. Opatra London maintains that the local distributor, Sayles Retail, operates the stores independently and that the two entities have reached a mutual agreement to suspend their distribution arrangement.

Despite the suspension, Opatra London emphasizes that its stores in Hong Kong are still owned and operated by the local distributor and that the company remains committed to maintaining its presence in the Hong Kong market.

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