Beijing Chaoyang police open an investigation into companies related to CreditEase; multiple suspects subjected to criminal compulsory measures

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Beijing Chaoyang police reportedly opened an investigation into companies related to CreditEase, with multiple individuals subjected to criminal compulsory measures.

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[Chinese police open an investigation into companies related to CreditEase; its funds previously participated in financing for crypto projects including Circle and Figure]

The Chaoyang Branch of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau issued a police notice stating that it has recently opened an investigation, in accordance with the law, into suspected illegal and criminal activities by companies related to Chinese fintech firm CreditEase. At present, the actual controllers, Mr. Tang (male, 53 years old), Ms. Zhao (female, 51 years old), and several other criminal suspects have been subjected to criminal compulsory measures in accordance with the law. Police stated that they are making every effort to investigate the case and asked investors to actively cooperate with evidence collection, while warning against fraudsters using such pretexts as early repayment. CreditEase is a Chinese fintech company founded by Tang Ning. In its early years, it operated P2P products, and its subsidiary Yirendai was once listed on the NYSE. Since May 22, CreditEase has completely suspended repayments on its quasi-fixed-income products and initiated what it calls an orderly exit, involving approximately 30000000000 yuan and affecting nearly 100000 high-net-worth clients. More than months after the suspension of repayments, CreditEase recently sent clients a letter of apology, acknowledging that the group may be insolvent and faces a substantial repayment shortfall. CreditEase has a broad footprint in wealth management and investment. Public information shows that its funds have directly participated in financing for crypto-related projects including Circle, Figure, Poko, and Cashmere Wallet, and, as LP, invested in multiple traditional VC funds. CreditEase has an entity in Singapore, CreditEase Asset Management (Singapore)Pte. Ltd., which holds a MAS license and is primarily engaged in asset management.

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The Chaoyang Branch of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau issued a police notice stating that it has recently opened an investigation, in accordance with the law, into suspected illegal and criminal activities by companies related to CreditEase.
The actual controllers, Mr. Tang (male, 53 years old), Ms. Zhao (female, 51 years old), and several other criminal suspects have been subjected to criminal compulsory measures in accordance with the law.
Police asked investors to cooperate with the investigation and evidence collection, and to remain vigilant against fraudsters using such pretexts as early repayment.
The material states that, since May 22, CreditEase has completely suspended repayments on its quasi-fixed-income products, involving approximately 30000000000 yuan and affecting nearly 100000 high-net-worth clients.
The material states that CreditEase acknowledged in its letter of apology that the group may be insolvent and faces a substantial repayment shortfall.
Public information shows that funds under CreditEase have participated in financing for crypto-related projects including Circle, Figure, Poko, and Cashmere Wallet.
CreditEase has an entity in Singapore, CreditEase Asset Management (Singapore)Pte. Ltd., which holds a MAS license and is primarily engaged in asset management.

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The core of this news is that companies associated with Yixin have been placed under police investigation for suspected criminal violations, and some individuals have been subjected to criminal compulsory measures; the materials also mention that Yixin previously experienced product payment suspensions and a potential debt-servicing shortfall. Funds under its umbrella invested in multiple crypto-related projects, but the original text does not say that these projects themselves are implicated.

Why it matters to readers

The simultaneous occurrence of a criminal investigation and the suspension of repayments creates significant uncertainty regarding the companies' repayments, asset disposal, and ability to continue operating. The material also mentions investments in crypto projects and a licensed Singapore entity; therefore, which companies, funds, and assets will be involved in the subsequent investigation warrants attention.

If you are an investor in the relevant products, you should cooperate with evidence collection as advised by the police and beware of scams claiming to offer “early repayment.” Based solely on this material, it cannot be determined that investee projects such as Circle and Figure have engaged in illegal conduct or are experiencing operational irregularities.

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The evidence link is Telegram content; no link to an original police notice was provided, so the original announcement needs to be verified.

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