Hong Kong Influencer Sentenced for Unlicensed Investment Advice: First of its Kind

Royston Chow Pak-Hin, a Hong Kong influencer known for providing investment advice through a subscription-based chat group, has been sentenced to six weeks in prison. This landmark case marks the first instance of an influencer being jailed for offering unlicensed financial advice in Hong Kong, signaling a significant shift in regulatory oversight for the fintech and crypto sectors.