海航集团原美籍高管、首席执行官谭向东三罪并罚获刑6年

Core Viewpoint - Adam Tan, the former CEO of HNA Group, was sentenced to 6 years in prison for multiple crimes including breach of trust, loan fraud, and embezzlement [1][4]. Group 1: Background of Adam Tan - Adam Tan, born in March 1967 in Jiangsu, China, later became a U.S. citizen and joined HNA Group in its early days during the 1990s [2]. - He served in various leadership roles within HNA Group, including Vice Chairman and CEO from 2016 to 2020, before being replaced after the group was taken over by the Hainan provincial government [2]. - In September 2021, he was taken into custody by Hainan police due to criminal allegations, alongside other key figures in the company [2]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings - The Haikou Intermediate People's Court sentenced Tan on July 17, 2025, for three crimes, resulting in a total of 6 years imprisonment and corresponding fines [4]. - The court's decision followed a series of criminal charges against Tan and other executives, including Chen Feng, who faced similar accusations [2][3]. - The court proceedings were split into two cases due to Tan's U.S. citizenship, which affected the legal process [2]. Group 3: Regulatory Actions - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) previously penalized Tan and Chen Feng for serious violations related to HNA Group's financial practices between 2018 and 2020, including undisclosed related-party transactions [4][5]. - The CSRC imposed a 10-year market ban on Tan, citing his significant role in the company's illegal activities [5]. - The breach of trust crime is defined under Chinese law as actions by company executives that result in substantial losses to the company, with penalties ranging from imprisonment to fines [5][6].