Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-08-08 15:40Core Viewpoint - The financial fraud case of *ST Gaohong has concluded after a decade, with the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) proposing significant penalties for the company and its responsible parties due to long-term fraudulent activities that inflated revenue and profits [1][2]. Summary by Sections Financial Fraud Details - From 2015 to 2023, *ST Gaohong inflated its revenue by nearly 20 billion yuan and profits by over 76 million yuan through fictitious trade activities involving laptops [2][3]. - The fraudulent activities included "empty turnover" transactions, where funds, contracts, and logistics documents circulated without actual goods being exchanged, lacking commercial substance [4]. Regulatory Actions - The CSRC plans to impose a fine of 160 million yuan on *ST Gaohong and 7 million yuan on third parties involved in the fraud [1]. - The company is facing potential delisting due to serious violations, with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange initiating delisting procedures [1]. Key Individuals Involved - Key figures in the fraudulent activities include Jiang Qing, the actual controller of Nanjing Qingya Trading Co., and Cao Bingjiao, a former director of *ST Gaohong, who are married [2][5]. - Their connections facilitated the fraudulent trade operations, with Cao Bingjiao managing the fake trade business and approving payment requests [5][6]. Historical Context - Investigations into *ST Gaohong's IT sales business revealed that many clients and suppliers were linked to Cao Bingjiao, indicating a network of relationships that supported the fraudulent activities [5][6]. - Prior to the fraud being uncovered, there were no indications of financial misconduct, as reported in a 2022 investigation [2].