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*ST高鸿严重财务造假被重罚

Core Viewpoint - The regulatory authority has imposed severe penalties on *ST Gaohong (000851) for engaging in financial fraud over nine years, inflating revenues by nearly 20 billion yuan, reflecting a zero-tolerance stance towards securities violations [1][4]. Group 1: Financial Fraud Details - From 2015 to 2023, *ST Gaohong inflated its revenue by approximately 19.8 billion yuan and profits by over 76.2 million yuan through fictitious trade activities [2][3]. - The fraudulent activities involved a closed-loop system where suppliers and customers were orchestrated by Jiang Qing, with no actual goods being exchanged [2]. - The company also misused inflated financial statements to raise funds, constituting fraudulent issuance during its non-public stock offering in 2020, which raised 1.25 billion yuan [3]. Group 2: Regulatory Actions - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) plans to impose a fine of 135 million yuan on *ST Gaohong and an additional 26.75 million yuan on nine involved executives, including a 7.5 million yuan fine and a 10-year market ban for the chairman [4]. - Jiang Qing, the actual controller of Nanjing Qingya, will also face a 7 million yuan fine and a 10-year market ban for his role in the fraudulent activities [4]. - The company has issued a risk warning regarding the potential for mandatory delisting due to serious violations, including fraudulent issuance and false reporting in annual reports [4][5]. Group 3: Industry Implications - The crackdown on financial fraud is part of a broader regulatory effort to maintain market integrity and protect investors, with an increasing number of companies and individuals facing criminal charges for similar offenses [6][7]. - The regulatory environment has become more stringent, with a focus on creating a comprehensive deterrent system against financial misconduct, enhancing the overall standard of the capital market [7].