最新回应来了！三家水贝黄金珠宝商涉嫌构成开设赌场罪

Core Viewpoint - The legal risks associated with the long-standing "pre-pricing" trading model in the gold jewelry industry have been brought to the forefront following the investigation of three companies in Shenzhen for suspected illegal gambling activities [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Developments - The Shenzhen Gold and Jewelry Industry Association issued a warning letter highlighting that three gold jewelry companies in the Shui Bei area have been investigated for conducting "non-physical gold gambling" activities, which may constitute illegal gambling [2]. - The "pre-pricing" trading model allows investors to participate in high-leverage transactions by paying a deposit as low as 2.4%, leading to significant risks as the gold price continues to rise [1][6]. - The ongoing rise in gold prices, with London gold currently at $4,017 per ounce and a year-to-date increase of over 50%, has exacerbated the risks associated with the pre-pricing model [8]. Group 2: Legal Implications - The classification of the pre-pricing trading model as a criminal offense depends on the specific trading practices employed by the platforms, which could lead to charges of illegal business operations, gambling, or operating a casino [1][10]. - Legal experts indicate that the nature of the trading model—whether it involves "positive hedging," "reverse hedging," or "order manipulation"—will influence the legal consequences and potential charges faced by the involved companies [10][11]. - The investigation has revealed that some companies have been using social media to attract customers, creating a false sense of trading activity and drawing in ordinary investors who lack risk awareness [7][9].