深圳水贝三家黄金珠宝公司涉赌被查

Group 1 - The Shenzhen Gold and Jewelry Industry Association issued a warning letter regarding three gold jewelry companies in the Shui Bei area, which have been investigated for suspected illegal gambling activities disguised as gold trading [1] - The warning letter highlighted that these companies engaged in "non-physical gold betting" through online platforms, which constitutes illegal gambling, leading to criminal charges against key personnel [1] - The investigation revealed that some gold merchants in the Shui Bei area were involved in high-leverage betting transactions, significantly deviating from normal gold jewelry business practices and disrupting market order [1] Group 2 - International gold prices have surged, with the price per gram of gold jewelry in Shui Bei exceeding 900 yuan, prompting changes in consumer behavior [2] - The gold jewelry industry is facing risks from practices such as borrowing, consignment, and private betting, which have led to disputes [2] - The Shenzhen Gold and Jewelry Industry Association is encouraging merchants to use legitimate hedging tools to manage price volatility risks and is promoting self-regulation and transaction model optimization within the industry [2]