董事长泄密，明星女友操盘：为何偷鸡不成反蚀把米？

Core Viewpoint - A recent case involving a company chairman and his celebrity girlfriend has gained significant attention due to allegations of insider trading, resulting in both being criminally detained after incurring a loss of 5 million yuan from failed insider trading attempts [3][4]. Case Review - The chairman leaked insider information to his girlfriend, who then attempted to profit from insider trading. However, the company's restructuring failed, leading to a loss of 5 million yuan [4]. - The celebrity admitted to being penalized by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and paid a fine of 400,000 yuan. Her actions violated the Securities Law of the People's Republic of China and constituted insider trading under the Criminal Law [4]. - The case was referred to the Beijing Public Security Bureau for criminal investigation after the CSRC identified potential criminal activity [4]. Legal Context - According to Article 180 of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China, individuals involved in insider trading can face imprisonment of up to five years or more, along with fines based on illegal gains [5]. Additional Details - The involved celebrity, identified as Chu Yinan, is a well-known actress with a history of frequent communication with the chairman. She utilized a trust plan for insider trading, funded by money provided by the chairman [6]. - The investigation revealed numerous phone calls between the two prior to the public disclosure of insider information, indicating a clear connection between their communications and the suspicious trading activities [7]. - Despite the lack of profit from the insider trading, legal repercussions were still enforced, emphasizing that the act of utilizing insider information is the primary focus of legal accountability, rather than the financial outcome [7][8].