Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong High Court has expanded the asset freeze on Xu Jiayin's ex-wife, Ding Yumei, to over $220 million across multiple jurisdictions, supporting the claims of Evergrande's liquidators [1][2]. Group 1: Asset Freeze Details - The court's ruling allows for the freezing of Ding Yumei's assets in Canada, Gibraltar, Jersey, and Singapore, totaling over $220 million (approximately 1.56 billion RMB) [1]. - Specific assets listed include CAD 100 million in the Royal Bank of Canada, CAD 9 million in Montreal Bank, CAD 28 million in Canadian Imperial Bank, USD 57.6 million in a Swiss bank in Gibraltar, GBP 675,000 in Barclays Bank in Jersey, and USD 71 million in a bank in Singapore [1]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings and Non-compliance - Ding Yumei has exhibited a non-cooperative attitude regarding the asset freeze, including attempts to sever ties with her rental property in the UK and refusing to provide detailed information about her Singapore bank account [2]. - The court has recognized Ding Yumei's actions as a blatant disregard for the court's orders, indicating a lack of understanding of the legal implications [2]. Group 3: Background on Xu Jiayin and Ding Yumei - The divorce between Xu Jiayin and Ding Yumei is believed to have occurred post-Evergrande's financial troubles, potentially as a strategy to protect assets from creditors [3]. - Xu Jiayin has not disclosed his assets, and there is ongoing scrutiny regarding the financial dealings of former executives, including Xia Haijun, who has been reluctant to reveal detailed asset information [5]. Group 4: Court Rulings and Financial Arrangements - In March 2024, liquidators initiated legal action against Xu Jiayin, Ding Yumei, and other related parties, leading to a global asset freeze order against Ding Yumei in July 2024 [4]. - Ding Yumei was allowed to withdraw a maximum of GBP 20,000 monthly for living expenses, while the rest of her assets remain frozen [4].
香港高院扩大禁制令范围，许家印前妻约15.6亿资产被冻结