“防水茅”被电诈超1200万，股民：半夜给气笑了

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a recent incident where a publicly listed company, Oriental Yuhong, fell victim to a telecom fraud, resulting in a loss of approximately 1.218 million RMB, highlighting vulnerabilities even in large corporations [2][5][12]. Group 1: Fraud Incident - Oriental Yuhong's U.S. subsidiary, OYH Building Materials, was targeted by fraudsters who infiltrated their email system and impersonated the general contractor to request payments [4][6]. - The amount involved in the fraud was about 171.83 thousand USD, equivalent to approximately 1.218 million RMB [5]. - Following the incident, the subsidiary reported the case to local authorities, including the Harris County Sheriff's Office and the FBI, and stated it would cooperate fully with the investigation [10][11]. Group 2: Company Background and Financial Performance - Oriental Yuhong was founded 30 years ago and became a leader in the waterproof materials industry, benefiting significantly from the real estate boom in China [23][30]. - The company went public in 2008 and saw its revenue grow from over 700 million RMB to 31.9 billion RMB by 2021, a more than 44-fold increase [32]. - However, the company's reliance on the real estate sector has led to significant financial challenges, with a reported revenue decline of 2.66% in 2022 and a further drop of 14.52% in 2024 [35][36]. Group 3: Market Expansion and Financial Strain - In response to domestic market challenges, Oriental Yuhong has focused on international expansion, with ongoing projects in North America, Saudi Arabia, Canada, and Malaysia [39][40]. - The company has made several acquisitions to bolster its overseas presence, including a recent purchase of a Chilean company for 880 million RMB [42]. - Despite a 42.16% increase in overseas revenue in the first half of 2025, it still only accounted for 4.25% of total revenue, indicating limited impact on overall performance [45][48]. Group 4: Asset Liquidation and Management Issues - To alleviate financial pressure, Oriental Yuhong has sold several properties, including a commercial property in Beijing for approximately 10.12 million RMB, incurring significant losses [52][53]. - The founder, Li Weiguo, has also been cashing out, with reported sales totaling 540 million RMB since August 2025, raising concerns about management stability [57]. - The fraud incident, alongside declining performance and aggressive overseas expansion, poses a significant challenge for the company in regaining investor trust and stabilizing its operations [58].