Core Insights - The recent exposure of the "30 billion quantitative private equity run" incident reveals the manipulation of the securities market by the actual controllers of Panjing Investment, leading to significant legal consequences for the involved parties [1][3][5]. Group 1: Company Actions - The actual controllers of Panjing Investment, Mao and Yao, utilized FOF and private equity funds to manipulate the stock price of a company referred to as "Penguin" through a network of 55 accounts [3][4]. - Mao and Yao formed trading teams across multiple cities to maintain the stock price of "Penguin" after it faced consecutive trading halts, indicating a coordinated effort to manipulate the market [3][4]. - The investigation revealed that Mao and Yao had previously been penalized 15 million yuan for illegal stock purchases, highlighting a history of regulatory violations [4]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings - The Shanghai First Intermediate Court sentenced Mao, Yao, and another individual to prison terms ranging from three years and six months to seven years for market manipulation, along with fines between 1.5 million and 2.5 million yuan [5]. - Despite their refusal to admit guilt during the investigation, the Supreme People's Procuratorate utilized advanced AI tools to uncover the manipulation scheme, demonstrating the effectiveness of modern investigative techniques [4][6]. Group 3: Industry Implications - The case has exposed a black and gray industrial chain involving illegal financing practices through FOF and private equity funds, prompting increased scrutiny from regulatory bodies [6][7]. - Regulatory agencies have intensified their oversight of private equity funds, implementing new rules to prevent illegal activities and ensure compliance with investment regulations [7]. - The private equity industry is urged to move towards legitimate practices, as only compliant firms will thrive in the long term, while fraudulent entities will face elimination [7].