Cecilia Cheung's Former Manager Files Police Report Over Alleged False Testimony
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago4 MIN
Summary
Yu Yuxing, the former manager of Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung (Cheung Pak-chi), appeared at the Wan Chai Police Station报案室 on the morning of June 26 to provide a detailed police statement. Yu reported that in a civil lawsuit, someone allegedly obstructed justice, committed commercial fraud, and used false documents . The High Court had previously ruled on June 16 that Cheung won the case against her former manager and was awarded legal costs .
Key Points
- Yu Yuxing arrived at Wan Chai Police Station around 9 a.m. on June 26, reporting through his criminal lawyer about alleged offenses of obstruction of justice, commercial fraud, and use of false documents
- In the lawsuit, someone allegedly made contradictory statements between their defense documents and court testimony, with significant portions of testimony during the hearing not appearing in witness statements
- Yu alleged that the opposing party engaged in extensive improvisation during court proceedings while under oath, raising concerns about coordinated false testimony
- The civil dispute originated when Yu sued Cheung for HK$42.76 million in advance payments for film work allegedly not fulfilled under their management contract
- The High Court ruled on June 16 that Cheung prevailed in the case and was awarded legal costs, prompting Yu to indicate he would file a police complaint
Why It Matters
The case highlights the potential legal consequences for witness testimony inconsistencies in Hong Kong's civil litigation system. With police now investigating, the matter may escalate from a civil dispute into a criminal investigation, potentially affecting public confidence in the judicial process.
The case highlights the potential legal consequences for witness testimony inconsistencies in Hong Kong's civil litigation system. With police now investigating, the matter may escalate from a civil dispute into a criminal investigation, potentially affecting public confidence in the judicial process.