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Hong Kong customs raids Opatra London-linked office
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 18, 2026 at 10:16 AM ET
Summary: Hong Kong Customs raided a Sheung Wan corporate secretarial office tied to beauty chain Opatra London.
WHO: Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department
WHAT: Raided a corporate secretarial office and seized documents from a unit in the Wing On Centre
WHEN: Aug 18, 2026 at 9:43 AM ET
WHERE: Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
WHY: The raid followed six complaints alleging high-pressure sales tactics involving up to HK$100,000.
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