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Hong Kong customs raids office in Opatra London probe after 6 complaints

Hong Kong customs raids office in Opatra London probe after 6 complaints
South China Morning Post Tuesday 18 August 2026, 13:43 UTC By Danny Mok 1 min read
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Hong Kong customs has raided a corporate secretarial office in Sheung Wan as part of an investigation into a local beauty chain linked to UK brand Opatra London, following six complaints alleging high-pressure sales tactics involving up to HK$100,000. Officers from the Customs and Excise Department seized documents from a unit in the Wing On Centre on Connaught Road Central on Tuesday. While listed as the beauty chain’s registered “principal place of business”, the office displayed signage...

Hong Kong customs has raided a corporate secretarial office in Sheung Wan as part of an investigation into a local beauty chain linked to UK brand Opatra London, following six complaints alleging high-pressure sales tactics involving up to HK$100,000. Officers from the Customs and Excise Department seized documents from a unit in the Wing On Centre on Connaught Road Central on Tuesday. While listed as the beauty chain’s registered “principal place of business”, the office displayed signage for... [Image text:] CUSTOMS CUSTOMS CUSTOM Coys Mate RECYCLE COPIER PAPER CUSTOMS
Hong Kong (LOCATION) Opatra London (LOCATION) Sheung Wan (PERSON) UK (LOCATION) the Customs and Excise Department (ORG) the Wing On Centre (ORG) Connaught Road Central (LOCATION)
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