Odaily Planet Daily News: The virtual currency trading platform AAX has stopped operating since mid-November 2022 due to system maintenance and updates. More than 300 customers have been unable to retrieve nearly HK$100 million in assets. After investigation, the Hong Kong law enforcement department found that someone suspected that the platform had been shut down through false information and illegal means, and the main culprit had already fled Hong Kong with the virtual currency wallet and private key. After further investigation, the personnel locked in a 39-year-old local man related to the case, suspected of managing the relevant virtual currency trading platform. The man left Hong Kong in November 2022 and was arrested when he entered Hong Kong yesterday (18th). The arrested man has been temporarily charged with a "theft" crime, and the case will be brought to the Eastern District Court tomorrow morning (20th). As of July 19, the law enforcement department has received reports from 890 victims, involving an amount of HK$280 million. (East Net)