On June 09, 2026, movie producer Wong Pak Ming was sentenced to five months imprisonment and fined by the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court for insider dealing in Pegasus Entertainment Holdings Limited shares, following a prosecution by the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC").
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Sentencing and Conviction
On June 09, 2026, the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court sentenced well-known movie producer Mr Wong Pak Ming to five months of imprisonment for insider dealing in the shares of Pegasus Entertainment Holdings Limited. Following a 16-day trial, Wong was convicted of deliberately misusing inside information obtained in his capacity as chairman and controlling shareholder, and advising his sister via multiple WhatsApp messages on the timing and price to trade in the company’s shares before that information was disclosed to the market.
Financial Penalties and Trading Details
He was ordered to pay a fine of $99,720, equivalent to the realised profits his sister earned from her dealing in Pegasus shares, and the SFC’s investigation costs of $374,305.48. The Court heard that, in 2017, while negotiations were underway for Wong to dispose of his controlling stake in Pegasus, he had knowledge of price-sensitive and non-public information about the transaction. On 25 August 2017, upon receipt of earnest money from the buyer, Wong began transferring funds to his sister who started buying Pegasus shares on the same day until 17 October 2017. Consequently, Wong’s sister purchased over nine million Pegasus shares, funded largely by monies Wong had transferred to her, at prices well below Pegasus’ ensuing market share price after the deal was announced on 25 October 2017.
Regulatory Stance and Enforcement
Noting Wong’s sentencing, Mr Michael Duignan, the SFC’s Executive Director of Enforcement, said: 'This case highlights the serious consequence of abusing inside information for personal gain. The custodial sentence handed down by the Court underscores that insider dealing can result in immediate imprisonment. The outcome of this case sends a clear and unequivocal message to the public at large that wrongdoers exploiting inside information will face severe consequences and public accountability, regardless of their status or reputation.' The SFC will continue to take firm enforcement action against insider dealing to protect investors and uphold confidence in Hong Kong’s financial markets.
Bail Conditions Pending Appeal
The Court granted Wong bail pending his appeal subject to the following conditions: (i) cash bail of $200,000; (ii) he shall reside at the home address provided and inform the Police prior to any change of residence; and (iii) he shall inform the SFC 24 hours prior to leaving Hong Kong.
Corporate Background and References
Pegasus was listed on the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on 31 October 2012. The listing was transferred to the Main Board on 9 January 2015. The company is now known as Transmit Entertainment Holdings Limited (stock code:1326). Please see the SFC’s press releases dated 27 February 2025, 27 March 2025, 25 April 2025, 5 June 2025, 25 August 2025, 24 October 2025 and 22 May 2026. Page last updated 09 Jun 2026.
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