On October 24, 2025, the Eastern Magistrates’ Court finalized the trial dates for the insider dealing case against businessman Wong Pak Ming. The trial will run from November 14 to December 10, 2025, and Wong has pleaded not guilty. His bail conditions include a $200,000 cash bail and reporting requirements.
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On October 24, 2025, the Eastern Magistrates’ Court concluded the trial dates for the insider dealing case against businessman Wong Pak Ming, set to commence on 14 November 2025 and conclude on 10 December 2025.
Wong Pak Ming is charged with insider dealing involving Transmit Entertainment Limited (formerly Pegasus Entertainment Holdings Limited), specifically during the period from 25 August 2017 to 17 October 2017. The businessman has entered a plea of not guilty, and the Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC") prosecution alleges that he, while serving as chairman and controlling shareholder, used inside information to influence trading in the company's shares.
The court granted an extension to Wong Pak Ming’s bail today, imposing stringent conditions including a $200,000 cash deposit, residence at a specified address, notification of any changes in residence to the Police, and advance notice of 24 hours to the SFC before leaving Hong Kong.
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