Two former media executives accuse BDO of violating international rules while assisting Hong Kong gov't in liquidating Jimmy Lai's Next Digital, alleging judicial oversight lack.

Two former media executives, Gordon Crovitz and Mark Clifford, allege that global accounting firm BDO violated international rules by assisting the Hong Kong government in liquidating Next Digital Ltd, owned by jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai. They filed a complaint with the British government, claiming BDO acted without judicial oversight. The case underscores political risks for businesses amid Beijing's national security measures in Hong Kong, where freedom of speech is increasingly threatened.

September 09, 2024
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