After the cryptocurrency exchange JPEX was named and warned by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission on the 13th, a number of negative news broke out, such as difficulty in withdrawing funds and suspected asset transfers. As a result, a large number of user assets were almost frozen.
JPEX Self-rescue guide for disaster victims
If we really enter bankruptcy legal proceedings in the future, how can users save themselves and protect their rights and interests? anti.scam.crypto.hk has compiled a "User Self-Rescue Guide", calling on all users whose assets are stuck in JPEX to protect themselves through the following steps:
- Immediately take a screenshot on the JPEX APP to record the assets of your account (very important): Click "Assets" in the lower right corner of the APP and save the screenshot.
- Take a screenshot of the UID of your JPEX account (very important): Click on the JPEX green circular LOGO in the upper left corner to see your UID. Remember to take the screenshot and save it.
- Take screenshots to record the deposits and withdrawals from the USDT address in the account (very important): In the JPEX APP, click "Assets" in the lower right corner, then click the clock icon in the upper right corner, and take screenshots of the deposit/withdrawal records; in addition, if If you hold JPC, it is recommended to sell it and exchange it for USDT as soon as possible.
- As soon as possible, go to the OTC that JPEX cooperates with to request a withdrawal : it is best to give priority to the OTC in the physical store and go there with a friend.
- If the withdrawal fails, report the case first: If you cannot withdraw the money due to handling fees, or cannot withdraw the money in full, be sure to report the case first, or use the online reporting service
The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong calls on affected users to report to the police
On the other hand, although JPEX issued a statement on the 14th in response , "The platform has set up a task force to discuss future development directions to make business and policy adjustments, and is waiting for further guidance from the China Securities Regulatory Commission. The platform will follow the official In reply, we will gradually adjust the currency withdrawal fees in the near future, and gradually open the currency withdrawal limit."
However, based on multiple Hong Kong media reports, the China Securities Regulatory Commission refuted JPEX on Friday and responded: Since the China Securities Regulatory Commission issued a warning statement on JPRX on September 13, the platform has never contacted the China Securities Regulatory Commission, emphasizing JPEX’s statement, and The so-called arrangements or requirements for customer withdrawals are made by JPEX alone.
The China Securities Regulatory Commission stated that since the incident may involve fraud, the China Securities Regulatory Commission has referred the case to the police and will assist the police in the investigation. The Hong Kong Police pointed out that the Commercial Crime Bureau is following up on the incident and called on all relevant complaints to be reported to the police through electronic reporting , and the Commercial Crime Bureau will handle them together.
According to Sing Tao Daily on Friday, Hong Kong Police Commissioner Xiao Zeyi revealed to local media that as of 3 p.m. on the 15th, the police had received reports from 83 people, involving an amount of approximately HK$34 million (approximately NT$139 million). The Commercial Crimes Bureau is investigating and has set up a hotline (28605012) for citizens to report the case and make inquiries.
