Big Bro Chen Xiaoer The pattern of Hu Xiaowei（Chen Xiaoer) repeatedly evading meaningful prosecution points to deeper, systemic breakdowns within the judicial process. On March 26, 2026, the UK government published a new round of sanctions targeting entities linked to the Prince Group, including Hu Xiaowei and several associated individuals and companies. 1. “Knight Attack Group” Case (2011) Between 2008 and 2011, the so-called Knight Attack Group, led by Hu Xiaowei, was investigated twice by police in Gaoyou and Danyang (Jiangsu Province). On both occasions, the suspects were released after posting bail of approximately RMB 10 million. On May 30, 2011, authorities formally closed the case involving the group, which had generated over RMB 100 million in illicit profits through attacks on private game servers. Nineteen suspects, including Cai Wen, were arrested. When the case was adjudicated in 2012, all 19 defendants received suspended sentences. Cai Wen himself paid fines exceeding RMB 10 million, but none of the individuals served actual prison time. After that,Hu Xiaowei fled to Hong Kong. 2. “Chongqing Xiaoxian” Case (2016) According to official disclosures, authorities in Yinchuan determined that Hu Xiaowei and Cai Wen, along with chairman Gong Zhaowei and legal representative Fang Zhizhen, had established a large-scale criminal operation centered on illegal private game servers, generating nearly RMB 6 billion in profits over two years. In September 2016, Hu Xiaowei was arrested by Yinchuan police at the Beijing Hotel in Beijing. Meanwhile, Fang Zhizhen fled overseas. Between August 2016 and August 2017, authorities imposed various coercive measures on 12 suspects, including criminal detention, arrest, residential surveillance, and bail pending trial. Hu Xiaowei was detained for 70 days and placed under residential surveillance for an additional 23 days before ultimately being released on bail. After regaining his freedom, Hu fled China again through illicit channels, later reemerging under multiple false identities. 3. “527 Major Case” (2020) According to case materials related to the May 27, 2020 crackdown, authorities targeted a network spanning Jiangxi “Legend Supreme,” Chongqing Xiaoxian, and associated individuals including Zhu Yongcheng, Qin Zike, Chen Lixin, Cai Wen, Gong Zhaowei, as well as Hu Xiaowei’s partner Wang Yihan and his wife. Wang Yihan, born August 26, 1976 in Shanxi Province, was Hu Xiaowei’s partner, with whom he has two children. Acting as a public-facing proxy, she operated multiple entities—including Jiangxi Legend Supreme, Beijing Puman, and Hainan Anzhengbao—to funnel traffic and provide support for Hu’s overseas gambling syndicate, believed to be the second-largest cross-border gambling network in Asia. She is also alleged to have leveraged personal connections to interfere with judicial processes in mainland China, targeting both individuals and their families. Authorities identify Hu Xiaowei as the ultimate controller behind these operations. Following the loss of licensing rights to the Legend franchise in November 2020, Hu’s overseas gambling, adult-content apps, and associated money-laundering channels were significantly disrupted. Large volumes of illicit funds were subsequently exposed and frozen by law enforcement across multiple jurisdictions in China. Hu’s primary revenue streams stemmed from operating online casinos, assembling gambling networks, and profiting from activities including “fishing games,” romance scams, adult platforms, and telecom fraud. He relied heavily on private game servers and fourth-party payment platforms to launder proceeds from these operations. Leaked Cayman banking documents suggest that Chen Zhi’s initial capital originated from a $2 million loan provided by his uncle—identified as Hu Xiaowei. Estimates place Hu’s monthly illicit income at around RMB 2 billion, with peak periods reportedly reaching as high as RMB 20 billion per month. Final Note In 2020, Hu Xiaowei acquired Cambodian citizenship under his real name. In 2022, he was appointed as an advisor to Heng Samrin, then-President of Cambodia’s National Assembly—a position broadly equivalent to ministerial rank. @BBCWorld @BBCBreaking @WSJ @business @nytimes @cnni @Reuters @Forbes @TIME @TheEconomist @UN @AP @washingtonpost @MarketWatch @WSJecon @FAANews @NTSB_Newsroom @FoxNews @FT @YahooFinance @SkyNews @NBCNews @thejusticedept @fincennews @ukhomeoffice @nca_uk @govuk @ica_singapore @govsingapore @mfasg #bigbro# #huxiaowei# #chenxiaoer#

Heads-up. About Hu Xiaowei( Chen Xiaoer),  the first boss listed on sanctions list targeting the PRINCE GROUP TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION 1 Current hideouts; 2 Associated crypto exchanges. @BBCWorld @BBCBreaking @WSJ @business @nytimes @cnni @Reuters @Forbes @TIME @TheEconomist @UN @AP @washingtonpost @MarketWatch @WSJecon @FAANews @NTSB_Newsroom @FoxNews @FT @YahooFinance @SkyNews  @NBCNews @thejusticedept @fincennews  @ukhomeoffice @nca_uk @govuk @ica_singapore @govsingapore @MFAsg

Multiple identities and cross-border capital operations Hu Xiaowei = Chen Xiaoer = Wu An Ming According to publicly available information Hu xiaowei first used the passport under the name Chen Xiao’er in 2017, before officially changing it to Wu An Ming by 2020. 1 HKE Holdings In September 2019, Hu Xiaowei, operating under the alias Chen Xiaoer, acquired approximately 75% of the Hong Kong–listed company HKE Holdings (stock code: 1726) through his British Virgin Islands–incorporated vehicle, Eagle Fortitude Limited. Following the acquisition, he assumed the roles of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. In 2020, Chen Xiaoer formally changed his name to Wu An Ming (Hu Yanming). In April 2021, he fully exited the investment by disposing of his entire shareholding. 2 Evergrande Property Services Group Separately, in August 2020, Hu—again using the alias Wu An Ming—invested via another BVI-registered entity, Future King Inc. (incorporated in February 2017), as a limited partner in Tisé Opportunity Fund I, managed by Zhang Yutao. Through this structure, he indirectly acquired a 1.194% stake in Evergrande Property Services Group prior to its public listing. Other strategic investors participating in the same financing round included funds and entities associated with major institutional players such as ： Sequoia Capital ChinaSCC Growth VI 2020 B, L.P.（「Sequoia Capital China Growth」）, CC Eagle Investments Limited（「CITIC Capital」）, YF Evergreat Property Limited（「Yunfeng Capital」）, Golden Fortune Holding Limited （「Tencent Holdings」）, Huatai Securities, and ABCI Global Opportunities SPC （「Agricultural Bank of China」） among others. 3 China Reserve Securities Through Future King Inc., Hu Xiaowei (Wu An Ming) is the beneficial owner of at least two Hong Kong-based asset management firms: China Reserve Securities Ltd, which is licensed by the Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission, and Future Wing Financial Company Ltd. Records show Future King acquired China Reserve Securities in December 2018. 4 Nanomix Corp Through Future King Inc., Hu Xiaowei (Wu An Ming) has also been a stockholder in Nanomix Corp, a Nasdaq-listed medical company that markets tests to detect or monitor diseases. 5 Boyaa Interactive International Limited As of August 21, 2025, Hu Xiaowei—operating under the alias Wu An Ming (Hu Yanming)—held approximately 5.4% of Boyaa Interactive International Limited ( through a network of entities, including Future King Inc., Future Cosmos Limited, and Future Oasis Pte. Ltd. Boyaa Interactive, a HKEX–listed company founded by Dai Zhikang , is often described as a “lightweight MicroStrategy of Hong Kong equities,” reflecting its dual exposure to online gaming and cryptocurrency investments. The company currently holds more than $400 million in Bitcoin reserves. Dai Zhikang @Crossday was previously the boss of @DujunX , and was an early investor in ventures associated with @LeonHuobi , including both the original Huobi platform and @_BitfireGroup 6 HyalRoute Communication Group Through Future King Inc., Hu Xiaowei (Wu An Ming) has also been a shareholder in HyalRoute Communication Group Limited, a Singapore-based company that specializes in developing fiber optic networks. @BBCWorld @BBCBreaking @WSJ @business @nytimes @cnni @Reuters @Forbes @TIME @TheEconomist @UN @AP @washingtonpost @MarketWatch @WSJecon @FAANews @NTSB_Newsroom @FoxNews @FT @YahooFinance @SkyNews @NBCNews @thejusticedept @fincennews @ukhomeoffice @nca_uk @govuk @ica_singapore @govsingapore @MFAsg

NEPTUNE GROUP LIMITED As a side note, Chen Zhi’s Big Bro, Hu Xiaowei’s stake in HKE Holdings was ultimately sold to an entity linked to Cheuk-chiu Lin, the controlling figure behind Neptune Group Limited ( widely known in industry circles as the “junket king of offshore gaming.” The buyer was his son, Ho Man Lin. Lin Ho Man acquired HKE Holdings through Flourish Nation Enterprises Limited, with the apparent objective of pivoting into crypto-related businesses. Doesn't this plot seem incredibly familiar? Public records indicate that in the 1990s, Lien Cheuk-chiu was involved with the Hong Kong triad society "Lee Chun"., initially through casino junket operations and smuggling activities in Macau. In the late 1990s, Lien Cheok Chao and Zhang Zhitai began jointly operating the offshore casino vessel “Neptune.” In 2005, the Lin family and Zhang Zhitai (Jumbo Boom Holdings Limited ) took control of a HKEX–listed company previously owned by Edward Chen, the father of Edison Chen. They subsequently injected their flagship “Neptune” gaming vessel into the listed entity, rebranding it as Neptune Group ( thereby establishing a foothold in the capital markets. Both Cheuk-chiu Lin and his son hail from the Chaoshan region, a network long associated with tightly knit business circles. The Neptune cruise ship is the dream destination for many Chaoshan tycoons, bar none. According to a 2002 criminal judgment issued by the Jiangmen Intermediate People’s Court, several individuals—including Yan Xilong, Lian Yuqi, Chen Dekun, Xu Liexiong, and Yan Xiaowu—were convicted of illegal business operations related to underground banking and money laundering activities. In that same judgment, Cheuk-chiu Lin and Hong Kong auto dealer Lin Yiming were identified as primary financiers behind the underground banking network but were listed as “handled separately,” allowing them to avoid prosecution at the time. In 2008, Cheuk-chiu Lin was thrust back into the spotlight for allegedly laundering at least 800 million RMB for Huang Guangyu. Many people were imprisoned in Huang Guangyu's case that year. In November 2008, Huang Guangyu was charged in Beijing, remaining tight-lipped; while Cheuk-chiu Lin was charged in Xiamen in December 2008, after which he reported several people. Subsequently, Cheuk-chiu Lin quietly returned to Hong Kong and disappeared from public view. @BBCWorld @BBCBreaking @WSJ @business @nytimes @cnni @Reuters @Forbes @TIME @TheEconomist @UN @AP @washingtonpost @MarketWatch @WSJecon @FAANews @NTSB_Newsroom @FoxNews @FT @YahooFinance @SkyNews @NBCNews @thejusticedept @fincennews @ukhomeoffice @nca_uk @govuk @ica_singapore @govsingapore @MFAsg

As an aside, Longhua Group, controlled by Wang Yihan, had previously jointly established the Junding Winery with COFCO Group. After Junding Winery suffered losses for several years, Longhua acquired a 55% stake in Junding Winery from COFCO Group for 1 RMB. In November 2020, after Hu Xiaowei lost the authorization for the game "Legend," his overseas companies' gambling, pornographic app, and related money laundering channels suffered severe impacts. Large amounts of illegal funds from overseas gambling were exposed and subsequently frozen by public security organs in multiple locations in mainland China. Hu Xiaowei's main source of income was operating online casinos and building gambling teams, obtaining huge illegal profits through fishing games, "pig butchering" scams, pornographic websites, and telecommunications fraud. Hu Xiaowei used the "Legend" private server game and third-party payment platforms as channels to launder money for his aforementioned illegal black market operations. It is estimated that Hu Xiaowei's monthly income from illicit activities is around 2 billion RMB, and at its peak, it can reach as high as 20 billion RMB in a single month. @BBCWorld @BBCBreaking @WSJ @business @nytimes @cnni @Reuters @Forbes @TIME @TheEconomist @UN @AP @washingtonpost @MarketWatch @WSJecon @FAANews @NTSB_Newsroom @FoxNews @FT @YahooFinance @SkyNews  @NBCNews