Shenwan HK says suspected extortion message claims to have obtained some group information

Shenwan Hongyuan (H.K.) Limited, stock code 218 in Hong Kong, said on 23 October 2026 that the group had recently received a suspected extortion message from a sender who claims to have obtained certain information belonging to the group and wants a response. The company has not said that any information was in fact taken; the claim is the sender's. In an inside information announcement on HKEXnews, the company said the group had reported the incident to the Hong Kong Police Force.

The company said the group immediately activated its IT cybersecurity emergency response and handling mechanism on becoming aware of the situation, launched security reinforcement measures and is continuing to strengthen its network defences. It said the group is in close contact with the police. The announcement was signed by Ma Xiaoyong, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, on behalf of the board.

The announcement does not say what information the sender claims to hold, whether client data is said to be part of it, or what response the sender is seeking, and it gives no cost figures. It also does not say whether the claim has been verified. The company said its statement reflects a preliminary assessment by the group's management based on the information available so far. It said the group will closely monitor the follow-up verification work and that the company will publish further announcements if later investigations confirm a material impact on the group's financial position or operations. It also advised shareholders and potential investors to exercise caution when dealing in its securities.