JPEX's Hong Kong spokesperson is frequently arrested, sparking outrage among victims: "There's been no action in Taiwan." A criminal lawyer from Fidelity Law Firm explains the legal issues related to the liability of spokespeople.

Case Background and Legal Disputes

JPEX's Hong Kong spokesperson is frequently arrested; victims are furious: Taiwan remains silent | Mirror News reporters Gan Meixin and Li Fangci

The Hong Kong police have launched a large-scale investigation into the JPEX fraud case. Many KOLs and Internet celebrities who have endorsed JPEX have been frequently arrested by the police recently. The total number of arrests as of 10/8 has reached 28 people. But look at Taiwan’s spokesperson Chen Lingjiu. Or the KOL "Tigger Tony" who once worked for the JPEX platform seems to have escaped without any criminal responsibility. Some victims are quite helpless. Compared with Hong Kong's strict investigation and Taiwan's police call, it is useless.

Legal Explanation of Spokesperson Responsibilities

A criminal lawyer at Fidelity Law Firm stated that if an artist knowingly accepts payment to endorse a product or service that is problematic, they may be considered to have committed joint infringement with the manufacturer, and could even face criminal charges as an accomplice to fraud. If an endorser wants to be exempt from related liability, they must prove that they were unaware that the manufacturer's service was illegal, which will need to be confirmed by the judge in the future.

Fidelity Law Firm Criminal Attorney's View

What should be confirmed first when encountering similar cases?

• First, organize the event timeline, notices, contracts, chat logs, photos, videos, and payment information.
• Confirm the current stage of the process: it may be just a consultation, you may have been interviewed, you may have received a summons, you may have entered into court proceedings, or you may need to file a lawsuit to seek compensation.
• Assess whether there are immediate risks such as statute of limitations, evidence preservation, detention, imprisonment, settlement negotiations, or media exposure.