Gu Zhuoheng, 44, chairman of Sing Pao Media Enterprises, was a wanted fugitive, the semi official Hong Kong China News Agency reported, citing Shenzhen police confirmation.
Hong Kong’s leftist Wen Wei Po newspaper cited the same report, and a reported link to a case of alleged illegal deposit-taking involving some 130 million yuan (HK$151 million).Hong Kong’s Sing Pao newspaper boss complains of libelous political attacks amid reports mainland Chinese police want a global manhunt for him | South China Morning PostThe drama follows a recent attack by the usually pro-establishment Sing Pao against Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying. Wen Wei Po suggested Gu could have run afoul of mainland authorities over that.
The newspaper, known for its conservative editorial policy, raised eyebrows on Tuesday with a full-page commentary accusing Leung of indirectly encouraging Hong Kong independence talk.