Phoenix TV host's alleged intruder sued by casino over HK$13m loan
Macau casino takes businessman to court over money he borrowed to buy gambling chips
A mainland businessman who has been charged with breaking into the home of a Phoenix TV presenter with the intention of hurting her is being sued by a Macau casino operator over an unpaid loan of HK$13.9 million.
In a High Court writ, Wynn Resorts claims Li Jun, 42, chairman of mainland car dealer Abest Group, drew a HK$15 million loan in March and failed to repay the outstanding balance of about HK$13.9 million.
The court paper says Li was a patron of the casino and took the loan to buy gambling chips.
Wynn Resorts is asking for repayment of the loan, interest at 18 per cent a year and legal costs.
Li has been barred from leaving Hong Kong after he was charged with breaking into the Peony Road home of television host Shen Xing, 38, on August 22. He was said to have been carrying a retractable baton when he entered the house.
The businessman, who came to Hong Kong on a two-way permit, was charged with burglary and possession of prohibited weapons on August 23.
Earlier this month, the High Court discontinued an interim injunction sought by Shen, who hosts Phoenix TV's fine-dining show Belle Gourmet, against Li after he pledged not to harass her.