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Hotstone Yoga closure costs customers nearly $1M; director arrested

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Hotstone Yoga has abruptly ceased operations, leading to significant financial losses for its customers in Hong Kong. The company's closure has resulted in nearly HK$8 million (US$1 million) in reported losses, with 694 customers filing reports with authorities. The Customs and Excise Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shutdown, including unusual sales activity prior to the closure, and has arrested a 61-year-old director. AI

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Hotstone Yoga closure costs customers nearly $1M; director arrested

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Danny Mok ·

    Hotstone Yoga closure losses rise to HK$7.8 million as 694 customers file reports

    Losses linked to the abrupt closure of Hotstone Yoga have risen to nearly HK$8 million (US$1 million), with close to 700 reports filed by affected customers in Hong Kong, according to authorities. The Customs and Excise Department said that as of 6pm on Sunday, it had received 69…

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