A Hong Kong court orders the freezing of properties and other assets worth more than HK$9 billion (about US$1.15 billion, or 37 billion baht) linked to detained Chinese-born Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi and associated companies and individuals, according to reports. The High Court issues the restriction after an application by Hong Kong’s Department of Justice. The reports say the order is made earlier this month and targets assets and properties connected to Chen Zhi. Chen Zhi is detained, and the Department of Justice accuses him of running a sprawling online operation, though the available summaries do not detail further allegations. The freeze applies to both direct holdings and assets held through or connected to entities and people identified as tied to him. The court action is reported to involve restrictions on property and financial interests, effectively limiting access or disposal pending the underlying legal process. The two outlets’ accounts are consistent on the size of the assets, the court involved, the parties affected, and that the move follows a Department of Justice application.