Opatra London and Hong Kong distributor suspend local operations after arrests

Opatra London's British headquarters and its Hong Kong distributor, Sayles Retail, have suspended local operations following allegations of aggressive sales tactics. Customs officers raided Sayles Retail's office in Sheung Wan on Tuesday, leading to the arrest of its financial and administration managers the next day under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance. Opatra London issued a statement on Friday, reiterating its independence from the local distributor, stating that Sayles Retail owned and operated the local stores autonomously. The arrests and raid are directly linked to the aggressive sales tactics allegations.