Ex-PLA soldier jailed for 8 months for offering illegal ride-hailing trips in Hong Kong

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Fiona ChowJanuary 26, 2026 at 06:35 AM

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A former PLA soldier, Zeng Yulin, was sentenced to eight months in prison in Hong Kong for illegally providing ride-hailing services. Zeng, a 39-year-old from Shenzhen, used the Amap platform between June and August of last year to transport passengers in his Tesla, earning over HK$73,000. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including breaching conditions of stay and driving without proper insurance. He claimed financial difficulties motivated his actions, but the magistrate noted his prior spending on luxury vehicles, indicating self-induced hardship. The court determined that Zeng deliberately traveled to Hong Kong to commit the crime for financial gain.

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