Hong Kong film actor and director Louis Koo Tin-lok and his production company have been sued for more than HK$149 million (US$19 million) for allegedly failing to repay a loan from an offshore firm seven years ago.The latest lawsuit compounded the legal troubles of the 55-year-old artist, who was sued by a business partner two years ago for allegedly defaulting on the repayment of a HK$8.3 million loan related to a fashion joint venture.Sino Hero Ventures, a company registered in the British Virgin Islands, a reputed tax haven, initiated civil proceedings in the High Court on Wednesday accusing Koo and One Cool Film Production of failing to repay a HK$70 million loan the plaintiff extended on September 6, 2019.
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Louis Koo, his production house sued for HK$149 million over failed loan repayment
Hong Kong actor and director Louis Koo Tin-lok and his production company, One Cool Film Production, are being sued for over HK$149 million (US$19 million). The lawsuit was filed in the High Court by Sino Hero Ventures, an offshore firm registered in the British Virgin Islands.
Brian WongSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-03 · 08:31 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong actor and director Louis Koo Tin-lok and his production company, One Cool Film Production, are being sued for over HK$149 million (US$19 million). The lawsuit was filed in the High Court by Sino Hero Ventures, an offshore firm registered in the British Virgin Islands. Sino Hero Ventures alleges that Koo and his company failed to repay a HK$70 million loan that was extended on September 6, 2019. This legal action adds to existing legal troubles for Koo, who was previously sued for defaulting on an HK$8.3 million loan related to a fashion joint venture.
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Louis Koo was previously sued two years ago for allegedly defaulting on an HK$8.3 million loan related to a fashion joint venture.
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The loan in question was extended on September 6, 2019.
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Sino Hero Ventures initiated civil proceedings in the High Court accusing Koo and One Cool Film Production of failing to repay a HK$70 million loan.
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Louis Koo and his production company are being sued for over HK$149 million for allegedly failing to repay a loan.
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