Fugitive Hong Kong Charity Director Sued in US Over Real Estate 'Shell Game'

Fugitive director of the now-defunct Hong Kong charity, Christian Zheng Sheng Association, Jacob Lam Hay-sing, faces a 14-count civil lawsuit in the US over an alleged multi-million dollar property 'shell game'.

Wed Jun 03 2026

Fugitive Director Faces US Lawsuit

A wanted director of a scandal-hit Hong Kong charity who fled the city, Jacob Lam Hay-sing, is facing a sweeping 14-count civil lawsuit in the United States. The lawsuit alleges a multi-million dollar property scheme, which the plaintiff described as a “shell game”. Lam is the founder and director of the now-defunct Hong Kong charity, Christian Zheng Sheng Association.

Allegations of Defrauding Developer

Developer Joseph Lee Daniell accused Lam Hay-sing of defrauding him. The complaint for damages and equitable relief details the allegations against Lam, who is currently a fugitive from Hong Kong. The civil action in the US brings new legal challenges for the former charity director.

*Source: SCMP (2026-06-03)*

Tags: #Hong Kong #United States #Fraud #Charity #Real Estate