The High Court of Justice has made directions in proceedings concerning assets linked to Tianjin Lantian Gerui Electronic Technology Ltd and the wider “BlueSky Greet” matter. The proceedings involve applications under section 281 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, by individuals who contend that they have a proprietary interest in property subject to civil recovery proceedings.
The Court has set a clear deadline for further applicants who wish to make a s.281 application.
Written by Paul Cheuk, Solicitor
Key deadline: 22 May 2026
Any person wishing to make an application in these proceedings for a declaration under s.281 POCA must do so by:
- 4:00pm on 22 May 2026
By that deadline, an applicant must have issued an application notice and served. The Court’s order expressly allows an application to be issued either individually or, where an English legal representative acts for multiple applicants, as part of an aggregated application notice relating to multiple individuals.
This means that victims do not necessarily need to apply one by one. A law firm may collect instructions from multiple victims and submit a joint / aggregated application on their behalf.
What information is required?
The Court’s order requires applicants to provide a supporting statement in English, or accompanied by an English translation. The supporting statement may be made by the applicant’s English legal representative and must include a verified spreadsheet containing the information required by the Court’s Schedule 2.
The required information includes, among other things:
- full name;
- PRC ID number;
- date of birth;
- current residential address;
- total amount paid into the alleged BlueSky Greet Fraud;
- total amount received from the alleged BlueSky Greet Fraud;
- any compensation received, to the extent known.
The Court has also set a second deadline of 4:00pm on 19 June 2026 for certain financial information in columns E to G of Schedule 2, if that information is not provided by the main application deadline.
Consequences of missing the deadline
The Court’s order is clear: if a s.281 application is issued after the 22 May 2026 deadline, or if the required financial information is not provided by the second deadline, the application will be dismissed unless the Court grants relief from sanctions.
Victims who may wish to preserve their position should therefore act promptly.
Our firm is collecting cases for a joint application
Our firm is currently collecting information from potential victims who may wish to join a joint / aggregated s.281 application in the UK proceedings.
If you believe you made investment payments connected with the BlueSky Greet / Tianjin Lantian Gerui matter and wish to assert a proprietary interest in the relevant assets, you should contact us as soon as possible at [email protected] so that we can assess whether your case can be included.
Given the volume of potential applicants and the need to verify identity, payment records and supporting documents, we recommend that interested victims prepare the following as early as possible:
- identification document;
- proof of current address;
- records of investment payments;
- records of any repayments or compensation received;
- contracts, receipts, screenshots, bank transfer records or other documents showing the investment;
- any previous correspondence or claim materials.
Important note
The Court has not determined the merits of each individual victim’s claim. Joining an application does not guarantee recovery. However, failing to take steps before the deadline may put a victim’s ability to participate in the existing s.281 process at risk.
Potential applicants should seek legal advice promptly.
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