Customs arrest sole director of embattled JVFitness gym operator
Director of JVFitness, parent company of California Fitness gym chain, could face numerous charges in wake of closure.
Customs officials yesterday arrested the director of gym operator JVFitness, which has been plagued by allegations of questionable sales practices .
Officials apprehended Wong Lun, owner of JVFitness, which operated California Fitness, mYoga and Leap, on suspicion of failing to provide services after having accepted payments from clients of its Hung Hom outlet.
The Post understood that Wong was taken into custody when he attended an interview at the Customs and Excise Department’s North Point headquarters.
Customs officials initiated investigations into the July 4 closure of JVFitness’ Hung Hom outlet after receiving a number of complaints from clients.
Wong was the third person to be arrested in connection with the sudden closure of the California Fitness gym in Hung Hom. The company secretary and the firm’s vice president were both taken into custody on July 11.
Sources with knowledge of the case said Wong’s activities violated the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, which carries a maximum penalty of a HK$500,000 fine and up to five years jail.
