AMTD IDEA Group, together with its parent AMTD Group Inc., AMTD Digital Inc. and The Generation Essentials Group, filed civil suits on January 15, 2026, against former employee Inna Bazhenova, her associate Gleb Ibragimov, and Benjamin Eymere of the Jalou family. The claims allege intimidation, defamation, breach of trust and consequential damages stemming from alleged attempts to disclose confidential information and threaten the company’s operations.
The lawsuit seeks HK$773,000 in damages from Bazhenova and Ibragimov, while the Jalou family’s counterclaims include a demand for at least EUR 40 million in damages against AMTD. The legal action follows earlier proceedings in which Bazhenova and Ibragimov’s asset‑preservation request was dismissed by the Hong Kong High Court in June 2025, with costs ordered against them, and their entire case was dismissed in November 2025. Benjamin Eymere’s appeals in Paris courts have also been dismissed, underscoring the firm’s determination to defend its intellectual property and contractual rights.
AMTD’s litigation strategy is rooted in its recent acquisitions of L’Officiel in 2022 and The Art Newspaper in 2023. The company argues that the defendants’ statements and actions threaten the value of these media assets and the broader brand portfolio. By pursuing legal remedies, AMTD aims to deter future defamation and protect the confidentiality of its proprietary information, which is central to its digital and media operations.
Management has emphasized that the lawsuits are a necessary step to safeguard the company’s reputation and proprietary assets. AMTD’s statement highlighted its commitment to the rule of law and its determination to correct any false or harmful claims that could undermine stakeholder confidence in its media and digital businesses.
While no immediate market reaction data is available, the filing signals to investors that AMTD is actively managing legal risks that could impact its brand equity and financial performance. The outcome of these proceedings may influence future valuations of the company’s media and digital assets.
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