Long Bay Dossier | Deng PiBingPublic records on Cambodian business and the Long Bay project · CAMBODIA
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Important notice The public material reviewed for this site does not show an effective court judgment finding Deng Pibing guilty of the fraud, drug-related or corruption allegations discussed here. These are allegations, investigative reporting or responses attributed to their sources, not judicial findings. UK administrative sanctions against ZhengHeng Group, a request by U.S. lawmakers for review, and a criminal judgment against an individual are different legal actions.

PUBLIC RECORD · UNDER REVIEW

Deng PiBingZhengHeng Group · Long Bay, Dara Sakor
Hunan University of Science and Technology · DPB Education Fund

A review of publicly reported roles and disputed claims: university alumni records, business positions, the Long Bay project and education donation, as well as investigative allegations and sanctions records concerning the area.

Hometown / birthplace
His personal website says he is from Changde, Hunan. The claim that he was born in Hanshou County has not been independently verified. Personal profile ↗
Education
Hunan University of Science and Technology (HNUST), 1999 cohort, School of Physics and Electronic Science; the university says he moved to Cambodia after graduation. Public reports do not specify his major or degree. Local source record ↗
Public roles
A 2024 university report listed him at that time as chairman of ZhengHeng (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. and honorary president of the Hunan Association in Cambodia. University report ↗
Business history
His personal website lists him as former managing director of CAMHR INFORMATION (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD.; this self-reported work history has not been independently verified. Personal profile ↗
Project & donation
ZhengHeng Group is associated with the Long Bay tourism project, hotels and a duty-free shop in Koh Kong. Hunan Education reported a US$3 million donation (about RMB 21 million) to establish the DPB Education Fund. Local source record ↗
Investigations & sanctions
The UK listed ZhengHeng Group in 2023. In 2026, U.S. lawmakers requested an investigation and assessment of possible sanctions. Neither action is a criminal judgment against Deng Pibing. UK listing record ↗ Sources, responses & limits ↓
Recent whereabouts
On 13 October 2026, Cambodia's state news agency relayed an official statement that immigration records show Deng left Cambodia in late May 2026 and that authorities are investigating his suspected links to activity at Long Bay. The official also cited ‘specialised sources’ concerning a Red Notice; that report has not been independently verified. Local source record ↗

Media allegations are not court judgments. The documentary and source index below identify who made each claim, responses, and unresolved points.

Reviewed through 2026-10-16Bilingual public-record index · available for local deployment
AT A GLANCE WHAT THE RECORDS SAY
01Sanctions records

A 2023 UK announcement designated ZhengHeng Group Co Ltd; a 2026 letter by U.S. lawmakers requested an investigation and sanctions review. It is not a sanction already imposed.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and others · 2023-12-08 · Local source recordUK Government · List updated 14 Oct 2025 · Local source recordJoint letter by the chairs of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Select Committee on the CCP · 2026-09-15 · Local source recordU.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs · 2026-09-15 · Local source record

01 / PUBLIC RECORD

Timeline

A chronological view of the project and reporting. Each entry links to its original source.

  1. Official statement and immigration-record account; Red Notice report not independently verified

    Cambodian official reports departure record and says investigation continues

    Cambodian state news agency AKP relayed Chhay Sinarith’s statement that General Department of Immigration records show Deng Pibing left Cambodia in late May 2026 and that Cambodian authorities are investigating his suspected links to activity at the Long Bay development. The official also cited ‘specialised sources’ saying Deng was the subject of an INTERPOL Red Notice; that report has not been independently verified, and a Red Notice is not a finding of guilt.

    Cambodian state news agency AKP (reporting remarks by a Senior Minister and CCOS official) · 2026-10-13 · Local source record
  2. Follow-up media report

    Kiripost reports on enforcement and responses after Long Bay allegations

    Kiripost recounts a documentary scene in which Deng Pibing says a police station opposite was being built and that his side donated construction funds and police salaries so the compound would not be raided. This is a statement in the documentary as reported by media; it does not by itself establish the recipient, nature of the money or legal responsibility. Kiripost also relays an assistant’s claim that Deng was advised to leave Cambodia days before an enforcement operation. The article does not confirm the interview date or his actual departure and does not establish a link between the advice and Chen Zhi. Kiripost says the Interior Ministry spokesperson had not responded by its deadline.

    Kiripost · 2026-10-12 · Local source record
  3. Media reporting; later official account updated the departure information

    Earlier report says Deng’s whereabouts were unknown

    Cambodia-China Times relayed Al Jazeera’s account that assistant Hong Lei said Deng Pibing was advised to leave Cambodia days before Chen Zhi’s arrest on 6 January 2026. Al Jazeera reportedly said his whereabouts were unknown when the documentary aired. That report did not confirm his departure at the time; on 13 October 2026, a Cambodian official subsequently cited immigration records showing he had left in late May.

    Cambodia-China Times · 2026-10-11 · Local source recordAl Jazeera · 101 East · 2026-10-10 · Local source record
  4. Media allegations

    Al Jazeera airs an undercover 101 East documentary

    The programme synopsis makes allegations concerning scam compounds, drug-related KTV activity and corruption connected with Deng Pibing and the Long Bay project. The synopsis uses the qualifier “alleged”; consult the programme itself for context.

    Al Jazeera · 101 East · 2026-10-10 · Local source record
  5. Congressional request; not a sanctions decision

    Two U.S. House committee chairs ask for an investigation and sanctions review

    The two chairs wrote to the Departments of State and the Treasury asking them to investigate 26 individuals and two entities and assess whether sanctions criteria are met; Deng Pibing appears on the letter’s list. It is a request for investigation and review by lawmakers, not a sanctions decision already made by the U.S. government.

    Joint letter by the chairs of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Select Committee on the CCP · 2026-09-15 · Local source recordU.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs · 2026-09-15 · Local source record
  6. University and education-news records

    DPB Education Fund established at HNUST

    HNUST News says the university visited Cambodia at the invitation of Deng Pibing and other alumni based there and supported the establishment of the DPB Education Fund. Hunan Education later reported a US$3 million donation (about RMB 21 million) and a signed donation agreement.

    Hunan University of Science and Technology News · 2024-11-02 · Local source recordHunan Education Release / New Hunan · 2024-11-04 · Local source record
  7. Company response

    ZhengHeng Group denies involvement in activities cited in the sanctions

    The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre republished a ZhengHeng Group response. The company said it was not involved, disputed earlier reporting, and was willing to work with authorities to clarify matters and seek delisting. The page presents the company’s position; it does not independently verify it.

    Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, republishing a company response · 2023-12-20 · Local source record
  8. Official administrative sanctions record

    UK sanctions ZhengHeng Group

    A UK government announcement listed ZhengHeng Group Co Ltd as a designated entity. The official list gives reasons linked to the Long Bay development site owned by the group and forced-labour scam operations. The record concerns the company and is not a criminal conviction of Deng Pibing.

    UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and others · 2023-12-08 · Local source recordUK Government · List updated 14 Oct 2025 · Local source recordUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · UK Sanctions List Search · Designated 7 Dec 2023; last updated 9 Apr 2025 · Local source record
  9. Media investigation and response

    CamboJA reports allegations and responses related to Long Bay

    The report compiles scam and human-trafficking allegations linked to Long Bay and a request for help from diplomatic missions. Deng Pibing denied knowledge of or responsibility for the alleged activities and said his company did not control some residential areas that had been sold.

    CamboJA News · 2023-07-26 · Local source record
  10. Media report

    Hotels and duty-free shop hold opening events

    New Hunan reported that ZhengHeng Group chairman Deng Pibing invited association representatives to Long Bay for opening events at Long Bay Century Hotel, Long Bay Entertainment Hotel and the duty-free shop.

    New Hunan Client · 2021-11-25 · Local source record
  11. Report of a public meeting

    Deng Pibing meets the Koh Kong governor publicly

    Cambodia-China Times, in a business report, said Governor Mithona Phuthong met ZhengHeng Group chairman Deng Pibing and his delegation at the provincial government building and publicly praised the investment. It also said the governor had informed administrative and police departments to coordinate support for Long Bay during COVID-19 measures and routine investment activities. This records a public interaction and government statement; it does not establish an unlawful or improper relationship.

    Cambodia-China Times (business news) · 2021-05-20 · Local source record
  12. Company records and media reporting; includes party responses

    Cosmos Rise records and accounts of cooperation between Deng and She

    Myanmar Now, citing Hong Kong company records obtained by OCCRP, says She Zhijiang and Wu Jianfeng held Cosmos Rise and Deng Pibing was listed as a director. It reports that Deng and Wu said they discussed a joint land-purchase and development proposal after an introduction in 2018, then ended the relationship. Published in 2023, the article also said company records still showed Cosmos Rise as active at that time. Project Brazen later reported on the same company records.

    Myanmar Now (citing Hong Kong company records obtained by OCCRP) · 2023-07-27 · Local source recordProject Brazen / Whale Hunting · 2025 (webpage updated over time) · Local source record
  13. Media report

    Long Bay project launched

    CamboJA describes Long Bay as a resort and entertainment development in the Dara Sakor / Seven Stars Sea area of Koh Kong Province and says the project began in 2018. Ownership and operating arrangements should be checked separately for each entity.

    CamboJA News · 2023-07-26 · Local source record

02 / PEOPLE, COMPANIES & PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

People & relationships

Relationship labels identify their sources and type, including company records, public meetings, education donations and media reports. Ended or unverified relationships are identified separately.

Individual

Deng Pibing

CamboJA identifies him as chairman of ZhengHeng Group; his profile makes similar self-reported claims. A 15 September 2026 letter by U.S. lawmakers includes him among people for whom an investigation and sanctions review were requested; this is not a U.S. government sanction against him. On 13 October 2026, a Cambodian official cited immigration records showing he left Cambodia in late May and said authorities were investigating suspected links to activity at Long Bay. The official also cited ‘specialised sources’ concerning a Red Notice; that report has not been independently verified.

CamboJA News · 2023-07-26 · Local source recorddengpibing.net (profile published by the subject or an associated party) · Page marked © 2023 · Local source recordJoint letter by the chairs of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Select Committee on the CCP · 2026-09-15 · Local source recordU.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs · 2026-09-15 · Local source recordCambodian state news agency AKP (reporting remarks by a Senior Minister and CCOS official) · 2026-10-13 · Local source record
Company

ZhengHeng Group Co. Ltd.

The UK government listing designates it as entity GHR0105 (designated 7 December 2023; last updated 9 April 2025). The company issued a response in December 2023 denying involvement in the relevant activities. Media reports and the subject’s profile describe its relationship with Deng Pibing.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and others · 2023-12-08 · Local source recordUK Government · List updated 14 Oct 2025 · Local source recordUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · UK Sanctions List Search · Designated 7 Dec 2023; last updated 9 Apr 2025 · Local source recordBusiness & Human Rights Resource Centre, republishing a company response · 2023-12-20 · Local source recordCamboJA News · 2023-07-26 · Local source recorddengpibing.net (profile published by the subject or an associated party) · Page marked © 2023 · Local source record
Project / operating venues

Long Bay Century Hotel, Long Bay Entertainment Hotel and duty-free shop

New Hunan reported opening events for the three facilities at Long Bay in 2021. The legal operators should be distinguished from brand and venue names.

New Hunan Client · 2021-11-25 · Local source record
Financial institution

BIC Bank (Cambodia)

The UK sanctions list identifies BIC Bank as a subsidiary of ZhengHeng Group. CamboJA separately reported that Deng Pibing held shares in companies including BIC Bank. These two relationships are recorded on the basis of different sources; one should not be inferred from the other.

UK Government · List updated 14 Oct 2025 · Local source recordUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · UK Sanctions List Search · Designated 7 Dec 2023; last updated 9 Apr 2025 · Local source recordCamboJA News · 2023-07-26 · Local source record
Operating entity

LongBay Entertainment

CamboJA reported that the company leased some properties from ZhengHeng Group and operated hotel and casino leisure businesses, attributing this information to Deng Pibing’s written response.

CamboJA News · 2023-07-26 · Local source record
Gaming-services operator

Century Entertainment International Holdings Limited

CamboJA reported that LongBay Entertainment leased part of the gaming-service rights at the Long Bay casino to this Hong Kong-listed company. This records the reported lease only.

CamboJA News · 2023-07-26 · Local source record
Company (association lead unverified)

Shenzhen Weiyou Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Deng Pibing’s profile lists this company as an associated company; the Aiqicha details page could not be accessed in this review. The available material does not establish shareholders, roles, actual control or a current association.

dengpibing.net (profile published by the subject or an associated party) · Page marked © 2023 · Local source recordAiqicha (Baidu) · Page date unverified · Local source record
Hong Kong company

Cosmos Rise Investment Limited

Myanmar Now, citing Hong Kong company records obtained by OCCRP, says She Zhijiang and Wu Jianfeng held the company and Deng Pibing was registered as a director. The same report records Deng and Wu saying that they discussed a joint land-purchase and development proposal in 2018 and later ended the cooperation. Published in 2023, it said the company registry still showed the company as active at that time.

Myanmar Now (citing Hong Kong company records obtained by OCCRP) · 2023-07-27 · Local source recordProject Brazen / Whale Hunting · 2025 (webpage updated over time) · Local source record
Individual

She Zhijiang

Myanmar Now records his company relationship with Deng Pibing and Wu Jianfeng through Cosmos Rise and the parties’ statement that the cooperation ended. He was later arrested in Thailand and wanted by China; any criminal matters should be described as allegations by the relevant authorities.

Myanmar Now (citing Hong Kong company records obtained by OCCRP) · 2023-07-27 · Local source recordProject Brazen / Whale Hunting · 2025 (webpage updated over time) · Local source record
Local government body

Koh Kong Provincial Government, Cambodia

A 2021 Cambodia-China Times business report says Governor Mithona Phuthong met Deng Pibing and that the provincial government would coordinate administrative and police departments to support Long Bay during routine investment activities. This is a record of public government interaction.

Cambodia-China Times (business news) · 2021-05-20 · Local source record
Koh Kong governor at the time of the report

Mithona Phuthong

Cambodia-China Times reported that she met Deng Pibing and his delegation at the provincial government building in May 2021, publicly praised ZhengHeng Group’s local investment, and said she had informed administrative and police departments to coordinate support for Long Bay’s routine investment activities.

Cambodia-China Times (business news) · 2021-05-20 · Local source record
Individual / business-group leader

Chen Zhi (Prince Group)

A 2025 U.S. Department of Justice announcement describes Chen Zhi as founder and chairman of Prince Group and announced criminal charges against him. In 2026, Cambodian state news agency AKP relayed the Interior Ministry’s statement that he was arrested and transferred to China on 6 January. The sources reviewed do not establish a personal or business relationship between Chen Zhi and Deng Pibing. Reports that Deng was advised to leave Cambodia are insufficient to establish such a relationship.

U.S. Department of Justice · 2025-10-14 · Local source recordCambodian state news agency AKP (reporting an Interior Ministry statement) · 2026-01-07 · Local source recordKiripost · 2026-10-12 · Local source recordProject Brazen / Whale Hunting · 2025 (webpage updated over time) · Local source record
Relationship notesEvery link has a source

The diagram shows links supported by public sources. It does not establish legal control, joint operation, or liability for another party’s conduct.

03 / DISPUTED MATTERS

Allegations, records & responses

Administrative sanctions grounds, investigative reporting and responses have different evidentiary status. Read each item together with its sources and status.

Showing 4 items

CLAIM / 01Forced labour and online scams

The UK government’s stated sanctions grounds say people were detained at a Long Bay Development site owned by ZhengHeng Group and forced to perform scam work.

Attribution:Allegation: UK government official sanctions list (against the company); response: ZhengHeng Group (republished by BHRRC)

Response & limits

CamboJA reported that Deng Pibing denied knowledge of or responsibility for trafficking or scam activity in the development zone and said other parties controlled residential areas that had been sold. On 20 December 2023, ZhengHeng Group separately said it was not involved in the activities cited in the sanctions, disputed the reporting and was willing to work with authorities to clarify matters. The company response, republished by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, has not been independently verified. Both responses predate the 2026 documentary and should not automatically be treated as responses to its newer allegations.

Official administrative sanctions grounds; not a criminal conviction of an individual

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and others · 2023-12-08 · Local source recordUK Government · List updated 14 Oct 2025 · Local source recordUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · UK Sanctions List Search · Designated 7 Dec 2023; last updated 9 Apr 2025 · Local source recordBusiness & Human Rights Resource Centre, republishing a company response · 2023-12-20 · Local source record
CLAIM / 02Scam operations and compound management

CamboJA documented a request for help from diplomatic missions and allegations by media and anti-trafficking groups concerning scams and trafficking linked to Long Bay. The 2026 Al Jazeera 101 East synopsis also alleges scam activity connected with Long Bay. These are attributed to the respective sources and do not establish criminal liability for a particular person or company.

Attribution:CamboJA (2023) and Al Jazeera 101 East (2026)

Response & limits

CamboJA recorded Deng Pibing’s denial of knowledge or responsibility and his statement that some residential areas had been sold and his company provided landscaping. The Al Jazeera programme-page synopsis did not include a written response to this round of allegations.

Investigative reporting and cited requests for help; individual allegations and responsibility require further verification against primary records and judicial outcomes

CamboJA News · 2023-07-26 · Local source recordAl Jazeera · 101 East · 2026-10-10 · Local source record
CLAIM / 03Corruption and drug-related entertainment

The Al Jazeera 101 East synopsis alleges drug-related KTV parties and corruption. Kiripost’s account of a documentary conversation says Deng Pibing referred to a police station under construction opposite and said “we donated money and salaries,” linking this to the compound not being raided. This currently rests on a documentary excerpt and media reporting; the recipient, amount, date, purpose and identities of any officers have not been independently verified. It does not establish that a particular official accepted a bribe or committed a crime.

Attribution:Al Jazeera 101 East programme synopsis (10 Oct 2026); Kiripost report on the documentary (12 Oct 2026)

Response & limits

Cambodia-China Times reported that Al Jazeera sent Deng Pibing questions and received no answer before broadcast. Kiripost said it contacted a Cambodian Interior Ministry spokesperson but had not received a response by publication. These reports describe the status of each outlet’s inquiries at that time and do not mean there has been no later response. Payment records, police accounts, construction contracts and responses from the people mentioned remain to be checked.

Documentary statements and media reporting; payment, recipient, nature and legal responsibility not independently verified

Al Jazeera · 101 East · 2026-10-10 · Local source recordKiripost · 2026-10-12 · Local source record
CLAIM / 04U.S. sanctions process

On 15 September 2026, House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Brian Mast and Select Committee on the CCP chairman John Moolenaar wrote to the Departments of State and the Treasury, asking them to investigate listed subjects and assess whether sanctions criteria are met. Deng Pibing appears on the attached list.

Attribution:Joint letter by two U.S. House committee chairs and committee press release

Response & limits

The letter is a request by members of Congress for executive-branch investigation and review. It is not an OFAC designation already made, nor a judicial determination of personal liability. Any U.S. action would require review and a separate decision by the executive branch under law.

Investigation and sanctions review requested; do not describe this as “the U.S. has sanctioned Deng Pibing”

Joint letter by the chairs of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Select Committee on the CCP · 2026-09-15 · Local source recordU.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs · 2026-09-15 · Local source record

04 / VISUAL MATERIAL

People & project images

Images are displayed from local copies with known publishers credited. A local copy does not grant republication rights; verify rights and obtain any required permission before publication.

Local image copies, source credits and rights notes are included in the local archive. Full articles and the documentary remain on their publishers’ websites.

05 / TRACEABLE MATERIAL

Source index

Each item has a local source record; original files that can be retained lawfully are archived alongside it. The publisher and material type are stated for each source. Open full local archive and asset register →

01
Investigative documentary · 2026-10-10

Source titleExposing an alleged crime kingpin’s Cambodian empire ↗

Al Jazeera describes the programme as an undercover investigation and uses the qualifier “alleged.” Its synopsis raises allegations of online scam operations, drug-related entertainment and corruption connected with Long Bay. This record summarizes the programme page only; it does not independently confirm the allegations.

YouTube link supplied by the user (whether it is the same version as the Al Jazeera page has not been independently checked) ↗

Local source recordSummary and metadata saved locally
Al Jazeera · 101 EastAccessed:2026-10-13
02
State news agency report / official statement · 2026-10-13

Source titleCambodia Reaffirms Firm Commitment to Combating Online Scams ↗

AKP relayed remarks by Chhay Sinarith, Senior Minister and head of the Secretariat of the Commission for Combating Online Scams (CCOS): General Department of Immigration records show that Deng Pibing left Cambodia in late May 2026, and Cambodian authorities are investigating his suspected links to activities at the Long Bay development. The official also said information from ‘specialised sources’ indicated Deng was the subject of an INTERPOL Red Notice. The Red Notice report has not been independently verified; public reporting does not identify the requesting authority, underlying matter or notice number. A Red Notice is not a finding of guilt.

Local source recordSummary and metadata saved locally
Cambodian state news agency AKP (reporting remarks by a Senior Minister and CCOS official)Accessed:2026-10-16
03
Government announcement · 2023-12-08

Source titleUK and allies sanction human rights abusers ↗

The announcement lists ZhengHeng Group Co Ltd as a designated entity under a Southeast Asia forced-labour scheme.

Local source recordSummary and metadata saved locally
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and othersAccessed:2026-10-13
04
Official sanctions list · List updated 14 Oct 2025

Source titleUK Sanctions List — Global Human Rights ↗

This is a saved PDF snapshot of the UK official list dated 14 October 2025. It records ZhengHeng Group Co. Ltd. and the stated sanctions rationale. It preserves the official document as it appeared at that time; see the UK government’s online listing for the current entry and latest update.

Local source recordLocal source file
UK GovernmentAccessed:2026-10-13
05
Current UK government sanctions-list entry · Designated 7 Dec 2023; last updated 9 Apr 2025

Source titleUK Sanctions List — ZhengHeng Group Co. Ltd. (GHR0105) ↗

The current UK government listing identifies ZhengHeng Group Co. Ltd. as GHR0105, with a designation date of 7 December 2023 and a last-updated date of 9 April 2025. Measures include an asset freeze and director disqualification sanctions. This reflects the listing viewed on 13 October 2026. The entry concerns the company; an administrative sanction is not a criminal court judgment against Deng Pibing personally.

Local source recordSummary and metadata saved locally
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · UK Sanctions List SearchAccessed:2026-10-13
06
Congressional request for investigation / sanctions review · 2026-09-15

Source titleMast-Moolenaar letter requesting investigation of scam-center enablers ↗

The joint letter names Deng Pibing among 26 individuals and two entities and asks the U.S. Departments of State and the Treasury to investigate and assess whether sanctions criteria are met. The letter itself is not a sanctions decision, an administrative finding, or a criminal conviction.

Local source recordLocal source file
Joint letter by the chairs of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Select Committee on the CCPAccessed:2026-10-13
07
Government statement reported by state news agency · 2026-01-07

Source titleFounder and Chairman of Prince Group Arrested ↗

On 7 January 2026, AKP relayed a Cambodian Interior Ministry statement saying Chen Zhi and two other Chinese nationals were arrested and transferred to China on 6 January 2026. This record checks the reported arrest and transfer dates; it does not establish a relationship between Chen Zhi and Deng Pibing.

Local source recordSummary and metadata saved locally
Cambodian state news agency AKP (reporting an Interior Ministry statement)Accessed:2026-10-13
08
Congressional press release · 2026-09-15

Source titleChairman Mast Leads Sanctions Letter Urging State Dept and Treasury to Investigate Southeast Asian Scammers and their Enablers for Sanctions ↗

The committee’s release says its two chairs wrote to the Departments of State and the Treasury asking them to investigate relevant foreign individuals and consider sanctions if statutory criteria are met. This is not an OFAC designation already made by the U.S. government.

Local source recordSummary and metadata saved locally
U.S. House Committee on Foreign AffairsAccessed:2026-10-13
09
Company response · 2023-12-20

Source titleZhengHeng Group responds to its listing on a sanctions list over alleged forced labour ↗

After the UK sanctions, ZhengHeng Group said it was not involved in the alleged activities, disputed earlier reporting, and was willing to work with relevant authorities to seek clarification and delisting. The page republishes the company’s response; the Centre does not independently verify the response.

Local source recordSummary and metadata saved locally
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, republishing a company responseAccessed:2026-10-13
12
Report on a government meeting · 2021-05-20

Source titleKoh Kong governor meets ZhengHeng Group chairman Deng Pibing and delegation ↗

The report says the governor met Deng Pibing at the Koh Kong provincial government building and that the provincial government would coordinate administrative and police departments to support Long Bay during routine investment activities. This is a report of a public meeting and statement of support; it does not by itself establish an improper relationship.

Local source recordSummary and metadata saved locally
Cambodia-China Times (business news)Accessed:2026-10-13
13
Official university news · 2024-11-02

Source titleDelegation led by Zhou Zhihua visits Cambodia ↗

HNUST described Deng Pibing as a Cambodia-based alumnus of the 1999 cohort of its School of Physics and Electronic Science, said he moved to Cambodia after graduation, and listed him at the time as chairman of ZhengHeng (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. and honorary president of the Hunan Association in Cambodia. The report also records the establishment of the DPB Education Fund. Direct access to the original URL returned 404 in this review; the university search index still showed a result. This local record preserves a summary, not the full article.

Local source recordSummary and metadata saved locally
Hunan University of Science and Technology NewsAccessed:2026-10-13
14
Education news · 2024-11-04

Source titleGiving back to his alma mater: HNUST alumnus donates RMB 21 million to establish the DPB Education Fund ↗

The report says Deng Pibing donated US$3 million (about RMB 21 million) to establish the DPB Education Fund at HNUST and signed a donation agreement. Direct access to the original URL returned 404 in this review; a search-index summary remained available. This local record preserves a summary, not the full article.

Local source recordSummary and metadata saved locally
Hunan Education Release / New HunanAccessed:2026-10-13
15
Investigative reporting / company records · 2023-07-27

Source titleGambling tycoon’s partners abandon him as extradition to China looms ↗

Citing Hong Kong company records obtained by OCCRP, the report says She Zhijiang and Wu Jianfeng held shares in Cosmos Rise and Deng Pibing was a director. Deng and Wu said they had worked with She on a land-purchase and development proposal, later ending the relationship because they considered him unreliable; they denied still treating him as a business partner at the time.

Local source recordSummary and metadata saved locally
Myanmar Now (citing Hong Kong company records obtained by OCCRP)Accessed:2026-10-13
16
Cross-border investigative reporting · 2025 (webpage updated over time)

Source titleAmerica’s New Enemy: The Chinese Crypto Cartel Buying States ↗

Citing company records, the investigation says Deng Pibing and She Zhijiang jointly held Cosmos Rise. It also reports on Long Bay development, BIC Bank and the wider context of scam investigations. Alleged unlawful conduct is attributed to the reporting and is not presented as a judicial finding.

Local source recordSummary and metadata saved locally
Project Brazen / Whale HuntingAccessed:2026-10-13
18
Self-reported profile · Page marked © 2023

Source titleDeng PiBing ↗

The profile says he is from Changde, Hunan, and lists roles including Managing Director of CAMHR Information (Cambodia), as well as associated entities. These personal details are treated as self-reported, not independently verified. The user separately supplied a claim that he was born in Hanshou County; this review did not find an independent source confirming it.

Local source recordSummary and metadata saved locally
dengpibing.net (profile published by the subject or an associated party)Accessed:2026-10-13
20
Follow-up report · 2026-10-12

Source titleNo Raids Yet After Online Scam, Drug Allegations at Long Bay Tourism Area ↗

The report recounts statements in the documentary about construction of a police facility, a donation and police salaries, and links those statements to the claim that the compound was not raided. It does not independently verify the payments, recipients or purpose. Kiripost also relays an assistant’s statement that Deng was advised to leave Cambodia days before an enforcement operation; it does not confirm when or whether he left, or establish that Chen Zhi or an associate gave the advice. Kiripost says an Interior Ministry spokesperson had not responded by publication.

Local source recordSummary and metadata saved locally
KiripostAccessed:2026-10-13
21
Follow-up to a documentary · 2026-10-11

Source titleAl Jazeera undercover report examines Deng Pibing’s business empire; Long Bay alleged to host scam operations and drug activity ↗

The report relays Al Jazeera’s account: assistant Hong Lei said Deng Pibing was advised to leave Cambodia days before Chen Zhi’s arrest on 6 January 2026; it also says Deng’s whereabouts were unknown when the documentary aired. The article does not confirm whether or when Deng left Cambodia or where he is.

Local source recordSummary and metadata saved locally
Cambodia-China TimesAccessed:2026-10-13

CORRECTIONS & ADDITIONS

Keep the record verifiable

The local archive records each source’s title, publisher, date, original link, summary, verification limits and related entries. Original files and page assets that can be lawfully archived are stored locally. Copyrighted articles and documentaries are not reproduced in full; open the original publisher’s page when needed. This archive does not represent the source publishers’ views. If a link fails, a date is incorrect, or a new public judgment or response appears, update the corresponding source record, local files and review date using the original material. This version has no submission channel; deployers may configure a public contact channel themselves. View the offline archive and file-hash register.