Overseas Trust Bank

It was established in 1955 by Chang Ming Thien, a Malaysian businessman and it was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1972.

[1][2] On June 6, 1985, OTB suddenly announced that it was on the brink of collapse, due to its severe cash flow and bad debt problems.

[3] From 1985 to 1986, the government ordered the Royal Hong Kong Police and ICAC to investigate the causes of OTB downfall.

Chang, was arrested at the Hong Kong International Airport reportedly with a large amount of cash and jewellery.

[4] In 1987, Chang and OTB's former senior management were sentenced to jail by Hong Kong Law Court.