Chen Lei, the former CEO of Xunlei, is facing a civil lawsuit demanding 200 million RMB in damages over allegations of corruption and embezzlement. The lawsuit, filed by Xunlei and its subsidiary Wangxin Technology, accuses Chen of misappropriating company funds for cryptocurrency trading and orchestrating fraudulent contracts to siphon off money. The case has been accepted by a Shenzhen court. Chen, who once led Xunlei to significant stock market success, is alleged to have used his position to approve substantial payments to a company he controlled, Xinghehe, without proper authorization. The lawsuit also names several associates and companies linked to Chen, seeking to recover funds allegedly misused during his tenure. This legal action follows years of investigation and attempts to hold Chen accountable after he left China in 2020 amid the allegations.