Yunfeng Dong is a senior criminal defense attorney at Dingxi Yizhong Law Firm with 15 years of experience in fraud and embezzlement cases.

Practice Focus

Practice Focus The Supreme People's Court and Supreme People's Procuratorate Interpretation on Fraud Cases sets the thresholds: RMB 3,000 for "large amount" (up to 3 years), RMB 50,000 for "huge amount" (3-10 years), and RMB 500,000 for "especially huge amount" (10+ years to life). Embezzlement by company employees is governed by Article 271 of the Criminal Law, which addresses the misappropriation of company funds by employees. Article 64 of the Criminal Law requires that all illicit gains from criminal activity be recovered through confiscation or restitution orders. In fraud cases, the court typically orders the defendant to repay the full amount defrauded. This applies regardless of the criminal sentence imposed and means that financial exposure can extend well beyond the prison term. Common scenarios include disputes over expense reporting, commission calculations, related-party transactions, and the use of company assets for personal purposes. What may be considered acceptable business practice in one jurisdiction can constitute criminal fraud in China. In the event of an investigation, immediate legal representation can prevent inadvertent self-incrimination and position the case for the most favorable resolution. Criminal Defense Matter Control — Yunfeng DongI convert complex Chinese procedure into a dated checklist with owners for translation, notarization, and internal sign-off across time zones. I plan enforcement first—assets, licenses, receivables, and interim measures—so strategy is not limited to winning on paper. Where local counterparties rely on relationship pressure, I re-anchor discussions to contract text, statutory rights, and verifiable performance records. Dong graduated from Peking University Law School and formerly served as a deputy chief prosecutor in the Dingxi People's Procuratorate's Economic Crime Division. The offense carries penalties of up to 15 years for amounts exceeding RMB 1 million. Article 272 addresses the illegal use of company funds for personal purposes, with similar penalty ranges. Investigations often begin with a whistleblower complaint from a disgruntled employee or business partner. I convert complex Chinese procedure into a dated checklist with owners for translation, notarization, and internal sign-off across time zones.

Criminal defense in China involves understanding criminal procedure, suspect rights, bail applications, and trial strategy. Yunfeng Dong represents clients in criminal investigations, pre-trial proceedings, and court hearings, ensuring procedural rights are protected throughout.

Working Method

Working Method His prosecution background gives him an insider's understanding of how economic crime investigations are initiated, what evidence prosecutors prioritize, and how charging decisions are made. I keep those streams visible in status notes so headquarters can decide without re-reading the entire file. ⚖️ Written scope and remedy map📜 Bilingual document control🛡️ Deadline and limitation tracking💼 Enforcement and settlement options in parallel Execution Standards 1I convert complex Chinese procedure into a dated checklist with owners for translation, notarization, and internal sign-off across time zones.

• ⚖️ Written scope and remedy map agreed before substantive work begins
• 📜 Bilingual document control with translation and verification plan
• 🛡️ Deadline and limitation tracking with clear escalation triggers
• 💼 Settlement and enforcement options evaluated in parallel

Client Considerations

Client Considerations His practice focuses on economic crimes, with particular expertise in cases involving foreign executives, expatriate employees, and international business transactions conducted in China. ⚖️ Fraud & Embezzlement Practice ⚖️ Fraud defense — contract fraud, investment fraud, insurance fraud 🛡️ Embezzlement and misappropriation — company funds, client assets 📜 Corporate compliance — anti-fraud programs, internal investigations 💼 Cross-border economic crimes — mutual legal assistance, extradition defense Fraud and Embezzlement Under Chinese Law Fraud is criminalized under Article 266 of the Criminal Law, with penalties ranging from criminal detention to life imprisonment depending on the amount involved. Foreign Executive Exposure Expatriate executives face particular exposure to fraud and embezzlement allegations in China. Chinese authorities have become increasingly sophisticated in investigating economic crimes involving foreign executives. The Supreme People's Procuratorate's 2022 Guidelines on Economic Crime Investigation emphasize digital evidence collection, financial forensics, and cross-border cooperation. Dong advises foreign companies to implement robust internal controls, including clear expense policies, independent audit functions, and whistleblower protection mechanisms. Foreign executives should maintain meticulous records of all business transactions and seek legal advice before engaging in complex financial arrangements. Foreign individuals and companies typically need three workstreams in parallel: factual chronology, authority paperwork, and remedy selection. This operating rhythm reduces repeat disputes and keeps institutional knowledge with the client rather than trapped in chat history. ⚖️ Written scope and remedy map📜 Bilingual document control🛡️ Deadline and limitation tracking💼 Enforcement and settlement options in parallel Cross-Border Coordination for Yunfeng DongI prefer early written notices and clean evidence indexes over informal WeChat-only chains when the amount or regulatory exposure is material.

Foreign nationals facing criminal investigation in China should exercise their right to legal counsel promptly, avoid making statements without an attorney present, and ensure consular notification procedures are followed.

Local Practice in Dingxi

Yunfeng Dong practices in Dingxi, Dingxi. Local administrative practice in Gansu can affect filing logistics even when national statutes are uniform. Yunfeng Dong monitors implementation details relevant to Fraud and Embezzlement matters and coordinates with notaries, translators, and technical experts when required. File management emphasizes version control for bilingual drafts and hearing calendars. Clients receive periodic status updates with deadlines and decision points requiring business instructions.

Professional Standards

After key milestones I deliver a short handover: decisions made, open conditions, filing receipts, and calendar items for renewals or enforcement. Professional Standards Fee arrangements, conflict checks, and confidentiality boundaries are confirmed before substantive drafting or filings begin.

Yunfeng Dong does not promise case outcomes. The commitment is disciplined process, candid risk assessment, and advocacy within PRC law and professional rules. Fee arrangements and confidentiality boundaries are confirmed before substantive drafting. Clients receive periodic status updates with deadlines and decision points requiring business instructions.