{"id":"court_sdny_4885_0","court":"SDNY","case_no":"","doc_number":4885,"sub_number":null,"doc_type":"DOC","filed_date":"2025-12-10","title":"SDNY ECF 4885","summary_zh":"拍卖出售申请 —— Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵 / Guo Wengui / Miles Guo）个人破产案，美国康涅狄格州破产法院布里奇波特分庭 Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) ECF #4885（2025年12月10日立案；该案与 SDNY 刑事案 1:23-cr-00118 系同一被告名下的另案）。破产受托人 Luc A. Despins 申请法院批准通过拍卖行 The Hamilton Group 以公开拍卖方式出售债务人名下一辆存放于康涅狄格州的奔驰迈巴赫 S650X 轿车，且不附带任何留置权、权利主张或其他权益负担。","summary_en":"Application to sell property at auction — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), individual Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut, Bridgeport Division, Case No. 22-50073 (JAM), ECF #4885 (filed December 10, 2025; a separate proceeding from the SDNY criminal case 1:23-cr-00118 against the same individual). Chapter 11 Trustee Luc A. Despins asks the court to approve a public auction, through auctioneer The Hamilton Group, of a Mercedes-Maybach S650X automobile belonging to the debtor's estate, currently stored in Connecticut, free and clear of liens, claims, and interests.","body_en":"# **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n|                              | x |                         |\n|------------------------------|---|-------------------------|\n| In re:                       | : | Chapter 11              |\n|                              | : |                         |\n| 1<br>HO WAN KWOK,<br>et al., | : | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |\n|                              | : |                         |\n| Debtors.                     | : | (Jointly Administered)  |\n|                              | : |                         |\n|                              | : |                         |\n|                              | x |                         |\n\n# **APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE FOR ENTRY OF ORDER TO SELL PERSONAL PROPERTY BY PUBLIC AUCTION FREE AND CLEAR OF LIENS, CLAIMS AND INTERESTS**\n\nLuc A. Despins, in his capacity as chapter 11 trustee (the \"Trustee\" and \"Applicant\") of Ho Wan Kwok (the \"Individual Debtor\"), hereby files this application (the \"Application\") requesting entry of an order, substantially in the form attached as **Exhibit A** hereto (the \"Proposed Order\"), approving the sale by public auction, to be conducted by The Hamilton Group, LLC as auctioneer (\"Hamilton\"), of a certain motor vehicle more particularly identified on **Exhibit B** attached hereto, free and clear of all liens, claims and interests. In support of this Application, the Trustee respectfully states as follows:\n\n<sup>1</sup> The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and the Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).\n\n### **PRELIMINARY STATEMENT**\n\n1. The Trustee has identified certain personal property that belongs to the Individual Debtor's Estate which should be sold by public auction for the benefit of the Estate's creditors. This property is as follows:\n\n- i. a 2018 Mercedes Maybach S650X automobile with a VIN number of WDDUX8AB4JA400527 (the \"Mercedes\").\n- 2. The Mercedes is currently stored at Hamilton's Clinton, Connecticut facility.\n\n3. By this Application, in accordance with his statutory duty to maximize value for the Estate's creditors, the Trustee seeks entry of the Proposed Order, pursuant to Section 363(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, Rules 2002, 6004 and 9014 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the \"Bankruptcy Rules\") and Rules 6004-1 and 6005-1 of the District of Connecticut Local Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the \"Local Bankruptcy Rules \"), approving the sale of the Mercedes by public online auction conducted by Hamilton, upon the terms set forth herein (the \"Auction\"), free and clear of liens, claims and interests and approving the form of Notice of Sale of Estate Property.\n\n### **JURISDICTION, VENUE, AND STATUTORY BASES**\n\n4. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut (the \"Court\") has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334 and the *Standing Order of Reference* from the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut (as amended). This is a core proceeding within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 157(b).\n\n5. Venue in this District is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409.\n\n6. The bases for the relief requested herein is § 363 of Title 11 of the United States Cost (the \"Bankruptcy Code\").\n\n### **BACKGROUND**\n\n### **I. The Chapter 11 Case**\n\n7. On February 15, 2022 (the \"Petition Date\"), the Individual Debtor filed with the Court a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.\n\n8. On March 21, 2022, the United States Trustee appointed an Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the \"Committee\") in the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case.\n\n9. On June 15, 2022, the Court entered a memorandum of decision and order [Main case Docket No. 465] (the \"Trustee Order\") directing the United States Trustee to appoint a chapter 11 trustee in the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case. Pursuant to the Trustee Order, the United States Trustee selected Luc A. Despins as the Chapter 11 Trustee [Main Case Docket No. 514].\n\n10. On July 8, 2022, the Court entered an order granting the appointment of Luc A. Despins as the Chapter 11 Trustee in the Individual Debtor's chapter 11 case [Main Case Docket No. 523].\n\n11. The Trustee, working with Hamilton, has prepared the Mercedes for auction and believes that including the Mercedes in an online public auction is the most cost efficient and most likely to maximize the value of the Mercedes for the benefit of the Estate.\n\n12. On January 31, 2025, the Trustee filed a Motion to Employ and Appoint Hamilton as auctioneer to market and sell personal property [the \"Retention Application\" ECF No. 4021]. By Order dated February 27, 2025, [ECF No. 4180] Hamilton has been retained to provide auction services for the Trustee regarding the sale of motor vehicles such as the Mercedes.\n\n### **II. Golden Spring and the Recovery of the Mercedes**\n\n13. Since his appointment, the Trustee has commenced a number of adversary proceedings in the Chapter 11 Case to, among other things, establish that alleged shell companies were the Debtor's alter-egos and/or that such companies and their assets were equitably owned by the Debtor and in several such adversary proceedings, the Bankruptcy Court has granted such relief.<sup>1</sup>\n\n14. The Court has entered judgment to the effect that Golden Spring is the Debtor's alter ego and that its property, prior to the Petition Date, was property of the Debtor. (Adv. Proc. No. 23-5018 (the \"Golden Spring A.P.\"), Docket No. 35 (the \"Golden Spring Judgment\"). The Golden Spring Judgment is final and no longer subject to appeal. The Golden Spring Judgment includes a finding that all assets of Golden Spring are property of the Individual Debtor's Estate and shall be turned over and/or surrendered to the Trustee.\n\n15. In the spring of 2025, the Trustee obtained information that a towing company in New Jersey had possession of the Mercedes and had begun efforts to market the Mercedes for sale. Upon receiving this information, the Trustee commenced an investigation and determined that the title to the Mercedes was in the name of Golden Spring and had been abandoned in New Jersey prior to its possession by the towing company. After contacting the towing company, the Trustee was able to obtain possession of the Mercedes and arrange for its transportation to Hamilton's\n\n<sup>1</sup> Adversary proceedings in which the Trustee is seeking or has obtained such relief include, in addition to the Golden Spring A.P.: (i) *Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee v. HK International Funds Investments (USA) Limited, LLC*, et al. [Adv. Proc. No. 22-05003]; (ii) *Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee v. Greenwich Land LLC*, et al. [Adv. Proc. No. 23-05005]; (iii) *Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee v. Mei Guo* [Adv. Proc. No. 23-05008]; (iv) *Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee v. HCHK Technologies, Inc.*, et al. [Adv. Proc. No. 23-05013]; (v) *Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee v. Taurus Fund LLC*, et al. [Adv. Proc. No. 23-05017]; (vi) *Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee v. ACA Capital Group Ltd.*, et al. [Adv. Proc. No. 24-05249]; (vii) *Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee v. Bouillor Holdings Limited*, et al. [Adv. Proc. No. 24-05311], and (viii) *Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee v. AA Global Ventures Limited*, et al. [Adv. Proc. No. 24-05322].\n\nfacility. In September 2025, the Trustee obtained title to the Mercedes and in November, 2025 he obtained a key to the Mercedes.\n\n### **RELIEF REQUESTED**\n\n### **A. Approval of the Sale of the Mercedes and Conduct of Auction**\n\n16. Based upon his investigation and consultation with Hamilton, the Trustee has determined that a public auction of the Mercedes with extensive advertising to expose the asset to the public market is the most likely method to maximize the value of the motor vehicle property for the benefit of the Estate.\n\n17. Hamilton estimates the value of the Mercedes at \\$35,000.00. Hamilton has obtained a surety bond in the amount of \\$43,750.00 in connection with the Auction and has provided or will provide the original bond to the Office of the United States Trustee.\n\n18. The online only Auction will be conducted for ten days through Bidspotter via the URL http\n\n19. Based on information obtained from Hamilton, the Trustee believes that the use of Bidspotter is the appropriate platform for the sale of the Mercedes. Bidspotter is a leader in eventbased online auctions, has a worldwide audience and notices potential buyers from its own list of auctions, thus increasing the targeted market for the Mercedes.\n\n20. Neither the Trustee nor Hamilton has any known connection with the proposed internet auction mechanism or any expected bidder. Each participating bidder at the auction will be required to certify through acceptance of the auction terms on Bidspotter that it has not engaged and will not engage in any collusion with respect to the bidding or the Auction. Bidspotter's services shall be limited to access to its automated online service and related customer support. The Trustee believes that there are no rules, policies, procedures, terms or conditions set by Bidspotter likely to restrict bidding for the Mercedes. Bidspotter has a listing fee of \\$350 and is seeking a final value fee of 3% of the Auction proceeds for its services. In order to prevent \"snipping bids\" Bidspotter employs a dynamic closing, allowing additional bidding by extending the auction time for an additional five minutes in the event a bid is placed on a lot or item within the final five minutes of the auction. The Auction ends at its closing time if no bids are placed within the final five minutes.\n\n21. Consistent with Local Bankruptcy Rule 6004-1, advertising for the Auction will occur for at least fourteen (14) days. Advertising shall be geared toward potential end users and the Auction will be marketed on several online sites such as Facebook, Auctionzip.com, and Craigslist as well as other online auction calendars. Direct mailings will be sent to a select list of buyers.\n\n22. In accordance with Local Bankruptcy Rules 6004-1 and 6004-2, the proposed terms of the Auction are as follows:\n\n(a) The Auction will commence on or about January 5, 2026, after the entry of an order approving the Application.\n\n(b) A Hamilton representative will be available at its Connecticut facility to coordinate the removal of the Mercedes after the conclusion of the Auction.\n\n(c) The Mercedes will be sold \"as is, where is, with all faults\" with no representations or warranties. The Trustee may set a reserve price as deemed appropriate for specific items. The reserve price may be disclosed to bidders or set as the starting bid for those items.\n\n(d) The Trustee reserves the right to continue the Auction from time to time as necessary.\n\n23. The Trustee requests that his attendance at the closing on any sale of the Mercedes, to the extent required by the Local Bankruptcy Rules, be excused.\n\n24. Hamilton will file a report subsequent to the Auction, setting forth the results of the Auction and such additional information as may be required by Local Bankruptcy Rule 6005- 1. Funds collected from the Auction will be deposited into Hamilton's escrow account at Wells Fargo Bank or Citizens Bank. These funds will be turned over to the Trustee within five business days of the close of the Auction.\n\n### **B. Approval of the Form of Notice of Sale of Estate Property**\n\n25. The Trustee seeks to have Hamilton conduct the Auction as soon as practicable after obtaining an order approving the Application. The Trustee has attached a form Notice of Sale of Estate Property (Appendix O of the Local Bankruptcy Rules) as **Exhibit C** (the \"Notice\") with details of the proposed Auction and seeks approval the form of the Notice.\n\n### **BASIS FOR RELIEF**\n\n### **C. Sale Free and Clear of Liens, Claims and Interests**\n\n26. Section 363(b) of the Bankruptcy Code authorizes the sale of assets other than in the ordinary course of its business after notice and hearing. Additionally, Bankruptcy Rule 6004(f) authorizes the sale of estate property outside the ordinary course of business by private sale or public auction.\n\n27. The sale of assets outside the ordinary course of business is based upon the sound business judgment of the trustee. See e.g. *In re Chateaugay Corp*., 973 F.2d 141 (2d Cir. 1992); *Comm. of Equity Security Holders v. Lionel Corp. (In re Lionel Corp.),* 772 F.2d 1063, 1071 (2d Cir. 1983). The Auction of the Mercedes is a sound business judgment that will limit storage costs and monetize assets for the benefit of the Estate's creditors.\n\n28. Pursuant to section 363(f) of the Bankruptcy Code, a sale may be approved free and clear of liens if (1) applicable non-bankruptcy law permits sale of such property free and clear of such interest; (2) such entity consents (3) such interest is a lien and the price at which the property is sold exceeds the aggregate value of the liens on such property; (4) a bona fide dispute exits or (5) the entity could be compelled to accept monetary satisfaction of such interest.\n\n29. A lien search and search of title records has indicated that there are no liens or encumbrances affecting the Mercedes.\n\n30. For the foregoing reasons, the Trustee requests the approval of the sale of the Mercedes by public auction free and clear of liens, claims and encumbrances.\n\n### **NOTICE**\n\n31. Notice of this Motion has been given to the United States Trustee, the Individual Debtor, the Committee, and, by electronic filing utilizing the Court's electronic filing (\"CM/ECF\") system, to all appearing parties who utilize the CM/ECF system.\n\nWHEREFORE, the Trustee requests that the Court enter an Order, substantially in the form of the Proposed Order filed herewith, granting the Application, and such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.\n\nDated: December 10, 2025 LUC A. DESPINS,\n\nNew Haven, Connecticut CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE\n\nBy: *Douglas S. Skalka* Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 781-2847 dskalka@npmlaw.com *Counsel for Chapter 11 Trustee*\n\n# **EXHIBIT A (Proposed Order)**\n\n# **UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION**\n\n|                              | x |                         |\n|------------------------------|---|-------------------------|\n| In re:                       | : | Chapter 11              |\n|                              | : |                         |\n| 1<br>HO WAN KWOK,<br>et al., | : | Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) |\n|                              | : |                         |\n| Debtors.                     | : | (Jointly Administered)  |\n|                              | : |                         |\n|                              | : |                         |\n|                              | x |                         |\n\n# **ORDER APPROVING SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY BY PUBLIC AUCTION FREE AND CLEAR OF ALL LIENS, CLAIMS AND INTERESTS**\n\nUpon the application (the \"Application\") of Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the \"Trustee\" or \"Applicant\") of Ho Wan Kwok (the \"Debtor\"), debtor in these above-captioned jointly administered cases (the \"Chapter 11 Cases\" and/or \"Estates\"), requesting entry of an order, (this \"Order\") approving the sale by public auction of certain personal property as more particularly identified on **Exhibit B** attached hereto (the \"Mercedes\") free and clear of all liens and encumbrances; and the Court having reviewed the Application and having considered the statements of counsel before the Court at a hearing held on \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_ (the \"Hearing\"); and the Court having found that (a) the Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334;\n\nThe Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and the Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).\n\n(b) this is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(b); (c) venue is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409; and (d) good and sufficient notice of the Application having been given; and no other or further notice being required; and the Court having determined that the relief sought in the Application is in the best interest of the Applicant, the Debtor's estate, creditors, and all parties in interest, therefor;\n\n### IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:\n\n1. The Application is approved in all respects;\n\n2. The Trustee is authorized to consummate the sale of the Mercedes free and clear of all liens, claims and interests pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sections 363(b) by public auction to be conducted by The Hamilton Group LLC on the terms and conditions set forth in the Application; and\n\n3. The Notice of Sale is approved.\n\nCase 22-50073 Doc 4885 Filed 12/10/25 Entered 12/10/25 12:46:02 Page 13 of 17\n\n# **EXHIBIT B (Mercedes)**\n\ni. a 2018 Mercedes Maybach S650X automobile with a VIN number of WDDUX8AB4JA400527 (the \"Mercedes\").\n\n# **EXHIBIT C (Notice of Sale)**\n\n#### UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT\n\n| In re:                                                                                                      |                                                                               |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |  |\n|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|\n| HO WAN KWOK. et al.,                                                                                        |                                                                               | CASE NO: 22-50073                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |\n| Debtors.                                                                                                    |                                                                               | CHAPTER: 11                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |\n|                                                                                                             | Debtor(s).                                                                    |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |  |\n| Attorney or Party Name, Address, Telephone & FAX<br>Nos., State Bar No. & Email Address:                    |                                                                               |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |  |\n| Douglas S. Skalka<br>Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C.<br>195 Church Street, 13th Floor<br>New Haven, CT 06510 |                                                                               | NOTICE OF ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR<br>PUBLIC SALE OF ESTATE PROPERTY<br>D. CONN. BANKR. L. R. 6004-1(b)                                                                                                                          |  |\n| [8] Attorney for: Luc Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee                                                           |                                                                               |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |  |\n| Individual appearing without attorney                                                                       |                                                                               |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |  |\n|                                                                                                             |                                                                               | INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING AND FILING THIS NOTICEThis Notice shall be completed in accordance with<br>Fed. R. Bankr. P. 6004(c) and (f) and D. Conn. Bankr. L. R. 6004-1(b). This Notice shall be completed and filed only after |  |\n|                                                                                                             |                                                                               | a hearing on a Motion to Sell Estate Property, Motion to Sell Estate Property Free and Clear of Liens, and/or Motion to                                                                                                           |  |\n|                                                                                                             |                                                                               | Approve Procedures to Sell Estate Property is held by the Court.                                                                                                                                                                  |  |\n|                                                                                              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number of WDDUX8AB4JA400527 ( the \"Mercedes\").                                                                                                                                  |  |\n|                                                                                                             |                                                                               |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |  |\n| Public Sale/Auction Information:                                                                            |                                                                               |                                                                                                                                                                                                          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                                                                                                                                               |  |\n|                                                                                                             | Last date to file Objections or to submit<br>Overbids to Public Sale/Auction: |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |  |\n|                                                                                                             | Hearing Date and Time regarding<br>Public Sale/Auction:                       | at                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |  |\n\nPursuant to D. Conn. Bankr. L.R. 6004-1(b), this form is mandatory. It has been approved for use in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut and will be posted by the Court's website for publication. Public Sale/Auction opening bid:\n\nTerms and conditions of Public Sale/Auction, including whether the proposed sale/auction is to be free and clear of liens pursuant to 1 U.S.C. \\$363(f), and including information about how to register as a bidder:\n\nRegister as a bidder via the internet at www.bidspotter.com/en-catalogues/hamilton-group with a valid credit card. No deposit is required.\n\nThe property is being sold \"as is.\"\n\nForm of payment: cash, bank check or wire transfer to the Auctioneer.\n\nThe Trustee may set a reserve price as deemed appropriate in the auction. The reserve price may be disclosed to bidders or set as the starting bid for this item.\n\nPublic Sale/Auction overbid procedure, including bid increments (if any):\n\nContact person for potential bidders or potential higher offers (include name, address, telephone, fax and/or email address):\n\nThe Hamilton Group, LLC 36 Killingworth Turnpike Clinton, Connecticut 06413 Phone: 860 552-4609 Attn. Michael Knudson (the \"Auctioneer\")\n\nDate:\n\nPursuant to D. Conn. Bankr. L.R. 6004-1(b), this form is mandatory. It has been approved for use in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut and will be posted by the Court's website for publication.\n\n#### CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF DOCUMENT\n\nI am over the age of 18 and not a party to this bankruptcy case or adversary proceeding. My business address is:\n\nDouglas S. Skalka Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th FL New Haven, CT 06510\n\nA true and correct copy of the foregoing document entitled NOTICE OF ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR PUBLIC SALE OF ESTATE PROPERTY was served in the manner stated below:\n\n1. SERVED VIA NOTICE OF ELECTRONIC FILING (NEF): Pursuant to this Court's Administrative Procedures for Electronic Case Filing (Appendix A), the foregoing document will be served using the Court's CMECF system via NEF with an embedded hyper ink to the , I will confirm the CM/ECF docket for this bankruptcy case or adversary proceeding and will document. On (date) confirm that the following persons are on the Electronic Mail Notice List to receive NEF transmission at the email addresses stated below:\n\n[ Service information continued on attached page\n\n#### 2. SERVED BY UNITED STATES MAIL:\n\n, I served the following persons and/or entities at the last known addresses in this bankruptcy case or adversary On (date) proceeding by placing a true and correct in a sealed envelope in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:\n\n[ Service information continued on attached page\n\n3. SERVED BY PERSONAL DELIVERY, OVERNIGHT MAIL, FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION OR EMAIL (state method for each person or entity served): Pursuant to F.R.Civ.P. 5 and/or controlling LBR, on (date) , I served the following persons and/ or entities by personal delivery, overnight mail service, or for those who consented in writing to such service method), by facsimile transmission and/or email as follows:\n\n[ Service information continued on attached page\n\nI declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States that the foregoing is true and correct.\n\nDate\n\nPrinted Name\n\nSignature\n\nPursuant to D. Conn. Bankr. L.R. 6004-1(b), this form is mandatory. It has been approved for use in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut and will be posted by the Court's website for publication.","body_zh":"美国康涅狄格区破产法院布里奇波特分院\nx\n关于： : 第 11 章\n\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）等， | : | 案号：22-50073 (JAM) |\n债务人。 : （合并审理）\nx\n第 11 章破产受托人申请作出命令准予通过公开拍卖出售个人财产且不附带留置权、权利主张及权益\n\nLuc A. Despins（吕克·A·德斯平斯），以 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，以下简称「个人债务人」）的第 11 章破产受托人（以下简称「受托人」及「申请人」）身份，特此提交本申请（以下简称「本申请」），请求作出大体如本申请所附附件 A 形式的命令（以下简称「拟议命令」），批准由拍卖商 The Hamilton Group, LLC（汉密尔顿集团有限责任公司，以下简称「Hamilton」）通过公开拍卖方式，出售本申请所附附件 B 中更具体列明的一辆机动车辆，且不附带任何留置权、权利主张及权益。为支持本申请，受托人谨作如下陈述：\n\n1 这些第 11 章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（郭文贵，又名郭文贵、Miles Guo、Miles Kwok 以及其他诸多化名）（纳税人识别号后四位：9595）、Genever Holdings LLC（纳税人识别号后四位：8202）及 Genever Holdings Corporation。受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 及 Genever Holdings Corporation 的邮寄地址为：Paul Hastings LLP（普衡律师事务所）, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 转交 Ho Wan Kwok 破产财产受托人 Luc A. Despins（仅用于接收通知和联络之目的）。\n初步陈述\n\n1. 受托人已确认属于个人债务人破产财产的特定个人财产，应通过公开拍卖予以出售，以符合破产财产债权人的利益。该财产如下：\n\n- i. 一辆 2018 年款梅赛德斯迈巴赫 S650X 汽车，车辆识别代号（VIN）为 WDDUX8AB4JA400527（以下简称「梅赛德斯」）。\n- 2. 梅赛德斯目前存放在 Hamilton 位于康涅狄格州克林顿的场所。\n\n3. 通过本申请，根据其为破产财产债权人实现价值最大化的法定义务，受托人依据《破产法典》第 363(b) 条、《联邦破产诉讼程序规则》（以下简称「《破产规则》」）第 2002 条、第 6004 条及第 9014 条以及《康涅狄格区破产诉讼程序本地规则》（以下简称「《本地破产规则》」）第 6004-1 条及第 6005-1 条，请求作出拟议命令，批准由 Hamilton 根据本申请载明的条款通过公开网络拍卖方式出售梅赛德斯（以下简称「拍卖」），且不附带留置权、权利主张及权益，并批准《破产财产出售通知书》的格式。\n管辖权、审判管辖地及法定依据\n\n4. 依据 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 和 1334 以及 United States District Court for the District of Connecticut（美国康涅狄格区联邦地方法院）的《案件移送现行命令》（经修订），United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut（美国康涅狄格区破产法院，以下简称「本法院」）对本事项享有管辖权。根据 28 U.S.C. § 157(b) 的规定，本案属于核心程序。\n\n5. 依据 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 和 1409，本区的审判管辖地正当。\n\n6. 本申请所请求救济的依据为《美国法典》第 11 编（以下简称「《破产法典》」）第 363 条。\n背景\nI. 第 11 章案件\n\n7. 2022年2月15日（以下简称「申请日」），个人债务人向本法院提交了依据《破产法典》第 11 章寻求救济的自愿破产申请。\n\n8. 2022年3月21日，美国受托人（United States Trustee）在个人债务人的第 11 章案件中指定了官方无担保债权人委员会（以下简称「委员会」）。\n\n9. 2022年6月15日，本法院作出一项裁决备忘录及命令［主案卷宗号：465］（以下简称「受托人命令」），指示美国受托人在个人债务人的第 11 章案件中指定一名第 11 章受托人。依据受托人命令，美国受托人选定 Luc A. Despins 为第 11 章受托人［主案卷宗号：514］。\n\n10. 2022年7月8日，本法院作出命令，批准在个人债务人的第 11 章案件中指定 Luc A. Despins 为第 11 章受托人［主案卷宗号：523］。\n\n11. 受托人与 Hamilton 合作，已为梅赛德斯的拍卖做好准备，并认为将梅赛德斯纳入公开网络拍卖最具成本效益，且最有可能为破产财产实现梅赛德斯的价值最大化。\n\n12. 2025年1月31日，受托人提交了《聘用并指定 Hamilton 作为拍卖商营销并出售个人财产的动议》［即「聘用申请」，ECF No. 4021］。依据日期为 2025年2月27日的命令［ECF No. 4180］，Hamilton 已获聘就梅赛德斯等机动车辆的出售向受托人提供拍卖服务。\nII. Golden Spring 与追回梅赛德斯\n\n13. 自获指定以来，受托人已在第 11 章案件中提起了若干对抗制程序，其中包括确立被指控的空壳公司为债务人的分身（alter-ego）及/或该等公司及其资产在衡平法上归债务人所有，且在数起此类对抗制程序中，破产法院已准予该等救济。1\n\n14. 本法院已作出判决，认定 Golden Spring（金泉）是债务人的分身，且其在申请日之前的财产属于债务人的财产。（对抗制程序号：23-5018［以下简称「Golden Spring 对抗制程序」］，卷宗号：35［以下简称「Golden Spring 判决」］）。Golden Spring 判决为终局判决，不再受制于上诉。Golden Spring 判决包含一项认定，即 Golden Spring 的所有资产均为个人债务人破产财产的财产，应移交及/或交付给受托人。\n\n15. 2025年春，受托人获悉新泽西州的一家拖车公司占有梅赛德斯，并已开始着手推销出售该梅赛德斯。收到该信息后，受托人展开调查并确定梅赛德斯的产权登记在 Golden Spring 名下，且在被拖车公司占有之前已被遗弃在新泽西州。在与拖车公司联系后，受托人得以取得对梅赛德斯的占有，并安排将其运送至 Hamilton 的\n\n1 受托人正在寻求或已获得该等救济的对抗制程序除 Golden Spring 对抗制程序外，还包括：(i) Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee 诉 HK International Funds Investments (USA) Limited, LLC 等案［对抗制程序号：22-05003］；(ii) Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee 诉 Greenwich Land LLC 等案［对抗制程序号：23-05005］；(iii) Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee 诉 Mei Guo 案［对抗制程序号：23-05008］；(iv) Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee 诉 HCHK Technologies, Inc. 等案［对抗制程序号：23-05013］；(v) Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee 诉 Taurus Fund LLC 等案［对抗制程序号：23-05017］；(vi) Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee 诉 ACA Capital Group Ltd. 等案［对抗制程序号：24-05249］；(vii) Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee 诉 Bouillor Holdings Limited 等案［对抗制程序号：24-05311］，以及 (viii) Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee 诉 AA Global Ventures Limited 等案［对抗制程序号：24-05322］。\n\n场所。2025年9月，受托人取得了梅赛德斯的产权证书，并于 2025年11月获得了梅赛德斯的一把钥匙。\n请求的救济\nA. 批准出售梅赛德斯及进行拍卖\n\n16. 基于其调查并经与 Hamilton 协商，受托人已认定，对梅赛德斯进行公开拍卖并开展广泛广告宣传以将该资产推向公开市场，是最有可能为破产财产实现机动车辆财产价值最大化的方法。\n\n17. Hamilton 估计梅赛德斯的价值为 $35,000.00。Hamilton 已就本次拍卖取得了金额为 $43,750.00 的履约保证书，并已向或将向美国受托人办公室提供保证书原件。\n\n18. 仅限网络的拍卖将通过 Bidspotter 在网址 http 进行，为期十天\n\n19. 根据从 Hamilton 获得的信息，受托人认为使用 Bidspotter 是出售梅赛德斯的适当平台。Bidspotter 是基于事件的网络拍卖领域的领导者，拥有全球受众，并从其自身的拍卖名单中向潜在买家发送通知，从而增加了梅赛德斯的目标市场。\n\n20. 受托人和 Hamilton 与拟议的网络拍卖机制或任何预期竞买人均无任何已知关联。拍卖中的每位参与竞买人都将被要求通过接受 Bidspotter 上的拍卖条款证明其未曾且不会在竞价或拍卖方面从事任何串通行为。Bidspotter 的服务应仅限于提供对其自动化网络服务的访问及相关的客户支持。受托人认为，Bidspotter 制定的规则、政策、程序、条款或条件不存在可能限制对梅赛德斯竞价的情况。Bidspotter 收取 $350 的上架费，并正就其服务寻求相当于拍卖收益 3% 的最终价值费。为防止「狙击竞价」（snipping bids），Bidspotter 采用动态结标方式，如果在拍卖的最后五分钟内对某个批次或物品出价，则允许通过将拍卖时间延长额外的五分钟来进行追加竞价。如果在最后五分钟内无人出价，拍卖将在其结标时间结束。\n\n21. 符合《本地破产规则》第 6004-1 条的规定，拍卖广告将持续至少十四（14）天。广告宣传应面向潜在终端用户，拍卖将在 Facebook、Auctionzip.com、Craigslist 等若干网络站点以及其他网络拍卖日程表上进行推广。定向邮件将发送给精选的买家名单。\n\n22. 依据《本地破产规则》第 6004-1 条和第 6004-2 条，拟议的拍卖条款如下：\n\n(a) 拍卖将于批准本申请的命令作出后，在 2026年1月5日或该日前后开始。\n\n(b) Hamilton 的代表将在其康涅狄格州的场所协助协调拍卖结束后的梅赛德斯提车事宜。\n\n(c) 梅赛德斯将按「现状、就地、包含所有瑕疵」出售，不作任何陈述或保证。受托人可就特定物品设定其认为适当的保留价。保留价可向竞买人披露，或设为该等物品的起拍价。\n\n(d) 受托人保留在必要时随时延续拍卖的权利。\n\n23. 受托人请求免除其在梅赛德斯任何出售的交割环节的出席，以《本地破产规则》有此要求者为限。\n\n24. Hamilton 将在拍卖后提交一份报告，载明拍卖结果以及《本地破产规则》第 6005-1 条可能要求的其他信息。拍卖所得款项将存入 Hamilton 在 Wells Fargo Bank（富国银行）或 Citizens Bank（公民银行）的代管账户。该等款项将在拍卖结束后五个工作日内移交给受托人。\nB. 批准破产财产出售通知书的格式\n\n25. 受托人寻求在取得批准本申请的命令后，由 Hamilton 尽实际可能尽快举行拍卖。受托人已附上载有拟议拍卖详情的《破产财产出售通知书》（《本地破产规则》附录 O）格式，作为附件 C（以下简称「通知书」），并请求批准通知书的格式。\n救济依据\nC. 不附带留置权、权利主张及权益的出售\n\n26. 《美国破产法典》（Bankruptcy Code）第363(b)条授权在发出通知并举行听证后，进行非正常业务过程中的资产出售。此外，《联邦破产诉讼规则》（Bankruptcy Rule）第6004(f)条授权通过私下出售或公开拍卖的方式，在非正常业务过程中出售破产财产。\n\n27. 在非正常业务过程中出售资产系基于受托人的合理商业判断。参见例如 In re Chateaugay Corp. 案，973 F.2d 141 (2d Cir. 1992)；Comm. of Equity Security Holders v. Lionel Corp. (In re Lionel Corp.) 案，772 F.2d 1063, 1071 (2d Cir. 1983)。对该梅赛德斯汽车进行拍卖属于合理的商业判断，此举将减少保管费用并将资产变现以维护破产财产债权人的利益。\n\n28. 依据《破产法典》第363(f)条，如符合以下条件，可批准在免除担保权的情况下进行出售：(1) 适用的非破产法律允许在免除该权益的情况下出售该财产；(2) 该实体同意；(3) 该权益为担保权，且该财产的出售价格超过该财产上担保权的总价值；(4) 存在真实争议；或 (5) 该实体可被强迫接受对该权益的金钱清偿。\n\n29. 担保权检索及产权记录检索表明，该梅赛德斯汽车不存在任何担保权或产权负担。\n\n30. 基于上述理由，受托人请求批准通过公开拍卖出售该梅赛德斯汽车，并免除所有担保权、权利主张及产权负担。\n\n通知（NOTICE）\n\n31. 本动议的通知已送达至美国联邦破产受托人（United States Trustee）、个人债务人、债权人委员会（the Committee），并通过利用法院电子案件申报（CM/ECF）系统的电子申报方式，送达至所有使用 CM/ECF 系统的出庭当事人。\n\n为此，受托人请求法院签署一份实质上采用随本动议提交的拟定裁定书形式的裁定（Order），批准该申请，并给予法院认为公正和适当的其他救济。\n\n日期：2025年12月10日\n康涅狄格州纽黑文（New Haven, Connecticut）\nLUC A. DESPINS，\n第11章受托人（CHAPTER 11 TRUSTEE）\n代表签署人：Douglas S. Skalka\nDouglas S. Skalka (ct00616)\nNEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.\n195 Church Street, 13th Floor\nNew Haven, Connecticut 06510\n(203) 781-2847\ndskalka@npmlaw.com\n第11章受托人之法律顾问\n\n附件 A（拟定裁定书）（EXHIBIT A (Proposed Order)）\n美国破产法院 康涅狄格区 布里奇波特分院（UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION）\n破产重组案：\nHO WAN KWOK（郭文贵）等，\n债务人。\n第11章（Chapter 11）\n案件编号：22-50073 (JAM)\n（合并审理）\n\n批准通过公开拍卖出售个人财产并免除所有担保权、权利主张及权益的裁定（ORDER APPROVING SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY BY PUBLIC AUCTION FREE AND CLEAR OF ALL LIENS, CLAIMS AND INTERESTS）\n\n鉴于 Luc A. Despins 以 Ho Wan Kwok（债务人，即上述合并审理案件（“第11章案件”和/或“破产财产”）中的债务人）的第11章受托人（“受托人”或“申请人”）身份提出申请（“申请”），请求签署一份裁定（本“裁定”），批准通过公开拍卖出售本裁定所附附件 B 中更具体列明的特定个人财产（“梅赛德斯汽车”），并免除所有担保权及产权负担；且法院已审查该申请，并已在 ________ 举行的听证会（“听证会”）上考虑了律师向法院作出的陈述；且法院认定：(a) 根据 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 及 1334，法院对本案事项享有管辖权；\n\n这些第11章案件中的债务人为 Ho Wan Kwok（亦称为 Guo Wengui、Miles Guo 和 Miles Kwok，以及其他众多化名）（纳税人识别号后四位：9595）、Genever Holdings LLC（吉奈佛控股有限责任公司）（纳税人识别号后四位：8202）以及 Genever Holdings Corporation（吉奈佛控股公司）。受托人、Genever Holdings LLC 及 Genever Holdings Corporation 的邮寄地址为 Paul Hastings LLP（普衡律师事务所）, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 转交 Ho Wan Kwok 破产财产受托人 Luc A. Despins（仅用于接收通知和联络之目的）。\n\n(b) 根据 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)，本案属于核心诉讼程序；(c) 根据 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 及 1409，审理地适当；以及 (d) 已就该申请提供了充分且合法的通知，无需其他或进一步通知；且法院已认定该申请中所寻求的救济符合申请人、债务人破产财产、债权人及所有利害关系方的最大利益，因此：\n兹裁定如下：\n\n1. 该申请在所有方面均予以批准；\n\n2. 授权受托人依据 11 U.S.C. § 363(b) 的规定，通过由 The Hamilton Group LLC（汉密尔顿集团有限责任公司）按照申请中载明的条款和条件主持的公开拍卖，完成该梅赛德斯汽车的出售，并免除所有担保权、权利主张及权益；以及\n\n3. 批准出售通知（Notice of Sale）。\n\nCase 22-50073 Doc 4885 Filed 12/10/25 Entered 12/10/25 12:46:02 Page 13 of 17\n附件 B（梅赛德斯汽车）（EXHIBIT B (Mercedes)）\n\ni. 一辆2018年款梅赛德斯迈巴赫 S650X（Mercedes Maybach S650X）汽车，车辆识别代码（VIN）为 WDDUX8AB4JA400527（“梅赛德斯汽车”）。\n\n附件 C（出售通知）（EXHIBIT C (Notice of Sale)）\n美国破产法院 康涅狄格区（UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT）\n破产重组案：\nHO WAN KWOK 等，\n案件编号：22-50073\n第11章\n债务人。\n\n律师或当事人姓名、地址、电话及传真号、州律师执业号及电子邮件地址：\nDouglas S. Skalka\nNeubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C.\n195 Church Street, 13th Floor\nNew Haven, CT 06510\n批准公开出售破产财产动议的裁定通知\nD. CONN. BANKR. L. R. 6004-1(b)\n[x] 代理律师：Luc Despins，第11章受托人\n[ ] 未聘请律师亲自出庭之个人\n\n填写及提交本通知之说明：本通知应按照《联邦破产诉讼规则》第6004(c)条及 (f) 条以及《康涅狄格区破产本地规则》（D. Conn. Bankr. L. R.）第6004-1(b)条填写。本通知仅应在法院就出售破产财产动议、在免除担保权的情况下出售破产财产动议和/或批准出售破产财产程序动议举行听证会后填写并提交。\n\n拟出售财产描述：2018年款梅赛德斯迈巴赫 S650X 汽车，车辆识别代码（VIN）为 WDDUX8AB4JA400527（“梅赛德斯汽车”）。\n\n公开出售/拍卖信息：\n公开出售/拍卖日期：1/5/26-1/15/26\n公开出售/拍卖地点：\n公开出售/拍卖时间：通过 www.bidspotter.com/en-us/auction-catalogues/hamilton-group 进行在线拍卖\n注意：公开出售/拍卖可通过电话、使用 ZoomGov 远程进行，和/或通过其他远程技术平台或媒介进行。\n\n异议/加价竞标截止日期及听证会信息：\n就公开出售/拍卖提交异议或提交加价竞标的最后日期：\n关于公开出售/拍卖的听证会日期和时间：于\n\n根据 D. Conn. Bankr. L.R. 6004-1(b)，此表格为强制使用表格。该表格已获准在美国康涅狄格区破产法院使用，并将公布于法院网站予以公示。公开出售/拍卖起拍价：\n\n公开出售/拍卖的条款和条件，包括拟议出售/拍卖是否依据 11 U.S.C. § 363(f) 免除担保权，以及包括有关如何注册为竞标者的信息：\n\n通过互联网登录 www.bidspotter.com/en-catalogues/hamilton-group 使用有效信用卡注册为竞标者。无需缴纳押金。\n\n该财产按“现状”（as is）出售。\n\n付款方式：向拍卖人支付现金、银行本票或电汇。\n\n受托人可在拍卖中设定其认为适当的保留价。保留价可向竞标者公开，或设定为该拍品的起拍价。\n\n公开出售/拍卖的加价竞标程序，包括加价幅度（如有）：\n\n潜在竞标者或潜在更高出价者的联系人（包括姓名、地址、电话、传真和/或电子邮件地址）：\nThe Hamilton Group, LLC\n36 Killingworth Turnpike\nClinton, Connecticut 06413\n电话：860 552-4609\n收件人：Michael Knudson（“拍卖人”）\n\n日期：\n\n根据 D. Conn. Bankr. L.R. 6004-1(b)，此表格为强制使用表格。该表格已获准在美国康涅狄格区破产法院使用，并将公布于法院网站予以公示。\n\n文件送达证明（CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF DOCUMENT）\n\n本人年满18周岁，且并非本破产案件或对抗性诉讼的当事人。本人的办公地址为：\nDouglas S. Skalka\nNeubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C.\n195 Church Street, 13th FL\nNew Haven, CT 06510\n\n上述题为《批准公开出售破产财产动议的裁定通知》之文件的真实无误副本已按以下所述方式完成送达：\n\n1. 通过电子案件申报通知（NEF）送达：依据本法院《电子案件申报行政规程》（附录 A），上述文件将利用法院 CM/ECF 系统通过嵌入该文件超链接的 NEF 进行送达。于（日期）________，本人将核实本破产案件或对抗性诉讼的 CM/ECF 案卷，并将确认下列人员列于电子邮件通知名单中以通过下列电子邮件地址接收 NEF 发送：\n[ ] 送达信息续见附页\n\n2. 通过美国邮政寄送：\n于（日期）________，本人通过将真实无误的副本装入密封信封，以美国邮政第一类邮件预付邮资的方式，寄往本破产案件或对抗性诉讼中已知最后的地址，向以下人员和/或实体完成了送达，收件人地址如下：\n[ ] 送达信息续见附页\n\n3. 通过专人递送、隔夜快递、传真发送或电子邮件送达（请注明每位受送达人或实体的送达方式）：依据《联邦民事诉讼规则》（F.R.Civ.P.）第5条和/或管辖性破产本地规则，于（日期）________，本人通过专人递送、隔夜快递服务，或（针对书面同意该等送达方式者）通过传真发送和/或电子邮件，向以下人员和/或实体完成了送达，详情如下：\n[ ] 送达信息续见附页\n\n本人根据美利坚合众国法律声明，上述内容真实无误，如有不实甘受伪证罪处罚。\n\n日期\n\n打印姓名\n\n签名\n\n根据 D. Conn. Bankr. L.R. 6004-1(b)，此表格为强制使用表格。该表格已获准在美国康涅狄格区破产法院使用，并将公布于法院网站予以公示。","key_entities":[],"ecf_references":[],"word_count":3773,"status":"published","published_at":"2025-12-10 00:00:00","created_at":"2025-12-10","updated_at":"2026-08-23 07:42:44"}