Vending machine boss bankrupted; investors lose $4m

Zaihan Mohamed YusofThe Straits TimesAug 16, 2026 He branded himself as a former private-hire vehicle (PHV) driver-turned-savvy businessman, with investments in 500-plus vending machines and commercial properties. Lim Jian Bin, who is also known by his online moniker Takeshi Lim, met potential investors decked in branded clothes with a luxury watch on his wrist, and…

Former PHV driver-turned-vending machine boss now broke; investors worry about their $4m, Singapore News

SINGAPORE – He branded himself as a former private-hire vehicle (PHV) driver-turned-savvy businessman, with investments in 500-plus vending machines and commercial properties. Lim Jian Bin, who is also known by his online moniker Takeshi Lim, met potential investors decked in branded clothes with a luxury watch on his wrist, and driving a Lamborghini, and later…

Leeds freight firm in £700,000 of debt forced to close

An international freight company with debts of almost £700,000 has been forced to close after an investigation by the Insolvency Service. Leeds-based Malcolm Wright Associates was found to have shipping debts with companies in the UK, US and Europe. The firm was investigated after concerns were raised about its trading activity and shut down following…

Leeds freight firm in £700,000 of debt forced to close

An international freight company with debts of almost £700,000 has been forced to close after an investigation by the Insolvency Service. Leeds-based Malcolm Wright Associates was found to have shipping debts with companies in the UK, US and Europe. The firm was investigated after concerns were raised about its trading activity and shut down following…

Shipping firm in £700,000 of debt forced to close

An international freight company with debts of almost £700,000 has been forced to close after an investigation by the Insolvency Service. Leeds-based Malcolm Wright Associates was found to have shipping debts with companies in the UK, US and Europe. The firm was investigated after concerns were raised about its trading activity and shut down following…