Investors are concerned about the impact of heavier penalties, higher compliance costs and safety oversight amid the probe.

The investigation follows multiple workplace accidents and adds to regulatory pressure on the fast-growing courier

Investors are concerned about the impact of heavier penalties, higher compliance costs and safety oversight amid the probe.

Shares of Hong Kong-listed courier fell as much as 11 per cent after regulator targets shortcomings in safety management.

China’s State Post Bureau said on June 11 that it has opened an investigation into J&T Express. The company acknowledged the probe, citing gaps in…