Helen Chan Sun, a Vancouver property developer currently serving a jail sentence for civil contempt, has been declared bankrupt by the British Columbia Supreme Court. The bankruptcy proceedings were initiated while Sun was still incarcerated, following a judge’s previous ruling finding her in contempt. This decision allows a trustee to take control of Sun’s remaining assets and manage her financial affairs. The bankruptcy follows allegations of a “history of financial shenanigans,” as described by the court. Sun was initially jailed last month by a different B.C. Supreme Court judge for civil contempt, the details of which were not specified in this report. The bankruptcy signifies a significant financial downfall for the once-wealthy developer. The trustee’s role will involve assessing and liquidating assets to address outstanding debts.