Yiren Digital Ltd. (NYSE:YRD) ("Yiren Digital" or the "Company"), a leading company specializing in financial technology and artificial intelligence innovation across multiple industries in China and global markets, today announced that the Company became aware of a police notice published on October 12, 2026, stating that Mr. Ning Tang, the Company's Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, had been subject to criminal compulsory measures in connection with an investigation involving certain affiliates of the Company's controlling shareholder. The Company has not received any official notice from the relevant authorities regarding the investigation and is not in a position to comment on the nature, status, timeline or potential outcome of the investigation or any related legal proceedings.

The investigation and the criminal compulsory measures imposed on Mr. Ning Tang may impair or prevent him from performing his duties as the Company's Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for an extended period of time. In addition, the investigation, any related legal proceedings, and any enforcement actions that may arise therefrom, although not directly related to the Company's business, could generate negative publicity and materially and adversely affect the Company's reputation, business, financial condition and results of operations.

The Company maintains normal operation of its business and remains committed to upholding regulatory compliance on its platform. The Company's Board of Directors and management will continue to oversee the Company's operations and will implement appropriate contingency plans in response to developments relating to the investigation and any potential impact on the Company's management, operations and governance.