Is there a realistic chance that I could get my money back...?
Looks like other people are still trading, the website is still operating...
With these types of websites that are set from the start to scam people...chances are pretty slim. Really slim!
If it were an exchange that randomly selects users and only locks funds for those that can't provide KYC it would be something else but in this case, they probably bait users allowing small trades and once you pass a sum, the money is gone.
I really hate to say it but....
The "other people" are probably bots that are playing with numbers to simulate activity.
I have reported the issue to the Hong Kong Police Force, but I wonder if that would do something..
Well, it is better than nothing and I encourage everyone to file complaints, not doing anything at all will certainly not help.
IF they're not legit... depending on what you sent them for KYC keep tabs on your credit and possible identity theft.
Yeah, this also. One more headache for him, unfortunately.