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Part of situation: Abby Choi murder trial in Hong Kong (3 clusters)

Abby Choi murder trial: Prosecutors allege premeditated killing over apartment dispute

Abby Choi murder trial Hong Kong socialite Kwong family financial dispute Tai Po crime

The murder trial of Hong Kong socialite and influencer Abby Choi has revealed details of a premeditated attack allegedly motivated by a financial dispute. Prosecutors contend that Choi was killed in February 2023 following disagreements over a luxury apartment that she had registered in the name of her former father-in-law, Kwong Kau, to minimize tax liabilities.

During court proceedings, the prosecution presented evidence suggesting the defendants—ex-husband Alex Kwong, his brother Anthony Kwong, and father Kwong Kau—prepared for the crime in advance. Evidence includes the rental of a village house in Tai Po's Lung Mei village and the purchase of items such as an electric saw, a meat mincer, a hammer, and large storage containers.

Prosecutors allege that Choi was struck with a hammer inside a vehicle before being taken to the rented property. While all three defendants have pleaded not guilty to murder, Alex and Anthony Kwong have pleaded guilty to the charge of preventing a lawful burial. The trial continues in the Hong Kong High Court.

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Abby Choi · Alex Kwong · Anthony Kwong · Charlotte Draycott · Hong Kong · Hong Kong High Court · Kwong Kau

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名媛蔡天凤碎尸案 失踪前曾致电3名亲人 [reddot.my]
La familia del exesposo de Abby Choi se declara inocente del macabro crimen de la modelo [www.eldiariodehoy.com]
Prosecutors say killing of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi likely linked to a financial dispute [mymotherlode.com]
Suspects bought meat mincer and electric saw before socialite’s murder, court hears [abc17news.com]
Công bố 20 video vụ người mẫu Thái Thiên Phượng bị sát hại [kenh14.vn]
Suspects bought meat mincer and electric saw before socialite’s murder, court hears [krdo.com]
Money the ‘root cause’ behind Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi’s murder, prosecutors say [localnews8.com]
Công bố 20 video vụ người mẫu Thái Thiên Phượng bị sát hại [tienphong.vn]
Suspects bought meat mincer and electric saw before socialite’s murder, court hears [kvia.com]
蔡天鳳碎屍案｜控方指前夫鄺港智計劃於車上打暈蔡天鳳並殺害 預先準備好更換衣物 [www.stheadline.com]
Influencer Abby Choi Was Dismembered by Ex-Husband, Family Over Apartment Sale Feud, Says Prosecutor [www.usmagazine.com]
Prosecutors say killing of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi likely linked to a financial dispute [www.independent.co.uk]