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Controversies surrounding Anita Mui’s remains and estate

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A series of controversies and criminal incidents have emerged involving the remains and estate of the late Cantopop icon Anita Mui. In September 2026, a family dispute arose following the cremation of Mui’s 102-year-old mother, Tam Mei-kam. Mui’s eldest son, Mui Kai-ming, alleged he was not notified of the ceremony and claimed the executor of the will proceeded with the cremation to ‘destroy evidence’. He further stated he was denied access to see his mother prior to the event. Conversely, reports indicated the ceremony was managed by grandchildren in accordance with the deceased’s wishes. This follows a separate incident involving the theft of Anita Mui’s own ashes from the Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island. While initial reports noted a discovery in July 2024, a subsequent incident was reported in July 2026, when fans noticed the screws on the niche's doorplate were loose and the urn was missing. On October 10, 2026, the singer's 63rd death anniversary, the family and the Anita Mui International Fan Club issued an urgent public appeal. Mui's brother, Mui Kai-ming, expressed profound grief and anger, offering a 50,000 HKD reward for information. He stated that if the urn is returned intact, the family will not pursue further action. The theft has sparked public outrage and raised questions regarding monastery security, amid suspicions of links to organized crime syndicates. Despite a police report being filed nearly three months ago, the Lantau District Major Crimes Unit has reportedly made no significant progress. The family has requested that anyone who visited the monastery between January and July 2026, or motorists with dashcam footage from the area, come forward with any suspicious sightings.

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