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Abby Choi murder trial: Ex-father-in-law sought loan, legal aid

The murder trial of Abby Choi heard testimony from Tam Chak-kwan, founder of TamJai Yunnan Mixian, detailing financial requests made by the victim's ex-father-in-law, Kwong Kau. Kwong allegedly failed to repay a HK$250,000 loan and later sought funds for legal representation after his arrest. Choi was reportedly killed by Kwong and his two sons after she attempted to sell a property valued at HK$72 million, registered under Kwong's name. AI

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Abby Choi murder trial: Ex-father-in-law sought loan, legal aid

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Wong ·

    Ex-father-in-law failed to repay HK$250,000 loan, Abby Choi murder trial hears

    The former father-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung failed to repay a HK$250,000 loan from her partner’s father and asked for help in hiring lawyers after he was remanded in custody for allegedly killing the model three years ago, a court has heard. Tam Chak-…