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Hong Kong charges 7 people, 2 firms in deadly housing fire

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Seven individuals and two companies have been charged in Hong Kong in connection with a deadly fire that occurred last November. The charges include manslaughter, conspiracy to defraud, money laundering, and tax evasion, stemming from the renovation of the Wang Fuk Court housing estate. Among the accused are directors from the renovation's consultant, Will Power Architects, and the main contractor, Prestige Construction and Engineering. The fire tragically claimed the lives of 168 people. AI

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Hong Kong charges 7 people, 2 firms in deadly housing fire

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

    7 people, 2 firms face manslaughter, other charges over deadly Hong Kong fire

    Hong Kong’s police and anti-corruption agency have charged seven individuals and two companies with 25 offences, including manslaughter, conspiracy to defraud, money laundering, attempting to pervert the course of public justice, and tax evasion in connection with the city’s most…

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