Tai Po fire victim and petition organiser Jason Kong and wife charged with fraud and money laundering
A Wang Fuk Court resident who advocated for the rights of fellow fire victims has been charged with fraud and money laundering along with his wife, more than three months after the couple were arrested. Police said on Sunday that Jason Kong and his wife, Rosanna Cheung, will appear at Sha Tin Magistrates’ Courts on […]
Jason Kong and his wife, Rosanna Cheung, have been charged with fraud and money laundering following their arrest in connection with the Tai Po Fire. The couple, both directors of an interior design company and survivors of the deadly blaze that claimed 168 lives, were arrested in May for allegedly obtaining loans through fraudulent means under the government's Special 100% Loan Guarantee scheme.
Police allege that they used these fraudulent loans to fund their petition campaign urging the estate's administrator to hold a general meeting with homeowners. On April 29, Jason Kong delivered a petition with 247 signatures to Hop On Management, the government-appointed administrator of the Wang Fuk Court estate, demanding a meeting to discuss long-term resettlement and financial matters.
However, Hop On extended the deadline for the meeting, citing the need for more time to verify signatures and find a suitable venue. Despite this, Hop On's application was rejected by the Lands Tribunal. Following their release from Tsuen Wan Police Station, Jason Kong stated that he would no longer speak to the press.
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