{
  "id": 13351614,
  "title": "A fortune, a HK$72m flat and a family feud: inside the Abby Choi murder trial",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/a-fortune-a-hk-72m-flat-and-a-family-feud-inside-the-abby-choi-murder",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T07:00:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3370408/fortune-hk72m-flat-and-family-feud-inside-abby-choi-murder-trial"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A retired police officer and his two sons stand accused of murdering socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung in a case that shocked Hong Kong and drew international attention. The trial, which began after a one-week delay, centers around a bitter family feud over the proposed sale of a HK$72 million flat in Ho Man Tin's Kadooria residential complex.\n\nChoi's mother, Cheung Yin-fa, alleged that her daughter had given her family's wealth to the former in-laws, living in luxury while contributing nothing. She described her daughter as a \"filial daughter\" who trusted the wrong people. Choi's ex-husband, Alex Kwong Kong-chi, is among those on trial, along with his father, Kwong Kau, and brother, Anthony Kwong Kong-kit. Kwong Kau, a retired police sergeant, denies obstructing the lawful burial of his daughter's remains.\n\nThe murder weapon, a hammer, along with other evidence, was found in a 600 square foot flat in Tai Po's Lung Mei Village. Prosecutors claim that the murder was a meticulously planned act, with the Kwong family members luring Choi to the remote location under false pretenses. The motive, according to prosecutors, was financial, driven by the wealth disparity between the two families. Choi received substantial financial support from her wealthy stepfather, Choi Cho-san, and multiple inheritances from the Tam family. In contrast, the Kwong family's financial situation was far less affluent, relying on a pension and occasional financial assistance from Choi.\n\nChoi's daughter expressed her regret over registering the Kadooria flat in Kwong Kau's name, believing he would hold it on trust for their children. However, when Choi indicated her intent to sell the flat and move closer to their school, Kwong Kau allegedly attacked her, threatening to kill her and her family. The trial has revealed a complex web of financial dealings and family tensions that led to the tragic murder.",
  "summary": "A bitter family dispute over the proposed sale of a HK$72 million flat allegedly led a retired police officer and his two sons to murder socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung three years ago, a Hong Kong court has heard. The trial over the 28-year-old model’s killing, which shocked Hong Kong and attracted international attention, started after a one-week delay caused by unresolved preliminary issues and…",
  "key_points": [
    "Retired police officer Kwong Kau and two sons accused of murdering socialite Abby Choi.",
    "Bitter family feud over HK$72 million flat in Ho Man Tin's Kadooria complex.",
    "Murder weapon and evidence found in 600 sq ft flat in Tai Po's Lung Mei Village."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
        "title": "A fortune, a HK$72m flat and a family feud: inside the Abby Choi murder trial",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/a-fortune-a-hk-72m-flat-and-a-family-feud-inside-the-abby-choi-murder-13351936",
        "published": "2026-10-10T07:00:08.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}