{
  "id": 13351936,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T07:00:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post - Hong Kong",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post-hong-kong",
    "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 bitter family dispute over the proposed sale of a HK$72 million flat allegedly led to the murder of socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung three years ago in Hong Kong, a court has heard. The trial, which began after a one-week delay, is the first part of a murder case that will later examine the prevention of her lawful burial. Choi's mother, Cheung Yin-fa, accused her former in-laws of living in luxury while neglecting the care of her grandchildren. Cheung wept as she described her daughter as a \"good daughter and a filial daughter\" who trusted the wrong people. The murder weapon, a hammer, along with remains and tools, was found in a 600 square foot flat in Tai Po's Lung Mei Village. Choi's ex-husband, Alex Kwong Kong-chi, his father Kwong Kau, and elder brother Anthony Kwong Kong-kit are on trial for her murder, with Kwong Kau also charged with preventing a lawful burial. Prosecutors allege the crime was a planned murder to prevent the flat's sale, involving the use of a rented flat, driving Choi to the remote location for a \"drop-off,\" and striking her with a hammer. The Kwong family, described as less affluent, allegedly resented Choi's attempts to sell the flat and enlisted their sons to help kill her. Choi received substantial gifts from wealthy relatives, while the Kwong family was reportedly unemployed and receiving only a small pension. Cheung testified that her daughter had registered the flat in Kwong Kau's name to avoid double stamp duty, expecting him to hold it on trust for their children. However, Choi expressed regret over registering properties in Hainan province and a Rolls-Royce in her former father-in-law's name. Cheung's account of her clients' financial dependence on Choi was challenged by the defense, with lawyers arguing that the family was financially independent and Choi's wealth was limited.",
  "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…",
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        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "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",
        "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."
}