Anita Mui Family Urges Public to Stop Speculation
SingTao · 3 SOURCESabout 4 hours ago7 MIN
Summary
The family of Anita Mui Yim-fong (梅艷芳) issued a fresh statement on October 13, saying misleading online and media reports could undermine the collection of useful leads in the theft of the late singer’s ashes. They said police have not identified any suspect and asked the public to stop criticism, online shaming and unfounded speculation targeting any individual or organisation. The family added that the case was formally transferred to the New Territories South Regional Crime Unit on October 12, as they focus on helping investigators recover the ashes as soon as possible. The ashes had been placed at Hoi Wui Pagoda in Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island and were found missing in July.
Key Points
- The Mui family said the case was formally handed to the New Territories South Regional Crime Unit on October 12 for investigation.
- In its statement, the family stressed that police have not listed anyone as a suspect since the case first came to light.
- The family urged netizens and the public to remain rational and stop attacking, publicly shaming or speculating about any person or group.
- According to reports, the ashes were discovered missing on July 18 at Hoi Wui Pagoda after loose screws were seen on the niche plaque
- The family and fan club asked anyone who saw suspicious people, vehicles or dashcam footage near Po Lin Monastery to contact police.
- The family said its only goal now is to gather useful information and fully cooperate with the Regional Crime Unit so the late star’s ashes can be returned to rest in peace. Because the investigation is ongoing, relatives said they would not disclose investigative details or accept media interviews for now. Bastille Post reported that police confirmed the case was received on July 18, has now been transferred to the regional crime unit, and that no arrests have been made so far
- Separately, Sing Tao reported that Mui’s elder brother, Mui Kai-ming (梅啟明), said he had known nothing about the incident and had not visited the pagoda to pay respects for more than a year. He was quoted as condemning the theft and offering a HK$50,000 reward for information, while saying the ashes could be returned without further pursuit if restored intact. Bastille Post also reported that the family had not received any extortion calls and said it did not intend to pursue the matter if the ashes were returned
Why It Matters
The family’s appeal is aimed at preventing rumours from disrupting a live criminal investigation and from discouraging potential witnesses from coming forward. For Hong Kong readers, the case has also raised wider concern about the security of columbarium niches and the handling of sensitive memorial sites when a high-profile theft remains unsolved for months.