Police Contact Led Abby Choi Mother to Correct Testimony
Crhk · 1 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The High Court on Tuesday continued hearing evidence in the 2023 murder and dismemberment case of model Abby Choi Tin-fung, with testimony from Detective Ko Yan-kei, who had been in contact with Choi’s mother, Cheung Yin-fa. Ko told the court he contacted Cheung on the night after her first day of testimony to ask about details of a Whampoa Garden property because her evidence that she jointly owned it with her husband did not match investigation records. Cheung later accepted in court that she had misspoken during her testimony. The court also heard evidence about debt threats against Cheung and from Choi’s husband Tam Fong-chun about the timeline of his relationship with Choi after defendant Kwong Kau-chi disappeared.
Key Points
- Detective Ko Yan-kei said he contacted Cheung Yin-fa on the night after her first day of testimony about the address and ownership details of the Whampoa Garden flat.
- Ko acknowledged he should not normally contact a witness during trial, but said the conversation was limited to clarifying property information that conflicted with records.
- WeChat records shown in court said an old friend unseen for six or seven years, claiming links to Sun Yee On, demanded HK$1.6 million from Cheung.
- The messages said street posters were put up, red paint was splashed on Cheung’s car, and she was threatened with being attacked if she did not pay.
- Tam Fong-chun said he met defendant Kwong Kau-chi in late 2013, later became close to Abby Choi after Kwong vanished in 2015, and they formally started dating at the end of that year.
Why It Matters
The evidence goes to witness credibility and the handling of testimony in one of Hong Kong’s most closely watched criminal trials, especially where a witness later admits giving incorrect evidence. It also adds context to the family and financial pressures discussed in court, which may shape how the public understands relationships surrounding the case.