The Aporia · Abby Choi trial so far: ex-father-in-law lied to rent village flat, bought mincer

During Abby Choi's murder trial, evidence revealed that her ex-father-in-law, Kwong Kau, lied about his reasons for renting a village flat and purchased items like a meat mincer and saws as he allegedly prepared for the crime. The landlady testified that Kwong Kau claimed he wanted to rent the property for retirement but inquired if there were cameras inside, suggesting deceptive intentions. This testimony comes during the fourth week of a trial where Choi’s ex-husband and his brother are also charged with her murder, while Kwong Kau faces additional charges related to obstructing her burial.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-24, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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In the ongoing trial for the murder of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi, her ex-father-in-law Kwong Kau lied about his reasons for renting a village flat and purchased tools including a meat mincer and saws, allegedly to prepare for the crime. The High Court in Hong Kong is hearing evidence that three of Choi's former in-laws—Alex Kwong, Anthony Kwong, and Kwong Kau—are accused of her murder on February 21, 2023. Kwong Kau, a retired police sergeant, faces an additional charge of preventing the burial of Choi’s body, which his sons had previously pleaded guilty to before the trial started. The case has entered its fourth week as more details about the planning and execution of the murder emerge.

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📰 Abby Choi Trial Evidence

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Abby Choi did not have enough cash in year before death, murder trial told different event · 85%

South China Morning Post

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“The articles describe different aspects of Abby Choi's murder trial, but they are not reporting on the exact same incident.”

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🔮 Chin said Choi would usually carry a substantial amount of cash in her handbag when she went out, but appeared to have insufficient cash from February to the middle of 2022.

2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Abby Choi did not have enough cash in year before death, murder trial told

🔮 Abby Choi’s partner tells court her ex-father-in-law helped resolve his HK$5m debt Slain Hong Kong socialite’s partner says he refused to repay gambling loan, expecting lender to fold, and her ex-father-in-law got no reward for his help Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s partner has acknowledged that her former father-in-law helped resolve a dispute over his HK$5 million gambling debt but maintained he was not obliged to repay it because he believed the company he owed would fold. Chris Tam Fong-chun told the High Court on Thursday that he had refused to repay a loan he took out while gambling at a casino run by Suncity Group in August 2021, saying he thought it would be foolish to pay a company that was about to cease operations. Once Macau’s largest junket operator, the company ended its travel business after its founder, Alvin Chau Cheok-wa, was arrested on charges of illegal gambling and money laundering.

2026-10-15 · assertive framing · Abby Choi’s partner tells court her ex-father-in-law helped resolve his HK$5m debt

🔮 “Li Sui-heung said to me: ‘Maybe they just want money.

2026-10-14 · assertive framing · Abby Choi’s ex-mother-in-law urged delay in calling police until ransom from ‘kidnappers’

🔮 Testifying for the first time in the High Court, Tam also said Choi had given his family a false impression that her former in-laws were leading a good life, because she feared her two children from her previous marriage would be disparaged in their new home due to their background.

2026-10-13 · mixed framing · Slain model Abby Choi called ‘birthing machine’ by ex-father-in-law, court hears

🔮 Legal arguments delay trial over murder of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi again The nine-member jury has been told to return on Monday as lawyers debated legal issues, delaying cross-examination of Choi’s mother The murder trial of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has been delayed again while the court addresses legal issues raised by lawyers in the high-profile case. Deputy High Court Judge Brian Keith told the nine-member jury on Friday that the hearing would resume on Monday, once the legal arguments had concluded.

2026-10-09 · assertive framing · Legal arguments delay trial over murder of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi again

🔮 Abby Choi’s ex-father-in-law a ‘cunning old fox’ who clung to her wealth, court told Socialite’s mother Cheung Yin-fa rejects defence claims that Kwong Kau could afford luxury items, saying he relied on her daughter’s financial support The mother of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has described her daughter’s former father-in-law as a “cunning old fox” who clung to her family’s fortune, rejecting his lawyer’s suggestion that he bought a Rolls-Royce with money earned from business activities after his retirement.

2026-10-08 · speculative framing · Abby Choi’s ex-father-in-law a ‘cunning old fox’ who clung to her wealth, court told

🔮 The case will be heard again on November 25.

2026-09-29 · mixed framing · Man who allegedly hid 3 pinhole cameras in Hong Kong gym changing rooms out on bail

🔮 High Court discharges jury in Abby Choi murder trial over sick juror, causing delay Judge Brian Keith says court cannot simply replace outgoing juror, according to legal precedent, and new jury will be empanelled on Wednesday The High Court has discharged a recently empanelled jury from the murder trial of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s former relatives after one member asked to be excused for health reasons, leading to a delay in proceedings.

2026-09-28 · mixed framing · High Court discharges jury in Abby Choi murder trial over sick juror, causing delay

🔮 Actress accused of breaching contract by dyeing her hair without consent and accepting outside engagements Former Hong Kong television actress Leila Tong Ning has been sued for allegedly breaching her management contract by abandoning her professional duties while suffering from depression and dyeing her hair without her agency’s consent. The High Court writ, filed by agency Tenjinmura Ongaku Limited, also accuses the 44-year-old former Television Broadcasts (TVB) artist of “coercive conduct” and accepting commercial engagements without the company’s approval after their relationship broke down in May 2024.

2026-09-24 · mixed framing · Actress Leila Tong sued over alleged contract breach and ‘manipulative conduct’

🔮 But the High Court heard that the actual number of offences could be much higher.

2026-09-23 · assertive framing · Hong Kong father admits repeatedly raping daughter over a 6-year period

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Abby Choi did not have enough cash in year before death, murder trial told

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Abby Choi’s partner tells court her ex-father-in-law helped resolve his HK$5m debt

2026-10-15 · South China Morning Post

Abby Choi’s ex-mother-in-law urged delay in calling police until ransom from ‘kidnappers’

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The elder Kwong, a retired police sergeant, is also contesting a charge of preventing the burial of Choi’s body.

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2026-10-24 · South China Morning Post

Abby Choi trial so far: ex-father-in-law lied to rent village flat, bought mincer · speculative framing

ex-father-in-law lied to rent village flat, bought mincer Landlady says Kwong Kau wanted to rent flat for retirement and asked whether CCTV cameras installed inside The former father-in-law of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung rented a village house flat under false pretences and bought a meat mincer and multiple saws as he allegedly prepared for the model’s killing, a court has heard. uncertain

court → lie → killing

More evidence emerged regarding how three of Choi’s former in-laws allegedly planned her murder and the disposal of her body as the High Court trial entered its fourth week. uncertain

trial → emerge → week

Choi’s ex-husband, Alex Kwong Kong-chi, 31, his father, Kwong Kau, 68, and elder brother, Anthony Kwong Kong-kit, 35, are standing trial for allegedly murdering the 28-year-old influencer on February 21, 2023. uncertain

husband → stand → February

The elder Kwong, a retired police sergeant, is also contesting a charge of preventing the burial of Choi’s body. asserted

Kwong → contest → body

His two sons pleaded guilty to the offence before the trial began last month. asserted

trial → plead → offence

Abby Choi trial so far: ex-father-in-law lied to rent village flat, bought mincer

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