Ex-Hong Kong fencer jailed 41 months for role in laundering HK$10.6 million
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Former Hong Kong fencer Chiu Man-to was sentenced to 41 months in prison for laundering HK$10.6 million through five bank accounts in August 2021. Chiu, who was a professional athlete until 2024, pleaded guilty and said he opened the accounts to make quick money. The case highlights the legal consequences of financial crimes like money laundering in Hong Kong.
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Guilty plea for money laundering
Ex-Hong Kong fencer Chiu Man-to was sentenced to 41 months in prison for laundering HK$10.6 million.
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Ex-Hong Kong fencer Chiu Man-to was sentenced to 41 months in prison for laundering HK$10.6 million.
South China Morning Post- Guilty plea for money laundering
- Sentenced to 41 months' imprisonment
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Loaded language removedA former Hong Kong fencer has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison for laundering more than HK$10 million (US$1.27 million), saying in mitigation that he opened the mule accounts to “make a quick buck”.
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Ex-Hong Kong fencer Chiu Man-to was sentenced to 41 months in prison for laundering HK$10.6 million.
South China Morning PostChiu Man-to laundered HK$10.6 million through five bank accounts under his name between August 4 and 27, 2021.
South China Morning PostChiu Man-to was a professional athlete until 2024.
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