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Man Charged with Defrauding Aid for Fire Victims

12/13/2025

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Fung Chun-kit, a 36-year-old man from Hong Kong, has been remanded on suspicion of defrauding HK$18,000 (US$2,313) in emergency aid for Tai Po fire victims, which killed at least 160 people.
He allegedly impersonated a fire victim to register for emergency relief from multiple organizations, including the Social Welfare Department.
Prosecutors requested more time to investigate during his first court appearance.

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Fung Chun-kit, a 36-year-old man from Hong Kong, has been remanded on suspicion of defrauding HK$18,000 (US$2,313) in emergency aid for Tai Po fire victims, which killed at least 160 people.
He allegedly impersonated a fire victim to register for emergency relief from multiple organizations, including the Social Welfare Department.
Prosecutors requested more time to investigate during his first court appearance.