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Hong Kong Court Leaders Arrested After Deadly Fire

12/18/2025

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  • Hong Kong's anti-corruption agency arrested the current and former chairmen of the Wang Fuk Court owners' corporation amid an investigation into a renovation tied to the fire.
  • Fire, caused by substandard materials, killed at least 160 and engulfed seven of eight blocks.
  • The government announced rental subsidies of HK$150,000 annually for two years for affected flat owners.
  • The total relief package is HK$1.2 billion to help displaced residents find housing.