Hong Kong Socialite’s Ex-Husband Faces Murder Trial in Shocking Case

Ex-husband of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi faces murder trial after her remains were found in 2023. Global attention on the high-profile case.

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September 21, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Hong Kong, China — The trial of a former Hong Kong socialite’s ex-husband and two other family members has begun, marking a grim chapter in a case that captured global attention.

The case involves Abby Choi, a well-known influencer and fashion icon who disappeared in February 2023. Her remains were later discovered in a rural home in Tai Po, sparking a major investigation into her death.

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The three defendants, including her ex-husband Alex Kwong, his brother Anthony Kwong, and their father Kwong Kau—a former police officer—will face charges of murder and obstructing the lawful burial of her body. The trial, which is expected to last at least 45 days, will be decided by a jury under Hong Kong’s common-law system.

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