4 family members and a mistress: Who are the 5 linked to HK model Abby Choi’s grisly murder?

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Her headless body was found in a rented village property in Tai Po, a suburb in Hong Kong. The police have also arrested the mistress of Ms Choi’s former father-in-law and are investigating if she knew about the case. Anthony Kwong, 31, former brother-in-law of Ms Choi and elder brother of Alex KwongAnthony Kwong was Ms Choi’s personal driver and former business partner. However, she is said to have been aware of the plan to murder Ms Choi. This is believed to have been used to harbor Ms Choi’s former husband, who was aware of his father’s extramarital affair.
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