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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Kanis Leung

Hong Kong government seeks to seize millions from jailed activist Jimmy Lai

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, center, who founded local newspaper Apple Daily, is arrested by police officers at his home in Hong Kong, April 18, 2020 - (AP)

Hong Kong authorities are seeking to confiscate funds and corporate shares worth millions of dollars from jailed media mogul Jimmy Lai, which they assert are linked to crimes he committed, according to a court document.

The court filing, however, does not detail how the property, estimated at over 127 million Hong Kong dollars ($16 million), is linked to Mr Lai's apparent crimes. Authorities had previously indicated they would pursue asset forfeitures but had not revealed the specific sum.

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