A former Hong Kong fencer, Chiu Man-to, was sentenced to 41 months in prison by the District Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to money laundering charges. The court found that the athlete played a role in laundering more than HK$10.6 million (US$1.27 million) through various bank accounts.
During the proceedings, the defense stated in mitigation that the defendant had opened the mule accounts in an attempt to make a quick profit. The sentencing concludes the legal process for the former fencer, who now faces over three years of incarceration for his involvement in the illicit financial activity.
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