During a High Court hearing on Thursday, Chris Tam Fong-chun provided testimony concerning his financial history and his relationship with the family of the late Abby Choi Tin-fung. Tam addressed a HK$5 million gambling debt he incurred in August 2021 at a casino operated by the Suncity Group.

Tam acknowledged that Kwong Kau, Choi’s former father-in-law, played a role in resolving the dispute surrounding this debt. However, Tam maintained that he did not feel legally or morally obligated to repay the loan. He explained to the court that he believed the company to which he owed the money was on the verge of collapse, leading him to conclude that repayment would be an unwise financial decision. The testimony serves as part of the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the high-profile case of the socialite’s death. While Tam’s testimony clarifies his financial dealings with the accused’s family, the court continues to examine the broader context of the relationships between the parties involved.