Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker Chim Pui-chung seeks leniency after fraud conviction

Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker Chim Pui-chung seeks leniency after fraud conviction

[South China Morning Post] - 01/8/2025

Defence team says Chim is nearly 80 years old and in poor health in plea backed by mitigation letters from high-profile politicians.



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