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Prosecutors Aim to Increase Alvin Chau Prison Sentence

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February 15, 2023

Niji Narayan

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The Public Prosecutions Office in Macau is seeking to increase the prison sentence for Alvin Chau Cheok Wa by three-and-a-half years. In its appeal, it will push for 21.5 years for the former Suncity junket boss.

Chau was given 18 years on the conclusion of his trial last month. Both the prosecution and defence have lodged appeals against the sentence. Chau received 12 years for running a criminal organisation, five years for 54 crimes of high-value theft and four years for conducting illegal gambling in authorised venues. Some of the sentences are concurrent.

Chau was not found guilty of a charge of money laundering. However, the Public Prosecutions Office seeks a six-and-a-half year sentence for this charge and harsher sentences for the fraud, theft and criminal association charges. It is also seeking to increase penalties for some of the 20 other defendants, of which 12 have received prison sentences. Four were suspended sentences. Some have also been charged by mainland Chinese authorities.

Related Topics:Alvin Chau Cheok Wa illegal gambling money laundering

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Niji Narayan

Niji Narayan has been in the writing industry for well over a decade or so. He prides himself as one of the few survivors left in the world who have actually mastered the impossible art of copy editing. Niji graduated in Physics and obtained his Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. He has always interested in sports writing and travel writing. He has written for numerous websites and his in-depth analytical articles top sports magazines like Cricket Today and Sports Today. He reports gaming industry headlines from all around the globe.