Diamond Buyer Jailed for Stealing HK$11 Million in Gems to Fund Gambling Habit The recent sentencing of former Tse Sui Luen Jewellery employee Mui Ka fai has shed light on a disturbing trend within Hong Kong's jewellery industry.
The six year and eight month prison term handed down to Mui for stealing HK$11 million worth of diamonds is severe, but it serves as a stark reminder that corruption and addiction can insidiously infiltrate even the most respected sectors.
At first glance, this case appears to be a straightforward instance of theft by an individual with access to valuable assets. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a far more complex web of issues.