Construction businessman Jason Poon Chuk-Hung was released from Kowloon City Police Station on Friday after assisting police with inquiries and stated he will now prioritize family, career, wealth and health over broader concerns like Hong Kong’s future and universal values.
Poon, his wife and four employees of his company were arrested by the Kowloon West Regional Crime Unit on March 18 for suspected conspiracy to defraud and money laundering.
The six suspects, two men and four women, were granted bail and must report back to the police in mid-April.
Poon left the station around noon. He told reporters the case stemmed from a bank complaint about irregularities in his application for a “Special 100% Loan Guarantee,” but he believed there was nothing wrong.
Police have not laid charges, and he was only helping with the investigation.
He described being unable to sleep during the first 36 hours in custody but rested well in the final 10 hours.
Poon said his finances were not seriously affected and repeated his intention to place greater emphasis on family and business matters going forward, while giving less attention to wider societal values.
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