A 44-year-old man in Hong Kong has been placed in custody following charges alleging he attempted to undermine a murder investigation centered in the Hung Shui Kiu area, adding another defendant to a complex case originating from an August discovery of a body. Chan Ho-chun appeared before the Fanling Magistrates’ Courts this week, facing a charge of performing an act with a tendency to pervert the course of public justice. His alleged actions are tied to the death of a man whose body was found beneath a bridge off Yick Yuen Road earlier this year.
The prosecution contends that on August 25, 2025, Mr. Chan actively sought to interfere with ongoing police inquiries and prospective legal proceedings. Specifically, he is accused of facilitating the removal and cleaning of a vehicle believed to have been implicated in the killing. Court documents allege that he assisted another individual, Cheung Chuen-wai, in dealing with the car suspected of being connected to the crime. At the time of the initial investigation, reports from the scene highlighted the discovery of a seven-seater vehicle nearby, which reportedly displayed bloodstains on the steering wheel.
During the court hearing, Mr. Chan did not enter a plea. His request for bail was denied by the magistrate, who ordered that he be remanded in custody. He is scheduled to remain detained until February 12, 2026, pending the continuation of the police investigation into his alleged involvement.
Context of Ongoing Murder Investigation
The charge against Mr. Chan stems from a broader, ongoing investigation into the death of the victim, identified as Tsang Pang-shan, whose body was located under the Hung Shui Kiu bridge. The grim discovery prompted extensive evidence searches by Police Tactical Unit officers.
Prior to Mr. Chan’s appearance, three other defendants had already been charged in connection with Mr. Tsang’s death, facing charges of conspiracy to murder. Prosecutors allege that these individuals, in concert with a person named Yip Chun-ting and other unknown conspirators, planned to kill the victim on August 25, 2025. These collective charges underscore the complicated nature of the case, involving multiple persons allegedly working together both to commit the crime and subsequently assist in concealing evidence.
Impact of Perverting Justice Charges
The offense of perverting the course of justice is severe in Hong Kong, reflecting the government’s commitment to maintaining judicial integrity. This charge targets actions—such as destroying evidence, tampering with witnesses, or providing false information—that deliberately frustrate law enforcement and court processes. By allegedly cleaning and removing a crucial vehicle, Mr. Chan’s actions, if proven, would represent a direct attempt to obscure forensic evidence vital to the murder probe.
The refusal of bail in this case highlights the seriousness with which the courts view acts of obstruction, particularly when connected to grave offenses like murder. The protracted timeline of the remand reflects the need for comprehensive police work to consolidate evidence linking several individuals to both the killing and the subsequent cover-up. As this case moves forward, the focus will remain on untangling the complex web of conspiracy and obstruction that allegedly surrounded the death of Tsang Pang-shan.