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Former HK deputy leader, tycoon lose graft appeal bids

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Published Tue, Feb 16, 2016 · 09:50 PM

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HONG Kong property tycoon Thomas Kwok and ex-deputy leader Rafael Hui had their appeal bids against graft convictions rejected on Tuesday as they faced serving out their jail time.

The pair were found guilty of corruption in 2014 after a blockbuster trial over a cash for favours scandal.

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