Hong Kong charges seven people and two firms in deadly 168-death apartment fire tied to renovation fraud

Hong Kong authorities charged seven individuals and two companies in connection with the Wang Fuk Court apartment fire that killed 168 people, alleging a broader fraud network tied to a HK$300 million renovation contract and deceptive practices around inspections and bids. Police said 35 people have been arrested during the probe, and investigations into the renovation scheme and its links to the deadly blaze are ongoing.