Hong Kong court closes case against robber involved in HK$6.57 million heist after found hanging

“It’s a fact that happened,” the judge said, referring to a jury’s decision to find Arshad guilty. “It’s for the people who may look at this case in the future.”

Four men snatched two rucksacks containing US$740,000 and HK$363,060 in cash, as well as five crossed cheques worth US$54,613, at the junction between Hok Yuen Street East and Hung Hom Road. The two workers were slashed in the legs during the high-profile heist.

Arshad and accomplice Gurung Royal, 24, were convicted of a joint count of robbery, with the latter also found guilty of wounding with intent. Royal was sentenced to 13 years in prison.

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Without naming Arshad, a spokesman for the Correctional Services Department said an inmate was found hanging with a bedsheet from his cell’s window grille at 5.06am. He was certified dead one hour later at hospital.

The Coroners Ordinance stipulates an inquest must be held when a person dies in prison.