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  • HKSAR v. Nkausu Roosevelt

    Court of Appeal · 2026-08-13 · Criminal

    On 13 August 2026, the Court of Appeal (Macrae VP and Zervos JA) allowed the appellant's appeal against sentence in HKSAR v Nkausu Roosevelt (CACC 406/2025), substituting 12 years and 6 months' imprisonment for the 15-year term imposed by Wong J in May 2021. The appellant appeared in person; Ms Claudia Ko SPP acted for the respondent.