Cecilia Cheung’s Father Suspected in Criminal Intimidation Case

Cecilia Cheung’s (张柏芝) father, Cheung Yan Yung (张仁勇) is suspected to be involved in a criminal intimidation case. Two retail storefronts in the Yau Ma Tei district were splashed with red paint, in which the store owner had also received threats from local triad group, Luen Ying She, last month. The case is linked to  the triad’s intimidation tactics in an effort to win a multi-million-dollar facility maintenance contract for local buildings in the area.

The store owner of the two damaged retail stores is a man known as Mr. Lai, who is also the Chairman of the Owners’ Corporation of the Man Fai Building. The Man Fai Building is part of a group of large buildings, known as “Eight Man Buildings,” on Man Yuen Street in the Yau Ma Tei district.  The “Eight Man Buildings” are currently undergoing renovation, each with multi-million maintenance needs.

Local triads reportedly became interested in tendering Man Fai Building’s $20 million external wall maintenance contract. Since Mr. Lai is an influential figure who likely played a role in deciding which party to award the lucrative maintenance contract to, he apparently became the subject of triad intimidation tactics.

Yesterday, the Hong Kong police had nabbed two suspects in the intimidation case for interrogation. One of the suspects was a 49-year-old man known as Mr. Cheng. The other suspect was reported to be Cecilia Cheung’s father, Cheung Yan Yung.  Both men are reported to be linked to triads.

Cheung Yan Yung was reportedly granted bail for $10,000 HKD by the Kowloon City Magistrates’ Court today. He is required to report to the police twice every week and during the bail-out period, he cannot harass any witnesses in the case.

Cecilia’s Cheung Father Has Triad Ties?

Hong Kong media reported that Cecilia Cheung’s father, Cheung Yan Yung, was a powerful triad leader. He is fond of keeping a moustache, and hence he is nicknamed “Bearded Bravery” on the streets. Actively involved in the territory of Yau Ma Tei, Cheung Yan Yung was reported to have many friends and connections with several influential secret society members. Well known for his loyalty in the triad, he reportedly will do his best to help his “brothers” to ride out difficulties.

Cecilia Cheung Paid Off Gambling Debts for Father 

Cheung Yan Yung allegedly has a notorious gambling obsession. He had reportedly accumulated enormous debts, in which Cecilia often ended up paying for them. In 1999, Cecilia Cheung was reportedly threatened with rape by triad members due to her father’s massive debts. She was left alone to fend for herself while her father escaped to Malaysia. At that time, she even called for a media conference to explain the matter, in which she broke down in tears.

The media also reported that Cheung Yan Yung has kept a low profile in recent years, seldom appearing in public so as not to affect his daughter’s career. He reportedly did not even visit Cecilia when she gave birth to her two sons, Lucas and Quintus.

Source: ifeng.com, QQ.com

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Responses

  1. She certainly did not inherit her looks from her father.

    There has always been negative news about her very complicated family. Never under the illusion that cecilia is from some good reputable family.

    1. Funn,
      I was very shocked with the news of Cecilia’s father being arrested. With Cecilia’s wealth, I thought her father would be able to “retire” comfortably.

      Such intimidation tactics are very high profile, especially since it involves a group of large commercial buildings in the area.

      1. It’s not an issue about wealth. Have heard about her father being involved with triads and if true once you’re in, you can hardly stay out.

      2. Funn,
        Perhaps Mr. Cheung may not have a choice. It is a life-sworn brotherhood after all.

  2. First impression: she looks nothing like her father.

  3. Sucks having a father like that and she has to pay off his debts. He even escaped to Malaysia for his own protection while his daughter is threatened with rape. What kind of father is that? It’s like ada’s mom. She didn’t even care for her mom’s death n ada has to take care of her moms mom. Wth! It was told that Cecilia is a triad leaders daughter since the beginning of her career. She dated Daniel chan back then right?

  4. Quintas n Lucas should b careful then. Also I wonder if nicholas parents were embarrassed to be related to them even though they divorced. Someone know of this stuff?

  5. Poor Cecilia. She’s born into a very unfortunate family. I read that she had to take care of her family members at a very young age because her father was spending some time in jail for his criminal activities. From such a tough background, no wonder she’s grown to have thick skin.

  6. Poor Celilia, I don’t suppose she can do anything this time to help her father.With all that money perhaps the only thing she can do is help him get out of the country which, maybe, is not a very good idea at all.

  7. Poor Cecilia. She has to deal with such an irresponsible father.

  8. It runs in the blood. They are such a rotten family like Patrick Tse too. They give the Chinese such a bad name.

    1. Her family is associated with the triads but Nicholas’ family is not. Even though Nic’s family is far from perfect, I do not think they are that bad.

  9. Is it any wonder that mum Deborah was furious when Nic married Cecilia???

    I would be worried for Lucas & Quintas. When they divorced, Nic should have stipulated that CC will not allow L & Q to get too close to her side of the family due to this ‘connection. No wonder CC is so money face and acting just like a ‘triad daughter’ with her demands.

    1. I don’t see how she’s greedy for money. When she first got together with Nic, he wasn’t wealthy. She was making more money than he did. After the divorce, she didn’t take a penny from him, and we didn’t know about this as a fact until Nic confirmed it. Also, with all the property transferring, she did it for her two children. You can’t blame her for not feeling secure in the marriage when she was left in the cold in the past, and with all these mainland women hovering over her husband.

    2. ai thought cc did nt take any money settlement frm nic.. so wht r her demands exactly.. as for property she deserve it.. she has her kids think abt.. she is doing pretty well herself aso..

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