A Chinese national, described in court as the main player in an nationwide 'large scale prostitution' ring, has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges.The refugee was accused of running a prostitution ringHon Leung Chu, 33, was arrested at his home in Northgate, in Adelaide's inner north-east, in April last year.Police say they located a"brothel call centre" at the premises and seized computers, mobile phones and $16,000 cash.
In Adelaide Magistrates Court Chu admitted to knowingly laundering $44,000 between November 2017 and March 2018."His involvement was central. He was the main contributor," Mr Caldicott said."More people were brought on board and, effectively, he lost control." Mr Caldicott said his client accepted that"he laundered the entire amount" and was"incredibly contrite and apologetic".The court heard Chu, who was born in Hong Kong, is currently living in Australia on a refugee visa.
His lawyer asked the magistrate to consider suspending Chu's sentence because there was"a real risk he will be deported to Hong Kong".Magistrate Alfio Grasso ruled Chu's bail would continue, ahead of his sentencing in October.
Another pin up boy for our refugee program 👍
Australia the savior of the worlds oppressed.
A Hong Konger's Chinese nationality is emphasized in headlines only when bad things happened. Subtle propaganda.
A money laundering ‘refugee’. Thats a new one for the books.
He put the cash through the washer with the brothel laundry! 😉
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