Hong Kong police ramp up investigation into Anita Mui’s missing ashes with unit upgrade

Hong Kong police have stepped up their investigation into the disappearance of the ashes of late Cantopop diva Anita Mui Yim-fong by committing more resources and manpower to the case.

Mui’s family had revealed over the weekend that the urn containing the singer’s remains was discovered to be missing from Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island three months ago, complaining that police had made “no progress” in their investigation and that the incident had caused “immense distress”.

A police spokesman said on Tuesday that the case, classified as a “request for police assistance” and originally handled by Lantau district crime squad, was now being handled by the New Territories South regional crime unit. No one has been arrested so far.

Police said they would continue to maintain contact with the family and relevant parties and update them accordingly.