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'''Lui Lok''' ( |
'''Lui Lok''' (May 16, 1920 – May 13, 2010) ('''{{zh|t=呂樂|s=吕乐}}'''), also named '''Lui Mo Lok''' ('''{{zh|t=呂慕樂|s=吕慕乐}}'''), dubbed as 'The Five-Hundred-Million-Dollar Inspector',<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.scmp.com/article/714979/icac-seeks-frozen-millions-dead-corrupt-officer|title=ICAC seeks frozen millions of dead corrupt officer|work=South China Morning Post|access-date=2017-11-02|language=en}}</ref> was a former [[Hong Kong]] Detective Staff Sergeant I. He was best known for his corruption during the 1960s to 1970s in the British Hong Kong period, and being wanted by [[Independent Commission Against Corruption (Hong Kong)|ICAC]].<ref>{{cite web|title=五亿探长吕乐传奇秘闻|url=http://ent.ifeng.com/movie/special/lvle/|website=ifeng}}</ref> |
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== Biography == |
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In 1973, Lui immigrated to first to Taiwan then to [[Canada]] with his family. In 1974, the ICAC was founded, and wanted notice for Lui was issued by the ICAC in 1976. He was charged with having assets "disproportionate to and unable to be explained or accounted for by his official emoluments, awards, or allowance'" and many of his assets were frozen by the ICAC, some of which were recovered by his estate in 1986. He was unable to be extradited due to the lack of an extradition treaty with Taiwan and legal complications with Hong Kong's treaty with Canada.<ref name=":0" /> |
In 1973, Lui immigrated to first to Taiwan then to [[Canada]] with his family. In 1974, the ICAC was founded, and wanted notice for Lui was issued by the ICAC in 1976. He was charged with having assets "disproportionate to and unable to be explained or accounted for by his official emoluments, awards, or allowance'" and many of his assets were frozen by the ICAC, some of which were recovered by his estate in 1986. He was unable to be extradited due to the lack of an extradition treaty with Taiwan and legal complications with Hong Kong's treaty with Canada.<ref name=":0" /> |
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In 1979, Lui purchased a luxury apartment in [[Taipei]] and then resided there until his death. In May 13, 2010, he died in [[Vancouver]], Canada with gastric cancer.<ref>{{cite web|title=香港四大总华探长的没落|url=http://ent.ifeng.com/movie/special/lvle/detail_2010_05/27/1560158_0.shtml|website=ifeng}}</ref> |
In 1979, Lui purchased a luxury apartment in [[Taipei]] and then resided there until his death. In May 13, 2010, he died in [[Vancouver|Vancouver, British Columbia]], Canada with gastric cancer.<ref>{{cite web|title=香港四大总华探长的没落|url=http://ent.ifeng.com/movie/special/lvle/detail_2010_05/27/1560158_0.shtml|website=ifeng}}</ref> |
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== Related Character in Media == |
== Related Character in Media == |
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Lui Lok (May 16, 1920 – May 13, 2010) (simplified Chinese: 吕乐; traditional Chinese: 呂樂), also named Lui Mo Lok (simplified Chinese: 吕慕乐; traditional Chinese: 呂慕樂), dubbed as 'The Five-Hundred-Million-Dollar Inspector',[1] was a former Hong Kong Detective Staff Sergeant I. He was best known for his corruption during the 1960s to 1970s in the British Hong Kong period, and being wanted by ICAC.[2]
Biography
Lui Lok was born in Haifeng county, Guangdong and spent his childhood there. Lui immigrated to Cheung Chau before moving to Hong Kong.
Before joining the Hong Kong Police Force, he survived as a shoeshiner, a postman and a rickshaw driver.
On November 9, 1940, Lui joined became a police officer in the Patrol Sub Unit of the Hong Kong Police Force. He was then promoted to a detective. While working in the Criminal Investigation Department, he was promoted by Senior Detective Chan Lap, and then CPL, Police Corporal by 1951. That same year, he was transferred to Sham Shui Po Police Station.
In 1955, the gang 14K was one of the four biggest triads in Hong Kong. While 14K was holding a feast in a school located in Diamond Mountain, Lui arrested them with his team. Lui was made famous for wiping out the triad. As a result, he was promoted to SCPL, Senior Corporal in 1956.
In 1956, the Hong Kong 1956 riots happened. Because of Lui's experience in dealing with the triads, He was arranged in an important position by the administration of the police force. Because of his outstanding work, he was promoted to be the DS/SGT II in New Territories District, stationed in Tsuen Wan Police Station.[1]
In 1958, Lui was transferred to Yau Ma Tei to replace the retired DS/SGT II Lau Fuk. In 1962, the Hong Kong Police Force reset the position of DS/SGT I, and Lui was promoted one of two DS/SGT I positions, Lam Gong was promoted to the other. Lui stationed in Hong Kong Island while Lam was stationed in Kowloon and New Territories.
On April 1, 1962, Lui was awarded the Colonial Police Medal.
In 1967, Lui and Lam were transferred to other stations by the Police Force in a case of serious corruption. In 1968, Lui took early retirement from the police force.
In 1973, Lui immigrated to first to Taiwan then to Canada with his family. In 1974, the ICAC was founded, and wanted notice for Lui was issued by the ICAC in 1976. He was charged with having assets "disproportionate to and unable to be explained or accounted for by his official emoluments, awards, or allowance'" and many of his assets were frozen by the ICAC, some of which were recovered by his estate in 1986. He was unable to be extradited due to the lack of an extradition treaty with Taiwan and legal complications with Hong Kong's treaty with Canada.[1]
In 1979, Lui purchased a luxury apartment in Taipei and then resided there until his death. In May 13, 2010, he died in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with gastric cancer.[3]
Related Character in Media
Lui has been appeared in various media because of his fame in corruption and was seen to be a legend in the Colonial Hong Kong. His stories have been held in a lot of movies and TV Series Drama:
- To Be Number One (film) (1991), Character Tiger Lui, portrayed by Kenneth Tsang.
- The Greed of Man (1991), Character Lung Sing-Bond, portrayed by Kenneth Tsang.
- Lee Rock (1991), Character Lee Rock, portrayed by Andy Lau.
- Lee Rock II (1991), Character Lee Rock, portrayed by Andy Lau.
- Arrest the Restless (1992), Character Tiger Lui, portrayed by Andy Lau.
- I Corrupt All Cops (2009), Character Lak Chui, Portrayed by Tony Leung Ka-Fai.
- Chasing the Dragon (film) (2017), Character Lee Rock, portrayed by Andy Lau.
References
- ^ a b c "ICAC seeks frozen millions of dead corrupt officer". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ^ "五亿探长吕乐传奇秘闻". ifeng.
- ^ "香港四大总华探长的没落". ifeng.