Melbourne man found guilty of keeping woman as a slave
A Melbourne man, Chee Kit Chong, has been found guilty of keeping a woman as a slave and assaulting her. The jury's verdict followed a six-week trial where evidence revealed Chong's abusive treatment of the victim, an Indonesian woman. Chong's wife was acquitted of aiding the offense, while Chong now faces a pre-sentence hearing next month.
- ▪Chee Kit Chong was convicted of intentionally possessing a slave and assault after a six-week trial.
- ▪The victim was subjected to physical abuse, unpaid labor, and deprivation of food and medical care.
- ▪Chong's wife, Angie Liaw, was acquitted of charges related to aiding the offense.
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Melbourne man found guilty of keeping woman as a slaveKBy Kristian SilvaTopic:CourtsFri 22 May 2026 at 6:15pmFri 22 May 2026 at 6:15pmFri 22 May 2026 at 6:15pmAngie Yeh Liaw and Chee Kit (Max) Chong leave the County Court of Victoria in Melbourne on March 31. (AAP: Jay Kogler)In short:A County Court jury has returned guilty verdicts for Chee Kit Chong on charges of intentionally possessing a slave and assault, but cleared him of two other assault charges.The court previously heard he had beaten an Indonesian woman and deprived her of food while she worked for at his home.Chong's wife, Angie Liaw, was also charged with aiding an offence, but was acquitted by Judge Michael Cahill before the end of the trial.abc.net.au/news/melbourne-man-found-guilty-keeping-woman-as-slave/106712604Link…
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