FRESH controversy surrounding the family of convicted loanshark Wong Kwai-fun, now languishing in maximum security comfort of the former Warwick Reid suite in Siu Lam prison, reminds Back bites of a previous Chinese New Year celebration at the Wong household. As the clan celebrated with mahjong and assorted relatives at a New Territories villa, Organised Crime and Triad Bureau pursuers were planning a raid. Officers bowled in, the element of surprise most firmly on their side. Mahjong tiles flew in all directions, tables scattered across the floor and Wong revellers raced for various exits. One close young female relative of 'Mr Big' was truly caught off guard by an officer who advanced towards a quivering cardboard box on the villa's rooftop.
The cop plucked off her cover to reveal a surprised, naked woman. As quick as a flash he handed her a Lai See packet and solemnly pronounced: 'Gung Hei Fat Choy - you're nicked!'