Despite persistent rumours of an HMY resurgence this might finally be the nail to put it all to rest.
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - Vancouver-based, Hong Kong billionaire David Ho has been arrested by Vancouver Police and is charged with the unlawful confinement of a sex trade worker. The former owner and CEO of Harmony Airways is also accused of unlawfully causing bodily harm, four weapons charges and one count of possessing a controlled substance.
VPD Superintendent Rob Rothwell says the arrest comes after an incident on December 28, 2008. "It is believed that Mr. Ho made contact with a woman on a chat line, and arrangements were made for Mr. Ho to pick that woman up and return to his home with her. This did occur, and at approximately 4:45 the following morning, the woman--now known as the victim--indicated that she wanted to leave, and it is alleged that Mr. Ho prevented her from doing so."
Rothwell says the woman suffered a fractured ankle as she tried to get away. "It's alleged a struggle then ensued with Mr. Ho, during which the victim sustained bruising, scrapes and injuries of a minor nature. She did however successfully escape the home. Unfortunately in doing so she suffered a fractured ankle. Once outside, the victim's screams were heard by neighbours and police were called."
The woman's age and name have not been released. Ho appeared in court today and was released on $100,000 bond. Ho, 57, was also a friend of former Vancouver Police Chief Jamie Graham.