Timeline

    Monday

    Ho’s casino operator Sociedade de Jogos de Macau Holdings, known as SJM, told the Hong Kong stock exchange that Ho had given nearly all his shares to five of his children and one of his wives.

    Tuesday

    Ho’s lawyer Oldham quoted Ho as accusing members of his family of stealing shares in his business empire, leaving him with a highly diluted stake. Ho later backtracked from his claims, saying the dispute was the result of a “misunderstanding” and he wanted to sort it out in private.

    Wednesday

    Ho spoke at a family residence to television station TVB, saying the controversy over his assets had made him and his family unhappy and he had “resolved” the dispute.

    Thursday

    Law firm Oldham Li and Nie, representing Ho, released a statement through a public relations firm, saying it had taken some of Ho’s wives and children to Hong Kong’s High Court.

    (SD-Agencies)