Hooi Keat Chai
New ZealandbusinessmanMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Hooi Keat Chai, also known as Ben, is a Malaysian businessman based in Auckland who was recently convicted of money laundering in connection with a significant drug bust. His involvement included advising a close associate on laundering cash from illegal activities, and he has a history of immigration fraud, having previously entered New Zealand under a different name and obtained residency through deceitful means.
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Businessman Hooi Keat Chai was ordered to serve a sentence of two years and one month.
Auckland businessman Daniel Hannett jailed for role in 613kg Comancheros methamphetamine importThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-06-01
New Zealand· 2026-06-01
Hooi Keat Chai was convicted of money laundering following advice to Daniel Hannett during an investigation into a drug bust.
Operation Weirton: Auckland businessman Hooi Keat Chai convicted of money laundering following advice to Daniel Hannett during investigation into 613kg drug bustThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-08-08
New Zealand· 2025-08-08
