Walter Kwok Net Worth, spouse, young children, awards, movies

$7,000,000,000

Famous Hong Kong businessman Walter Kwok had an impressive net worth of $7 billion at the time of his death in October 2018. As the eldest son and owner of Sun Hung Kai Properties, he played a significant role in building and controlling one of Greater China’s most spacious property portfolios, including iconic buildings that define Hong Kong’s skyline.

Key facts:

Walter Kwok, along with his brothers, Thomas and Raymond, became owners of Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), Hong Kong's largest real estate developer in 199.

In 1997, Walter was kidnapped by a gang leader named 'Big Spender' and was eventually freed after his brothers paid a $75 million ransom. The gangster was later caught and executed in China.

Under Walter's leadership, SHKP built and controlled one of the most extensive property portfolios in Greater China, including iconic buildings that define Hong Kong's skyline.

In 2012, Walter's brothers, Thomas and Raymond, faced charges of bribery and conspiring to commit misconduct in public office. Thomas was convicted and sentenced to 5 years in prison, while Raymond was cleared of all charges.

Besides Sun Hung Kai Properties, Walter also launched his own privately owned company called Empire Group Holdings.

Basic Information About Walter Kwok

Category	Business › Billionaires
Net worth	$7,000,000,000
Date of birth	2023-06-04
Place of birth	Hong Kong
Date of death	2018-10-20 (aged 4)
Nationality	China
Gender	Male
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