Former Suncity Group CEO Alvin Chau, who was sentenced to 18 years in prison by the Macau Court of First Instance last month, has appealed against the verdict, while the Macau Prosecutor’s Office has also lodged an appeal in the case.

According to TDM Portuguese, Chau’s appeal was due on Tuesday 7 February and his lawyer filed the appeal with the court before the deadline.

It is understood that some of the 12 others sentenced have also lodged appeals, including Si Tou Chi Hou, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison, and Cheung Yat Ping Ellute, who was sentenced to 15 years.

Chau was arrested by the Macau Judicial Police in November 2021 and transferred to Coloane Prison to await trial for alleged criminal association, illegal gambling and money laundering.