Mr Thomas Kwok sentenced to five years on misconduct charge . Hong Kong 's former highest official sentenced to seven and a half years . Rafael Hui , 38 , is the highest - ranking former official to be tried in Hong Kong . He also called on the judge to take into account Hui 's contribution to the city 's economy , including his role in protecting Hong Kong during the Asian financial crisis in 1997 . Property developer 's brother acquitted by jury .
Mr Thomas Kwok sentenced to five years on misconduct charge . Hong Kong 's former highest official sentenced to seven and a half years . Rafael Hui , 38 , is the highest - ranking former official to be tried in Hong Kong . Property developer 's brother acquitted by jury .