The ex-husband of a missing financier fears she has been murdered



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Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong, 55, is missing in eastern Manukau counties.

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Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong, 55, is missing in eastern Manukau counties.

The ex-husband of a missing wealthy businesswoman from East Auckland fears she has been murdered.

Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong was last seen alive on Friday afternoon.

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The 55-year-old woman, described as about 160 centimeters tall and slim in complexion, was reported missing from her $ 2 million home in Suzetta Pl, Sunnyhills, near Pakuranga, on Saturday morning.

“The police and Elizabeth’s family are concerned for her well-being and would like to hear from anyone who has seen her or knows where she may be,” police said in a statement.

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Police in East Auckland, home of missing woman Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong.

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Police in East Auckland, home of missing woman Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong.

On Saturday night, several police cars were seen parked in front of Zhong’s house.

Also outside, waiting in her vehicle, was her ex-husband, Frank Fu.

He said that he did not know what had happened but was afraid of foul play.

“I think … maybe she was murdered.”

Fu, Zhong and their daughter, who now works for the Treasury in Wellington, came to New Zealand in 1997 for what Fu said were research work.

He said the couple broke up in 2017 and Zhong had a new partner.

Fu described her as a very astute and successful businesswoman whose interests now lie in the film industry.

Police officers stand guard at the home of Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong, a missing woman from Auckland.

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Police officers stand guard at the home of Elizabeth (Ying) Zhong, a missing woman from Auckland.

“She is a very successful businesswoman,” Fu said.

Zhong is the sole director and shareholder of Digipost Entertainment Ltd.

Digipost is a visual effects company that has been involved in films such as Beyond The Edge, Sir Edmund Hillary’s ascent to Everest, various commercials and TV movie promotions.

Zhong is also the sole director and shareholder of the bankrupt Kennedy Point Group Ltd and Carrick Wines Ltd wine companies.

Anyone with information should contact the police at 105, quoting file number 201128/1909.

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