Audrey Fang : Singaporean Mitchell Ong in Spanish court for Audrey Fang’s death

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Singaporean suspect Mitchell Ong
2. Audrey Fang death case Singapore

A 43-year-old Singaporean man, Mitchell Ong, appeared in court in Murcia in connection with the death of Singaporean architect Audrey Fang. Ong was arrested in Alicante and identified by Spanish media outlets. Fang, found dead with 30 stab wounds, had known the suspect for years, possibly with an “economic motive” for the killing. Ong, described as having a taste for luxury, was married with a daughter and involved in technology start-ups. The motive for the killing is still under investigation. The Singapore Police Force is assisting Spanish authorities in the case. Fang’s family identified her body, and her remains are to be repatriated to Singapore.

A 43-year-old Singaporean man, identified as Mitchell Ong, has appeared in court in Murcia in connection with the death of Singaporean architect Audrey Fang last week. Spanish media outlets have reported that Ong was arrested in Alicante on 16 April after Fang was found dead with 30 stab wounds near a parking area for lorries in the town of Abanilla on 10 April.

The investigation into Fang’s death has revealed that both her and Ong’s mobile phones were in the same vicinity in Abanilla on the day of her death. However, there is no suspicion of sexual assault in this case. Reports suggest that Fang and the suspect had known each other for many years, and there may have been an “economic motive” for the killing, as she had reportedly transferred money to an unidentified third person.

Fang’s family, who are in Spain, have identified her body, and the judge has ruled that the accused be remanded in custody while investigations continue. It has been reported that Ong is not being offered bail. Spain’s Civil Guard released video footage of a vehicle that picked up Fang and Ong, as well as Ong being taken to a hotel room that investigators were searching.

Media reports have described Ong as someone with a taste for expensive attire, luxury hotels, and high-end cars. He had indicated he was in Alicante on 4 April and is known to be 1.88m tall and a gym enthusiast. According to reports, Ong got married in June 2012 and was residing in a condominium in Bukit Timah. He transitioned from being a consultant at a financial advisory firm to founding three technology start-ups.

The Civil Guard in Spain has suggested that Ong may have been romantically involved with Fang, but investigations are ongoing to determine the motive for the killing. The Singapore Police Force is assisting Spanish authorities with the case, within the ambit of Singaporean laws.

Fang’s disappearance timeline indicates that she travelled alone to Xabia on 4 April. Her family filed a report with Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 11 April when she became uncontactable. Scheduled to return on 12 April, she did not show up at Changi Airport, prompting her brother to file a police report that day. Fang, who lived with her father and younger brother, was single and was to start a new job in May after a trip to Japan.

The court magistrate has ruled that Fang’s body could be returned to her family for repatriation to Singapore. The investigation into this tragic incident continues, with authorities working to uncover the full details surrounding Audrey Fang’s untimely death.