Kong Hee

In this Chinese name, the family name is Kong.
Kong Hee
康希
Born (1964-08-23) 23 August 1964 (age 60)
Singapore
EducationRaffles Institution
Raffles Junior College
Alma materNational University of Singapore
OccupationSenior pastor of City Harvest Church
Known forMisappropriation of S$50 million of church funds in the City Harvest Church Criminal Breach of Trust Case
Criminal statusReleased on 22 August 2019, 1/3 of sentence remitted on good behaviour
Spouse
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(m. 1992)​
ChildrenDayan Kong
Parent(s)Kong Leng (father)
Toh Poh Eng (mother)
Conviction(s)Criminal breach of trust
Criminal chargeThree charges of criminal breach of trust
Penalty8 years, reduced to 3 years 6 months imprisonment on appeal
Date apprehended
21 April 2017[1]
Imprisoned atChangi Prison Complex

Kong Hee (Chinese: 康希; pinyin: Kāng Xī; born 23 August 1964) is the founder and senior pastor of City Harvest Church.[2]

He was convicted in 2015 of being involved in the City Harvest Church Criminal Breach of Trust Case, Singapore's biggest case in misuse of charitable funds.[3][4][5] He was seen to be the "key man" behind the scandal[6] who had guided his five accomplices by the Singapore court of three charges of criminal breach of trust.[7] Although Kong and the five were guilty of serious breaches, the court noted that the $50 million was also ultimately returned to the church.[8]

He served his sentence at Changi Prison Complex from 21 April 2017 to 22 August 2019.[9][10]

Kong is also involved in the Christian Charismatic Movement, a philosophy of ministry that emphasises the Great Commandment, the Great Commission and the Cultural Mandate.[11]

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  2. ^ "Kong Hee". City Harvest Church. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  3. ^ "About Kong Hee". City Harvest Church. Archived from the original on 21 December 2010. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  4. ^ "Kong Hee's Biography". City Harvest Church. Archived from the original on 14 November 2008. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  5. ^ "City Harvest trial: 6 leaders found guilty on all charges, out on bail". Channel NewsAsia. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  6. ^ Cheong, Danson (23 October 2015). "Kong Hee 'key man behind church scandal'". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 23 October 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
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  8. ^ "City Harvest trial: Shocked faces after sentencing". The Straits Times. 21 November 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  9. ^ "City Harvest Church founder Kong Hee released from prison". CNA.
  10. ^ Cheong, Danson; Min, Chew Hui (20 November 2015). "What you need to know about the City Harvest trial". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 21 November 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  11. ^ "Kong Hee's Profile". City Harvest Church. Archived from the original on 14 November 2008. Retrieved 5 June 2007.