Fundraising for Slain Melbourne Rider Feng Jianming's Family Passes A$500,000 and Pauses: Wife Seeks Maximum Penalty
There are new developments in the aftermath of the killing of Chinese delivery rider Feng Jianming in Melbourne, Australia. An online fundraiser for his family, organized by the Melbourne Chinatown Business Association, had raised more than A$500,000 from over 7,700 donors by the evening of November 9, after which the association paused the donation page. The appeal's initial target was only A$50,000 and was raised repeatedly as donations poured in.
The association said the funds will cover the family's emergency travel and accommodation in Australia, funeral arrangements, and emergency and long-term financial support for Feng's wife, children and dependent family members. Feng's wife, surnamed Xu, told Australia's Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) that the family hopes the offender receives the maximum punishment available under Australian law. The association is working with the Chinese Consulate-General in Melbourne to speed up the family's visas, and the family is about to travel to Melbourne.
HungryPanda, the platform Feng worked for, said in a statement that it was deeply saddened and would bear the family's travel, funeral and related costs, provide an additional condolence payment, and help with insurance claims and legal assistance. The 51-year-old suspect, Roberto Urbano, has been charged with murder and intentional injury; he repeatedly disrupted his November 9 court appearance by video link, did not apply for bail, and is due back in court in April 2027.
Source: National Business Daily
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