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Crime in Hong Kong

Many Hong Kong victims of online scams were told they were signed up for insurance policies or other services, then pushed to “cancel” the bogus orders by providing bank details and paying “earnest money”. Photo: Shutterstock

Editorial | Step up fight against Hong Kong online scam scourge

Phone scams have steadily increased, with losses nearly doubling in value last year in the city to HK$9.18 billion.

Phone scams have steadily increased, with losses nearly doubling in value last year in the city to HK$9.18 billion

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Hong Kong police arrest 27 in crackdown on money-laundering gangs

28 Aug 2024 - 9:58PM

Hong Kong police arrest 12 in crackdown on HK$250 million illegal gambling ring

28 Aug 2024 - 4:40PM

Jury to decide fate of 7 in alleged Hong Kong ‘Dragon Slaying’ plot to kill police

First group charged under UN anti-terrorism law could face life imprisonment if found guilty after four-month trial over alleged plot to kill police in 2019.

28 Aug 2024 - 1:46PM

Anti-government protesters barricade a road in Central during the 2019 anti-government protests. Photo: Sam Tsang

‘Draconian laws’ not the answer, ex-Hong Kong politician tells subversion trial

Ex-district councillor Ng Kin-wai issues warning during mitigation hearing for landmark subversion trial over 2020 unofficial election primary.

27 Aug 2024 - 8:58PM

Hong Kong authorities arrest 43 women in crackdown on illegal sex workers

Suspects, aged 22 to 55, include 41 visitors from mainland China, police say.

27 Aug 2024 - 3:56PM

Explainer | How to protect yourself from high-flying criminals who prey on airline passengers

After a Rolex watch was stolen from HK Express flight, the Post takes a look at how airline thieves operate and what you can do to avert them.

27 Aug 2024 - 7:43PM

Police arrested a fellow passenger for suspected theft and found the victim’s items under a shuttle bus mat, but other passengers may not be so lucky. Photo: Facebook/Jack Wong

Heated argument: 1 dead and 2 injured as a barbecue boils over

Remembering the night when groups of picnickers fought with forks to the deadly end

27 Aug 2024 - 10:39AM

Second theft aboard flight from Vietnam to Hong Kong emerges in single day

Mainland Chinese traveller’s credit card stolen from backpack on VietJet Air flight, used to make purchases of more than HK$36,000.

26 Aug 2024 - 11:22PM

5 arrested in Hong Kong over construction fraud, bid-rigging

Independent Commission Against Corruption and Competition Commission detain suspects after 20 earlier arrests in April for similar offences.

26 Aug 2024 - 6:45PM

At a press briefing, the ICAC and Competition Commission show an illustration explaining how the alleged construction bid-rigging worked. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong judge tells jury in bomb plot case to consider impact of 2019 protests

High Court judge gives seventh day of legal instructions to jury in trial of seven over thwarted bomb plot targeting police in Wan Chai.

26 Aug 2024 - 6:34PM

The thwarted bomb plot was set to place during a lawful assembly amid the 2019 protests, the court earlier heard. Photo: Sam Tsang

3 arrested in Hong Kong for alleged HK$1.3 million fraud at student union

Two Baptist University students among trio arrested after union discovers funds transferred to bank accounts for personal use.

26 Aug 2024 - 9:00PM

Mainland Chinese man held over theft of HK$330,000 Rolex on Hong Kong flight

Man, 57, apprehended after police receive report that watch, HK$5,000, US$200, €20 and 1 million Vietnamese dong allegedly stolen from passenger.

26 Aug 2024 - 4:37PM

Hong Kong driver who tried to smash through roadblock charged with 7 offences

Suspect, who allegedly injured police officer while trying to escape, expected to appear in court on Monday.

26 Aug 2024 - 12:01AM

Hong Kong police open the driver’s car door after a dramatic stand-off in Ho Man Tin. Photo: Facebook / @ Sam Kwong

Hong Kong experts warn against local legal action over Telegram app after its CEO arrested

Tech experts say arrest of Telegram app CEO an alarm signal, but lawyer says it is law enforcement’s responsibility to police sites, not platform operators.

25 Aug 2024 - 11:29PM

Experts have warned against Hong Kong taking legal action over Telegram after its founder was arrested in France. Photo: dpa

Man arrested for alleged theft of laptops from Hong Kong Productivity Council

Hong Kong Productivity Council says several laptops were suspected to have been stolen by outsourced personnel.

25 Aug 2024 - 12:04AM

Hong Kong police cut off alleged city-based Malaysian phone scam gang

11 people snared in crackdown on alleged international phone scam gang said to have operated from bases across city.

25 Aug 2024 - 12:18AM

Driver tries to smash past Hong Kong roadblock in viral video

24 Aug 2024 - 10:17AM

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Editorial | Sale of prescribed drugs risks Hong Kong safety

It is incumbent on authorities to ensure that medication dispensed by public hospitals does not end up on the market.

24 Aug 2024 - 6:30AM

Hong Kong police condemn driver who smashed into traffic cordon during 6km chase

Police also deny using civilian vehicles to create roadblock, saying operational focus was to discover suspect’s whereabouts.

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Hong Kong police arrest 4,300, seize HK$768 million of illicit drugs, proceeds

Officers raid 2,300 locations in two-month operation with Macau and Guangdong counterparts to combat triads and crime syndicates.

23 Aug 2024 - 6:04PM

Officers check identification documents while carrying out the operation. Photo: Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police arrest 2 women over 22 cases of theft at supermarkets, shops

Police say duo believed to be part of crime group targeting outlets to steal and resell items such as medicine and health products.

23 Aug 2024 - 4:11PM

Police say further arrests are possible as the investigation is still under way. Photo: Warton Li

Hong Kong police arrest man, 50, over alleged hit-and-run that killed dog

Force receives report from woman who says she saw light goods vehicle hit a dog along Kung Um Road in Yuen Long.

23 Aug 2024 - 4:46PM

Hong Kong resident Ramanjit Singh extradited to India over 2016 jailbreak role

Hong Kong police, without naming the 35-year-old, confirmed that a fugitive had been extradited to India on Thursday.

23 Aug 2024 - 12:50AM

Hong Kong police investigate alleged hit-and-run that killed dog

A 24-second car camera video shows a blue pickup truck strike a dog while turning into a side street, leaving the scene without stopping.

22 Aug 2024 - 9:36PM

A 24-second car camera video shows a blue pickup truck strike a dog before turning into a side street. Photo: SCMPOST

Swedish businessman found guilty of raping domestic helper in his Hong Kong home

Defence for Patrik Tobias Ekstrom says he was suffering from bipolar disorder at time of crime and his behaviour changed when his family left him.

22 Aug 2024 - 7:36PM

Patrik Tobias Ekstrom, leaves the High Court during a court break. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong police add 13 sets of CCTV cameras to Western district as network grows

They join 15 sets installed in Mong Kok in March, part of broader plan to set up 2,000 across city by end of 2024.

22 Aug 2024 - 6:44PM

7 executives of Hong Kong-listed firm arrested over alleged HK$120 million fraud

City’s anti-corruption agency joins forces with securities regulator and Macau police to carry out operation.

22 Aug 2024 - 1:08AM

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong crime news, including murder cases, triads, the hunt for serial killers, court cases and trials, shootings, burglary, armed robbery and corruption.

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27 August, 2024