Hong Kong police inspector arrested over disappearance of 670,000 yuan cash evidence
Bag containing the money had been cut open and the cash replaced with fake banknotes
A senior Hong Kong inspector was arrested on Friday on suspicion of stealing 670,000 yuan (US$104,800) from a police station and replacing it with fake banknotes.
The officer, 41, is an assistant subdivisional commander at Ta Kwu Ling police station. The Post understands he had racked up large gambling debts and attempted suicide last Tuesday at his home inside the Lai King Disciplined Services Quarters in Kwai Chung.
He said he had relationship problems.
During their investigation into his suicide attempt, officers discovered that a bag containing 670,000 yuan which was evidence in a case had been cut open and the cash replaced with fake money. It had been stored inside a safe.
Officers suspected the senior inspector was involved and arrested him for theft at his home on Friday.