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Hong Kong crime news, including murder cases, triads, the hunt for serial killers, court cases and trials, shootings, burglary, armed robbery and corruption.
A 12-year-old boy in Hong Kong has been arrested on suspicion of manufacturing explosives and posting about the process online. Photo: Getty Images
Mainland China

Hong Kong boy arrested for allegedly making explosives, posting process online

Police set to reveal details of the case later in the afternoon.

Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)

Hong Kong corruption watchdog arrests 7 over rigged maintenance project tender

Hong Kong courts

Beautician convicted of blackmailing ‘cash machine’ ex-lover for HK$2.6 million

Hong Kong

Elderly scam victims lose HK$850,000 on average, but ones who know finance lose more

Cases involving older Hongkongers rose by 17 per cent in first quarter, with police saying those with investment history are more vulnerable.

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A survey by Hong Kong police has found that elderly people who are more educated and have investment experience are more vulnerable to investment scams. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Recognise the need to protect our children from online threats

Beyond parents and police, constant and comprehensive efforts by the government, legislature, schools and wider community are necessary.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police hunt for man over damage to US consulate sign

Officers at scene discover partly dislodged ‘S’ in ‘States’ portion of sign after being contacted by consulate staff.

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Hong Kong

Building scaffolding gives burglars easy access, police say after 2 arrested

Force urges security guards at buildings undergoing renovation to heighten vigilance after scaffolding used to access homes in HK$6,000 theft.

Police have warned it is becoming a trend for burglars to enter flats at buildings undergoing renovation to their exteriors through scaffolding. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

She answered an advert for a part-time helper. Then she lost HK$2.25 million

Hong Kong woman, 25, describes how her job search led her to sign documents helping ‘lawyer’ for a ‘big shot’ and take out string of loans.

Hong Kong

Shouson Hill house burgled, HK$1.1 million in watches, foreign currency stolen

Police investigating whether criminals scaled wall of vacant neighbouring house to enter home in Deep Water Bay.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong taxi driver arrested for dangerous driving, hitting speeds of 160km/h

Undercover officers intercept driver, 31, after he completed 42km trip from Sai Kung Country Park to border checkpoint in about 30 mins.

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Taxi vehicles seized by police. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong seizes HK$16 million of counterfeit goods in joint cross-border operation

Operation between Hong Kong, mainland China and Macau uncovers 23 cases, involving 46,000 counterfeit items including watches, phones and luxury goods.

A joint operation by Hong Kong, mainland China and Macau authorities seized 46,000 counterfeit goods worth HK$16 million. Photo: Handout
Drugs

Man arrested in Hong Kong after police seize HK$800,000 of suspected heroin

Suspect, 44, held in Tuen Mun operation for allegedly trafficking in dangerous drugs, police say.

Crime

Opinion | My finance expertise was no defence against online scammers

Perpetrators of online fraud are enabled by new technology and connectivity, meaning everyone must be on their guard.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man after attempted armed bank robbery in Causeway Bay

Suspect, 60, held after attempted robbery in which he demanded HK$100,000 while claiming to have a knife, before staff triggered the alarm.

The suspect allegedly attempted to steal HK$100,000 from the Hang Seng Bank branch on Yee Wo Street. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Law Society closes firm linked to crash-for-cash scam

Society’s council intervenes in the practice of Raymond Lam & Associates, which will cease operations with immediate effect.

The society said it found prima facie evidence suggesting employees at Raymond Lam & Associates had committed dishonest acts and failed to adhere to accounting rules. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong fires and safety

Auditor takes aim at fire services over delayed safety hazard prosecutions

Fire services yet to launch prosecutions over 34 mini-storage premises that failed to follow safety hazard orders, with some first checked in 2016.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong cook jailed for 18 years for ‘evil’ sexual abuse of daughter

Court says deterrent sentence needed to reflect society’s abhorrence of crimes committed against the girl from age 11 to 18.

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Helper arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly putting 2 young boys in dog cage

Mother alleges helper confined boys, aged two and three, in a cage in flat.

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The offence is alleged to have occurred at a flat at Grand Horizon in Tsing Yi. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man after fire inside sports store injures staff member

Kowloon Bay Decathlon store worker burns hands tackling fire set by suspect who fled but was arrested within hours.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Hong Kong crime films have adapted in the national security law era

From Donnie Yen’s The Prosecutor to Cold War 1994, recent Hong Kong police thrillers are navigating tightened censorship in ingenious ways.

Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)

Hong Kong’s ICAC charges police superintendent over HK$1 million bribe, misconduct

Anti-corruption watchdog charges officer, girlfriend and brother over alleged bribe, leaked police information and attempt to pervert justice.

The ICAC has charged a police superintendent, his girlfriend and brother over alleged bribery and perverting the course of justice. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts

Brokerage clerk admits helping syndicate defraud employer of HK$31 million

Wong Pui-shan approved withdrawals from company accounts after being contacted by man claiming she was subject of Beijing national security office probe.

Hong Kong’s High Court building in Admiralty. Photo: Sun Yeung
Mainland China

2 tourists held after hotpot night turns violent at Hong Kong serviced apartment

Insider says police were alerted after dispute over ‘trivial matters’ between Malaysian man and mainland Chinese woman escalated into a brawl.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 9 men in joint Asia-wide crackdown on child pornography

Suspects aged between 18 and 61 held in the city as part of coordinated operation involving seven jurisdictions and more than 300 arrests.

Crime

Prison officer admits brutal assault on inmate after baby powder bingo game

Tam Lik-chung, 33, repeatedly thrust a stick into the victim’s rectum for about 30 seconds in a prison stairwell.

The assault occurred at Pik Uk Prison in Sai Kung on Boxing Day in 2023. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

14 minors among 120 people arrested in operation targeting online sales of drugs

Hong Kong police seize 53.7kg of dangerous drugs and Part 1 poisons worth HK$26 million during month-long operation.

Evidence seized during the operation. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong urged to clarify consent in reforms to close sexual offence loopholes

Experts and survivor call for statutory consent definition to ensure clarity, fairness and stronger protection for victims.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police arrest 2 men over thefts targeting homeless people

Pair allegedly stole personal belongings such as cash, mobile phones, Octopus and bank cards, and identity documents.

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