Hong Kong police have warned WhatsApp users to call their contacts before transferring any money. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong police warn WhatsApp scams on the rise after 130 people duped in 1 week

Police warn scams involving messaging platform led to combined loss of more than HK$1.7 million last week.

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‘Group allegedly backed by Hong Kong’s Lai lobbied UK for action against Beijing’

Group advertised in various British publications calling for then-incoming PM Boris Johnson to hold China to its commitments made on Hong Kong, witness says.

Group advertised in various British publications calling for then-incoming PM Boris Johnson to hold China to its commitments made on Hong Kong, witness says.

18 Mar 2024 - 9:25PM

Hong Kong police told of risk at MTR station 2 days before 2019 violence: witness

Ex-Yuen Long District Council chairman tells riot trial of fellow district councillor that he alerted police to potential trouble at Yuen Long MTR in 2019 two days before violence erupted.

Ex-Yuen Long District Council chairman tells riot trial of fellow district councillor that he alerted police to potential trouble at Yuen Long MTR in 2019 two days before violence erupted.

18 Mar 2024 - 9:42PM

Tough sentence floated as Hong Kong policeman pleads guilty to money laundering

Kwong Ka-kit, 30, convicted of six counts of money laundering through six payments between October 2019 and May 2021.

Kwong Ka-kit, 30, convicted of six counts of money laundering through six payments between October 2019 and May 2021.

18 Mar 2024 - 3:59PM

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$208 million in black market cigarettes in 15 days

Superintendent Jeff Lau says 776 people arrested during second phase of a citywide operation on contraband tobacco between February 29 and March 14.

Superintendent Jeff Lau says 776 people arrested during second phase of a citywide operation on contraband tobacco between February 29 and March 14.

18 Mar 2024 - 10:10PM

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Police are urging parents to be aware of their children’s online activities and show that they available to help. Photo: Sun Yeung

Hong Kong child, 9, among underage sex victims who met partners online

Police warn that predators target their young victims online before setting up meetings that lead to sex.

18 Mar 2024 - 7:30AM

3 Hong Kong teens among 4 arrested over thefts from claw machines

Arrests made after security footage circulated online showing three teen boys and girl wandering around claw machine shops in Kings Wing Plaza 2 in Sha Tin.

Arrests made after security footage circulated online showing three teen boys and girl wandering around claw machine shops in Kings Wing Plaza 2 in Sha Tin.

18 Mar 2024 - 12:49AM

Hong Kong auditors want clarity over fears of work caught by Article 23 law

They worry confidential corporate information could potentially be linked to state secrets, placing auditors in difficult situation.

They worry confidential corporate information could potentially be linked to state secrets, placing auditors in difficult situation.

18 Mar 2024 - 10:09PM

Hong Kong minibus driver arrested after hitting 3 vehicles in 10 minutes

Minibus driver struck another public van, a franchised bus and private car within 10 minutes, leaving four people injured.

Minibus driver struck another public van, a franchised bus and private car within 10 minutes, leaving four people injured.

17 Mar 2024 - 6:52PM

Discovery of floating human remains prompts Hong Kong police investigation

Part of individual’s body from the pelvis to the knee found floating in waters near Hung Hom ferry pier, police say.

Part of individual’s body from the pelvis to the knee found floating in waters near Hung Hom ferry pier, police say.

17 Mar 2024 - 4:11PM

Hong Kong actor Gregory Wong jailed for 6 years, 2 months over Legco storming

Actor among three political activists and 11 others appearing at West Kowloon Court over storming of Legco building on July 1, 2019.

Actor among three political activists and 11 others appearing at West Kowloon Court over storming of Legco building on July 1, 2019.

17 Mar 2024 - 12:17PM

Hong Kong police arrest 3 in connection with drug trafficking, fatal hit-and-run

Police say one of suspect is owner of white car linked to death of 66-year-old woman earlier this week.

Police say one of suspect is owner of white car linked to death of 66-year-old woman earlier this week.

16 Mar 2024 - 6:30PM

6 arrested in Hong Kong over robbery of watches worth more than HK$6 million

One employee was inside Legend Success Timepiece store on Causeway Bay’s Foo Ming Street when robbers struck on February 28.

One employee was inside Legend Success Timepiece store on Causeway Bay’s Foo Ming Street when robbers struck on February 28.

16 Mar 2024 - 8:10AM

Hong Kong child allegedly abused by babysitter could be left paralysed and blind

Family says baby will need major and life-threatening surgery after she suffered serious injuries in January.

Family says baby will need major and life-threatening surgery after she suffered serious injuries in January.

15 Mar 2024 - 11:19PM

Jimmy Lai trial told UK MPs visited Hong Kong to watch 2019 district council vote

Jimmy Lai trial hears lobbying group paid more than £75,000 to two British consultancy firms to help develop network of UK parliamentarians.

Jimmy Lai trial hears lobbying group paid more than £75,000 to two British consultancy firms to help develop network of UK parliamentarians.

18 Mar 2024 - 9:18AM

Hong Kong police arrest 5, seize HK$215 million in drugs from South America

Police find suspected liquid cocaine disguised as wine in boxes originating from South America after raids on multiple sites.

Police find suspected liquid cocaine disguised as wine in boxes originating from South America after raids on multiple sites.

15 Mar 2024 - 5:48PM

Beijing slams US politicians over ‘botched’ stance on Hong Kong’s Article 23 law

Commissioner’s office for China’s foreign ministry in Hong Kong also accuses America’s ambassador to country of ‘irresponsible talk’ regarding domestic national security bill.

Commissioner’s office for China’s foreign ministry in Hong Kong also accuses America’s ambassador to country of ‘irresponsible talk’ regarding domestic national security bill.

15 Mar 2024 - 11:21PM

Man hospitalised after Hong Kong club fire, arson investigation launched

CCTV footage reveals former employee entered club at around 6.12am, damaged signboard and two surveillance cameras

CCTV footage reveals former employee entered club at around 6.12am, damaged signboard and two surveillance cameras

15 Mar 2024 - 6:12PM

Unpacking extra powers Article 23 security bill will give Hong Kong leader

One of the most notable clauses empowers chief executive in council to make subsidiary legislation ‘for the needs of’ safeguarding national security.

One of the most notable clauses empowers chief executive in council to make subsidiary legislation ‘for the needs of’ safeguarding national security.

15 Mar 2024 - 8:38AM

Hong Kong court rejects appeal by Tiananmen alliance trio in police probe case

Trio from Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China were convicted last year for rejecting police request for information on group.

Trio from Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China were convicted last year for rejecting police request for information on group.

15 Mar 2024 - 12:59AM