Three men on the run in Hong Kong after forcing victim to hand over bank card and withdrawing HK$38,000

Police have launched a citywide search for three male suspects who allegedly forced a Hong Kong man to hand over his bank card and reveal his PIN in a Mong Kok hotel room in the early hours of Tuesday.

Initial investigation showed HK$38,000 (US$4,850) had been withdrawn from the victim’s bank account.

The three men were still on the run as of noon on Tuesday, police said.

The 26-year-old victim said a business meeting had been arranged in the hotel room, according to a police source. The name of the hotel has not been disclosed.

The three suspects rushed in just after 3.30am.