Nine arrested over robbery of HK$10 million in goods from flat of Hong Kong social media influencer
- Robbers stormed into home of cosmetics company owner So Mei-yan at One West Kowloon in Cheung Sha Wan last month and tied her up, along with her baby and domestic worker
- Police say the criminals might have targeted the young woman after seeing her social media posts displaying her wealth
Police have arrested nine people over a robbery during which a Hong Kong businesswoman, her six-month-old son and a domestic helper were tied up at home and valuables said to be worth more than HK$10 million (US$1.29 million) were stolen last month.
More than 10 handbags, believed to be part of the stolen property, were also recovered in a locker at a small storage centre in Tuen Mun.
The businesswoman, So Mei-yan, 25, often posted photographs of luxury watches and handbags, as well as cash, on social media.
On Friday morning, about 60 officers escorted one of the suspects to a hillside on Route Twisk in Tsuen Wan, where a red suitcase taken from the victim’s home was found.
Inspector Chu Ka-yee of the Sham Shui Po district crime squad said the five men and four women were arrested in a series of raids across the city on Thursday.
“They included robbers and those who plotted the robbery and handled the stolen property,” she said, adding police were still searching for at least one more man in connection with the case.