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Hong Kong police arrest 9 over HK$1.7 million in fake travel insurance claims
Syndicate allegedly faked overseas accidents with forged documents to claim payouts from insurers without ever leaving the city.
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Tai Po fire probe: no emergency alert sent over fears of unpredictable responses
23 Apr 2026 - 2:09PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Families seek review of coroner’s findings in Lamma ferry disaster inquest
23 Apr 2026 - 2:03AM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Tough penalties planned to stop unapproved fire system shutdowns in Hong Kong
Security Bureau plans to propose legal amendments to improve oversight following deadly Tai Po fire last November.
23 Apr 2026 - 2:54AM
The proposed measures aim to combat malpractice in light of the Tai Po fire. Photo: Sun Yeung
Crime in Hong Kong
Scammers trick students abroad into buying gold in fake money-laundering probes
Hong Kong police say at least nine victims studying in UK, Australia and other countries have fallen prey to the scams.
22 Apr 2026 - 2:26PM
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Jimmy Lai trial
Hong Kong seeks to seize HK$56.5 million, 17 companies from jailed Jimmy Lai
Secretary for justice has applied to the High Court to seize Lai’s assets linked to national security offences.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:33PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Teen driving Tesla arrested after knocking second vehicle through storefront
Police say garage employee, 16, believed to have been trying to drive car out of building on Luk Mei Tsuen Road when he lost control.
20 Apr 2026 - 11:01PM
Hong Kong police have arrested a 16-year-old garage worker for driving without a licence. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong
ESF administrator jailed for 25 months for accepting bribes to favour applicants
Fatimah Rumjahn accepted HK$640,000 from 13 parents and a middleman to help them secure kindergarten places by tampering with admissions system.
20 Apr 2026 - 7:22PM
Hong Kong society
Body of 32-year-old man found floating off Hong Kong park
Man was pronounced dead at scene, with cause of death set to be determined after autopsy.
20 Apr 2026 - 1:08PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Tai Po fire probe: member alleges rigged votes in management committee election
Committee member also admits owners’ corporation failed to follow through with threats to fine contractor for workers’ persistent smoking on site.
20 Apr 2026 - 5:59PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong woman loses HK$4.9 million to bogus online ‘investment experts’
Victim lured by social media advertisement promising high-return stock investments, police say.
19 Apr 2026 - 11:31AM
Hong Kong recorded 43,212 crimes last year, nearly half of which were deception cases. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong’s Mirror star Keung To urges public to learn from his driving mistakes
‘I do not drive now. I do not dare to. I should brush up on my driving first,’ singer says after being fined for series of traffic offences.
18 Apr 2026 - 8:36PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities use drones to help raid illegal Yuen Long slaughterhouse
Facility run under ‘very poor hygiene’ conditions, officers say after arresting operator, 67, and seizing goat meat.
17 Apr 2026 - 8:03PM
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
Hong Kong to strengthen police coordination in animal abuse cases
Officials plan joint operations to enter premises in suspected abuse cases, as ombudsman’s report flags ineffective system and low prosecution rates.
17 Apr 2026 - 6:54PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Elderly man stabbed in the leg by attacker with knife in Sheung Wan
Hongkonger, 80, also sustains injury to elbow on Friday morning and is sent to Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu Lam for treatment.
17 Apr 2026 - 2:50PM
Police investigating at the scene of the stabbing outside Cosco Tower in Sheung Wan. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong
7 arrested in crackdown on party rooms with copyright-infringing karaoke sets
Hong Kong customs raids 14 party rooms, a bar and residences of two sellers from mid-March to mid-April, seizing 28 sets and four gaming consoles.
17 Apr 2026 - 10:17PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrest suspect over snatching phones at MTR stations
Two women report having phones taken by a male suspect at Lai King and Mei Foo stations as train doors closed.
17 Apr 2026 - 9:30PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority bars all contractors’ access to data after leak
Authority announces set of measures to strengthen system security after personal data of more than 56,000 patients at United Christian Hospital leaked.
16 Apr 2026 - 10:06PM
Eric Wong, the Hospital Authority’s chief systems manager for IT strategy and architecture, reveals the new security measures at a press briefing. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrest 5 over shoplifting syndicate targeting Muji stores
Group allegedly posted lookouts as other members swiftly stuffed clothing into handbags and reusable bags before leaving.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:22PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police smash beautician-led syndicate behind HK$410,000 card fraud
Mong Kok beautician allegedly led syndicate that stole clients’ cards during treatments and splurged on phones, gold and herbal goods.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:14PM
Hong Kong protests
‘99% participation’ of young 2019 Hong Kong protest convicts in rehab project
Security Bureau says nearly all young protest offenders have taken part in Project PATH, with a recidivism rate of just 0.2 per cent.
16 Apr 2026 - 11:02PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police hunt for man behind theft of 2 Pokemon cards worth HK$28,000
Tenant of shop at Sino Centre reported the theft on Wednesday after reviewing security footage and finding cards were taken on April 5 before fleeing the scene.
16 Apr 2026 - 12:05AM
The Sino Centre in Mong Kok. Photo: SCMP
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police intercept Maserati, arrest 2 over suspected money laundering
Man and woman in their twenties handcuffed beside luxury sports car as officers from New Territories North regional headquarters search vehicle.
15 Apr 2026 - 11:00PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
100‑metre ladders ‘unsuitable’ for narrow Hong Kong roads, Tai Po fire probe told
Fire Services Department explains its choice of equipment to fight blaze, while police stress buildings were thoroughly searched for survivors.
15 Apr 2026 - 5:52PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Wang Fuk Court resident reports suspected theft from fire-hit flat
Burglary fears resurface after resident reports drawers and boxes containing cash and jewellery had been rummaged through, prompting police investigation.
14 Apr 2026 - 9:38PM
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