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Chau Kit-ying, a Kwai Tsing district councillor, has apologised for her actions. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong district councillor warned after parking illegally in fire exit lane

Chau Kit-ying reminded verbally and in writing to act in accordance with public expectations of district councillors, minister says.

Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested over threatening to bomb Hong Kong’s Admiralty MTR station

Crime in Hong Kong

Hongkongers lost HK$350 million in online shopping scams in first 11 months of 2025

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong whistle-blower in AI app MediSafe saga arrested for alleged doxxing

Hailey Cheng posts message on social media saying she has been arrested in connection with MediSafe saga, with source confirming news.

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The MediSafe mobile app was reportedly developed by a Form Four student from St Paul’s Co-educational College. Photo: Handout
The MediSafe mobile app was reportedly developed by a Form Four student from St Paul’s Co-educational College. Photo: Handout
Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai to be sentenced on Monday in Hong Kong national security trial

High Court judges to hand down penalties on 78-year-old defendant at 10am, according to judiciary website.

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Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Jeffrey Epstein funded Hong Kong scholar’s search for ‘mind reading’, files show

Documents released by US Justice Department show years-long email correspondence and meetings in person, with financier providing funds.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Fugitive caught after 37 years handed back to Hong Kong police

Suspect Mui Yiu-keung is believed to have fled the city through illegal means, with no departure record found following 1989 killing on a Sai Kung beach.

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Officers escort the murder suspect to the Airport Police Station in Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang
Officers escort the murder suspect to the Airport Police Station in Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man jailed for laundering millions through scam-linked bank accounts

Court hands down stiff sentence to deter growing abuse of personal bank accounts.

Crime in Hong Kong

119 arrested over HK$20 million scheme selling fake ID cards for illegal work

Operation, conducted with Guangdong and Zhuhai authorities, dismantles syndicate forging identity cards and arranging illegal jobs in city.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Senior civil servants to face scrutiny in Hong Kong blaze inquiry

Senior civil servants and department heads among witnesses to be cross-examined by an independent committee as victims demand accountability.

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The devastating Wang Fuk Court blaze claimed 168 lives last November. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong

Police arrest 4 in Hong Kong over ‘crash-for-cash’ scams

Married couple and two doctors detained on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud.

Some insurance claims involved a minor car bump or even no collision. Photo: Getty Images
Some insurance claims involved a minor car bump or even no collision. Photo: Getty Images
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong murder suspect arrested after 37 years on run to be extradited

Mui Yiu-keung was wanted in connection with a brutal murder on a Sai Kung beach in 1989.

Hong Kong national security law

Defence argues Tiananmen vigil activists’ actions ‘lawful’ exercise of rights

Defence lawyer says Hong Kong group aimed to promote democracy and greater political freedom, not oppose or topple Communist Party leadership.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Are Hong Kong foreign exchange firms secure enough?

After a shocking 51 million yen robbery last week, the South China Morning Post examines the risks in the city’s cash exchange trade.

Hong Kong police have arrested six suspects in connection with a 51 million yen robbery in Sheung Wan. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong taxi driver fined for throwing passenger’s change out of window

Cabby had a dispute with woman over his driving speed.

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Taxi driver Lam Ching-fung leaves West Kowloon Court after being fined HK$1,000 for behaving in a rude manner towards a female passenger. Photo: Fiona Chow
Taxi driver Lam Ching-fung leaves West Kowloon Court after being fined HK$1,000 for behaving in a rude manner towards a female passenger. Photo: Fiona Chow
Crime in Hong Kong

Hongkonger scammed out of HK$4 million trying to sell HK$100 rug on Carousell

Police say the scammer promised to return the money, but the victim received nothing.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest hundreds in HK$620 million fraud, laundering crackdown

Operations target misuse of bank accounts, romance scams and money laundering through virtual currencies.

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Hong Kong courts

Mainland Chinese student jailed for 3 months for cheating in TOEFL test

Huang Xinyi paid someone else to take test on her behalf in Cambodia and submitted results to Hong Kong’s Lingnan University so she could graduate.

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Student Huang Xinyi has been sentenced to jail for submitting a fraudulent TOEFL test result in order to graduate from Hong Kong’s Lingnan University. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Student Huang Xinyi has been sentenced to jail for submitting a fraudulent TOEFL test result in order to graduate from Hong Kong’s Lingnan University. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested after 20 cats, hamster found dead in Hong Kong flat

Nine other cats, including seven in poor health, rescued and handed over to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Hong Kong society

Adidas concerned after woman complains fitting room opened twice at Mong Kok shop

Sportswear chain says it is fully cooperating with police’s investigation after woman took to social media to complain.

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Hong Kong national security law

‘Soft resistance’ among 4 main national security risks in Hong Kong: Chris Tang

Security chief tells radio show such threats ‘have not diminished’ and cites hotline that has received 1.1 million reports, some leading to arrests.

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A poster in Wan Chai commemorating the fifth anniversary of the 2020 national security law. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong police

New generation of Hong Kong police will need ‘iron bones’, security chief says

Secretary for Security Chris Tang warns ‘oppression by hostile foreign forces will not stop’, and calls for police to stand firm.

Secretary for Security Chris Tang inspects officers at Saturday’s passing-out parade. Photo: Handout
Secretary for Security Chris Tang inspects officers at Saturday’s passing-out parade. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

6 arrested over 51 million yen robbery in Hong Kong, with ‘mole’ among victims

Police chief Joe Chow says the six suspects include three Japanese men.

Crime in Hong Kong

33 arrested over HK$150 million fraud involving Hong Kong tech grant schemes

ICAC says suspects are 24 men and nine women, including a former Cyberport Management Company employee.

Crime in Hong Kong

4 arrested in crackdown on mainland firms offering illegal labour in Hong Kong

Officers mounted undercover operation targeting firms advertising services online ahead of Lunar New Year.

Authorities display cleaning and renovation tools seized during the undercover operation. Photo: Jelly Tse
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