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Crime in Hong Kong

Warning issued after university student loses HK$190,000 in internship scam

Police say fraudsters held 40-minute online orientation and communicated with victim entirely in English.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hospital Authority apologises for data breach involving 56,000 patients

Crime in Hong Kong

Domestic helper arrested after 6-month-old girl dies in Hong Kong

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$3.4 million worth of suspected drugs, arrests 2 men

Suspected ketamine, cocaine and ‘Ice’ seized in two separate operations, department says.

A suspect is escorted by Hong Kong customs officers at the department’s headquarters in North Point. Photo: Edmond So
A suspect is escorted by Hong Kong customs officers at the department’s headquarters in North Point. Photo: Edmond So
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$280,000 worth of dried shark fins from Panama

Officers say goods declared as dried fish maw and weighed about 162kg.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police on the hunt for 2 men who attacked taxi driver after quarrel

Driver asked pair blocking his vehicle to move aside, triggering argument that led to the alleged attack, according to police.

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Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong authorities seek forfeiture order for properties tied to Jimmy Lai’s crimes

Confiscating properties will ensure they are not used to further threaten national security, government spokesman says.

Jimmy Lai in 2021. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison in February after being convicted of two conspiracy counts of collusion with foreign forces and a third of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious articles. Photo: Sam Tsang
Jimmy Lai in 2021. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison in February after being convicted of two conspiracy counts of collusion with foreign forces and a third of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious articles. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Committee concludes first phase of Tai Po fire hearing - as it happened

Next phase of hearing, consisting of six sessions, will start on April 8.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong woman loses HK$2.5 million in online collagen drinks scam

Victim tried to buy collagen drinks for HK$530 but was told the goods were out of stock and was offered refund.

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Hong Kong transport

Some Hong Kong taxi drivers unprepared as new e-payments rule takes effect

Lawmaker Mark Chong says more support should be given to help cabbies with digital transition.

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A taxi driver provides an e-payment method as the mandatory requirement takes effect on Wednesday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po fire: estate manager questioned over fire alarm shutdown – as it happened

ISS EastPoint clerk also says authorised votes used in ballots deciding major issues at housing estate were never verified.

The fire at Wang Fuk Court killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000 more. Photo: Sam Tsang
The fire at Wang Fuk Court killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000 more. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong-UK spying row

Hong Kong trade office manager in London denies running spy network

Bill Yuen is accused of hiring UK Border Force officer Peter Wai to gather information about politicians and Hong Kong activists.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po probe: firm did not check fire systems since March 2025 – as it happened

Contract between Victory Fire and property management company ISS EastPoint stipulated that the safety system had to be inspected quarterly.

Hong Kong courts

13 parents, middleman get up to 14 months in jail for bribing ESF employee

‘It is understandable to have high expectations for their children. But the premise is that [parents] have to obey the law,’ judge says.

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Homemaker Marissa Choy was among the parents who stood trial for bribing a former ESF employee. Photo: Brian Wong
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong man gets 22 months in jail for pregnant woman’s death in truck accident

Leung Chi-wa, 61, found guilty of dangerous driving causing death after judge rejects claims he suffered momentary lapse of judgment.

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The court reduced the defendant’s sentence by two months because he accepted most of the evidence raised by prosecutors. Photo: Jelly Tse
The court reduced the defendant’s sentence by two months because he accepted most of the evidence raised by prosecutors. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Man shot by Hong Kong police dies after 10 days in critical condition

Officers fired five rounds at 43-year-old after he allegedly charged at them with knife and metal rod on March 21 in Kwai Chung.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man arrested on suspicion of taking upskirt images of woman shopper

Suspect, 36, seen holding Apple Watch while carrying bag that may have contained recording device at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested after viral video shows child steering car on busy Hong Kong road

Police say they have tracked down man linked to video posted to Tuen Mun community group on social media.

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A screencap of the video that went viral on Sunday. Photo: Facebook/tuenmunlocals
A screencap of the video that went viral on Sunday. Photo: Facebook/tuenmunlocals
Crime in Hong Kong

ICAC arrests 10 over using triad links to win HK$160 million renovation project

Operation by ICAC also led police to arrest 32 individuals in raids on premises believed to be controlled by bid-rigging syndicate’s triad elements.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police seize 1,600 litres of diesel, arrest 1 in raid of illegal fuel site

Diesel worth HK$50,000 seized and suspect arrested at the scene as part of continuing crackdown on illegal fuel operations.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong seizes HK$92 million of illicit cigarettes from cargo vessel, 4 held

Customs officers, marine police and mainland law enforcement agencies intercept river trade vessel in waters off Waglan Island, southeast of Stanley.

About 20 million suspected illicit cigarettes were seized during the anti-smuggling operation. Photo: ISD
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police searching for driver on the run after hitting railing and bus

Dashcam footage online shows black car in Tuen Mun attempting to cut across three lanes before crashing, startling pedestrian on nearby pavement.

The front of the car wedged into the barricade after crashing in Tuen Mun on Saturday morning. Photo: Handout
The front of the car wedged into the barricade after crashing in Tuen Mun on Saturday morning. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong national security law

Beijing summons US envoy in Hong Kong over alert on national security law changes

City authorities also issue statement after US consulate in Hong Kong warns citizens about new rule criminalising refusal to reveal phone passwords.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong prison department’s IT system hacked, 6,800 staffers’ data compromised

Authorities reveal breach occurred on Tuesday, allowing hacker access to names, email addresses, employment history and other personal information.

Hong Kong courts

10 defendants remanded in custody in JPEX cryptocurrency fraud case

Hong Kong magistrate rejects bail requests from four men and six women.

The defendants were remanded in custody after appearing at Eastern Court on Friday. Photo: Eugene Lee
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