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The eight defendants, aged 62 to 67, were previously found guilty in the District Court. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong courts

8 ex-Hong Kong hawker control officers spared jail over ‘buddy lists’ for jobs

District Court sentences eight former Food and Environmental Hygiene Department officers to between 150 and 240 hours of community service.

Drugs

Hong Kong police arrest man for allegedly smuggling HK$19 million of cocaine

Hong Kong courts

Woman convicted of manslaughter for stabbing daughter to death in Hong Kong

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s annual national security arrests ‘make up 0.2% of wider police tally’

Chief Executive John Lee says ‘small portion’ of national security arrests reinforces message that such legislation only affects minority.

Hong Kong’s leader has said authorities have made 332 arrests over national security-related offences since the 2020 law took effect. Photo: Sam Tsang
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police arrest truck owner after woman trapped in bus-stop crash dies

Dashcam video from vehicle behind shows truck swerving across lanes before crashing into bus stop along Chatham Road North.

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Hong Kong society

Puppy’s death sparks calls for Hong Kong to quickly tighten animal cruelty laws

Two-month-old Doberman puppy was found abandoned in a park with infections caused by ear cropping.

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Hong Kong courts

2 guilty of conspiring to help Abby Choi’s ex-husband in Hong Kong escape bid

Pair found guilty of agreeing to arrange boat to Macau for Alex Kwong after socialite’s murder in 2023.

Lam Shun had only “asked around” without entering into any agreement or receiving payment for helping in an escape plan, his lawyer argued. Photo: Edmond So
Crime

HK$3 million worth of cash and gold stolen from 2 Hong Kong tailor shops

Thief broke into the first shop on Carnarvon Road in Tsim Sha Tsui before gaining access to neighbouring property, police say.

Scams and swindles

Hong Kong man scammed out of HK$4,900 trying to buy Blackpink tickets

Victim deposited money into account of person he thought had two tickets to sell on Threads for one of next year’s shows.

Hong Kong police

9 arrested over fatal triad gang brawl in Hong Kong

Debt dispute sparked violent fight resulting in death of a 68-year-old suspected gang member.

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A man was pronounced dead at Caritas Medical Centre in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Jelly Tse
Scams and swindles

Hong Kong teens held over swindling elderly woman out of HK$50,000 in phone scam

Man, 18, and girl, 16, allegedly impersonated 85-year-old victim’s daughter and claimed she urgently needed bail money.

The two suspects are scheduled to appear in Eastern Court on Monday. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong police start issuing digital parking fines, but some drivers puzzled

More publicity needed for digital system that began operation on Sunday, one motorist says, while another driver is worried about having to check phone often.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong, Singaporean police team up to smash cross-border scam syndicate

Hong Kong authorities became aware of syndicate after members allegedly bought HK$18 million worth of SIM cards for scams.

Hong Kong police

Grand relaunch of Hong Kong nightclub marred by police raid, arrest

Site of 80s and 90s nightlife venue Club Bboss raided hours after relaunch ceremony.

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The club, now called Big Boss Generation, held an opening ceremony on Saturday. Photo: Nora Tam
Drugs

Hong Kong girl, 15, arrested over ‘space oil’ after dad alerts police

Man reports daughter after learning she tried smoking the anaesthetic with classmate, who is also wanted by police, insider says.

The government has listed etomidate and its three analogues – metomidate, propoxate and isopropoxate – as dangerous drugs since February 14. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong national security law

Beijing-Hong Kong operation may be first step in ‘complex national security case’

Case could involve evidence that lies beyond scope of local courts and is eventually handled by mainland Chinese authorities, experts say.

Hong Kong police

8 arrested after video of retired police car road racing in Hong Kong goes viral

Suspected police car involved in street racing is an Audi model A6, which force uses for patrols.

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Hong Kong

Customs works with University of Hong Kong to develop crypto transaction tracer

Seven suspected money laundering cases using virtual assets have been recorded in recent years involving HK$9 billion, department says.

A customs official has warned that illegal transactions and trades involving virtual assets, such as cryptocurrency, are on the rise. Photo: DPA
Hong Kong

Teen star of Hong Kong documentary on DSE exams convicted of theft again

Tang Ngai-hong, 19, pleads guilty to stealing bag of fruit and two packets of potato chips from supermarket in Quarry Bay.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong police chief vows vigilance against lingering national security threats

Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says threats of home-grown terrorism and ‘soft resistance’ still remain, in interview marking security law anniversary.

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong lawmakers back criminalising of subletting public rental flats

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho stresses amended law will not cover normal interactions with neighbours, such as tutoring.

Hong Kong has stepped up measures tackling the abuse of public housing resources in recent years. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong policeman gets community service order for defrauding credit union

Officer understated repayments and hid other debts to secure HK$280,000 in loans from force’s credit union.

Defence lawyers have said the officer became emotionally disturbed by divorce proceedings with his ex-wife. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong’s top court dismisses domestic helper’s forced labour challenge

Court of Final Appeal rules that absence of dedicated legislation did not impede the ‘practical and effective’ protection of her rights.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong student spared jail for faking exam results via beauty app Meitu

Acting principal magistrate highlights gravity of offence, but notes defendant is still relatively young and has reflected on her mistake.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court jails couple for life for murdering, abusing newborn son

Judge calls treatment of seven-week-old Iyman Hossain by parents Imran Hossain and Farzana Akter ‘completely disgraceful’.

Murder carries a mandatory life sentence in Hong Kong, whereas child cruelty is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Photo: Warton Li
Hong Kong national security law

Mobile game advocating Hong Kong independence disappears from Apple’s App Store

Reversed Front: Bonfire was no longer available on Google Play Store on Tuesday, the same day police warned against downloading game.

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“Reversed Front: Bonfire” was developed by developed by ESC Taiwan and launched in April. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong national security law

Hongkongers warned not to download mobile game ‘promoting secessionist agenda’

Individuals who download Reversed Front: Bonfire may be considered in possession of a seditious publication, police warn.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court convicts couple of child cruelty, murdering newborn son

High Court jury also rejects parents’ defence that infant’s head trauma and rib fractures were inflicted by his brother out of jealousy.

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