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Hong Kong crime news, including murder cases, triads, the hunt for serial killers, court cases and trials, shootings, burglary, armed robbery and corruption.
A 55-year-old local man was also arrested alongside the defendant in a police sting operation and has been released on bail without charge. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong courts

Mainland driver charged in Hong Kong for offering ride-hailing service illegally

Ye Hai, 41, faces three charges after he entered Hong Kong on two-way permit and alleged used online mapping service Amap to offer paid rides.

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Hong Kong scam losses down 25% in first 5 months of year, but cases up

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Bomb scare in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui turns out to be false alarm

Hong Kong economy

Death threats and harassment: Hong Kong couple’s ordeal with loan sharks

What started as a HK$300,000 loan spiralled into a mountain of debt for a businessman and his wife, trapping them in a cycle of distress.

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Bobby Tan borrowed HK$5.05 million from 30 different licensed moneylenders after his health supplement business ran into financial trouble. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | New rules proposed for Hong Kong legislators suggest lack of discipline

While it is commendable that Legco has passed 117 bills, the 104-page proposal of rules for legislators indicates a disciplinary problem.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

‘Space oil’ linked to possible fatal condition among Hong Kong teen users: study

Study also finds second-hand exposure to substance may cause health risks to persist for former drug users.

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Woman arrested in Hong Kong over impersonating officials in scams netting HK$3.7 million

Victims, aged between 24 and 42, suffered losses ranging from HK$320,000 to more than HK$2.8 million, police say.

A woman has been arrested over her alleged involvement in eight scams. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Hong Kong pet shop owner arrested for alleged theft of 35 cats to repay loan

The 35 cats had an estimated value of HK$623,000, source says.

Hong Kong police

150 live goats found, Hong Kong resident arrested in illegal slaughterhouse bust

51-year-old held after evidence of illegal slaughtering and the sale of mutton were discovered in raid at a secluded area in Yuen Long.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police arrest teenager who was alleged driver in fatal hit-and-run

Police apprehend 19-year-old who drove car into cyclist, a day after arresting couple, including 57-year-old believed to be his grandmother.

A blurred image of the victim’s bicycle, mangled by the car that crashed into him. Photo: Handout
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Indonesian tourist arrested at Hong Kong’s The Peak after tumbler hits woman

Police say bottle fell out from side pocket of man’s backpack, which he had placed on fence, falling to floor below and hitting woman.

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Hong Kong’s iconic The Peak Tower. Photo: Sun Yeung
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2 Hong Kong students, both 12, arrested after knife used in school fight

Girl allegedly attacked boy with knife and he is said to have hit back with his hands.

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2 arrested in Hong Kong over suspected hit-and-run that killed cyclist, 71

Source says 57-year-old woman, suspected to be owner of car that killed victim, and her 67-year-old husband arrested, but driver still at large.

Road safety in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police search for motorist over fatal hit-and-run in Yuen Long

Private car struck cyclist while travelling on Long Ping Road in direction of Tin Shui Wai, with victim later dying in hospital.

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Police have urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the force. Photo: Handout
Bangkok

Hong Kong customs arrests passenger from Bangkok over HK$1.5 million of cannabis

Customs says officers discovered 7kg of suspected cannabis in man’s suitcase.

A 37-year-old has been arrested after he was allegedly caught with HK$1.5 million worth of suspected cannabis buds inside his luggage. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | As Hong Kong is learning, a deepfake crime epidemic is upon us

Anyone with an image can become fodder for fraud. For a global city like Hong Kong, the threat is not just financial, it is existential.

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Hong Kong

Woman, 45, arrested after brandishing knife at City University of Hong Kong

Police say ‘agitated’ woman was looking for her husband on campus.

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2 men arrested over HK$30,000 construction site theft in Hong Kong

Suspects, aged 47 and 49, apprehended on suspicion of stealing 32 bags of copper wire and tools from site in Kwun Tong.

Two men have been arrested for allegedly stealing 32 bags of copper wire and tools worth HK$30,000 from a construction site in Kwun Tong. Photo: Google map
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Rolex, Patek Philippe watches stolen in HK$2.1 million Hong Kong burglary

Watches, jewellery, gold ornaments and cash stolen from Tuen Mun flat, police say.

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Cafe de Coral manager arrested after window pane falls onto Hong Kong street

Two pedestrians injured after pane, measuring two metres by 1.5 metres, detaches from first-floor Cafe de Coral outlet in Kwun Tong.

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Hong Kong woman arrested on suspicion of doxxing married couple

Suspect allegedly made four online posts, hung fliers containing couple’s personal data after financial dispute over unpaid debt.

Doxxing is a serious offence punishable by up to a HK$1 million fine and five years of imprisonment. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police arrest man for allegedly stealing HK$7,500 from beach campers

Man was hit by BMW car as he tried to flee the scene after snatching cash from two handbags in tent at Golden Beach in Tuen Mun.

A man has been arrested after allegedly stealing money from campers at Golden Beach. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong woman arrested in 31kg narcotics bust worth HK$12 million

Resident, 28, intercepted at airport with suspected methamphetamine and cannabis buds in luggage.

Hong Kong police

Man arrested over attacking Hong Kong taxi driver with knife after being woken

Police say suspect, aged 31, allegedly attacked driver after cabby tried to wake him up when they reached destination in Tai Kok Tsui.

Crime

2 arrested, 1,075 fake tickets seized ahead of Jay Chou Hong Kong concerts

Fake tickets each had face value of HK$1,880, with syndicate using hotel rooms to store them and arrange distribution, police say.

Officers found 1,073 fake concert tickets in a hotel room in To Kwa Wan while two were seized from the suspects. Photo: Handout
Drugs

Hong Kong man arrested over 9kg narcotics haul worth HK$8.8 million

Suspect, a 27-year-old who claimed to be unemployed, charged with two counts of trafficking in dangerous drugs.

Evidence seized during the arrest is displayed by the customs department. Photo: ISD
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Hong Kong, Macau police smash cross-border syndicate behind 168 scam cases

Officers arrest three men and four women over investment-related scams involving HK$22 million in losses.

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Duo jailed for 6 months for helping Abby Choi’s ex-husband in Hong Kong escape bid

Court earlier found Lam Shun and Irene Pun guilty of agreeing to arrange boat to Macau for person named ‘Alex’ to evade criminal sanctions.

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