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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.
The operator has said the compromised internal network is separate from the cable car operation system, and safety and electronic payment data remains unaffected. Photo: Elson Li
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Personal data stolen in ransomware attack on Hong Kong’s Ngong Ping 360 attraction

Company apologises after breach compromises information about staff, annual pass holders, suppliers and tenants at Ngong Ping Village.

Hong Kong courts

Retiree jailed for 8 months over seditious posts against Hong Kong government

Hong Kong

Hong Kong doctor, clinic operator held over illegal hair transplant procedures

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Court clears Jimmy Lai of fraud as government slams him for ‘exploiting resources’

Court of Appeal quashes conviction, ruling prosecution failed to prove Lai had made a ‘false representation’ or could be held liable for concealment.

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Jimmy Lai was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison following a landmark national security trial. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong

Hong Kong inspector dies after shooting herself, probe under way

Inspector shot herself inside Kwun Tong Police Station at about 7.45am.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong medical officer suspended over indecent assault charge against colleague

Security Bureau has confirmed the suspension of senior officer Alex Wong, who is due in court on charges of indecent assault.

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Hong Kong courts

14 convicted of bribing ESF worker to obtain places at Hong Kong kindergarten

Defendants face prison sentences for offering English Schools Foundation employee up to HK$200,000 in exchange for kindergarten admission.

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Former English Schools Foundation (ESF) administrator Fatima Rumjahn testified against the 14 defendants as part of her plea agreement. Photo: Brian Wong
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Hong Kong protests: former young offenders sent on mainland China exchange tours

Head of correctional authorities says expansion of existing scheme aims to boost patriotism and understanding of Chinese culture.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong restaurant burgled, HK$800,000 in cash stolen

Police investigating suspected burglary at Chinese restaurant in Sha Tin, with owner speculating that damaged fire safety door was point of entry.

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Pokemon cards worth HK$8,000 stolen in Hong Kong shop burglary

Police believe the suspect climbed scaffolding to reach a platform before forcing open window grilles to enter the Kwun Tong shop.

Rare, vintage or high-grade Pokemon cards can command exorbitant prices. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong

Chef, 34, arrested for allegedly spraying unknown liquid on 3 women in Hong Kong

Suspect apprehended on Saturday over three separate incidents near Tai Wai MTR station during Christmas and Lunar New Year holidays.

A view of the footbridge at the roundabout near Tai Wai MTR station. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

HK$261 million of frozen crime funds may take 7 years to reach Hong Kong coffers

Trials and other legal procedures must first be completed before funds can be deposited into treasury, insider says.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Police probe suspected poisoning of 4 dogs

Group says incidents among at least 19 cases documented by group and linked to poisonings in local area since last year.

Hong Kong courts

Law firm asks court to block access to files seized in ‘crash-for-cash’ probe

Raymond Lam & Associates says the 66 files contain confidential letters and medical documents belonging to at least 61 clients.

Officers raided the law firm in Mong Kok on February 9. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong bus driver alleged to have deliberately crashed on bridge granted bail

Lee Kai-po, 63, has been charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.

Seventeen coach passengers sustained minor injuries in the crash. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court grants bail to British man filmed wrecking airport kiosks

Youcef Bennoui, 35, charged with criminal damage and must pay HK$5,000 and report daily to police as part of bail conditions.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong coach driver charged over Shenzhen Bay Bridge crash

Man, 63, charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.

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Hong Kong customs arrests 4, seizes HK$140 million of smuggled illicit medicines

Suspects aged between 26 and 61 held as officers uncover smuggled slimming and cosmetic injections as well as erectile dysfunction pills.

The Customs and Excise Department seized HK$140 million worth of slimming and cosmetic injections, along with erectile dysfunction pills. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong aviation

Video | Man takes out his anger on Hong Kong airport kiosks

Viral video shows man toppling self-check-in kiosks with a stanchion before being arrested.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court orders Christian Zheng Sheng Association to be liquidated

Judge rules in government’s favour after charity failed to repay HK$61 million to public fund in the wake of a fraud scandal in 2024.

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong police arrest British tourist after airport check-in kiosks wrecked

Video clip captures departure hall chaos as man topples self-check-in kiosks and hits them repeatedly with stanchion before being arrested.

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A Briton has been arrested after a video clip showed him damaging self-check-in kiosks at the airport. Photo: Facebook/hkcaml
Crime

Editorial | Hong Kong police’s fight against scams needs more public support

Scams might be down in Hong Kong but they still comprise nearly half of all crimes. Vigilance and community support are vital.

Scam cases in Hong Kong fell by 2.9 per cent last year compared with the year before. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police arrest man after HK$25,000 in cash stolen during flight

City recorded 169 cases of cabin theft on inbound flights in the first 10 months of 2024, involving property worth HK$4.3 million.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong aims to add facial recognition to public CCTVs this year: police chief

Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says high-traffic and strategically located shopping centres will be prioritised.

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Accidents and personal safety

Taxi driver, 79, arrested after elderly woman knocked down in Hong Kong

Police officers arrest cabby on suspicion of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm, with woman taken to hospital for treatment.

The victim, who was found in a semi-unconscious state, was rushed to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital for treatment. Photo: Jelly Tse
Road safety in Hong Kong

‘Unforgivable’: police chief slams lawyer, doctors linked to crash-for-cash scams

‘Knowledgeable professionals should not do such immoral and unethical things,’ Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says.

Police raid a lawyer’s office in connection with so-called crash-for-cash scams. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police probe death of man, 80, allegedly knocked down by taxi driver

Cab driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death after allegedly knocking down elderly man near Ngau Tau Kok Road.

Hong Kong

22 arrested as Hong Kong’s ICAC raids firms linked to shady renovation deals

Arrests related to seven building renovation projects involving contracts worth more than HK$200 million.

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