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The victim’s mangled bicycle at the scene. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

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.

Crime in Hong Kong

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

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Hong Kong economy

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

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Crime in Hong Kong

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.

The burglary occurred in a flat at 28 Castle Peak Road. Photo: Google Maps
Crime in Hong Kong

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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Crime in Hong Kong

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.

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Crime in Hong Kong

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.

The driver reported the incident to police and chased after the suspect. Photo: NowTV News
Crime in Hong Kong

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.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man, 8 hours after trash bag-wearing assailant robs store

Suspect allegedly concealed his face, upper body using garbage bag before robbing store with knife and then stealing taxi.

Crime in Hong Kong

8 arrested in Hong Kong after HK$46 million lost in investor phishing scams

Seven men and a woman arrested in connection with two phishing cases that allegedly targeted more than 130 victims based locally and overseas.

Both scams used phishing links to access victims’ securities accounts, police have said. Photo: Getty Images
Crime in Hong Kong

Police break up Hong Kong loan shark syndicate that hired teen debt collectors

Police arrest 22 people, including four teenagers hired for up to HK$1,000 per job.

Hong Kong police have arrested 22 people suspected of illegal lending, debt collection and related cases of criminal damage and intimidation. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police hunt for man in suspected murder, arrest girlfriend

Force’s investigation uncovers sightings of male suspect dumping suspicious, heavy-looking bags after 49-year-old Vietnamese woman’s disappearance.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Third of victims of 170 Hong Kong compensated dating, naked chat scams are pupils

Police say cases involve more than HK$4.5 million, with victims lured into engaging in nude chats or sending explicit photos.

Crime in Hong Kong

3 arrested in Hong Kong over alleged graffiti spree across Kowloon in June

Local couple and a friend, a Taiwanese passport holder, detained on suspicion of criminal damage.

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Police seized dozens of cans of spray paint during the arrest operation. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police probe theft of HK$3,000 of Labubu figures from claw machine shop

Police say incident was reported by shop owner, with images online showing robbed claw machine was packed with figurines from popular brand.

The brand has attracted a wave of followers from China to Southeast Asia, the Middle East and even Europe. Photo: EPA-EFE
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 118 over e-commerce scams involving HK$5 million in losses

Three most common types of goods involved in such scams are concert tickets, electronics and food and drink.

Crime in Hong Kong

Staff at second-hand luxury stores in Hong Kong fear for safety after robbery

Staff say security systems can’t protect against kind of robber who rendered employee unconscious and stole Hermes and Van Cleef & Arpels products.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 8 after fake concert tickets sold for HK$650,000

Source says tickets for Taiwanese star Jay Chou’s coming concerts in Hong Kong were among those advertised by scammers in cross-border group.

The crime syndicate behind the bogus tickets also claimed to be selling spots for Jay Chou’s coming shows in Hong Kong, the Post has learned. Photo: Facebook/JVR Music
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police officer’s pistol accidentally goes off at headquarters

No injuries reported after single round fired while officer was unloading 9mm CF98-A pistol in designated area.

Crime in Hong Kong

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

34-year-old suspect reportedly posed as a tourist and travelled to city via direct flight from San Francisco.

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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A woman has died after being trapped under a truck that crashed into a bus stop. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

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
Crime in Hong Kong

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.

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.

Crime in Hong Kong

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.

Police display telecoms devices seized as part of the joint operation with Singapore. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Crime in Hong Kong

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
Hong Kong national security law

Authorities still studying if Hong Kong collusion case needs to be handled by Beijing

Minister says Hong Kong and Beijing determining if Article 55 of national security law, which applies to complicated and severe cases, should be invoked.

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Crime in Hong Kong

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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