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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.
An Anti-Deception Coordination Centre poster alerts the public to online scams. Police warn that scammers are ramping up efforts to target retirees on social media and messaging apps. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong woman, 80, loses HK$6 million to fake online investment expert

The case was among over 50 investment scams reported in Hong Kong last week, with total losses approaching HK$30 million.

Hong Kong

Nearly 50% rise in drug seizures by Hong Kong customs in first half of year

Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes 13kg of suspected ketamine at airport, man arrested

Hong Kong courts

Murder trial of slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi’s former relatives to begin

Choi’s ex-husband, Alex Kwong, 31, his father Kwong Kau, 68, and elder brother Anthony Kwong, 35, face a joint count of murder.

Influencer Abby Choi’s death came to light in February 2023. Photo: IG/xxabbyc
Drugs

Customs seizes record HK$125 million worth of marijuana shipped by sea, arresting 3

Seizure of 535kg of cannabis buds found hidden inside insulated boxes shipped from Thailand marks largest seaborne drug bust in city’s history.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 3, seize HK$23 million of Ice in Fanling bust

Two men and a woman, aged 49 to 56, arrested, with drug factory believed to have operated for three to four days.

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Hong Kong courts

3 Jellycat, Labubu plushie thieves jailed for up to 2 years and 2 months

Three men, aged 33 to 36, stole 83 plush toys from two claw machine shops on the instructions of other suspects who remain at large.

Labubu toys are popular merchandise. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong IT analyst charged with murdering wife at their flat

Wong Chi-Kwong, 51, remanded in custody after police found his wife dead in their flat in Heng Fa Chuen estate on Wednesday and arrested him.

Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong hits out at US panel over Jimmy Lai hearing and sanctions bill

Government says US Congressional-Executive Commission on China is trying to ‘intimidate’ officials with sanctions.

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Sexual harassment and assault

Hong Kong to legislate against persistent child sexual abuse and ‘cyberflashing’

Security Bureau says government will include targeted offences in sex offence amendment bill after public and legal groups express broad support.

A little Asian boy with a sad and lonely expression hides in the shadows under a table at home, while being scolded by his mother. Photo: Getty Image
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong 999 callers can send real-time audio, video data from 2028: Chris Tang

Security minister reveals timeline for upgrades to emergency call services, a day after new features announced in Hong Kong policy address.

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Civil servants take part in a stress test at Huanggang Port in August. Photo: Karma Lo
Crime

IT worker, 51, allegedly killed wife with knife after financial disputes: police

Hong Kong police say 53-year-old woman found in bedroom with knife wounds after suspect turned himself in on Wednesday and confessed to killing her.

Hong Kong

Police arrest man after wife found dead with knife wounds in Heng Fa Chuen

Woman, 53, found in flat in block 2 of private residential estate in Hong Kong’s Eastern district.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court ends trial after suspect in deadly 1991 hold-up dies of cancer

Wen Wenye, 62, who allegedly took part in murder and attempted robbery at second-hand goods shop, succumbs to lung cancer.

A photo of the second-hand goods shop taken by police and released during an earlier press conference. Photo: Sam Tsang
Scams and swindles

Editorial | To combat scams, Hong Kong needs stronger crackdowns, greater vigilance

The police’s latest efforts are encouraging, but with one Hongkonger duped by a fraudulent call every hour, there’s no room for complacency.

Chief Inspector Wong Yam-wing of the Financial Intelligence and Investigation Bureau speaks during a press conference on a joint operation against deception and technology crimes, at the police headquarters in Wan Chai on September 4. Photo: Silvia Siu
Hong Kong police

Man arrested after HK$1 million in gems stolen from hotel guest asleep in lobby

Police say suspect allegedly took advantage of situation to search overseas businessman’s backpack and remove uncut gemstones.

Hong Kong children

Letters | Hong Kong must put child safety on the development agenda

Readers discuss the danger of child sexual exploitation shifting online, and the Hong Kong dollar peg.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong district councillor remanded in custody after underage sex conviction

Sei Chun-hing, 39, set to become first elected officer to face imprisonment for a criminal offence since ‘patriots-only’ electoral overhaul in 2021.

Yuen Long district councillor Sei Chun-hing was convicted on Monday of unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl 15 years ago. Photo: Edmond So
Scams and swindles

Man arrested over alleged HK$2.8 million Hong Kong school admission scam

Police say suspect, 51, accepted 23 payments from an education consultant in exchange for securing dozens of places at ‘Kiangsu-Chekiang College’.

Hong Kong

Buyer’s bonus or brazen theft? The legal fight over HK$30 million Mark Six prize

Lawyer says 14 government employees must launch civil proceedings to recover their shares after a colleague allegedly kept the prize money.

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Hong Kong police

Video | Over 700 cardholders report unauthorised iPhone pre-order charges in Hong Kong

The unauthorised charges are linked to pre-orders of Apple’s newest iPhones, with the largest single case involving HK$114,000 (US$14,500).

he unauthorised charges are linked to pre-orders of Apple’s newest iPhones, with the largest single case involving HK$114,000 (US$14,500).
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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s iPhone scam: how to shop safely online and prevent credit card fraud

In the wake of Hong Kong’s iPhone credit card scam, experts break down data security risks, 3DSecure and practical online shopping safeguards.

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After a wave of unauthorised iPhone pre-orders hit Hong Kong buyers, major banks said victims would not be held liable, provided the transactions were proven to be unauthorised. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong courts

Woman spared jail over forging PhD reference letter for Education University

Mainland Chinese student was ordered to perform 160 hours of community service after admitting she used an altered letter to secure admission.

Hong Kong

Number of suspicious credit card transactions involving iPhones surges to 1,209

Apple spokesman says all current orders are being reviewed before processing as total amount involved rises to HK$25 million.

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Over 700 cardholders report unauthorised iPhone pre-order charges worth HK$14.7m

Some report multiple transactions on their credit cards, while an expert says fraudsters may have exploited pre-order rush for Apple’s new iPhones.

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The pre-order rush for the new iPhone 18 Pro Max has led to some Hongkongers’ credit cards being used to make unauthorised purchases. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong

Mainland Chinese HKUST student loses HK$1 million to scammer posing as official

Phone scammer accused her of being involved in criminal case and demanded ‘guarantees’ from her, Hong Kong police say.

The HKUST campus in Clear Water Bay. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong society

Probe launched after body of mainland Chinese woman found in sea off Lamma

Body spotted floating in ocean near Lamma Power Station, and police found no suicide note, but recovered mainland identity card.

Hong Kong society

Police freeze HK$30 million in account of man who refused to share Mark Six prize

Hong Kong police chief says investigation not directly connected to Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, although suspect is member of staff.

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