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Crime in Hong Kong

Bogus shop used for HK$4 million theft of Patek Philippe, Richard Mille watches

Hong Kong police arrest two men after luxury watches stolen from mainland Chinese merchants in elaborate scam.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police seize HK$45 million of suspected drugs in 2 cases on same day

Crime in Hong Kong

67 arrested in crackdown on triad-controlled prostitution ring in Hong Kong

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 42 riders in crackdown on illegal use of e-bikes

Force says 39 men and three women arrested, with 11 being food delivery riders.

Police says those arrested include 39 men and three women, with 11 being food delivery riders. Photo: Handout
Police says those arrested include 39 men and three women, with 11 being food delivery riders. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong must be ‘careful’ before barring lawyers from meeting clients in jail

Bar Association chief Jose-Antonio Maurellet says some members of professional body have concerns over recently revised prison rules.

Hong Kong courts

Exclusive | Hong Kong needs ‘targeted law’ to tackle AI deepfake porn: Bar Association chief

Jose-Antonio Maurellet says existing laws are not tailored to punish those who obtain images of others without consent to create deepfakes.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 11 domestic helpers in connection with illegal abortion

Saga came to light on June 2 when 39-year-old domestic helper collapsed at her employer’s home after suspected illegal abortion.

The saga came to light on June 2 when Yuen Long police received a report that a domestic helper had collapsed at her employer’s home in Tin Shui Wai. Photo: Jelly Tse
The saga came to light on June 2 when Yuen Long police received a report that a domestic helper had collapsed at her employer’s home in Tin Shui Wai. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong construction leader given community service for drink driving

Colman Wong, vice-president of Hong Kong Construction Association, also handed two-year ban and fined for traffic sign crash.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court blocks bankruptcy discharge of man who forged Nina Wang’s will

Convicted forger Peter Chan was due to be discharged from bankruptcy order, but trustees have requested his status be maintained.

Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested in Hong Kong over smoking products, 30kg of drugs found in luggage

Authorities seized HK$12 million of illegal items, including ketamine from passenger who flew to city from the Netherlands.

Authorities seized HK$12 million of illegal items, including ketamine, from the passenger, who flew to the city from the Netherlands. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong coach cleared of molesting women’s football team player

Court rules complainant gave inconsistent accounts of how offences occurred.

Football coach Wong Chi-wai (front) leaves West Kowloon Court with his lawyers after he is acquitted of indecent assault for a second time. Photo: Brian Wong
Football coach Wong Chi-wai (front) leaves West Kowloon Court with his lawyers after he is acquitted of indecent assault for a second time. Photo: Brian Wong
Crime in Hong Kong

Hunt for Hong Kong copper thieves after lightning rod wire stolen from station

Hong Kong police investigating theft of copper wire worth about HK$100,000 from Po Lam MTR station.

Crime in Hong Kong

Fake Hermes, Chanel, LV and Gucci goods seized in HK$44 million Hong Kong bust

Customs officers uncover 25 cases and confiscate 67,000 counterfeit items in a joint operation with mainland Chinese and Macau counterparts.

Crime in Hong Kong

8 arrested for allegedly faking traffic accidents in Hong Kong to claim handouts

Suspects include seven men and one woman, aged between 22 and 60, police say.

Social Welfare Department. Photo: ISD
Hong Kong courts

Court blocks Hong Kong violin teacher’s bid to fight eviction from public flat

Tang Wai-yin denied permission to lodge a judicial review over Housing Authority’s decision to repossess flat.

Violin teacher Tang Wai-yin has not been allowed to file a judicial review. Photo: Dickson Lee
Violin teacher Tang Wai-yin has not been allowed to file a judicial review. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong courts

Man jailed for 2 months in Hong Kong ride-hailing case, banned from driving

Mainland Chinese visitor offered paid rides after entering city on two-way permit and was caught in police sting against illegal hire car services.

Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong activist’s father denies security law breach over handling finances

Merchant Kwok Yin-sang, father of activist Anna Kwok, pleads not guilty to handling absconder’s financial assets in breach of Article 23 law.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong man jailed for 4 years, 8 months for killing daughter in manslaughter

Elderly man can be released early because of time already served in custody, with judge saying case calls for tempering ‘justice with mercy’.

General view of The High Court in Admiralty. Photo: Sun Yeung
General view of The High Court in Admiralty. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police to launch ‘super app’ with 50 e-services and AI chatbot

App offers platform for residents to access services such as force’s e-Report Centre, emergency rescue and Scameter search engine.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Elderly man arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly assaulting bus driver

Suspect, 68, accused of attacking 25-year-old victim after dispute on double-decker bus.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police on the hunt for man who used fake bills to buy luxury watches

Owners of Patek Philippe and Richard Mille timepieces discover they were given counterfeit banknotes about 30 minutes after suspect flees.

Peninsula Centre on Mody Road. Photo: Google Maps
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police find purported suicide note linked to mangled body case

Officers discover note after domestic helper identifies body as that of her employer.

Officers partially closed off sections of Kennedy Road to look for the victim’s head. Photo: Handout
Officers partially closed off sections of Kennedy Road to look for the victim’s head. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong woman loses HK$180,000 in K-pop star G-Dragon concert ticket scam

Victim bought two tickets for Korean singer G-Dragon’s sell-out concert in Hong Kong, transferring HK$180,000 in total including ‘deposits’.

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Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong prohibits financial dealings with 16 national security fugitives

Security minister Chris Tang invokes Safeguarding National Security Ordinance to also cancel passports of 12 overseas activists.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs sets up armed escort team as drugs pile up in secret warehouse

Confiscated drugs are stored in a warehouse but can only be destroyed by following stringent procedures.

Customs has about six tonnes of Khat, a stimulant when chewed, to destroy. Photo: Handout
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