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Baptist University says it is closely reviewing the security of its systems and personal data. Photo: Nora Tam
Crime in Hong Kong

Baptist University reviews IT security after ransomware group claims breach

Allegations made by cybercrime group ‘The Gentlemen’, as cybersecurity monitoring platforms report about 1,900 credentials may have been compromised.

Crime in Hong Kong

Police deploy drones, ‘stealth cars’ as 10 arrested for alleged street racing

Hong Kong courts

Ex-Deloitte IT manager remanded for stealing 423 laptops to fund stock trading

Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested over doxxing 2 former associates in failed restaurant business

Wholesale food supplier posted personal details of restaurant owner and consultant after dealings turned sour, Hong Kong watchdog says.

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data in Wan Chai. Photo: Sun Yeung
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data in Wan Chai. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong’s IOMed ‘ready to tackle state disputes, serve as Asian legal hub’

IOMed head Teresa Cheng says six countries have nominated 26 mediators to handle such disputes, as Hong Kong seeks Asia legal capital role.

Hong Kong courts

Man jailed for accidentally killing girlfriend during abusive ‘weight-loss’ regime

High Court notes psychologist’s testimony of Ng Ka-sing’s poor intelligence and meek personality after earlier manslaughter conviction.

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Hong Kong courts

Diamond buyer admits stealing HK$11m worth of gems to fund gambling addiction

Ex-Tse Sui Luen procurement manager resold diamonds from suppliers over six years, depositing up to HK$300,000 a month into a betting account.

Mui Ka-fai, 63, pleaded guilty at the High Court to stealing diamonds worth more than HK$11 million from suppliers over six years. Photo: Warton Li
Mui Ka-fai, 63, pleaded guilty at the High Court to stealing diamonds worth more than HK$11 million from suppliers over six years. Photo: Warton Li
Hong Kong courts

Bar Association challenges decision to clear ex-lawmaker of misconduct

Legal body applies for judicial review of tribunal’s decision that barrister’s role in illegal gathering was not serious enough to warrant sanction.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 8 over HK$6.2 million ‘sugar baby’ dating scam

Fraudsters posed as wealthy clients to extract bogus legal fees from victims, including teachers and healthcare workers, seeking compensated dates.

Hong Kong courts

Court approves last attempt by 11 jailed opposition figures to clear their names

Hong Kong court cites five legal issues deserving further scrutiny over appellants’ involvement in unofficial 2020 primary to take over legislature.

Benny Tai was previously sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for acting as the chief organiser of the unofficial primary election in 2020. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong police

Man with knife arrested after allegedly injuring 2 at Hong Kong housing estate

Police receive call about young man attacking residents at Baguio Villa, while online clip shows topless assailant lunging at security guards.

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An online clip of the incident shows the attacker, armed with a knife, approaching security guards. Photo: Handout
An online clip of the incident shows the attacker, armed with a knife, approaching security guards. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong police

Police dismantle alleged triad group accused of laundering HK$600 million

Force arrests 147 people after conducting a citywide operation code-named ‘Rapidhorse’.

Crime in Hong Kong

Man falls to death after cleaver attack on neighbour in lift over noise dispute

Police believe the attack was premeditated, with neighbours repeatedly quarrelling over noise.

Hong Kong courts

Bar Association broadly backs new offence for persistent child sexual abuse

Hong Kong Bar Association vice-chairman Martin Hui says four ‘safeguards’ are needed to ensure fairness for both defendant and victim.

Martin Hui holds a copy of the Bar Association’s submission for the consultation on sexual offence reforms. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong designer sues Prada for US$5m over abandoned Rolls-Royce project

City-based Belgian designer Jonathan Riss accuses fashion giant of breaching various written and verbal agreements.

Jonathan Riss maintains a studio in an industrial building in Wong Chuk Hang. Photo: Handout
Jonathan Riss maintains a studio in an industrial building in Wong Chuk Hang. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

HKU virologist spared conviction for assaulting man and damaging his phone

Vijaykrishna Dhanasekaran, 48, placed under two-year order to keep the peace and instructed to pay HK$800 in damages.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong weighs dedicated offence to tackle persistent child sex abuse

Security chief Chris Tang also reveals over 90 per cent of respondents back proposed overhaul of laws tackling sex crimes during consultation.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong woman loses HK$69m to scammers posing as mainland Chinese officials

Victim, 43, made multiple transfers after receiving calls from fraudsters claiming to be officials accusing her of committing a crime.

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A 43-year-old Hong Kong woman was scammed out of HK$69 million by fraudsters posing as mainland Chinese officials. Photo: Getty Images
A 43-year-old Hong Kong woman was scammed out of HK$69 million by fraudsters posing as mainland Chinese officials. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong courts

Former Standard Chartered bank staff jailed over HK$28m Africa investment scam

Pair sentenced to three years at a Hong Kong court after ICAC probe finds they helped syndicate use fake bank documents to dupe 21 Japanese investors.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong police to merge Tin Sum division with Sha Tin and Ma On Shan

The force says the restructuring will improve efficiency while maintaining emergency response times and service quality in Sha Tin.

Accidents and personal safety

Man found dead in waters off Hong Kong’s Stonecutters Island, probe under way

Police say preliminary investigations suggest that the man might have drowned while swimming.

Hong Kong police found the body of a man in waters off Stonecutters Island on Thursday morning. Photo: Martin Chan
Crime in Hong Kong

25 arrested as police bust loan shark ring charging up to 282% interest rate

Teenagers as young as 13 recruited via social media to intimidate debtors with calls and red paint.

Hong Kong police have arrested 25 people, some as young as 13, in a crackdown on a loan shark syndicate. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong police have arrested 25 people, some as young as 13, in a crackdown on a loan shark syndicate. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime

Singapore court jails Hong Kong mother, adult son for violent Changi clash

Son, 42, initially kicked his mother, 65, in the terminal; a bystander was then attacked, followed by a police officer being bitten on the arm.

Crime in Hong Kong

Fears grow that Fun Coffee crypto scam duped over 1,000 as losses mount

Police say that total reported losses tied to Vietnam-based syndicate have climbed to HK$104 million, with 225 complaints received since last month.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong woman swindles landlords out of HK$4.3m in crypto investment scam

67-year-old posed as a prospective tenant, paying rent upfront to gain landlords’ trust, before tricking them into a bogus scheme.

A 67-year-old woman has been arrested after conning two landlords out of HK$4.3 million in a cryptocurrency investment scam. Photo: Getty Images
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