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Crime in Hong Kong

Ex-Hong Kong securities watchdog official charged with obstructing justice

Deng Yingxia, 48, former Securities and Futures Commission associate director, is accused of providing advice to suspects under investigation.

Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai tells court some trade embargoes ‘reasonable’

Crime in Hong Kong

3 arrested, HK$20 million of Ice seized in Hong Kong drug lab raid

Crime in Hong Kong

20 Hong Kong students hospitalised after trolley set ablaze outside school

Police receive call just before 12.30pm on Thursday, investigating fire as case of suspected arson.

Firefighters investigate a trolley set alight in a suspected arson case outside Shek Lei St. John’s Catholic Primary School in Kwai Chung. Photo: Jelly Tse
Firefighters investigate a trolley set alight in a suspected arson case outside Shek Lei St. John’s Catholic Primary School in Kwai Chung. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong housing

Whistle-blowing scheme not a threat to harmony: Hong Kong housing chief

Winnie Ho also says informants will need to be interviewed by authorities to assess the accuracy of the information.

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Hong Kong police

Hong Kong marine police officer hits HK$69 million jackpot in Mark Six lottery

Officer, who made HK$10 bet over phone, will return to duty after taking a break with his family.

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Hong Kong society

Inmate becomes first in Hong Kong to earn local doctoral degree behind bars

Inmate Chun says he hopes his academic achievement can encourage other prisoners not to give up on themselves.

Inmate Chun receives his doctoral degree at a graduation ceremony held in Stanley Prison. Photo: May Tse
Inmate Chun receives his doctoral degree at a graduation ceremony held in Stanley Prison. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong’s top court questions grounds for convicting June 4 alliance trio

Court of Final Appeal judges question how group can be defined as ‘foreign agent’ and denied evidence substantiating that allegation when mounting defence.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong judge slams Jimmy Lai’s self-proclaimed stance as ‘political prisoner’

Court rejects Lai’s claims of ‘persecution’, while former media boss insists Hongkongers no longer enjoyed freedoms as before.

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Accidents and personal safety

Memorial held for Hong Kong motorcyclist killed in controversial crash

Rider, 27, died last week after off-duty customs officer tried to stop his alleged escape from police, with bike crashing into roadside pole and tree.

Family members and friends attend a roadside memorial for the motorcyclist who died last Friday in a crash while allegedly fleeing police. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong courts

Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker Chim Pui-chung seeks leniency after fraud conviction

Defence team says Chim is nearly 80 years old and in poor health in plea backed by mitigation letters from high-profile politicians.

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Former finance sector lawmaker Chim Pui-chung. Photo: Sam Tsang
Former finance sector lawmaker Chim Pui-chung. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong

26 Hongkongers trapped in Southeast Asia for forced labour seek government help

Security Bureau says 26 cases involving residents detained and unable to leave Southeast Asian countries had been logged as of December 31.

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Cathay Pacific

2 Cathay passengers charged over scuffle on flight from Japan to Hong Kong

Woman from Hong Kong and another from mainland China arrested after altercation that allegedly involved throwing items at each other.

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Crime in Hong Kong

What you should consider before making a citizen’s arrest in Hong Kong

Experts explain what residents should be aware of when making a citizen’s arrest after off-duty customs officer tried to stop motorcycle rider, who crashed and died.

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The crash took place on Friday as the motorcycle was travelling along Wang Kee Street towards Lam Hing Street in Kowloon Bay, Photo: Facebook/Dennis Lui
Jimmy Lai trial

Judges grill Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai over calls for Taiwan to join US alliance

Remarks prompt two High Court judges to question Apple Daily founder over his earlier claim that he opposed Taiwan’s independence.

Jimmy Lai Lai has pleaded not guilty to three conspiracy charges concerning foreign collusion and sedition. Photo: AFP
Jimmy Lai Lai has pleaded not guilty to three conspiracy charges concerning foreign collusion and sedition. Photo: AFP
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong immigration officers arrest 26 suspected illegal workers in crackdown

Authorities also arrest three suspected employers, saying illegal workers could seek to capitalise on demand in run-up to Lunar New Year.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong bus driver, 66, arrested after his vehicle hits man, who later dies

‘The man sustained chest injuries and … was certified dead at 7.35pm [on Monday],’ police say.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai calls Taiwan ‘unique country’, denies backing independence

Former media tycoon has returned to the witness box following two-week break during holidays.

Jimmy Lai is contesting two conspiracy charges of collusion with foreign forces and a third of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious publications. Photo: Edmond So
Jimmy Lai is contesting two conspiracy charges of collusion with foreign forces and a third of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious publications. Photo: Edmond So
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs officer arrested after attempting to stop fleeing motorcyclist

Incident that killed the rider has sparked heated debate over whether the off-duty officer’s actions were appropriate.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong driver dies after his truck collides with waste collection vehicle

Authorities say some lanes of Lin Cheung Road had to be closed to traffic due to accident.

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Hong Kong police

How Hong Kong deepfake scam group taught recruits to pass as rich, single women

Learning Japanese, playing golf and tasting red wine worth more than HK$100,000 a bottle among topics for conversation taught to recruits.

Scammers were taught to learn their victims work schedules and feign interest in their hobbies to dupe them into taking part in investment scams. Photo: Shutterstock
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