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Participants demonstrate crossing the new e-channel system. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to test 5-second facial recognition e-channel by June

Immigration authorities say they handled record 335 million people entering and leaving city last year.

Crime in Hong Kong

22 arrested as Hong Kong’s ICAC raids firms linked to shady renovation deals

Hong Kong courts

Henderson Land’s Martin Lee sues actress Chrissie Chau for defamation

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 over HK$300,000 watch theft on inbound flight

Suspects remain in custody after passenger reports watch missing from his backpack on flight from Abu Dhabi.

The male passenger discovered a watch missing from his backpack in the overhead compartment on an inbound flight from Abu Dhabi. Photo: Getty Images
The male passenger discovered a watch missing from his backpack in the overhead compartment on an inbound flight from Abu Dhabi. Photo: Getty Images
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$2.7 billion of illicit cigarettes as busts jump 36%

More than 28,000 arrests made in 2025 as customs chief warns of evolving smuggling tactics, including the use of children.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 3 men over HK$700,000 dried seafood burglary

Suspects, aged 50 to 66, allegedly prised open shop’s electric shutter and floor lock before stealing products and HK$3,000 in cash.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Police chief says no let-up on national security despite stability in Hong Kong

City will continue to ramp up intelligence gathering and education as ‘undercurrents’ of threats persist, Joe Chow says.

Protesters gather on Nathan Road in Mong Kok district in 2020. Photo: Felix Wong
Protesters gather on Nathan Road in Mong Kok district in 2020. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong courts

Ex-fintech executive who stole HK$19.2 million jailed for 6½ years in Hong Kong

Shum Lok-man, who embezzled the money from Eddid Securities and Futures, gambled away 99 per cent of the proceeds.

Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong fugitive’s father guilty of trying to cash out her insurance policy

Kwok Yin-sang tried to deal with financial assets of US-based Anna Kwok, despite knowing daughter is wanted activist with HK$1 million bounty.

Crime in Hong Kong

Scam cases fall for first time in Hong Kong since 2019, annual figures show

While deception cases accounted for nearly half of 89,137 crimes recorded in 2025, number was down by 2.9 per cent from 2024’s figure.

Stacks of money are displayed as evidence in a scam case. There were 43,212 scam cases last year, according to police. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong businessman charged with providing surrogacy services overseas

Harcourt director Alfred Siu and company manager Lin Siu-fong charged with taking part in, and receiving payment for, surrogacy arrangement.

Principal Magistrate David Cheung adjourned the hearing to April 21. Photo: Eugene Lee
Principal Magistrate David Cheung adjourned the hearing to April 21. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong courts

Retiree who left urine-spiked drinks in Hong Kong supermarkets spared prison

Court considers defendant’s psychological health and accepts Social Welfare Department’s recommendation to place him on probation for one year.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Suspected illegal cleaning services targeting Hongkongers still listed online

Ahead of Lunar New Year, RedNote ads for mainland home cleaners remain available despite crackdown on illegal labour in city, SCMP finds.

Jimmy Lai trial

Ex-media boss Jimmy Lai jailed for 20 years under national security law

Beijing hails punishment as a ‘powerful declaration’ against those who dare challenge the city’s national security law.

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Jimmy Lai (front row, third from right) at his sentencing hearing. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police raid lawyer’s office in probe of ‘crash-for-cash’ scams

Raid comes as police investigate more than 100 suspicious cases involving claims for compensation over minor or non-existent traffic accidents.

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Officers from the commercial crime bureau searched the lawyer’s office in Mong Kok on Monday night, leaving with about 10 boxes of documents. Photo: Handout
Officers from the commercial crime bureau searched the lawyer’s office in Mong Kok on Monday night, leaving with about 10 boxes of documents. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Wife alleged to have attacked man with pan in Hong Kong murder case

Wife, 51, suspected to have hit victim with a stainless steel pan, investigators say.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police arrest truck driver over fatal collision

Police say victim, 65, was pushing trolley loaded with cardboard when she was struck by vehicle on Kwun Tong Road.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong court denies bail to suspect over 51 million yen theft at exchange

Japanese national Koki Hirose accused of conspiring to steal 27 million yen in connection with robbery in Sheung Wan.

On January 30, police received a report that two men had snatched a backpack containing 51 million yen from a Japanese man who had arranged to meet at the currency exchange shop. Photo: Karma Lo
On January 30, police received a report that two men had snatched a backpack containing 51 million yen from a Japanese man who had arranged to meet at the currency exchange shop. Photo: Karma Lo
Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison for national security crimes

Hong Kong leader and Beijing office say sentence shows rule of law has been upheld, while UK pledges to engage with Chinese authorities over case.

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Accidents and personal safety

Tougher fire safety rules expected in new Hong Kong bill, including fixed fines

Authorities will submit draft law by end of year to strengthen enforcement and free up resources for more complex cases.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong woman arrested at airport over knuckleduster in carry-on luggage

Maximum penalty for trying to take banned items onto planes is five years' jail.

Officers from the Airport Police District are following up on the case. Photo: Elson Li
Crime in Hong Kong

23 cases of smuggled orchids recorded as holiday demand swells in Hong Kong

Conservation Department vows to step up patrols ahead of Lunar New Year when smuggling becomes more active.

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department will work with customs to step up enforcement, according to Jenny Lau (left). Photo: Eugene Lee
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department will work with customs to step up enforcement, according to Jenny Lau (left). Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong district councillor warned after parking illegally in fire exit lane

Chau Kit-ying reminded verbally and in writing to act in accordance with public expectations of district councillors, minister says.

Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested over threatening to bomb Hong Kong’s Admiralty MTR station

Police say they searched station and found no suspicious objects.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hongkongers lost HK$350 million in online shopping scams in first 11 months of 2025

Police say about 63 per cent of cases between January and November last year involved bogus concert ticket sales.

Authorities plan to set up education efforts to educate young people about online shopping scams. Photo: Getty Images
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