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Police raid a lawyer’s office in connection with so-called crash-for-cash scams. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

‘Unforgivable’: police chief slams lawyer, doctors linked to crash-for-cash scams

‘Knowledgeable professionals should not do such immoral and unethical things,’ Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police probe death of man, 80, allegedly knocked down by taxi driver

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong handled record 335 million arrivals and departures last year

Crime in Hong Kong

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

Arrests related to seven building renovation projects involving contracts worth more than HK$200 million.

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The ICAC raided the offices of several companies following earlier complaints. Photo: Jelly Tse
The ICAC raided the offices of several companies following earlier complaints. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts

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

Chairman accuses actress of spreading malicious rumours about their supposed relationship for personal fame.

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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.

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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.

Hong Kong customs seized HK$2.7 billion worth of illicit cigarettes in 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong customs seized HK$2.7 billion worth of illicit cigarettes in 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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.

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.

The High Court in Admiralty. Photo: Sun Yeung
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.

Kwok Yin-sang (centre) arrives at West Kowloon Court during the trial in October last year. Photo: Edmond So
Kwok Yin-sang (centre) arrives at West Kowloon Court during the trial in October last year. Photo: Edmond So
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.

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.

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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The judge said Franklin Lo committed a serious offence but accepted a recommendation that he be sentenced to probation rather than prison. Photo: Handout
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.

Authorities display cleaning and renovation tools seized during an operation targeting illegal labour. Photo: Jelly Tse
Authorities display cleaning and renovation tools seized during an operation targeting illegal labour. Photo: Jelly Tse
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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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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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.

A 63-year-old man was found dead with severe head injuries in Tuen Mun. Photo: Handout
A 63-year-old man was found dead with severe head injuries in Tuen Mun. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

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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Cardinal Joseph Zen and Jimmy Lai’s wife Teresa Lai leave West Kowloon Court. Photo: Sam Tsang
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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Authorities will submit a bill by the end of the year to strengthen fire safety after the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze. Photo: Karma Lo
Authorities will submit a bill by the end of the year to strengthen fire safety after the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze. Photo: Karma Lo
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.

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.

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.

Chau Kit-ying, a Kwai Tsing district councillor, has apologised for her actions. Photo: Handout
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