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The couple’s flat is in the Ocean One development in Yau Tong. Photo: Google Maps
Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested for alleged HK$450,000 theft of wife’s Chanel, Hermes, Rolex goods

Woman, 34, reported her husband to police after suspecting he stole HK$450,000 worth of goods from their home.

Scams and swindles

Police urge Apple to fix security after 110 reports of fraud over iPhone Duo

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Abby Choi - murder of a model

Abby Choi’s partner tells murder trial she hid ex-in-laws’ dependence on her

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 men over HK$1.7 million Kowloon break-in spree

Suspects targeted unlocked residential homes in Kowloon at night, stealing cash and goods before using stolen credit cards online.

During Thursday’s operation, officers seized cash, credit cards and valuables, as well as clothes and shoes believed to belong to the suspects. Photo: Handout
During Thursday’s operation, officers seized cash, credit cards and valuables, as well as clothes and shoes believed to belong to the suspects. Photo: Handout
Abby Choi - murder of a model

Ex-father-in-law failed to repay HK$250,000 loan, Abby Choi murder trial hears

TamJai founder Tam Chak-kwan details series of requests for money by Kwong Kau, including help in paying for legal representation after his arrest.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong woman gets 3 months in psychiatric institution over seditious posters

Court sentences woman, 62, to 3 months in Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre for displaying colonial flag and seditious slogans outside flat.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Firm accused of cost-cutting, false declarations over fire-safety parts in lifts

Surprise inspections uncovered serious deficiencies in projects carried out by Taizoom Elevator (Hong Kong) at two estates, government says.

Thirty-nine lifts replaced at Pok Hong Estate between May 2025 and July this year are affected, the government says. Photo: Handout
Thirty-nine lifts replaced at Pok Hong Estate between May 2025 and July this year are affected, the government says. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

6 arrested over HK$14m agarwood and crypto investment scam that ran for 9 years

BBB Group allegedly offered fake agarwood, crypto and car-wash ‘investment’ plans before SFC placed firm on watch list.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong teenager admits acid attack on Singaporean tourist

Anson Kew, who was 17 during the Wan Chai assault, offers no explanation for targeting the 36-year-old victim during her visit to the city.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest pair after HK$80,000 Tai Po gold necklace theft

Man in his forties caught in same district within 24 hours after fleeing store on Kwong Fuk Road.

The suspect allegedly snatched a gold necklace from the Kwong Fuk Road store before fleeing on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Google Maps
Abby Choi - murder of a model

Abby Choi’s partner says he never sought sexual relationship with her ex-husband

Chris Tam appears surprised when defence counsel suggests he and Alex Kwong were romantically linked while students at international school.

Chris Tam arrives at court. He said it was reasonable for him and Abby Choi to remain close to her ex-husband, Alex Kwong, because of the shared children. Photo: Elson Li
Chris Tam arrives at court. He said it was reasonable for him and Abby Choi to remain close to her ex-husband, Alex Kwong, because of the shared children. Photo: Elson Li
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police hunt suspect who stole HK$80,000 necklace from jewellery store

Man in his forties asked to try on necklace at Chow Sang Sang store before snatching it and making quick getaway on an airport-bound bus.

Hong Kong courts

Domestic helper charged with murdering 93-year-old employer in Hong Kong

Indonesian Kharsina, 52, remanded in custody after being charged, four days after elderly woman in her care was found unconscious in Kai Tak flat.

Abby Choi - murder of a model

Abby Choi’s ex-mother-in-law urged delay in calling police to await ‘kidnappers’, court hears

Choi’s partner, Chris Tam, tells Hong Kong High Court that Jenny Li tried to paint the model’s disappearance as an abduction.

Chris Tam, Abby Choi's partner, arrives to give evidence at the High Court on Wednesday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong courts

13 years in prison for care home warden who raped intellectually disabled woman

Hong Kong judge slams former carer’s ‘extremely despicable’ crimes, saying defendant had not only abused his power but also displayed no remorse.

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The victim was a resident of Hong Chi Pinehill Integrated Vocational Training Centre Kwong Fuk Hostel in Tai Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
The victim was a resident of Hong Chi Pinehill Integrated Vocational Training Centre Kwong Fuk Hostel in Tai Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
Abby Choi - murder of a model

Slain model Abby Choi called ‘birthing machine’ by ex-father-in-law, court hears

Choi’s partner Chris Tam takes stand for first time in murder trial, describing day that led to breakdown in model’s relations with ex-in-laws.

Crime in Hong Kong

Average loss for elderly Hongkongers to investment scams jumps 33% to HK$1.08m

Hong Kong recorded 29,670 scam cases in the first eight months of this year, a 5 per cent increase over the same period in 2025.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 20 over prostitution syndicate that trapped women in debt

Police say women from Southeast Asia had to provide unpaid sexual services to repay travel and accommodation costs before sharing earnings with the syndicate.

Hong Kong police have arrested 20 people over a prostitution syndicate that allegedly required women to provide unpaid sexual services to repay travel and accommodation costs. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong police have arrested 20 people over a prostitution syndicate that allegedly required women to provide unpaid sexual services to repay travel and accommodation costs. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Ex-Cyberport department head, 5 others, charged over HK$20 million tech subsidy fraud

Former entrepreneurship head Alice So allegedly took bribes, including plane tickets and luxury gifts, in return for pushing subsidies for AI start-up.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong police ramp up investigation into Anita Mui’s missing ashes

Police say case, originally handled by Lantau district crime squad, now being handled by higher-level New Territories South regional crime unit.

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Hong Kong courts

Dog shelter worker awarded HK$89,000 over canine attack despite volunteer claim

District Court rules employment relationship existed despite lack of formal contract as victim was paid and directed by shelter staff.

District Judge Harold Leong found that the employment relationship between Kelly Animals Shelter and the victim had been established despite no contract being signed. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong domestic helper arrested for alleged murder of 93-year-old woman

Elderly woman was found unresponsive in her flat after helper sought assistance from building security staff.

The woman lived at Tak Long Estate. Photo: Sam Tsang
The woman lived at Tak Long Estate. Photo: Sam Tsang
Abby Choi - murder of a model

‘A pack of lies’: Abby Choi’s mother rejects claims Kwong family repaid her debts

Cheung Yin-fa says she gambled up to HK$100,000 at mahjong parlours for ‘entertainment’, but denies debts ever led to debt collectors harassing her family.

Accidents and personal safety

Minibus driver hospitalised, 18 others injured, after collision with goods truck

Hong Kong police say accident occurred on Monday morning on Yuen Long-bound side of San Tin Highway.

SCMP Highlights

Trump’s China-savvy spokeswoman, Hong Kong trail emergencies: 5 weekend reads

From a museum replica sparking US-China collaboration to Malaysian doctors shunning Borneo, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Trump described Katie Zacharia as a “loyal and brilliant supporter”. Photo: Handout
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