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Seven of the cars involved in racing have been confiscated by the force for investigation, including the suspected retired Audi police vehicle. Photo: Handout
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8 arrested for road races in Hong Kong, including 1 who allegedly used police car

Suspected police car involved in street racing is an Audi model A6, which the force uses for patrols.

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Customs works with University of Hong Kong to develop crypto transaction tracer

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Teen star of Hong Kong documentary on DSE exams convicted of theft again

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Hong Kong police chief vows vigilance against lingering national security threats

Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says threats of home-grown terrorism and ‘soft resistance’ still remain, in interview marking security law anniversary.

Hong Kong’s police chief has said that “undercurrents” remain that require the force to boost its intelligence-gathering and law enforcement efforts. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong lawmakers back criminalising of subletting public rental flats

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho stresses amended law will not cover normal interactions with neighbours, such as tutoring.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong policeman gets community service order for defrauding credit union

Officer understated repayments and hid other debts to secure HK$280,000 in loans from force’s credit union.

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Hong Kong’s top court dismisses domestic helper’s forced labour challenge

Court of Final Appeal rules that absence of dedicated legislation did not impede the ‘practical and effective’ protection of her rights.

The Court of Final Appeal dismissed a foreign domestic helper’s challenge that police had failed to properly investigate her complaint against an employer due to the absence of specific legislation. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Hong Kong student spared jail for faking exam results via beauty app Meitu

Acting principal magistrate highlights gravity of offence, but notes defendant is still relatively young and has reflected on her mistake.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court jails couple for life for murdering, abusing newborn son

Judge calls treatment of seven-week-old Iyman Hossain by parents Imran Hossain and Farzana Akter ‘completely disgraceful’.

Hong Kong national security law

Mobile game advocating Hong Kong independence disappears from Apple’s App Store

Reversed Front: Bonfire was no longer available on Google Play Store on Tuesday, the same day police warned against downloading game.

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“Reversed Front: Bonfire” was developed by developed by ESC Taiwan and launched in April. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong national security law

Hongkongers warned not to download mobile game ‘promoting secessionist agenda’

Individuals who download Reversed Front: Bonfire may be considered in possession of a seditious publication, police warn.

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‘Reversed Front: Bonfire’ was developed by a Taiwanese company, ESC. Photo: reversedfront.tw
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court convicts couple of child cruelty, murdering newborn son

High Court jury also rejects parents’ defence that infant’s head trauma and rib fractures were inflicted by his brother out of jealousy.

From our archives

When a family of five died tragically in a murder-suicide in 1999

Parents take their children’s lives amid financial strain and leave community in Tin Shui Wai reeling by the devastating act.

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Hong Kong advocates on why church sex abuse cases take time to surface

Calls made for better guidelines and legislative review after retired pastor arrested in connection with sexual assault of minor in 1990s.

A study based on data from NGO RainLily found that survivors of sexual violence on average waited four years and two months before seeking help. Photo: Getty Images
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Slain Hong Kong model Abby Choi ‘took advantage’ of rich husband, court hears

Ex-mother-in-law Jenny Li says her son, Abby Choi and model’s husband had a ‘chaotic’ relationship.

Abby Choi went missing in February 2023. Photo: IG/xxabbyc
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Domestic helper gets 14 months’ jail in Hong Kong for jewellery theft

Sherelle Lyn Valle Dajay, 41, stole 47 items from employer’s home in Happy Valley over a seven-month period and pawned them for HK$200,000.

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Man arrested after fireworks ignited at Hong Kong’s Avenue of Stars

Video circulating on social media shows man igniting firework stick at waterfront promenade near K11 Musea.

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Hong Kong police arrest 2, hunting third over burglaries at antiques warehouse

Over 100 jade pieces, antiques and accessories valued at more than HK$2 million were stolen from Chai Wan site.

Police display some of the recovered items. Photo: Handout
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Retired Hong Kong pastor arrested for alleged sexual assault of minor in 1990s

Source says man accused of assaulting girl, who was 13 years old at the time, inside church in Sham Shui Po.

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Editorial | More must be done in Hong Kong’s cybercrime campaign

Review by Hong Kong police reveals how critical infrastructure operators are vulnerable to online attacks.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police launch first drone patrols in urban areas

Unmanned aerial vehicles can inspect an area the size of 13 football pitches in 25 minutes.

A police drone flies above the streets of Yau Ma Tei on Friday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime

Hong Kong police to take down fake news report about Andy Lau resembling SCMP

Fake article claims Monetary Authority suing actor over cryptocurrency advice.

The fake news report purporting to be from the South China Morning Post about Andy Lau. Photo: Handout
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Second man arrested in connection with Hong Kong knifepoint bank hold-up

Transport worker arrested on suspicion of receiving HK$100,000 from proceeds of armed robbery at Hang Seng Bank branch.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong producer Raymond Wong to plead not guilty to insider trading

79-year-old allegedly advised another person to deal in shares of a company he was the chairman and controlling shareholder of in 2017.

Scams and swindles

Man arrested for allegedly impersonating Hong Kong police, officials in 3 scams

Authorities say 57-year-old used false identities to con victims out of HK$310,000 by claiming he could help buy discounted concert tickets, phones.

Authorities say the suspect convinced the owner of a watch shop that he was a police officer and subsequently conned him out of HK$7,500. Photo: Jelly Tse
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Chef at Hong Kong monastery admits cruelty after tying 2 dogs up in bags

Ng Sing-yiu tied two stray mongrels up in nylon bags last August and released them at a car park, saying he wanted to maintain hygiene in his kitchen.

The two female mongrels “Dai Mui” and “Sai Mui” were often seen on the grounds of Po Lin Monastery before they were captured by Ng. Photo: Animal Post
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4 Lingnan University students in Hong Kong arrested over HK$1 million theft

Two former and two current student union committee members detained by police for allegedly stealing from the organisation.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police arrest man over anthrax hoax at social welfare office

Suspect leaves paper on counter with ‘anthrax’, but police find no traces of substance following office evacuation.

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