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Hong Kong crime news, including murder cases, triads, the hunt for serial killers, court cases and trials, shootings, burglary, armed robbery and corruption.
The clinic is located in Cameron Commercial Centre on Hennessy Road. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong

Hong Kong doctor, clinic operator held over illegal hair transplant procedures

Authorities raid clinic in Cameron Commercial Centre on Hennessy Road after receiving tip-off it is offering cell transplant treatment for hair loss.

Jimmy Lai

Court clears Jimmy Lai of fraud as government slams him for ‘exploiting resources’

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong inspector dies after shooting herself, probe under way

Hong Kong

Hong Kong medical officer suspended over indecent assault charge against colleague

Security Bureau has confirmed the suspension of senior officer Alex Wong, who is due in court on charges of indecent assault.

Chief Staff Officer of the Auxiliary Medical Service Alex Wong Ying‑keung has been suspended after being arrested and charged with indecent assault. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong courts

14 convicted of bribing ESF worker to obtain places at Hong Kong kindergarten

Defendants face prison sentences for offering English Schools Foundation employee up to HK$200,000 in exchange for kindergarten admission.

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CSD

Hong Kong protests: former young offenders sent on mainland China exchange tours

Head of correctional authorities says expansion of existing scheme aims to boost patriotism and understanding of Chinese culture.

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Hong Kong police

Hong Kong restaurant burgled, HK$800,000 in cash stolen

Police investigating suspected burglary at Chinese restaurant in Sha Tin, with owner speculating that damaged fire safety door was point of entry.

A view of Mei Tin Commercial Complex, where the burgled Chinese restaurant is located. Photo: Google Maps
United States

Pokemon cards worth HK$8,000 stolen in Hong Kong shop burglary

Police believe the suspect climbed scaffolding to reach a platform before forcing open window grilles to enter the Kwun Tong shop.

Hong Kong

Chef, 34, arrested for allegedly spraying unknown liquid on 3 women in Hong Kong

Suspect apprehended on Saturday over three separate incidents near Tai Wai MTR station during Christmas and Lunar New Year holidays.

Hong Kong

HK$261 million of frozen crime funds may take 7 years to reach Hong Kong coffers

Trials and other legal procedures must first be completed before funds can be deposited into treasury, insider says.

Money seized during an operation combating money laundering is displayed at police headquarters in Wan Chai. Photo: Edmond So
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Police probe suspected poisoning of 4 dogs

Group says incidents among at least 19 cases documented by group and linked to poisonings in local area since last year.

Police and SPCA retrieve the remains of a dog found in the New Territories. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Law firm asks court to block access to files seized in ‘crash-for-cash’ probe

Raymond Lam & Associates says the 66 files contain confidential letters and medical documents belonging to at least 61 clients.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong bus driver alleged to have deliberately crashed on bridge granted bail

Lee Kai-po, 63, has been charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court grants bail to British man filmed wrecking airport kiosks

Youcef Bennoui, 35, charged with criminal damage and must pay HK$5,000 and report daily to police as part of bail conditions.

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A video on social media showed Youcef Bennoui, 35, pushing over several self-check-in kiosks in the departure hall and repeatedly striking them with a stanchion. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong coach driver charged over Shenzhen Bay Bridge crash

Man, 63, charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.

A Hong Kong-bound coach hit railings on the Shenzhen Bay Bridge. Photo: Handout
Mainland China

Hong Kong customs arrests 4, seizes HK$140 million of smuggled illicit medicines

Suspects aged between 26 and 61 held as officers uncover smuggled slimming and cosmetic injections as well as erectile dysfunction pills.

Hong Kong aviation

Video | Man takes out his anger on Hong Kong airport kiosks

Viral video shows man toppling self-check-in kiosks with a stanchion before being arrested.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court orders Christian Zheng Sheng Association to be liquidated

Judge rules in government’s favour after charity failed to repay HK$61 million to public fund in the wake of a fraud scandal in 2024.

The former premises of Christian Zheng Sheng College on Lantau Island. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong police arrest British tourist after airport check-in kiosks wrecked

Video clip captures departure hall chaos as man topples self-check-in kiosks and hits them repeatedly with stanchion before being arrested.

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Crime

Editorial | Hong Kong police’s fight against scams needs more public support

Scams might be down in Hong Kong but they still comprise nearly half of all crimes. Vigilance and community support are vital.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police arrest man after HK$25,000 in cash stolen during flight

City recorded 169 cases of cabin theft on inbound flights in the first 10 months of 2024, involving property worth HK$4.3 million.

Police have urged passengers to stay vigilant, lock carry-on luggage and keep valuables or cash on their person or with companions when leaving seats. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong aims to add facial recognition to public CCTVs this year: police chief

Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says high-traffic and strategically located shopping centres will be prioritised.

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CCTV cameras in Mong Kok. Photo: Eugene Lee
Accidents and personal safety

Taxi driver, 79, arrested after elderly woman knocked down in Hong Kong

Police officers arrest cabby on suspicion of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm, with woman taken to hospital for treatment.

Road safety 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

Cab driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death after allegedly knocking down elderly man near Ngau Tau Kok Road.

The man was declared dead at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Photo: Jelly Tse
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
Hong Kong

Hong Kong councillor warned over parking offence as misconduct scrutiny widens

Home affairs chief Alice Mak to warn councillors to uphold public expectations, with Poon Chi-shing the latest to come under fire amid recent traffic breaches.

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Mainland China

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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