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Police seized about HK$620 million in suspected criminal proceeds. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest hundreds in HK$620 million fraud, laundering crackdown

Operations target misuse of bank accounts, romance scams and money laundering through virtual currencies.

Hong Kong society

Adidas concerned after woman complains fitting room opened twice at Mong Kok shop

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Hong Kong national security law

‘Soft resistance’ among 4 main national security risks in Hong Kong: Chris Tang

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Hong Kong should see animal protection as a shared civic duty

A pond-cleaning operation that resulted in the death of over a hundred fish highlights gaps in public awareness of and education on animal welfare.

A dead fish is seen at a pond at King Lam Estate in Tseung Kwan O on January 27. Photo: Jelly Tse
Xi Jinping

New generation of Hong Kong police will need ‘iron bones’, security chief says

Secretary for Security Chris Tang warns ‘oppression by hostile foreign forces will not stop’, and calls for police to stand firm.

Crime in Hong Kong

6 arrested over 51 million yen robbery in Hong Kong, with ‘mole’ among victims

Police chief Joe Chow says the six suspects include three Japanese men.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police probe 58 million yen theft at currency exchange shop

Two men escape in vehicle after alleged robbery at shop near 272 Des Voeux Road Central in Sheung Wan.

Hong Kong police have received a report of an alleged robbery outside a money exchange shop in Sheung Wan. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Letters | Kudos to Hong Kong police negotiators for listening and saving lives

Readers discuss the professionalised empathy of the Police Negotiation Cadre, measures against online scalping, and the use of public swimming pools.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong drivers warned to look out for sham compensation claims

Some motorists hit with sudden massive civil claims well after police close minor traffic cases.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested as Hong Kong police seize illegal fireworks worth HK$1 million

Officers detain 37-year-old man after seizing pyrotechnics in shipping container during afternoon raid on Monday.

Officers seized the fireworks and firecrackers during a raid in Tuen Mun. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police probe pond cleaning operation that killed more than 100 fish

Contractor removed fish to conduct maintenance but allegedly failed to provide temporary space with enough air, according to animal rights group.

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Workers clean a pond at King Lam Estate in Tseung Kwan O, with fish still in shallow water. Photo: Jelly Tse
Accidents and personal safety

Boy, 11, takes the wheel after dad faints while driving car in Hong Kong

Boy forced to intervene when father lost consciouness while travelling westbound along Sai Wan’s Shing Sai Road.

Crime in Hong Kong

Woman, 73, charged with murdering husband in Tsim Sha Tsui hotel

Pair found unconscious in hotel room, with man, 77, suffering potentially fatal stab wound, police say.

Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested after ‘air-con dispute’ turns violent

Father, mother and daughter, 10, sustained injuries to hands and forearms following dispute over dripping air conditioner, source says.

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Medical staff rush to send an injured person to hospital following the attack. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Elderly Hong Kong woman arrested after tragedy in hotel room

Police called in after discovery at Ramada Grand hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Police were called to the Ramada Grand in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong Marathon

Police probe child abuse report after man runs with baby in Hong Kong Marathon

The force reached out to the runner and is arranging a time for him to return to the city to assist with investigation, an insider says.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 women as child abuse allegation goes viral online

Father makes social media post accusing helper of causing son’s brain haemorrhage day after two women arrested by police.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2, record 220 offences in illegal road racing crackdown

Officers intercepted 50 vehicles on suspicion of illegal modification during two-day operation ‘Fossington’.

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Operation ‘Fossington’ targeted traffic violations across New Territories locations. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s rare cases of police officers opening fire on duty

The Post revisits notable incidents when the city’s officers drew their guns, ranging from knife attacks to protest clashes.

Crime in Hong Kong

Murder suspect who fled to mainland China handed over to Hong Kong police

Man, 28, was wanted in Hong Kong in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, whose body was found hidden in his flat.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest another man with knife, 2 days after earlier case at mall

Police subdue man with knife near McDonald’s outlet in Tsuen Wan, two days after shooting dead another attacker who took woman hostage at mall.

Hong Kong police have arrested a man wielding a knife near a McDonald’s branch in Tsuen Wan. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Man shot dead by Hong Kong police had ‘history of mental illness, drug abuse’

Security chief praises officers’ bravery, saying their decisiveness prevented suspect from causing further harm and potentially saved lives.

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Police officers point their weapons at the man in Tuen Mun Town Plaza. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Online shopping scams cost Hongkongers HK$14 million in first week of 2026

Police urge caution among consumers and sellers after receiving 276 reports of online shopping fraud last week.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police hunt man who snatched HK$650,000 Rolex watch in Tsim Sha Tsui

Suspect grabbed watch during viewing at Prince Jewellery & Watch on Haiphong Road, police say.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong launches probe as high-rise flat fire kills man, critically injures wife

Investigation under way into Yuen Long flat fire that killed man, injured his wife and forced 435 to evacuate, with foul play not ruled out.

A man was killed after a fire tore through a high-rise flat in Yuen Long. Photo: Edmond So
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest Russian woman over Tesla car attack, brandishing knife

Police say woman was reported to be hitting car at about 6am in Tsim Sha Tsui and had also snatched knife from nearby stall.

The incident occurred on Nathan Road at about 6am on Saturday. Photo: Facebook/Hunter Ho
Crime in Hong Kong

8 arrested over attempting to defraud HK$8.24 million from Hong Kong scheme

Suspects include five members of family believed to be swindle’s mastermind, with group allegedly targeting scheme supporting tech skills.

Interpol

Editorial | Interpol meet will enable Hong Kong to bolster global crime-fighting ties

As host of Interpol’s 94th general assembly, the city will be able to show that its ‘superconnector’ role extends to international law enforcement.

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