Hong Kong police arrested a 72-year-old local man for allegedly practising dentistry illegally at a North Point shop promoting a mainland Chinese dental clinic. The arrest followed calls from the local industry for stricter regulation.
Four Hong Kong police officers lost their appeal against convictions and jail terms for framing a homeless man for drug possession and destroying evidence in 2020, with the Court of Appeal upholding the original sentences due to the seriousness of the offences.
Hong Kong police arrested 991 individuals aged 16-93 and seized HK$3 million cash and HK$4.4 million in valuables during a June-July crackdown on illegal World Cup gambling. The operation uncovered HK$365 million in betting records across 249 premises, targeting bookmaking, betting, illegal gambling operations, and money laundering.
Hong Kong police arrested 78 people, including a 16-year-old, in an anti-triad operation targeting illegal gambling at Happy Valley Racecourse. The crackdown, conducted from July 7 to Monday, uncovered a syndicate involved in illicit horse racing betting.
Hong Kong police arrested a 26-year-old investment manager at Chief Securities for allegedly making unauthorized investments, causing an estimated HK$150 million (US$19.1 million) loss. The suspect, who worked as a trader for six months, was arrested Monday after audits revealed suspicious activity between January 9 and Monday.
Hong Kong police arrested a 37-year-old man after a photo circulating online showed him riding a motorcycle with a young child and another passenger, violating laws against carrying more than one passenger and children under eight without a sidecar.
Hong Kong police arrested 65 individuals in a major operation targeting a criminal syndicate operating unlicensed nightclubs and gambling dens. The suspects allegedly provided illicit drugs and hired illegal workers as hostesses in venues across Kowloon West.
A 50-year-old woman has been arrested in Hong Kong after a brawl at a minibus station resulted in the death of a 53-year-old woman. The dispute reportedly began over a stepped-on foot and escalated after the women disembarked.
A 74-year-old minibus driver was arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of dangerous driving after hitting a 90-year-old man crossing the road in Kwai Chung. The elderly pedestrian sustained a head injury and was hospitalized.
Hong Kong police arrested 125 people in a crackdown on a triad group that monopolized construction site lunchbox businesses through intimidation and extortion, while also operating illegal gambling dens.
Hong Kong police arrested 13 people, including a 17-year-old boy and two women, in a three-day operation targeting drink and drug driving during the World Cup. The operation, code-named "Quickchaser", also resulted in the seizure of drugs worth an estimated HK$40,000.
Hong Kong police have initiated a murder investigation and arrested two men following the death of a 45-year-old man in a Mong Kok flat. The incident occurred during a dispute where drugs were also discovered, and the deceased had minor injuries but no obvious scissor wounds.
Hong Kong's narcotics bureau seized 120kg of cocaine from a yacht, bringing the total recent haul to 361kg with a street value of HK$270 million. A 45-year-old woman, the yacht's registered owner, was arrested in connection with the largest cocaine trafficking case recorded by police in the past year.
Hong Kong police and mainland Chinese authorities arrested 15 individuals between March and June, dismantling a cross-border phishing syndicate that defrauded victims of HK$16.8 million by impersonating the Water Supplies Department through malicious text messages.
Hong Kong police arrested a 74-year-old minibus driver for dangerous driving causing death after his vehicle fatally struck a 43-year-old cyclist in Ta Kwu Ling, North district. The incident occurred on Man Kam To Road, and the driver was detained for questioning.
Hong Kong police's bomb squad investigated a suspicious object found on Pan Hoi Street in Quarry Bay on Thursday afternoon. Sources indicated it was likely not a bomb, possibly being mud, a rock, or concrete, and measured approximately 1.5 meters long with a 50cm diameter.
Adult film actress So was arrested in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, for allegedly promoting an illegal online betting website. The site, which claims to be a popular Asian gaming brand since 2018, offers various forms of gambling and had hired local personalities as brand ambassadors. So was released on bail.
Hong Kong police arrested a 35-year-old woman after finding a 1.5-meter crocodile on her balcony. This discovery led authorities to uncover approximately 100 more reptiles, including endangered species, in her flat, prompting an investigation by the AFCD.
Hong Kong police arrested a 41-year-old mainland Chinese man for allegedly impersonating a registered ride-hailing driver and working illegally. He was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud and breaching visa conditions. A 24-year-old local man was also arrested.
Hong Kong police arrested 69 individuals linked to a syndicate suspected of laundering approximately HK$200 million (US$25.5 million) from cross-border investment fraud. The operation, involving over 170 victims, targeted "mule" bank accounts used in the scheme.
Hong Kong police arrested 24 drivers and issued over 4,000 tickets in a two-week crackdown on distracted driving and jaywalking. Road accident deaths surged 42% in the first five months of the year, with pedestrians being half the victims.
Police have charged a man with burglary following three incidents at the Sausalito residential estate and Tai Shui Hang Village. Valuables including gold, jewelry, and cash totaling HK$736,000 were stolen. The suspect will appear in court on Monday.
A 36-year-old man was assaulted with a rock while parking at an airport terminal in Hong Kong. The assailant fled empty-handed, and police later arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted robbery. The victim sustained head injuries and was hospitalized.
Hong Kong police arrested seven people, aged 20-39, in connection with a robbery of six gold bars worth HK$7 million (US$893,102). The victim was hired to transport the gold from Indonesia to Hong Kong when he was ambushed by knife-wielding suspects.
