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.
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'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.
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.
Hong Kong police have arrested seven people, aged 20-39, in connection with the robbery of six gold bars worth HK$7 million (US$893,102). The victim was ambushed by three knife-wielding suspects at an airport car park after being hired to transport the gold from Indonesia. Some suspects are believed to have fled to mainland China.
Hong Kong police arrested nine individuals, including eight men and one woman, for their alleged involvement in two farm burglaries in Tin Shui Wai. The total losses are estimated at over HK$2.7 million, including cash, watches, jewelry, and gold. Some stolen items have reportedly been pawned in Macau.
Hong Kong police arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of sexually assaulting three intoxicated men and a teenager in guest houses or staircases. The suspect is also accused of recording the assaults. The investigation began after a 19-year-old victim reported being assaulted after passing out on the street.
Hong Kong police arrested a 36-year-old man suspected of sexually assaulting three intoxicated men and a teenager in guest houses or staircases, and recording the assaults. The investigation began after a 19-year-old victim reported being assaulted after passing out on the street.
A van driver has been arrested in Hong Kong after a crash on the Tsing Sha Highway killed two passengers, an off-duty firefighter and his wife. The couple were ejected from the taxi during the collision and pronounced dead at the scene.
Hong Kong police arrested 150 people in a three-day crackdown on an illegal bookmaking syndicate that handled over HK$320 million in wagers. The operation targeted multiple locations and websites, with police warning against illegal betting during the Fifa World Cup.
Albert Yuen Yuk-kin, a former deputy commissioner of operations with the Hong Kong police, has been appointed to lead the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) after a 37-year career. This appointment, along with the director of information services role, went to individuals with police backgrounds as part of civil service reforms.
Hong Kong police arrested four men and seized 9.5kg of suspected drugs worth HK$7.2 million. The operation targeted a syndicate that allegedly recruited two mainland Chinese men through online gaming platforms to package and distribute drugs in the city.
Hong Kong police have arrested four men and seized HK$7.2 million (US$918,850) worth of suspected drugs, including ketamine, cocaine, and etomidate. The operation, which began Thursday, uncovered a syndicate that allegedly recruited two mainland Chinese men through online gaming platforms to help with drug packaging and distribution in the city.
A 24-year-old intern doctor in Hong Kong was arrested and fired after allegedly accessing patient data without authorization using another doctor's login at Caritas Medical Centre. The Hospital Authority reported the incident to the police.
Hong Kong police are launching a two-week crackdown on distracted driving and jaywalking following a 42% surge in traffic fatalities from January to May 2026, with pedestrians making up half the 51 deaths.
Hong Kong police are launching a two-week crackdown on distracted driving and jaywalking following a 42% increase in traffic fatalities in the first five months of 2026. 51 people died, with pedestrians making up half the fatalities.
Hong Kong police are searching for Liu Yim-kwan, a 76-year-old man who went missing from his home in Ma On Shan on Wednesday. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black trousers, and white trainers.
