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Second University of Hong Kong student falls victim to phone scam
Police source says mainland Chinese student tricked by fraudster pretending to be Immigration Department staff.
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Hong Kong police
Hong Kong sends team to Bangkok to help victim of Southeast Asian scam farm
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Crime in Hong Kong
8 arrested in Hong Kong over illegal tours, cross-border shopping services
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Hong Kong courts
National security powers must be used wisely, Hong Kong barristers’ head says
Bar Association chairman Victor Dawes also says measured use of powers is crucial to the success of city’s economy.
20 Jan 2025 - 9:23PM
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Victor Dawes will hand over the reins this week after three years as Bar Association chairman. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong district councillor fined HK$1,000 for property tax form failure
Sky Li, 43, admits he failed to file a property tax return in the 2021-22 financial year.
21 Jan 2025 - 7:37AM
Crime in Hong Kong
Cybersecurity cases in Hong Kong hit 5-year high in 2024, aided by AI
Information security watchdog handled 12,536 incidents last year, including 7,811 phishing cases.
20 Jan 2025 - 9:44PM
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Hong Kong society
Second Hong Kong man rescued from Southeast Asia scam farm: ex-politician
Former District Councillor Andy Yu tells the Post the man has fled to Bangkok after four months of captivity.
20 Jan 2025 - 8:53PM
A family member of a kidnapped victim is accompanied by former District Councillor Andy Yu (right) to petition for help. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts
Recruiting foreigners to Hong Kong’s top court now more complex: chief justice
Andrew Cheung says presence or absence of overseas judges on highest court will not undermine integrity of legal system.
21 Jan 2025 - 12:35AM
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Jimmy Lai trial
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies being US or Taiwan agent in bid to rebuild ties
Lai also testifies that he advised a Taiwan official to enter long-term trade agreements with the US, rather than relying solely on goodwill.
20 Jan 2025 - 8:17PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong should follow Singapore, Australia in anti-scam measures: lawmaker
Legislator proposes creation of a mechanism that would require companies, banks and individuals to share the cost of victims’ losses.
20 Jan 2025 - 6:47PM
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong barristers’ group to keep speaking up on legal issues: Victor Dawes
Outgoing Bar Association chairman also says frank dialogue with Beijing is in Hong Kong’s interest, with body not avoiding critical comments.
20 Jan 2025 - 10:33AM
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Hong Kong Bar Association chairman Victor Dawes has said there are many ways to communicate with authorities, depending on the issues and their sensitivity. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police make first ‘space oil’ arrest using new rapid test kit
Police apprehend 55-year-old man after test on suspicious e-cigarette capsule comes back positive for anaesthetic etomidate.
19 Jan 2025 - 10:44PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, mainland authorities ‘explore how to save Chinese students from scams’
Source also says University of Hong Kong is latest institution to adopt scam prevention quiz, with mainland students required to complete it.
20 Jan 2025 - 10:41AM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hongkonger who allegedly tailed, robbed woman with new banknotes arrested
Police apprehend man, 49, who followed victim, 77, from Tuen Mun bank to her home, and took HK$5,200 and other belongings.
19 Jan 2025 - 8:37PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong security chief defends city’s role in recovery of scam farm captives
Some residents previously held captive in Southeast Asia managed to return to Hong Kong after families paid ransoms.
19 Jan 2025 - 9:46PM
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A Hongkonger held captive in Southeast Asia earlier returned home after his family paid a ransom. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong
More Hong Kong police patrols at ‘Lan Kwai Fong of Gen Z’ as teen crime rises
Police say there has been an uptick in violent crimes involving teenagers in Kwun Tong district since the fourth quarter.
20 Jan 2025 - 12:48PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong to probe role of crime groups in luring victims to scam farms
Secretary for Security Chris Tang also vows authorities will do ‘utmost’ to rescue 11 Hong Kong residents held captive in Southeast Asia.
18 Jan 2025 - 11:22PM
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Hong Kong housing
Public housing abuse tip-offs may double with reward scheme: Hong Kong minister
But housing chief Winnie Ho predicts only half of the complaints can be substantiated as some mix up private homes with public rental flats.
18 Jan 2025 - 8:51PM
Wang Tau Hom Estate, a public housing estate in Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Jimmy Lai trial
Jimmy Lai paid HK$13 million to former US officials, Hong Kong court hears
Former US general Jack Keane and ex-deputy defence secretary Paul Wolfowitz received money for consultancy services for Taiwanese government.
17 Jan 2025 - 8:38PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong issues red travel alert for parts of Myanmar amid job scams
Security chief Chris Tang meets Myanmar’s consul general in city to follow up on job scams.
17 Jan 2025 - 8:04PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong student loses HK$9.2 million in phone scam
Insider says police have launched manhunt for two fraudsters over scam.
17 Jan 2025 - 9:45PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police officer remanded in custody over grabbing firearm, voyeurism
Constable Ko Chun-chung suspected of attempting to take colleague’s handgun after being arrested for allegedly taking upskirt photos.
17 Jan 2025 - 1:39PM
An off-duty Hong Kong national security police officer attempted to seize a gun from a colleague inside Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station on Wednesday after being arrested for allegedly taking upskirt photos. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong privacy watchdog records 46% rise in personal data fraud inquiries
Privacy commissioner urges public against giving away personal information, says scammers need private data to lure victims to scam farms.
17 Jan 2025 - 8:43PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrest advertising man over FC Barcelona match claims
Boss arrested a week after Winman Advertising and Entertaining Group said it had intended to put on a match but was rejected by venue.
17 Jan 2025 - 1:56AM
Jimmy Lai trial
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits to connecting Taiwan with ex-US officials: court
Ex-media boss also says he paid ex-US general to advise the self-ruling island’s government.
16 Jan 2025 - 10:03PM
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Hong Kong should not be rewarding people who snitch on neighbours
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Bernard Chan
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Hong Kong offers anti-corruption example for many, including US, to follow
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Grenville Cross
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Hong Kong needs these laws to close child protection loopholes
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Cui Jianchun
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Hong Kong must cement its national security foundations to prosper
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Keeping people on police bail for 5 years is an abuse of power
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