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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s investment promotion arm probes ransomware attack

InvestHK says basic client information may have been affected, amid ongoing investigation into whether personal data compromised.

Crime in Hong Kong

Chef arrested after Hong Kong police find HK$13 million in cannabis buds

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong should up its game in sports law to nurture sector: chief justice

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Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong legal body head urges global unity over planned US sanctions on judges

Senior Counsel Jose-Antonio Maurellet says any interference in judicial work will ‘undermine the administration of justice’.

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Senior Counsel Jose-Antonio Maurellet has also shared plans to relaunch the body’s pro bono scheme later this year. Photo: Nathan Tsui
Senior Counsel Jose-Antonio Maurellet has also shared plans to relaunch the body’s pro bono scheme later this year. Photo: Nathan Tsui
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong school principal jailed for 6 months over HK$270,000 fraud

Chen Yi-hsin of Yan Chai Hospital Chiu Tsang Hok Wan Primary School in Tsing Yi, lied about missing salary payments and withdrew funds without authorisation.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong judges challenge jailed political party chief’s appeal argument

Joseph John, president of the dissolved Hong Kong Independence Party, is appealing his five-year jail sentence for conspiracy to incite secession.

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Hong Kong courts

Murder accused wanted revenge on girl’s mother, Hong Kong court hears

Defendant Lau Kai-ping is accused of violently shaking three-year-old daughter to death in 2020.

Prosecutors told a High Court jury that the girl’s parents had a huge fight that saw police get involved. Photo: Warton Li
Prosecutors told a High Court jury that the girl’s parents had a huge fight that saw police get involved. Photo: Warton Li
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man gets life sentence for murdering guard during restaurant break-in

Wong Shun-lam, who was in debt to loan sharks, committed crime at Kwun Tong restaurant where he had previously worked as a cook.

Accidents and personal safety

Driver of Hong Kong school bus dies after crashing into fence

No children were travelling on the school bus when driver, 78, lost control of vehicle near police station in Ma On Shan at 6.45am on Friday.

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Hong Kong courts

Murder accused’s eye contact enough to scare daughter, Hong Kong court hears

Defendant Lau Kai-ping insisted on harsh treatment for his daughter and forced girl’s mother to follow, High Court trial told.

The girl’s mother will continue to give evidence in court on Friday. Photo: Warton Li
Crime in Hong Kong

Number of people on remand in Hong Kong jails hits 24-year high

But those serving sentences for national security, anti-government protest offences have dropped for first time.

Inmates attend a product design workshop at the Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Inmates attend a product design workshop at the Pak Sha Wan Correctional Institution. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai denies making unfounded claims of Beijing meddling in Hong Kong affairs

Prosecutors accuse Lai of inciting public hatred towards central and city authorities with ‘exaggerated’, ‘totally unfounded’ claims in two articles.

Crime in Hong Kong

Explainer | How you can protect yourself against fake ‘#’ text messages in Hong Kong

Experts have warned people to watch out for suspicious text messages that include ‘#’ prefix used by registered firms only.

Crime in Hong Kong

8 drivers intercepted in Hong Kong crackdown on illegal ride-hailing services

Undercover officers posed as passengers, police reveal, hours after taxi union called off strike planned for next month.

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Private vehicles intercepted by police in the crackdown. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$118 million of cannabis in fishing boat bust

Decrepit vessel, which had no fishing equipment on board, aroused suspicion and led to an interception by patrolling customs officers.

Customs seized 459kg of suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of HK$118 million. Photo: Jelly Tse
Customs seized 459kg of suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of HK$118 million. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong dad accused of killing daughter allegedly abused her more than 20 times

Lau Kai-ping, on trial for the murder of his three-year-old daughter, hung her upside down by her ankles and doused her with cold water, mother tells court.

Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong judges query prosecution’s claims on protest violence

Former Apple Daily founder admits he felt police were ‘evil’ at time of writing 2020 op-ed, but says he ‘indirectly’ condemned violence.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police seize HK$76 million of drugs hidden in paint tins, plush toys

Four people arrested on suspicion of trafficking in dangerous drugs, with officers saying two promised free travel and cash rewards.

Cocaine was found inside plush toys being carried in two suitcases, police have said. Photo: Handout
Cocaine was found inside plush toys being carried in two suitcases, police have said. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hongkonger arrested over SMS scam using device to show official ‘#’ sign

Police record 28 complaints from alleged victims who received messages purporting to be from government, delivery firms and others.

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Banking & finance

HKMA mandates name-matching for transfers above HK$1,000 to combat scams

Banks have been asked to implement the ‘refined measures’ for instant fund transfers by the end of May.

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Hong Kong courts

Senior Hong Kong police officer assaulted woman in station 3 times, court told

Defendant Chan Kin-yee, 42, allegedly molested and assaulted woman four times over seven-month period.

Two assaults allegedly took place inside Tsing Yi Police Station between August and September last year and a third in November. Photo: SCMP
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Hong Kong dad accused of killing daughter had history of violence, court hears

Lau Kai-ping forced girl to stand facing wall and kneel if she refused to study harder, court hears.

Testifying at the High Court on Tuesday, Helen Leung, the mother of deceased Leung Nga-sze, said defendant Lau Kai-ping, 42, was harsh when educating their daughter. Photo: Warton Li
Testifying at the High Court on Tuesday, Helen Leung, the mother of deceased Leung Nga-sze, said defendant Lau Kai-ping, 42, was harsh when educating their daughter. Photo: Warton Li
Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai denies inciting violence among ‘valiant’ Hong Kong protesters in 2019

Former media boss says Apple Daily op-ed that called for leadership team was simply to help radical protesters set basic principles.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong seizes HK$2.7 billion of illicit cigarettes as cases rise 80% in 2024

Customs chief says spike in cases linked to rising tobacco tax in city.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong slams fugitive Ted Hui for criticising HK$800,000 asset seizure

Former lawmaker calls court order ‘absurd’ and ‘violation of human rights’, as government says assets not confiscated arbitrarily.

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Former lawmaker Ted Hui has criticised a court order allowing the government to confiscate his and his family’s assets to the tune of HK$800,000. Photo: Sam Tsang
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