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Police display jewellery and cash allegedly stolen from luxury residences. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 4 from Guangxi over string of luxury home burglaries

Jewellery, watches and cash worth HK$375,000 stolen from homes in Pok Fu Lam, Sai Kung, Tung Chung and Ma Wan.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs aims to fully launch tobacco laser labels by June 2027

Crime in Hong Kong

Police in Hong Kong, 5 other Asian jurisdictions, arrest 435 over child porn

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police probe deaths of 4 dogs from suspected poisoning

Pet owner in Sheung Shui reports two of his other dogs still missing.

A police criminal investigation team is looking into the case. Photo: Now TV
A police criminal investigation team is looking into the case. Photo: Now TV
Blockchain

Hong Kong lawmaker calls for support of Web3 sector as Tron founder flags fraud

The call comes after cryptocurrency mogul Justin Sun denounced alleged ‘loopholes’ in Hong Kong’s trust regulations.

Hong Kong courts

Hongkonger convicted over 2019 Yuen Long riot after judge overturns acquittal

District Court rules that Wong Chi-wing, 60, indeed took part in rioting with white-shirted mob at Yuen Long MTR station on July 21, 2019.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong karate body to pay HK$1.58 million in compensation over unfair policy

Court slams Karatedo Federation of Hong Kong, China for imposing blanket four-month ‘freezing period’ on top members who switched clubs.

The High Court ruled in the favour of three plaintiffs over the group’s exit policy. Photo: Warton Li
The High Court ruled in the favour of three plaintiffs over the group’s exit policy. Photo: Warton Li
Crime in Hong Kong

Deepfake video of Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan used in sham news report

Police investigating as government warns public not to believe online video in which figure resembling Chan advertises fake investment platform.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hongkonger allegedly involved in fatal Sha Tin slashing brought back from Thailand

Suspect, 25, took a flight to Thailand on the same day the attack took place and settled near beach resort town of Pattaya.

Hong Kong police

Safeguarding national security in Hong Kong a top priority: new police chief

Joe Chow, 52, former police second-in-command, takes helm of city’s 27,000-strong force, succeeding Raymond Siu.

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Newly appointed police commissioner Joe Chow. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court reinstates ex-lawmaker’s convictions for disclosing ICAC probe

Court of Final Appeal overturns Lam Cheuk-ting’s acquittal for unlawfully revealing authorities were investigating police commander.

Lam Cheuk-ting has been a vocal critic of perceived police inaction after a 100-strong white-clad mob stormed Yuen Long MTR station and injured at least 45 people in 2019. Photo: May Tse
Lam Cheuk-ting has been a vocal critic of perceived police inaction after a 100-strong white-clad mob stormed Yuen Long MTR station and injured at least 45 people in 2019. Photo: May Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested over attack on 5 people at Hong Kong’s City University campus

Suspect attacked 39-year-old woman who reportedly asked him to turn down phone volume before hitting intervening staff and police.

US-China relations

US sanctions Hong Kong police chief, 5 others, for ‘freedoms’ abuse

Raymond Siu Chak-yee, who retires on Tuesday, is among officials alleged to undercut Hongkongers’ rights or commit transnational repression.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Privacy rules broken in data leak of major fashion brands: Hong Kong watchdog

Data of 130,000 people including names, email addresses, telephone numbers, birth months, sex and nationalities exposed in breach.

Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Ada Chung has warned that data breach incidents are likely to continue to rise in the city. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong courts

Debt-ridden contractor Paul Y ordered into liquidation by Hong Kong court

Thirteen public works projects, including 12 joint ventures with other construction firms, to be affected by the winding up order.

The High Court issued the winding-up orders against the 79-year-old group and its subsidiary Paul Y Management. Photo: Sun Yeung
The High Court issued the winding-up orders against the 79-year-old group and its subsidiary Paul Y Management. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong police

2019 social unrest among Hong Kong police’s biggest challenges: outgoing chief

Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu, who retires on Tuesday, recalls ‘unprecedented’ struggle and stress on officers during protests.

Hong Kong police

Police chief recalls 36 years on force, expects Hong Kong stability to improve

Police chief Raymond Siu, whose term ends next month, calls on graduating class to demonstrate professionalism and prioritise residents’ well-being.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes 145kg of suspected gold bars worth HK$110 million

Officers find bullion hidden in 14 suitcases with Russian doll-like arrangement of smaller ones within each of them.

Customs officers Anthony Tang (left) and Ip Kin-sang display the suspected gold bars found in suitcases that were part of plane cargo bound for Japan. Photo: Jelly Tse
Customs officers Anthony Tang (left) and Ip Kin-sang display the suspected gold bars found in suitcases that were part of plane cargo bound for Japan. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts

Man who hit girlfriend in head tells Hong Kong court he didn’t intend to kill

‘I plead not guilty to murder, but I plead guilty to manslaughter,’ defendant says.

Hong Kong courts

Woman charged with using fake papers to get into HKU hires new senior counsel

Li Sixuan, 28, requests court adjournment as she says newly hired senior counsel Martin Hui will need more time to negotiate with prosecution.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police suspect cruelty after 2 cats allegedly fall from height, 1 dead

Force says it received report early on Friday from security guard at Tin Heng Estate in Tin Shui Wai.

A blurred picture of one of the cats suspected to have been dropped from height at an estate in Tin Shui Wai. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong anti-corruption agency vows to quash bribery of imported workers

Previous case resulted in 23 convictions over alleged HK$6 million of bribes from 58 imported workers on the airport’s third-runway project.

ICAC Commissioner Danny Woo Ying-ming has vowed to crack down on bribery cases involving the city’s imported workers amid a rising trend. Photo: Jonathan Wong
ICAC Commissioner Danny Woo Ying-ming has vowed to crack down on bribery cases involving the city’s imported workers amid a rising trend. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Crime in Hong Kong

4 arrested over attempted robbery at knife point in Hong Kong tourist area

Assailants allegedly attempted to steal luggage, which contained about HK$42 million, leaving victim with forehead wound.

Crime in Hong Kong

PhD student fined for splashing semen leaves Hong Kong, skips review of sentence

Lai Changwei, 26, fails to appear at court hearing in which Department of Justice seeks review of sentence it considers inadequate.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police hunt for helper who allegedly assaulted cancer patient, 81

Security footage circulating online shows helper restraining bedridden elderly woman and stuffing a towel into her mouth.

Security footage circulating online shows a domestic helper allegedly abusing a struggling 81-year-old woman. Photo: Handout
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