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Hong Kong crime news, including murder cases, triads, the hunt for serial killers, court cases and trials, shootings, burglary, armed robbery and corruption.
Anniversary of anti-corruption body serves as a reminder of just how far city has come and how it has to continue the battle.
Shake-up of board overseeing registration and discipline of Hong Kong social workers need not undermine independence, but should enhance professionalism and accountability.
Three serious Hong Kong government breaches in a week are an embarrassment and highlight need for public and private sectors to eliminate latest risks.
Heartbreaking case of alleged child abuse by nanny from city neighbourhood scheme raises questions about screening, instruction and assessment.
Automatic right to screens in Hong Kong courts that spare complainants from having to face the accused would encourage victims of crime to come forward, and enhance justice.
Carers from all sections of city society carry financial and psychological burdens, but official help seen to mainly target those from grass-roots families
Attacks on Hong Kong businesses were up more than 50 per cent last year from a year earlier, as perpetrators exploited weak security to find unlocked digital doorways and launch ransomware raids.
The MTR fined nearly 4,300 people for misusing the fare scheme in the nine months through February, while the Transport Department inspected buses and ferries across 650 routes.
While authorities should promote safe internet practices for the young and vulnerable, parents can strengthen the first line of defence by staying vigilant about their children’s online activities.
- Officer hired private vehicle through online platform for HK$780 trip from Kowloon to Hong Kong International Airport
- According to source, online platform was not Uber, which has been in spotlight after cabbies targeted drivers accused of operating without required permit
Lawmakers say they fear some working with children could escape prosecution for failure to report suspected abuse because their job titles are not well defined in legislation.
Some domestic helpers are sharing their bank accounts with scammers for rewards of between HK$1,000 and HK$2,000, police say.
Albert Leung becomes most senior figure held liable for fraudulent practices at laboratory monitoring quality of concrete used in Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.
Suspect accused of supporting fugitive Nathan Law with money and other individuals through online subscription platform.
Investigation finds syndicate imported women from mainland China as sex workers to offer services in subdivided flats.
Ordinary residents with no intention of breaking law are unlikely to be troubled by the implications of court’s ruling, scholar says.
Lawrence Lau and Lee Yue-shun freed on bail after court says it cannot ascertain their intention in regards to plot to ‘veto’ budget and paralyse government.
Lau Kwok-kei, Zafar Tai and two teenagers admitted abducting victim in broad daylight outside Stanley Prison on December 17, 2022.
Employee received WhatsApp message on May 20 from scammer impersonating firm’s chief financial officer, who requested video call with her, insider reveals.
Legal scholar Albert Chen says residents who engage in speech or publication have to judge for themselves whether it is considered seditious under new ordinance.
Readers discuss how organisations can outsmart the scammers, the post office’s ‘user pays’ principle, tackling food waste as a start, and the vandalism of the grave of a beloved Hong Kong musician.
Judges find 14 of 16 accused guilty over roles in unofficial Legco ‘primary’ that was part of plot to ‘undermine, destroy or overthrow’ government.
Man, 37, apprehended while collecting HK$50,000 from 72-year-old woman in Kwun Tong.
Woman is wife of Kwan Chun-pong, who was among six other suspects arrested by officers from police’s National Security Department on Tuesday, source says.
Suspects are from three teams and are accused of manipulating results of matches after illegal bets were placed on outcome.
Police say fake customer services staff frauds an ‘increasing trend’, with HK$4.16 million the biggest single loss logged.
NGOs that work with migrants such as domestic helpers say cases of them becoming involved in money laundering have increased fourfold in two years.
Part of Operation Tempest took place after financial chief announced tobacco tax increase in February.
Among those detained is activist Chow Hang-tung, security chief Chris Tang reveals.
‘Fraudsters deposited bad cheques into related accounts through automated teller machines to create impression that money had been transferred,’ police say.
Syndicate lured domestic helpers with as little as HK$1,000 each to set up bank accounts to launder HK$10 million in criminal proceeds in six months, force says.
Post examines the latest trends and ways to guard against online fraudsters.
Mother, 53, sustained injuries to left hand, back, neck and right ankle while daughter hurt head, back and fingers.
Motorcyclist, 21, and passenger, 22, thrown off their vehicle by impact and died in hospital about an hour later.
Post camps out at taxi ‘black spot’ and goes on undercover cab rides, finds no sign of drivers overcharging, refusing to take passengers or not using their meters.
‘Glory to Hong Kong’ no longer available on Apple Music or Spotify, even with use of VPN, indicating takedown not limited to Hong Kong.
Case of illegal renovation at The Capitol at Lohas Park in Tseung Kwan O had triggered widespread safety concerns among residents in 2023.
