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Crime in Hong Kong

Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong crime news, including murder cases, triads, the hunt for serial killers, court cases and trials, shootings, burglary, armed robbery and corruption.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
A police officer demonstrates the new rapid test kits. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police to carry new rapid test kits in crackdown on ‘space oil’ drug

Officers can detect space oil by wiping kit’s test strip against vaping device’s inhale and inject ports, before soaking it in solution.

Hong Kong

Hongkongers grab would-be robber later found to have fake cash in underpants

Hong Kong courts

Explainer | Hong Kong yoga ball murder: what has changed since the verdict in 2018?

Thailand

Thailand set to roll out measures on visitor safety, Hong Kong official says

Security official Michael Cheuk expresses hope 12 Hong Kong residents stuck in Southeast Asia can be brought home before Lunar New Year.

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Undersecretary for Security Michael Cheuk (centre) and the task force returned to Hong Kong from Bangkok on Tuesday night. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong courts

The many faces of the ex-professor in Hong Kong yoga ball murder case

Prosecutors accuse Khaw Kim Sun of being an unfaithful husband who killed his wife and daughter, while colleagues call him a ‘guardian angel’.

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Hong Kong courts

Malaysian professor jailed for life in Hong Kong for yoga ball murders

High Court jury unanimously finds Malaysian anaesthesiologist Khaw Kim Sun guilty of causing the deaths of his wife and their second child.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong yoga ball murder case: ex-professor to face ruling as early as Tuesday

Jury is deliberating verdict following 41-day retrial of Khaw Kim Sun who allegedly killed his wife and daughter.

Evidence including a yoga ball is being moved in court amid the retrial of Khaw Kim Sun. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics

Explainer | How can Hongkongers protect themselves from Southeast Asian job scams?

Hong Kong authorities have come under renewed pressure to ensure the return of residents believed to be held captive in the region.

Thailand

‘Please save my son’: Chinese families’ desperate appeals over Thai job scams

Hong Kong advocate also asking families from city if they want to go to Thailand to search for loved ones, following lead of mainlanders.

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Thailand

Hong Kong task force receives ‘eager response’ from Thailand over detainees

Government hopes to rescue victims as soon as possible but there is no timeline in place, task force official says.

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Undersecretary for Security Michael Cheuk says the group has had “good communications on the latest situation and intelligence”. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong police officer gets 3 years’ jail for falsifying witness statements

Detective sentenced on seven counts of misconduct for illegally seeking to terminate as many investigations between late 2019 and 2020.

The West Kowloon Court building in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong police take away pollster as part of investigation into absconder

Security minister says Robert Chung has not been arrested and investigation is unrelated to polls.

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Human trafficking

Can Hong Kong task force in Thailand help prevent more ‘high-paying’ job scams?

Lawmaker says it is the right diplomatic move, while another believes it will remind residents to think twice before agreeing to job offers.

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Hong Kong police

Hong Kong woman arrested over selling fake Andy Lau concert ticket for HK$7,500

Viral footage of moments before suspect’s arrest show her being confronted by alleged victim, leading to chase to prevent her departure.

Viral footage believed to show the seller includes recordings of her being confronted by the alleged victim. Photo: Handout
Road safety in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs chief says staff will feel ‘complicated emotions’ over crash

Customs officer’s attempt to intercept a motorcyclist, who died moments later when he lost control, has become subject of widespread debate.

Viral dashcam footage of the crash shows the officer’s right hand briefly connecting with the motorcyclist as he sped past. Photo: Facebook/Bosco Chu
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong sends task force to Thailand to look into cases of trapped residents

Authorities also warn kidnappers have changed tactics, pretending to arrange for victims to take goods to Japan or Taiwan before changing destinations.

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Road safety in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs officer involved in fatal motorbike crash placed on leave

Customs chief Chan Tsz-tat says officers must be held responsible for conduct on or off-duty, stressing ‘safety is the primary consideration’.

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Hong Kong

Editorial | Stub out costly Hong Kong trade in illicit cigarettes

Stepping up of enforcement action against smugglers by Hong Kong authorities to be welcomed on both health and financial grounds.

Hong Kong Customs detained a fishing boat on December 31 in connection with the seizure of 25 million suspected illicit cigarettes valued at about HK$114 million. Photo: ISD

Courage part of Hong Kong disciplined services, but safety first: customs chief

Remarks by Commissioner Chan Tsz-tat come after public debate over whether off-duty officer acted appropriately by intervening in apparent police chase.

Hong Kong firefighters dismantle illegal filling station and arrest 3

Licensed container truck and large quantity of refuelling equipment also found during operation on Ma Sik Road.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong anti-corruption agency charges ex-official at securities watchdog

Deng Yingxia, 48, a former Securities and Futures Commission associate director, is accused of providing advice to suspects under investigation.

The ICAC headquarters in North Point. Photo: Jelly Tse
Drugs

3 arrested, HK$20 million of Ice seized in Hong Kong drug lab raid

Police say the 1,000 sq ft facility in Shek Wu Wai is believed to have been operational for about one to two months.

Police have seized raw materials for making drugs that could produce 35kg of Ice in Lok Ma Chau. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

20 Hong Kong students hospitalised after trolley set ablaze outside school

Police receive call just before 12.30pm on Thursday, investigating fire as case of suspected arson.

Hong Kong society

Inmate becomes first in Hong Kong to earn local doctoral degree behind bars

Inmate Chun says he hopes his academic achievement can encourage other prisoners not to give up on themselves.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Jump in Hong Kong dog poisoning cases sparks calls for stricter animal laws

Group following up on suspected poisoning cases says number of dogs killed rose from five in 2023 to at least 49 last year.

Animal rights concern groups met lawmakers and police on Wednesday over recent dog poisoning cases. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong courts

Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker Chim Pui-chung seeks leniency after fraud conviction

Defence team says Chim is nearly 80 years old and in poor health in plea backed by mitigation letters from high-profile politicians.

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Former finance sector lawmaker Chim Pui-chung. Photo: Sam Tsang
Myanmar

26 Hongkongers trapped in Southeast Asia for forced labour seek government help

Security Bureau says 26 cases involving residents detained and unable to leave Southeast Asian countries had been logged as of December 31.

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Crime

What you should consider before making a citizen’s arrest in Hong Kong

Experts explain what residents should be aware of when making a citizen’s arrest after off-duty customs officer tried to stop motorcycle rider, who crashed and died.

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