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Hong Kong customs has seized HK$10 million worth of appliances, electronics and clothing in a container bound for Singapore. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs seizes Singapore-bound contraband goods worth HK$10 million

Appliances, clothing found in suspicious container declared as carrying two private cars and a smaller amount of electronic goods.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police arrest parent after boy, 5, found wandering alone

Ex-Hong Kong Cantopop singer Roy Chow arrested over illegal use of e-unicycle

Hong Kong

4 arrested as Hong Kong customs seizes over HK$25 million in contraband at sea

Dried shark fin, cigars and electronics products found in hidden compartment of fishing vessel bound for mainland China.

Customs displays HK$25 million in contraband seized after chasing down smugglers at sea. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong police arrest man for allegedly taking upskirt photos at MTR station

Suspect also knocks over woman while attempting to flee scene at Yau Ma Tei station after being confronted by passers-by, police say.

Hong Kong International Airport

Thai Airways passenger charged after HK$10,000 stolen from backpack

Victim stored HK$6,500 and 30,000 Philippine pesos in overhead compartment.

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Hong Kong courts

Ex-Hong Kong teacher jailed for 22 months over unlawful sex with pupil, 15

Religious studies teacher, 41, pleads guilty to two sexual offences against his former pupil at Christian school.

Delivering the sentence, District Judge Pang Chung-ping said the case was serious and exacerbated by the defendant’s breach of trust and the large age difference between him and the girl. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Hong Kong in talks with banks on how to freeze scam-linked accounts more swiftly

HKMA, police discuss options with banks in bid to prevent scammers from quickly transferring money out of city, Post learns.

Hong Kong politics

Editorial | A major meltdown in key computer systems can bring catastrophe to Hong Kong

A new law to protect Hong Kong’s information infrastructure is crucial to safeguarding the well-being of our society.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s security chief attacks Guardian newspaper over Jimmy Lai claim

Secretary for Security Chris Tang says article used ‘misleading’ language in criticising top court’s rejection of Lai’s appeal over foreign lawyer.

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Secretary for Security Chris Tang has stressed that Jimmy Lai’s application for leave to appeal was dismissed through a summary procedure because “it was wholly devoid of merits”. Photo: Nora Tam
Education in Hong Kong

Investigation launched into hacking of student’s records at elite Hong Kong school

Unauthorised individual accessed and modified Queen’s College violation records for student under different teachers’ names.

Queen’s College in Causeway Bay. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong

Opinion | The gravity of ‘space oil’: understanding Hong Kong teens’ new drug of choice

We need to think beyond bans and crackdowns. With creativity, empathy and urgency, young people can be guided towards a healthier future.

Drugs

Hong Kong customs arrests 1, seizes HK$33 million of suspected cocaine

Man held in connection with drug trafficking, as officers find suspected narcotic in commercial building in bustling Tsim Sha Tsui.

Crime

Hong Kong police to crack down on traffic offences after fatal accidents rise 40%

Officers to target both drivers and pedestrians by filming from elevated spots, along with plain-clothes patrols.

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The force will use existing traffic enforcement cameras installed on highways and at road junctions. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong man gets 5 years, 8 months in jail for slashing ex-wife in her sleep

Cheung Ka-cheung, 69, carried out ‘persistent and relentless’ attack on victim using cleaver and fruit knife, court hears.

Yiu On Estate in Ma On Shan. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong

Director of wedding ring business arrested in Hong Kong over incomplete orders

Source names company as now-closed Mary5ive, which had branches in Macau and Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong father found guilty of murdering girl, 3, by violently shaking her

High Court jury reaches unanimous verdict and finds Lau Kai-ping, 42, guilty of killing daughter Leung Nga-sze.

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Cybersecurity

Hong Kong passes its first cybersecurity bill covering critical infrastructure

Operators of critical infrastructure in eight sectors will face fines of up to HK$5 million for failing to keep their computer systems up to date.

The legislation covers infrastructure in eight areas deemed crucial to the normal functioning of society including the air transport sector. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong courts

Ex-Hong Kong hospital chairman acquitted of laundering cash in gold trading scam

Judge says court believes Sidney Siu was deceived by investor, but slams him for negligence and lack of financial awareness.

Hong Kong International Airport

Man arrested over setting fires at 2 clothing stores in Hong Kong airport

Fire at first store was quickly put out by staff, but police investigation suggests second shop also targeted.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong banker cleared of indecently assaulting female subordinate

Woman who accused Alan Lai, 54, of molesting her on three separate occasions and attacking her twice at work not a credible witness, magistrate says.

Alan Lai (right) was found not guilty of all charges. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong anti-corruption agency arrests 22 over HK$2 million mortgage fee fraud

Eighteen bank staff among those accused of taking bribes from intermediary to defraud institution of referral fees in mortgage loan applications.

The 13 men and nine women, aged between 31 and 56, were arrested in raids at more than 30 locations earlier this month. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong police

No need to offer cash rewards for ‘space oil’ tip-offs, Hong Kong official says

Commissioner for Narcotics Kesson Lee also notes spate of arrests related to drug since key ingredient was banned last month.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police arrest 6 linked to phone scam gang operating for months

Suspects, aged 23 to 44, arrested in raids as officers warn schools to be on their guard against scammers after janitors caught out.

Hong Kong children

Most Hong Kong parents unaware always calling child ‘stupid’ is abuse: survey

Chinese YMCA says survey results highlight critical gap in parental understanding ahead of new mandatory child abuse reporting laws.

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Albert So (left), Phoebe See and the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong’s Issac Yeung reveal the finding of the survey. Photo: Emily Hung
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police arrest 3 suspects in connection with fatal Sha Tin slashing

Father and son accused of being masterminds behind attack, as officers still on the hunt for two assailants, a spotter and a driver.

Officers equipped with shields and other protective gear were seen searching King Hing Building along Mong Kok’s Argyle Street on Monday noon. Photo: Jelly Tse
Law

Hong Kong restaurant worker arrested after camera found in women’s restroom

Force alerted after female diner finds hidden camera in restroom of restaurant on Man Ying Street in Jordan.

Hong Kong police

2 arrested in Hong Kong after man, 79, allegedly swindled out of HK$2.6 million

Two brothers, aged 29 and 33, arrested after bank staff alert authorities about suspicious transfers from alleged victim’s account.

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