A senior Hong Kong police officer's appeal against his 6½-year jail sentence for fraudulently obtaining over HK$26 million in mortgages by hiding his police affiliation has been dismissed by a court.
Hong Kong police have launched an internal investigation into a female officer who posted a viral video of herself dancing in uniform on mainland Chinese social media, ordering its removal.
Hong Kong police have arrested 25 individuals, including a 13-year-old, in a bust of a loan shark ring that allegedly charged victims annual interest rates as high as 282 percent.
Hong Kong police are investigating after actress and beauty queen Grace Chan Hoi-lam filed a report alleging her six-year-old son was splashed with a 'cream-like' liquid at a cinema following a dispute over his behavior.
Hong Kong police have issued an alert regarding AI voice scams after recording 150 WhatsApp account hijacking cases in two weeks, resulting in total losses exceeding HK$26 million. One victim was scammed out of HK$10 million by fraudsters impersonating a friend.
Hong Kong police have arrested a man and raided a mainland Chinese dental care chain's consultation center in the city following dentists' warnings about the risks of seeking cheap cross-border dental treatment.
Hong Kong police have arrested four boys, aged 12 to 15, for allegedly pelting pedestrians with wet tissue balls and splashing water at them in Tsuen Wan.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 37-year-old man after an online photo showed him riding an overloaded motorcycle with a young child and another passenger, leading to a traffic investigation.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of wounding after he allegedly shoved a classmate, who was subsequently hospitalized. The arrest was made following an in-depth investigation.
Hong Kong police are attempting to have footage of an animal cruelty incident in Guangdong removed from local social media platforms, following a backlash from an animal welfare organization.
Hong Kong police have arrested two men, aged 19 and 21, on suspicion of deliberately causing more than 120 traffic accidents in 'crash-for-cash' scams, accumulating over HK$1 million in fraudulent claims.
Hong Kong police have arrested nine individuals, including two wanted suspects, for serious driving offenses during a week-long operation targeting speeding and other road safety violations.
Hong Kong police have arrested eight teenagers for allegedly taking money from a gang to splash paint on doors. Separately, a 50-year-old woman was arrested for murder following a fight at a minibus stop.
Hong Kong police have arrested 125 individuals in a crackdown on a triad group accused of monopolizing lunchbox supply at construction sites through intimidation and extortion, in addition to operating illegal gambling dens.
Hong Kong police stopped and searched 15 people in areas previously associated with July 1 protests, taking one man wearing a politically-themed T-shirt away.
Hong Kong police have arrested 78 individuals in a citywide operation targeting online shopping fraud, solving 165 cases with total losses exceeding HK$5 million, including one victim defrauded of HK$1.2 million.
Hong Kong's anti-corruption agency and police have jointly arrested 19 individuals, including active footballers and coaches, in connection with illegal bookmaking and match-fixing.
Hong Kong police arrested a well-known bookseller, Leticia Wong, and raided her bookstore. Wong had previously spoken to Yle in February about the state of democracy in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong police arrested a 15-year-old driver and his father in Wan Chai, with the father also facing charges for allegedly impersonating a ride-hailing driver and breaching visa terms.
Hong Kong police arrested 24 drivers and issued over 4,000 tickets during a two-week crackdown targeting distracted driving and jaywalking, following a significant surge in road accident fatalities.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with sexual assaults on four male victims. This arrest follows an investigation into the incidents.
Police in Hong Kong have launched an investigation after a four-month-old baby boy was found unconscious at home and later died. The baby's father reported the incident to authorities.
Seven individuals and two companies have been charged with manslaughter and other offenses in connection with a high-rise apartment fire in Hong Kong that killed 168 people. Authorities allege the fire was fueled by greed and negligence related to renovation work.
Hong Kong police have arrested a man for allegedly groping a schoolgirl on a bus and for repeatedly throwing bottles from his flat, which injured two people. The incidents highlight concerns over public safety in the city.
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Hong Kong authorities have intensified patrols and taken away individuals around the former Tiananmen vigil site, continuing a crackdown on commemorations. Meanwhile, IndiGo has suspended operations to six international destinations, including Hong Kong and Shanghai, citing a challenging cost environment.
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Hong Kong has surpassed Switzerland to become the world's largest cross-border wealth management hub, according to a BCG report. This shift signifies a major development in global financial markets.
Stewart McLean, an actor known for his role in the Netflix series 'Virgin River', was found dead, with police investigating his death as a suspected murder. This incident is part of a broader trend of various suspicious deaths and murder investigations reported globally.
Hong Kong police have dismantled an alleged drug manufacturing laboratory in a Tsuen Wan public housing flat, seizing HK$2.5 million worth of etomidate and arresting three women.
A Hong Kong police officer accidentally discharged a single round from her service firearm at the Kai Tak police headquarters, with no injuries reported.
Hong Kong police have arrested three men and seized over half a tonne of suspected cannabis buds, valued at approximately HK$100 million, in a beach raid, marking the city's third-largest drug seizure since 2020.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 44-year-old man for allegedly trafficking over HK$800,000 (US$102,110) worth of suspected heroin during an anti-triad unit operation.
Hong Kong police have arrested a man suspected of setting fire to clothing inside a Decathlon store, an incident that injured a shop worker who attempted to extinguish the flames.
Hong Kong police have arrested two men in connection with a series of thefts in the Yau Tsim Mong district, where homeless individuals were targeted, resulting in approximately HK$142,000 worth of stolen property.
Hong Kong police are investigating two separate traffic accidents that occurred on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of two women, one involving a light goods vehicle and the other a coach.
Hong Kong police are searching for a man suspected of snatching mobile phones from two women at different MTR stations just before train doors closed. Victims reported the incidents on Thursday evening.
Hong Kong police are searching for a man who stole two valuable Pokémon trading cards, worth approximately HK$28,000, from a consignment shop in Mong Kok.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 30-year-old man, an employee of a systems maintenance company, suspected of stealing personal data of over 56,000 patients from a Hospital Authority computer system.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 31-year-old taxi driver who demanded an HK$85 "highway toll" from officers posing as passengers during an operation targeting taxi violations. The arrest was part of a crackdown on illegal practices by cabbies.
A 43-year-old man, who was shot by Hong Kong police while armed with a knife and metal rod in Kwai Chung, has died in hospital 10 days after the incident.
Hong Kong authorities seized 1,600 litres of diesel and arrested one person during a raid on an illegal fuel station in Sai Wan, as part of an ongoing crackdown on illicit fuel sales.
New amendments in Hong Kong grant police the authority to demand phone and laptop passwords from individuals, including tourists, without a warrant, with refusal now a criminal offense punishable by jail time and fines.
A retired Hong Kong police superintendent, Bill Yuen, denied charges of spying for Beijing in a London court, stating he did not direct shadow policing operations for China on UK soil.
Hong Kong has implemented new national security rules that compel individuals to surrender passwords for electronic devices during investigations, with non-compliance punishable by up to a year in prison or a significant fine.
Under new national security rules, Hong Kong police are now authorized to demand phone passwords, with non-compliance potentially leading to a year in jail and a fine of up to HK$100,000.
Hong Kong police have arrested five people and recovered nearly HK$100 million (US$12.7 million) in gold bars, a significant development in the suspected deception case where a shop reportedly lost 73kg of gold.
Hong Kong police have arrested 16 individuals, including paralegals, in connection with a series of 'crash-for-cash' scams involving traffic accident compensation claims totaling over HK$3.6 million.
Hong Kong police have seized HK$20 million (US$2.55 million) worth of suspected cocaine in a Sha Tin village house and arrested a 28-year-old man in an anti-drug trafficking operation.
A Hong Kong police constable has been sentenced to 16 months in jail for extorting HK$60,000 from a rape suspect he believed was wrongly released by prosecutors.
Hong Kong police have implemented new security measures, including a cash limit for workers and metal detector searches, at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po following the arrest of three labourers suspected of stealing jewellery.
Authorities have launched an investigation into a potential food poisoning cluster that has affected 53 trainees understood to be from the Hong Kong Police College.
The Department of Health said on…
A former UK border officer, Peter Wai, is facing national security charges in the UK, accused of providing information on pro-democracy dissidents to former Hong Kong police officers.
Hong Kong police have arrested a driver after his medium goods vehicle collided head-on with a taxi, fatally injuring the driver and passenger.
The force said on Thursday the driver of the goods vehicle, a 35-year-old man surnamed He, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death and was being detained for questioning.
The taxi was travelling along Fan Kam Road near the Fanling Golf Course towards Sheung Shui and the other vehicle was heading to Yuen Long on the same road when...
Hong Kong police have been alerted to a suspected child abuse case after a video was posted online showing a man on an MTR train repeatedly slapping a baby’s foot for resting on their stroller…
A man has died after falling from bamboo scaffolding outside a building in Hong Kong, sparking a criminal investigation.
Police said the man, aged 60, was found unconscious on a platform at 3 Nelson Street in Mong Kok at 2.38pm on Saturday. He was rushed to Kwong Wah Hospital in Yau Ma Tei but was subsequently declared dead.
The force said detectives from its Mong Kok district criminal investigation team had taken over the case and were looking into the circumstances behind the fall.
A Hong Kong coach driver has been charged after his vehicle crashed on the Shenzhen Bay Bridge, leaving 17 passengers with minor injuries on Sunday.
Hong Kong police said on Monday that the man, surnamed Lee, 63, had been charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.
Police said the bus had been travelling along the bridge towards Hong Kong shortly before 2pm on Sunday when it ran into the railings.
Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene and confirmed that...
Hong Kong's police chief has condemned the alleged involvement of a lawyer and doctors in a series of 'crash-for-cash' scams, calling their actions 'unforgivable'.
Hong Kong police have launched an internal investigation into an officer who appeared in a viral video dancing in uniform with a dog-ear filter, a clip that gained traction on mainland Chinese platforms.
Hong Kong police have arrested 147 individuals and dismantled an alleged triad syndicate suspected of operating account centers to launder HK$600 million (US$76 million) in illicit proceeds.
Hong Kong police announced plans to merge the Tin Sum division with the Sha Tin and Ma On Shan divisions starting August 30, aiming to improve operational efficiency due to population shifts and infrastructure development.
Hong Kong police have launched a three-week enforcement operation targeting distracted driving and pedestrian offenses, following a surge in fatal road accidents during the first half of the year.
Hong Kong police are searching for a former employee of Heal Fertility Centre in connection with an embryo mix-up in May. The incident resulted in incorrect specimens being sent for DNA testing.
Hong Kong police have arrested 57 people, including a 14-year-old boy, in a crackdown on an illegal debt collection syndicate linked to triads. The operation, launched last month, successfully dismantled the syndicate.
Hong Kong police have dismantled a syndicate that employed foreign women to sell drugs in pubs, arresting three individuals and seizing HK$5.2 million worth of narcotics.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 72-year-old man for illegally practicing dentistry at a shop used by a mainland Chinese dental clinic to promote its business in the city, following calls for tighter regulatory oversight.
Hong Kong police arrested 991 individuals in a crackdown on illegal gambling activities during the World Cup. This operation included busting an underground 'mini-casino' and a racecourse betting syndicate, with 78 arrests made in one instance.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 19-year-old woman in Wong Tai Sin for falsely claiming to have planted explosives in an office in Kwai Chung, after searches found no suspicious items.
Hong Kong police have raided independent bookstores and arrested five individuals, with authorities stating that booksellers must ensure titles do not violate national security laws. This action highlights the ongoing crackdown on dissent in the city.
Hong Kong police raided two independent bookstores and arrested five individuals on suspicion of selling seditious materials. This action is part of a broader crackdown on dissent in the city.
A Hong Kong police officer has been sentenced to nearly two years in jail for filming upskirt footage of a woman and attempting to grab a colleague’s handgun to kill himself after his arrest last year.
Hong Kong police, in a two-day joint operation with fire services and immigration authorities, arrested 65 individuals, including 11 sex workers and 54 suspected illegal gamblers, as part of a crackdown targeting illicit triad-linked income sources.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 74-year-old minibus driver on suspicion of dangerous driving after he allegedly ran over a 90-year-old man crossing a road in Kwai Chung.
Norway, led by Erling Haaland, defeated Brazil to reach the World Cup quarterfinals, while England also advanced after beating Mexico. England's Jordan Henderson sustained a wrist injury during post-match celebrations.
Hong Kong police arrested a man after a high-speed chase across Hong Kong Island, which began when he fled a stop and ended in a five-vehicle crash that left one person injured.
Hong Kong police have launched a murder investigation and arrested two men after a man died following a dispute in a Mong Kok flat where drugs were also discovered.
A Hong Kong national security police officer has admitted to filming upskirt footage of a woman and attempting to seize a colleague’s handgun, reportedly in a bid to harm himself after his arrest.
Hong Kong police have arrested a minibus driver for dangerous driving after his vehicle fatally struck a cyclist in the North district. The incident occurred in Ta Kwu Ling, and emergency personnel found the man unconscious.
Hong Kong police have arrested model and porn actress Erena So Hoi-lam on suspicion of promoting or facilitating bookmaking, following her appearance in advertising videos for an overseas gambling website.
Hong Kong police have arrested 69 individuals suspected of involvement in a syndicate that laundered approximately HK$200 million (US$25.5 million) from cross-border investment fraud, affecting over 170 victims.
Hong Kong police have made several arrests in connection with various criminal incidents, including a suspect apprehended at the airport for three burglaries, an individual arrested for an attempted robbery involving a rock attack, and seven people detained for a knifepoint robbery of HK$7 million in gold bars.
Hong Kong police have arrested 150 individuals in a three-day operation against an illegal online betting syndicate that handled over HK$320 million (US$40.8 million) in wagers, issuing warnings against unlawful betting during the Fifa World Cup.
Hong Kong police have arrested four men and seized 9.5kg of suspected drugs worth approximately HK$7.2 million, in a case where two mainland Chinese men were allegedly recruited by a syndicate through online gaming platforms.
Preparations are underway for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be the largest ever with 104 matches, 48 teams, and hosted across three countries. Details are emerging about the three planned opening ceremonies and how fans can find match times in their respective time zones, alongside ongoing concerns about health outbreaks and security.
Seven individuals were arrested by Hong Kong police on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. The arrests occurred during commemorations of the historical event.
Hong Kong police have detained another performance artist in Causeway Bay on the eve of the Tiananmen crackdown anniversary. This incident follows a pattern of increased police presence and restrictions on public expression ahead of June 4th.
A Hong Kong police chief inspector has been sentenced to 2½ years in jail for accepting over HK$1.1 million in cash and gifts from a businessman in exchange for ending a criminal investigation.
Hong Kong police are investigating a report from a 64-year-old woman regarding suspected airgun damage to her flat window in Yuen Long, with a district councillor warning of similar incidents in the area.
Hong Kong police have suggested new legislation to criminalize bid-rigging, to be enforced by a dedicated agency, following the city's deadliest fire in decades. The proposal also includes leniency and cooperation agreements for whistle-blowers.
Hong Kong police have charged three men with conspiracy to subvert state power, alleging their involvement in illegal military-style drills under the city's domestic national security law.
The United Kingdom has summoned the Chinese ambassador after two individuals with UK-Chinese dual nationality were convicted of spying on Hong Kong dissidents. China has condemned the UK over the conviction of a former Hong Kong police officer in the case, while Hong Kong denies any link to the national security matter.
UniCredit Bank has announced a record quarterly profit, with its net profit in Czechia and Slovakia also seeing a significant increase. This financial performance highlights strong investment income for the banking group.
Donald Trump has rejected Iran's latest negotiation proposal as unacceptable. This development coincides with Senator Marco Rubio's scheduled meeting with Pope Francis in the Vatican, reportedly amidst a diplomatic standoff involving Trump and Iran.
Hong Kong police intercepted a man following an attempted armed bank robbery in Causeway Bay. The suspect was prevented from entering the bank during the incident.
Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog has charged a police superintendent with allegedly accepting a HK$1 million (US$127,599) bribe, disclosing internal information, and arranging for his younger brother to act as a scapegoat.
Hong Kong police have dismantled a motorcycle theft syndicate, arresting five individuals believed to be connected to 14 cases across the city amidst a rise in such crimes.
Hong Kong police have deployed drones for the first time to tackle illicit street gambling, leading to the arrest of eight suspects in recent weeks. The operation targeted illegal gambling activities in Chung On Estate.
Hong Kong police have arrested five individuals accused of stealing over 445 items worth HK$113,000 from multiple Muji stores, dismantling a shoplifting syndicate.
Hong Kong police intercepted a Maserati on a busy street in Mong Kok on Wednesday and arrested two people in connection with a suspected money laundering case, the South China Morning Post has…
Hong Kong police are searching for a man who robbed a Bank of East Asia branch in Wan Chai, with preliminary investigations revealing HK$36,000 was stolen.
Hong Kong police have issued a warning about internship scams targeting university students, after one student lost HK$190,000. English-speaking con artists are using bogus orientation sessions to make their fraudulent job offers appear legitimate.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 49-year-old bus driver on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death after a double-decker bus crashed into a stationary taxi on Lantau Link, killing two people.
Hong Kong police are actively searching for a driver who fled the scene after crashing a car into a roadside railing and hitting a bus on Saturday morning.
Hong Kong police have charged an additional 10 individuals in connection with the HK$1.6 billion JPEX cryptocurrency scandal, which is the city's largest alleged financial fraud in recent years.
The owner of an independent bookstore in Hong Kong and three staff members have been arrested for allegedly selling a biography of jailed pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai and other publications deemed seditious by authorities.
Under new national security rules, Hong Kong police have been granted expanded legal powers, enabling them to demand phone and computer passwords from individuals.
Hong Kong police have charged two men with a new terrorism offense under the national security law, related to an alleged bomb plot from three years ago.
Hong Kong police have arrested 13 individuals from a local syndicate on suspicion of laundering over HK$113 million (US$14.4 million) using the government’s 'iAM Smart' app.
A senior Hong Kong police officer has denied molesting a government clerk at the force’s headquarters more than a year ago.
Ian Chow Ngai-kong, 50, on Monday stood trial at Eastern Court on three counts of indecent assault over the alleged incidents at the police headquarters in Wan Chai on June 19 and November 1, 2024.
The court heard the complainant, a senior clerical officer from the Civil Service Bureau, was seconded to the police force to provide administrative support from August 2023.
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An elderly pedestrian has died after being hit by a taxi in Kwun Tong, according to Hong Kong police.
The accident took place shortly before 10pm on Friday when the 75-year-old man was crossing the road near the junction of Hip Wo Street and Yuet Wah Street in downtown Kwun Tong.
The taxi, travelling along Hip Wo Street towards Sau Mau Ping, ran into the man, causing him to crash onto the bonnet before falling to the ground, according to local media reports.
He sustained a serious head injury...
Hong Kong police have recovered a credit card suspected of misuse from a sealed flat damaged in a deadly blaze in Tai Po, as residents express concerns about property safety following a recent burglary.
Hong Kong police have arrested two additional suspects in connection with a HK$10 million (US$1.28 million) knifepoint robbery that occurred last week in Sheung Wan.
Behzad Mirzaei, who has lived in Hong Kong for three decades, is losing sleep as tensions involving Iran escalate, worried about his elderly mother in Tehran.
The founder of the Persian Club is among…
Hong Kong police have arrested three construction workers on suspicion of stealing HK$90,000 (US$11,510) worth of gold jewellery from Tai Po's Wang Fuk Court.
A British woman has been convicted of blackmailing a compatriot for a £100,000 (US$134,030) payout after accusing him of rape and threatening to report him to Hong Kong police.
Isabel Anonia Barbra Eudora Rose, 25, turned from an alleged rape victim into a defendant standing trial at the District Court in Wan Chai for blackmailing the man, a banker she met during a trip to Thailand, and for making a false police report about the alleged rape, which she claimed took place on the night of Janua...
Hong Kong police are investigating suspected animal cruelty after four dogs were found dead in the border district of Lok Ma Chau this week, with nine others reportedly missing. According to police, f
Hong Kong police have arrested a foreign national at the international airport on suspicion of criminal damage and drug possession, following a viral video showing kiosks being wrecked.
Police operations in Hong Kong resulted in 16 arrests, including a 13-year-old boy, as part of a juvenile crime crackdown, and 17 arrests in a scam group operation. Separately, Ilocos police apprehended 74 individuals during their crime crackdown amidst heavy rains.
Hong Kong police arrested 10 individuals for dangerous driving offenses, including alleged street racing, in their first drone-assisted traffic enforcement operation. The crackdown also utilized 'stealth cars' to monitor and apprehend offenders.
Hong Kong police have located the body of a 58-year-old man who had been missing for several days in Ma On Shan; the cause of death is pending an autopsy.
Hong Kong police found the body of a man floating in waters off Stonecutters Island on Thursday morning and believe he drowned while swimming, with an investigation underway.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of dangerous driving after a video showing his van swerving dangerously close to a woman went viral.
Hong Kong police arrested a mother and her husband’s aunt after the mother allegedly mistakenly fed her two children cannabis-infused sweets, leading to their hospitalization.
A senior Hong Kong police officer has been sentenced to a jail term of five months and three weeks for molesting a female colleague at police headquarters. The officer received a six-month sentence for the offense.
A Hong Kong police officer has been removed from duties after a video circulated showing him repeatedly swearing at a passer-by with a loudspeaker from a patrol car.
Four Hong Kong police officers lost their appeal against convictions and sentences for framing a street sleeper with drugs and covering up evidence six years ago, with judges ruling they abandoned the rule of law.
Hong Kong police have arrested a man on suspicion of making unauthorised investments using assets from a securities brokerage, leading to an estimated loss of HK$150 million (US$19.1 million).
Hong Kong police have arrested booksellers, accusing them of publishing materials that endanger national security and incite resistance against the government.
A senior Hong Kong police officer was convicted of indecently assaulting a subordinate three times at the force's headquarters, with one incident occurring during a work party in front of colleagues.
Hong Kong police have raided an independent bookstore run by former journalists, stating they searched two shops after being alerted to books with 'seditious intention' found in an overseas shipment.
Hong Kong police arrested 65 individuals in a crackdown on a criminal syndicate operating unlicensed nightclubs and gambling dens, where illicit drugs were allegedly served and illegal workers employed.
Hong Kong's police chief has endorsed a controversial government reform that would deny pay raises to the bottom 5% of performers within the force, despite concerns raised by frontline officers regarding the appraisal system.
Hong Kong police have arrested 125 individuals in a major crackdown targeting a triad group accused of monopolizing the food takeaway business for construction workers and operating illegal gambling dens.
Hong Kong police have seized approximately HK$120 million (US$15.4 million) worth of suspected cocaine hidden inside three heavy-metal containers at a warehouse in northern Hong Kong, arresting three men.
Hong Kong police stopped and searched 15 individuals, aged 25 to 73, in Wan Chai and eastern Hong Kong on the Handover anniversary, citing national security and public order concerns.
Hong Kong police have seized a second cache of suspected cocaine, valued at approximately HK$90 million (US$11.4 million), from a pleasure boat in Aberdeen. This follows another significant drug seizure from a yacht at the same location days earlier.
Hong Kong police seized 241kg of suspected cocaine, estimated to be worth HK$180 million (US$23 million), from a typhoon shelter, marking the largest bust in the past year.
Hong Kong police arrested two bookstore owners suspected of displaying and selling 'seditious' publications, according to the Hong Kong government and Reuters.
Hong Kong police's bomb squad was dispatched to Quarry Bay to investigate a suspicious object, leading to cordons on sections of Pan Hoi Street and King’s Road.
Hong Kong national security police raided an independent bookstore and arrested two individuals, including a former pro-democracy district councilor, on suspicion of sedition. The arrests are part of an ongoing crackdown under the national security law.
Hong Kong police arrested 24 drivers and issued over 4,000 tickets during a two-week crackdown on careless driving and jaywalking, prompted by a surge in road deaths.
Hong Kong police have arrested nine individuals in connection with two burglaries at a farm in Tin Shui Wai, where over HK$2.7 million in cash, watches, and jewelry were stolen, with some items already pawned in Macau.
Albert Yuen Yuk-kin, a former deputy commissioner of operations with the Hong Kong police force, has been appointed to lead the city's Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD).
Hong Kong police have arrested 16 individuals suspected of using fraudulent medical certificates to illegally withdraw over HK$4.3 million from their Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) retirement savings. Authorities stated that a syndicate forged the certificates to facilitate these withdrawals.
Hong Kong police have detained a 65-year-old man on suspicion of indecently assaulting a teenage girl on a double-decker bus, after the incident was captured on camera and went viral online.
Hong Kong police have launched a two-week campaign to combat jaywalking and inattentive driving following a significant increase in fatal traffic accidents during the first five months of the year.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with a razor blade discovered between seats on a Citybus double-decker earlier this week.
China successfully launched a crewed space flight as part of its lunar ambitions, with a Hong Kong police officer-turned-astronaut among the crew. The astronauts have since arrived at the space station, marking a 'complete success' for the mission.
Hong Kong police are investigating a burglary at a seaside luxury house in Tai Po, where a businesswoman reported losing an estimated HK$8 million worth of premium wines, Mao-tai liquor, and vintage tea leaves.
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Croatian police are conducting an intensive search for a fugitive accused of murdering a food delivery driver in Drniš. Authorities have warned the public not to approach the suspect, who reportedly has multiple prior convictions.
National security police in Hong Kong have charged three individuals, arrested last December for alleged illegal weapons training, with conspiracy to commit subversion.
Hong Kong police arrested two women on suspicion of animal cruelty after a sick three-month-old Golden Retriever puppy, covered in sewage, was found dumped in a rubbish bin in Mong Kok and later euthanized.
A UK border official and a former Hong Kong police officer have been convicted of assisting a Chinese spy agency in Britain. This marks the first time in British history that individuals have been found guilty of spying for China.
A former police officer, John Tse, who led press briefings during the 2019 protests, has been appointed to head the Hong Kong government’s media relations department.
Hong Kong authorities are investigating a suspicious fire in a residential flat that led to a man's death after he fell from the building and an elderly woman suffered from smoke inhalation. Police received the report on Friday.
Hong Kong police have arrested a domestic helper on suspicion of child abuse after she allegedly put two young boys inside a dog cage in a Tsing Yi flat.
Police said they received a report at 1.34pm…
Police forces, including those in Hong Kong, conducted joint international operations against online illicit activities, leading to arrests in crackdowns on child pornography and the sale of illegal drugs. Separately, police in Dar es Salaam also arrested 37 amid a crackdown on cybercrime.
Hong Kong police have arrested nine individuals involved in a syndicate that allegedly staged overseas accidents to make over HK$1.7 million in fake travel insurance claims.
Fourteen people were injured after a minibus crashed into a heavy goods vehicle, Hong Kong police said on Saturday.
The driver reported to police at about 9.30pm that the minibus had hit a heavy…
Hong Kong police have arrested a syndicate, allegedly led by a beautician, for stealing credit cards from beauty salon patrons in Mong Kok. The scam resulted in losses exceeding HK$410,000.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of having sex with four underage girls and defrauding them of over HK$30,000 in a compensated dating scam.
Hong Kong police are searching for a man who posed as a customer and stole two valuable Pokemon trading cards, worth HK$250,000, from a shop in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Hong Kong police have charged a 70-year-old probationary driver with dangerous driving after viral footage allegedly showed him driving against traffic on a highway before making a U-turn.
Hong Kong police are searching for two men who allegedly attacked a 57-year-old taxi driver in Yuen Long following an argument in the early hours of Friday.
The US is reportedly advising its citizens to comply with requests from Hong Kong police to provide phone and computer passwords, raising concerns about digital privacy and rights in the region. Hong Kong authorities have since defended these legal changes, which make it illegal to withhold smartphone passwords in national security investigations, following the US alert.
Hong Kong's police can now legally demand passwords for phones and computers, with refusal risking imprisonment and a large fine, as new legislation tightens controls.
Under an amended national security law, Hong Kong police can now demand phone and computer passwords from suspects, with refusal carrying penalties of up to one year in jail and a hefty fine, and providing false information leading to up to three years in prison.
Hong Kong police have been granted new legal powers allowing them to obtain passwords for phones and computers, raising concerns about digital privacy.
Hong Kong marine police arrested a Filipino couple on Lamma Island, seizing approximately HK$200,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine during a raid, with the couple also facing allegations of child abuse.
Hong Kong police have launched a suspicious death investigation after the body of a 60-year-old woman, tied to bags of bricks, was found floating off a public pier in Sai Kung.
Hong Kong police and a bomb disposal unit were deployed to a residential area in Happy Valley after a driver discovered a suspected wartime grenade lodged on a hillside.
A man has been arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly indecently assaulting a woman in a stairwell before fighting with her husband.
Police said the incident occurred at about 12.54am on Monday in a…
Hong Kong police are investigating a report from a 74-year-old woman who claims her domestic helper stole jewellery and cash worth over HK$100,000 (US$12,780). The force is actively searching for the accused helper.
Hong Kong police are investigating a robbery where a 25-year-old mainland Chinese man was attacked and lost approximately HK$6 million (US$767,070) in cryptocurrency and silver.
Hong Kong police have arrested three men in connection with a HK$10 million knifepoint robbery in Sheung Wan, part of a recent series of similar crimes targeting foreign currency exchangers.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of animal cruelty in connection with graphic images and videos circulating online that depicted degrading acts, including sexual abuse, against cats, the South China Morning Post has learned.
A source said police arrested the boy on Tuesday, after authorities in mainland China conducted an investigation into the online images.
Mainland police launched the probe after a series of animal abuse videos and photos were posted online in...
A 92-year-old man has died after allegedly choking on glutinous rice balls, Hong Kong police have said.
The force received a call for help from the man’s family on Wednesday at around 9am, saying the victim had collapsed and lost consciousness while eating.
The man, surnamed Sung, was believed to be eating glutinous rice balls, according to sources.
The incident happened at the man’s residence in Sau Wah House, Sau Mau Ping Estate in Kowloon.
Officers arrived at the scene and took the...
Hong Kong police have arrested individuals in connection with a HK$25,000 cash theft on a flight, a coach crash on Shenzhen Bay Bridge injuring 17, and a taxi driver knocking down an elderly woman.