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Hong Kong police have launched a murder investigation and arrested two men after a man died following a dispute in a Mong Kok flat. Photo: Google
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 after man dies following dispute at flat

Man found naked and unconscious in Mong Kok flat, later pronounced dead, as police seize drugs and launch murder probe.

Crime in Hong Kong

What will Hong Kong’s proposed reforms to sexual offences laws change?

Hong Kong courts

Ex-prosecutor loses court challenge over sacking for emails flouting neutrality

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong cocaine haul hits 361kg in days after police raid another yacht

Narcotics bureau officers raid 20-foot yacht moored near boats targeted in earlier operation and arrest woman.

The second seizure involved drugs worth about HK$90 million. Photo: Handout
The second seizure involved drugs worth about HK$90 million. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong proposes sweeping overhaul of sex crime laws

Security Bureau proposes a series of measures, including criminalising same-sex rape and adopting uniform age of consent at 16.

Crime in Hong Kong

78 arrested as Hong Kong police bust HK$5 million online shopping scams

60 per cent of 165 cases linked to seven local suspects, one victim loses HK$1.2 million while seeking cheaper medicine.

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Hong Kong police

Hong Kong physiotherapist loses HK$5m in scam involving ‘beautiful assistant’

Facebook ad redirected victim to WhatsApp chat with scammer who pushed fake ‘SecuG Pro’ investment app and solicited transfers.

The victim had communicated with scammer using a WhatsApp profile featuring a professionally dressed woman. Photo: AFP
The victim had communicated with scammer using a WhatsApp profile featuring a professionally dressed woman. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong courts

Police officer admits taking upskirt footage and trying to grab colleague’s gun

Ko Chun-chung, 40, pleads guilty to recording woman after following her up an escalator at Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station.

Crime in Hong Kong

3 held as Hong Kong police seize HK$180m of suspected cocaine at typhoon shelter

Mastermind and two key syndicate members are arrested in city’s largest drug bust in 12 months.

Hong Kong society

Financial products or illicit gambling? Can Hong Kong regulate prediction markets?

Interactive Brokers’ offering in city puts legality of prediction markets in question as regulator stresses case-by-case approach.

Two of the largest platforms are New York-based Polymarket and Kalshi. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Accidents and personal safety

Boy, 11, dies after showing signs of heatstroke at Hong Kong sports ground

Police say boy had vomited and fainted before being rushed to hospital.

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Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground. Photo: Handout
Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground. Photo: Handout
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football clubs acknowledge arrests linked to illegal betting, match-fixing

Local Premier League champions Kitchee and first division champions Supreme release statements after coaches reportedly among 19 arrested.

Hong Kong society

Baby Danny’s 3-year care order can be cut short if in his best interests: minister

Welfare chief Chris Sun says decision to ask court for guardianship of two-month-old boy was difficult and professionals would decide when to end it.

Hong Kong society

Prediction markets: Hong Kong ban alone will not solve risks, legal experts say

Law enforcement agencies would face challenges in gathering evidence and prosecuting cases, lawyers say.

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Polymarket is one of the largest prediction market platforms. Photo: TNS
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, mainland police smash HK$16.8 million cross-border phishing syndicate

Fifteen arrested after scammers impersonated government services, including Water Supplies Department, to dupe victims.

The joint enforcement action, code-named Operation Boldhawk, targeted a criminal chain that sent malicious text messages to residents, Superintendent Hui Yee-wai (centre) says. Photo: Handout
The joint enforcement action, code-named Operation Boldhawk, targeted a criminal chain that sent malicious text messages to residents, Superintendent Hui Yee-wai (centre) says. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Football players, coaches among 19 arrested over match-fixing and illegal betting

ICAC and police break up syndicate that placed more than HK$6m in illegal bets on local and overseas matches.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong beautician pleads guilty to luring 2 women into Myanmar scam factory

Victims offered free flights, accommodation and reward for transporting 48 million baht before being ‘sold’ to compound.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Porn star Erena So arrested in Hong Kong for promoting overseas gambling website

Police discover illegal betting website hiring local personalities as brand ambassadors to attract gamblers.

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A screenshot of Erena So from a video promoting an overseas gambling website. Photo: Handout
A screenshot of Erena So from a video promoting an overseas gambling website. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police bomb squad dispatched to check suspicious object in Quarry Bay

Sections of Pan Hoi Street and King’s Road cordoned off while members of police’s explosive ordnance disposal bureau investigate.

Hong Kong courts

Watchdog seeks HK$250,000 for family of late helper sacked during cancer battle

District Court holds hearing to assess how much compensation should be awarded, five years after death of Baby Jane Allas.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Calls for harsher crackdown on wildlife trafficking after 64 animals found in flat

Woman arrested after authorities alerted to crocodile on balcony and find endangered iguanas, tortoises, savannah monitors and snakes inside.

A juvenile crocodile was found injured at a residential building on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong national security law

Exclusive | Repentant protesters will be given priority case review, minister says

Secretary for Security Chris Tang flags ongoing threats amid geopolitical tensions and need to continuously review and refine national security laws.

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Riot police make arrests after clashes with anti-government protesters at Polytechnic University on November 18, 2019. Photo: Winson Wong
Riot police make arrests after clashes with anti-government protesters at Polytechnic University on November 18, 2019. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | Loss of fugitive transfer deals a ‘pity’ and only helps criminals: Chris Tang

Security minister tells SCMP it’s up to countries that suspended agreements whether to resume them.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Exclusive | ‘No limits’ to accountability over Tai Po fire, security chief Chris Tang says

Secretary for security says committee investigating blaze will deliver results in a timely manner and commission of inquiry not needed.

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Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong national security police arrest 2 bookshop owners over alleged sedition

Hunter Bookstore owners, former district councillor Leticia Wong and local man arrested on suspicion of committing acts with seditious intent.

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Leticia Wong owns Hunter Bookstore in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Natalie Wong
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