Hong Kong police

A 67-year-old Hong Kong woman was arrested for scamming two landlords out of HK$4.3 million through a virtual currency investment scheme. She posed as a prospective tenant to gain their trust before persuading them to join a fraudulent high-return investment.

A 37-year-old man was arrested by Hong Kong police for dangerous driving after a viral video showed his van swerving close to a woman, forcing her to jump out of the way. The incident occurred as the woman, a cleaner, was about to cross the road.

Hong Kong saw a 44% year-on-year increase in fatal traffic accidents in the first half of 2026, with 59 accidents and 63 deaths, up from 41 accidents and 43 deaths in the same period in 2025. Police noted many cases involved elderly victims and older drivers and supported stricter health check requirements for motorists.

Grace Chan filed a police report after her six-year-old son was splashed with a 'cream-like' liquid at a cinema in Admiralty following a dispute over the child's behavior during a movie. Hong Kong police are searching for the woman allegedly involved in the incident.

A Hong Kong mother and her husband’s aunt were arrested after the mother allegedly fed her two children cannabis-infused sweets, causing them to fall ill and require hospitalization. A six-year-old boy briefly lost consciousness, and a 12-year-old girl vomited before being taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Hong Kong police reported that an insurance agent lost over $3.3 million in a romance scam involving a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme. The scam operated through a fraudulent crypto app that lured victims into investing.

Hong Kong police have arrested three more suspects in connection with the murder of 32-year-old entrepreneur Issac Yeung during a bar fight. The case has seen previous arrests of six men and three women aged 24 to 46.

Hong Kong police arrested 57 people, including a 14-year-old boy, in a crackdown on a triad-linked illegal debt collection syndicate. The operation also dismantled a prostitution venue, a drug den, and three illegal gambling parlors. Some arrested individuals had triad backgrounds.

Hong Kong police reported 150 WhatsApp account hijackings in two weeks, resulting in HK$26 million in losses, including a HK$10 million scam where fraudsters used AI to impersonate a victim's father. Authorities warned against trusting voice messages due to AI voice imitation tactics.

Hong Kong police dismantled a triad-linked drug ring that used provocatively dressed foreign women to sell narcotics at pubs and entertainment venues, arresting three individuals and seizing HK$5.2 million in drugs. The operation targeted income sources of triad societies, according to Chief Inspector Man Cheuk-hei of the Kowloon East regional anti-triad unit.

A Hong Kong police officer was removed from duties after using a patrol car's loudspeaker to swear at a passer-by. The incident occurred at Cho Yiu Chuen housing estate in Lai King and was captured in a social media video showing the officer's abusive behavior.

Hong Kong police arrested a 72-year-old local man for illegally practicing dentistry at a shop linked to a mainland Chinese dental clinic during a joint operation with the Department of Health. The shop was used to promote the clinic's services, prompting calls from the local industry for stricter regulatory oversight.

Four Hong Kong police officers lost their appeal against convictions and jail terms for framing a homeless man for drug possession and covering up evidence in 2020. The Court of Appeal ruled they intentionally obstructed justice by interfering with surveillance cameras and fabricating evidence during an anti-drug operation.

A 52-year-old Hong Kong mechanic died after being crushed by a bus while inspecting its undercarriage in a garage on Tin Ha Road in Tin Shui Wai. A colleague reported the incident to police at 3:45pm on Tuesday.

Hong Kong police arrested four boys aged 12 to 14 for allegedly throwing wet tissue balls and splashing water at pedestrians in Tsuen Wan. The arrests followed social media videos of the incidents between July 18 and 20.

Hong Kong police arrested 78 individuals, including a 16-year-old, in a crackdown on illegal gambling and related activities. The operation targeted a syndicate operating at the Happy Valley racecourse and involved enforcement against illicit drug, gambling, prostitution, and triad activities between July 7 and Monday.

Hong Kong police arrested a 37-year-old man after a photo showed him riding a motorcycle with a young child and another passenger, violating traffic rules against carrying multiple passengers and children under eight. The suspect was taken into custody following an investigation by the New Territories North traffic unit.

Hong Kong police arrested a 19-year-old woman, surnamed Liu, for falsely claiming to have planted explosives in an office in Kwai Chung. The arrest followed a social media post identified during online patrols, with no suspicious items found during searches. Authorities consider the case a prank.

Hong Kong police arrested 61 suspects in a crackdown on phone scams, which surged 46% in the first five months of 2026 compared to the previous year. The operation, code-named 'Pebblepace,' targeted 54 cases involving over HK$31 million, using the 'guess who I am' tactic.

A 14-year-old boy in Hong Kong was arrested on suspicion of wounding after allegedly shoving a 16-year-old classmate, who was hospitalized. The suspect was released on bail pending further investigation and must report to police in late July.

The SPCA faced backlash for requesting Hong Kong police to remove videos of a dog and its pups being killed in mainland China, leading to an apology after social media users accused the group of suppressing evidence. Critics argued the removal would hinder awareness of the case.

Hong Kong police raided two bookstores, arresting five booksellers accused of selling 'seditious' publications. The bookstores are part of a continued crackdown on independent bookshops.

Hong Kong authorities arrested five people after raiding two bookstores, Have A Nice Stay and Greenfield Book Store, on suspicion of selling seditious publications under the 2024 national security law. The arrests are the third in a series targeting independent bookstores since March 2024, with police alleging the materials incite hatred against government agencies.

Hong Kong police arrested a 21-year-old student and a 19-year-old jobless individual for staging over 123 traffic accidents between May last year and July this year as part of a 'crash-for-cash' scam, resulting in over HK$1 million in fraudulent compensation claims.

Hong Kong police arrested 65 individuals in a crackdown on a criminal syndicate operating unlicensed nightclubs and gambling dens. The operation targeted locations in Hung Hom and Kowloon West, where suspects allegedly served illicit drugs and employed illegal workers as hostesses.

Hong Kong police arrested nine suspects, including two on a wanted list, for serious driving offenses during a week-long crackdown in the New Territories North region. The operation aimed to address speeding and other road safety breaches on regional highways.

Hong Kong police arrested 65 people, including 11 sex workers and 54 others linked to illegal gambling, during a two-day operation with fire services and immigration authorities targeting triad-connected income sources. Three additional individuals received summonses for operating an illegal petrol station.

Hong Kong police chief supports a government reform to deny pay rises to the bottom 5% of performers, despite concerns from frontline officers. The police chief will communicate the policy through internal channels.

A Hong Kong prosecutor turned barrister faces criminal charges for allegedly seriously injuring a man while driving under the influence of alcohol. Franco Kuan Bak-on appeared in court to address charges of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm and exceeding the prescribed alcohol limit while operating a vehicle.

A 50-year-old woman was arrested in Hong Kong after a fight at a minibus stop resulted in the death of a 53-year-old woman. Police responded to a report of the altercation and found the victim unconscious, later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Hong Kong police arrested a 74-year-old minibus driver for alleged dangerous driving after he ran over a 90-year-old pedestrian in Kwai Chung. The incident occurred on Hing Fong Road, where the driver struck the elderly pedestrian crossing the road.

Hong Kong police arrested 125 individuals linked to a triad group that monopolized lunchbox catering at construction sites through intimidation and extortion, and operated illegal gambling dens. The crackdown occurred in East Kowloon following an undercover operation.

Hong Kong police seized HK$120 million worth of suspected cocaine hidden in three heavy-metal containers at a warehouse in northern Hong Kong, leading to the arrest of three men. The containers were found in a 3,000 sq ft tin-sheet warehouse on Kung Um Road in Yuen Long, with officers discovering the suspects attempting to cut open two containers.

Hong Kong police arrested a man suspected of dangerous driving and drug trafficking after he fled a traffic stop, leading to a high-speed chase across Hong Kong Island. The chase ended in a five-vehicle crash near Causeway Bay, injuring one person.

Hong Kong police searched 15 individuals in areas linked to a July 1 protest, detaining one man wearing a politically themed T-shirt. The searches occurred in Wan Chai and the Eastern district, coinciding with the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule and the fifth anniversary of a stabbing attack.

Hong Kong police arrested two men following a dispute in a Mong Kok flat where a 45-year-old man died after being attacked with scissors. The incident involved drugs and led to a murder investigation.

Hong Kong police seized 361kg of suspected cocaine worth HK$270 million (US$34.8 million) from two yachts in Aberdeen, including 120kg found on a six-metre pleasure boat during a raid. The seizures occurred days apart in the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter area.

Hong Kong police arrested 78 individuals in a crackdown on online shopping fraud, solving 165 cases involving over HK$5 million in losses. The operation, code-named 'Blacksword,' included a victim who lost HK$1.2 million seeking cheaper medicine.

A Hong Kong physiotherapist lost HK$5 million in an online investment scam involving a 'beautiful assistant' sales target scheme. Police reported over 80 similar cases in the past week, with total losses exceeding HK$86 million.

Hong Kong police seized 241kg of suspected cocaine worth HK$180 million at Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, arresting three individuals including the suspected mastermind and two key members of a trafficking syndicate. Acting Senior Superintendent Kwan Chun-hin from the narcotics bureau announced the operation on Sunday.