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HK police crackdown on organized crime, crypto fraud

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Hong Kong HK police crackdown on organized crime crime, crypto fraud

In late July 2026, Hong Kong police launched a large‑scale operation targeting a triad‑controlled illegal debt‑collection network. The raid in the Shum Mei Ping district resulted network, resulting in 57 arrests, ranging from teenagers to seniors, and also dismantled associated prostitution venues, a drug den arrests and illegal gambling sites, seizing the seizure of drugs, cash and gambling equipment. A week later, police shifted focus to later they moved against financial fraud. They arrested fraud, arresting a 67‑year‑old woman suspected of running linked to a cryptocurrency investment scam that used fake rental ads to defraud victims of HK$4.3 million. At the same time, authorities exposed and exposing a cross‑border Ponzi scheme marketed as “Fun Coffee,” which had drawn more than 30 Hong Kong investors and caused losses up to HK$5 billion. The investigation involved coordination billion, in cooperation with law‑enforcement agencies authorities in Macau, Vietnam and Singapore. Together, these actions The investigation into “Fun Coffee” continued into August. Joint Hong Kong‑Macau raids seized cash, bank cards, mobile phones and cryptocurrency wallets, and eight suspects – one man and seven women, including company directors and promoters – were arrested on conspiracy to defraud. Authorities recorded over 225 complaints in Hong Kong and 264 in Macau, with reported losses now estimated at HK$104‑107 million (about US$13 million). Lawmaker Johnny Ng has been assisting victims and urging stronger anti‑fraud measures. The ongoing operations illustrate an expanding police effort to dismantle both traditional organized‑crime enterprises and newer, increasingly sophisticated, technology‑driven fraud operations in Hong Kong. networks.

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