Tag: Crime
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Three mainland men accused of robbing illegal money changer
Two mainland Chinese men have been charged with robbery after allegedly luring an illegal money changer to a hotel room in Cotai and stealing HKD150,000 worth ... -
PJ warns of fake MPay text scam
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have warned Macau residents about a surge in phishing text messages impersonating MPay, the city’s leading mobile payment and electronic wallet app ... -
Three arrested over alleged HKD140,000 hotel-room robbery
Three mainland Chinese men have been arrested for allegedly robbing a currency exchanger of HKD140,000 in a hotel room in NAPE, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said ... -
Two mainland suspects arrested over illegal remote betting operation
Two mainland Chinese nationals were arrested after allegedly using modified clothing to conceal mobile phones while livestreaming casino gambling activities and placing bets on behalf of ... -
Police arrest fugitive security manager linked to casino extortion ring
Local police have arrested a security manager who allegedly led a criminal group involving security personnel from a leisure enterprise and was suspected of extortion, coercion ... -
Schoolboy’s resentment over criticism leaves teacher with burns, blindness risk
A male student attacked his teacher with drain cleaner over past criticism, leaving her with 18% chemical burns and a risk of blindness, police said. On ... -
Man accused of sexually harassing student on bus
A man in his 30s has been accused of sexually harassing a female student on a public bus and was later arrested by Public Security Police, ... -
Alleged human trafficking case subject to judicial confidentiality
Information about an alleged case of human trafficking that occurred in Macau during the first half of this year is off-limits to the media due to ... -
Mainland man arrested for robbing suspected prostitute of RMB90,000
Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested a 37-year-old mainland fruit shop owner for allegedly robbing a suspected mainland prostitute of RMB90,000 at a Cotai hotel room. The ... -
Six mainland Chinese held over casino livestream betting scheme
Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested six mainland Chinese suspects accused of secretly livestreaming casino games to viewers in mainland China and placing bets on their behalf, officers ... -
Four mainland men arrested over alleged extortion of prostitutes
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested four mainland men suspected of extorting at least five women engaged in prostitution, allegedly collecting a total of HKD4,200 and ... -
Online romance scam costs woman MOP460,000
A middle-aged local woman has fallen victim to an elaborate online romance scam, losing a total of MOP460,000 after being lured into a fake investment scheme ... -
Two mainland men detained over HKD50,000 casino-chip scam
Two mainland Chinese men have been detained after allegedly using a forged bank-transfer screenshot to defraud a woman of HKD50,000 worth of casino chips, the Judiciary ... -
Non-resident worker detained for alleged sexual assault of elderly woman
A non-resident worker in his 40s has been arrested by the Public Security Police (PSP) for allegedly sexually assaulting a 70-year-old woman and causing her to ... -
Police arrest three in separate illegal currency exchange cases
Police arrested one man and two women in three separate cases involving illegal currency exchange at casinos in Cotai, seizing cash, casino chips and mobile phones, ... -
Duo posing as women steal HKD41,000 from hotel guest
Two Filipino men allegedly posing as women stole HKD41,000 from a middle-aged non-resident man after luring him to a hotel room with an offer of massage ... -
Man remanded over attempted murder of woman at Cotai hotel
A mainland Chinese man has been remanded in custody on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly attacking a woman with several sharp weapons in a vehicle ... -
Cotai hotel assault under investigation as woman remains unconscious
A police investigation is underway after a reported assault at a hotel on Avenida Marginal Flor de Lótus, with emergency services responding to the scene on ... -
Four security officers in pretrial detention over alleged Cotai casino protection racket
Four security officers from a Cotai integrated resort have been placed in pretrial detention over allegations that they formed part of a criminal group involved in ... -
Police uncover cross-border coffee investment scheme involving MOP97 million
Macau and Hong Kong police have busted a cross-border coffee investment fraud syndicate, with Macau arresting two women and Hong Kong recording 225 cases involving at ... -
Domestic helper arrested in theft case
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested a 44-year-old Indonesian domestic helper on suspicion of stealing cash and gold coins from her employer. Police said the suspect ... -
14 arrested over alleged casino protection ring
Fourteen people have been arrested for allegedly running a protection racket at a Cotai casino, extorting at least HKD1.4 million from gamblers and others suspected of ... -
Suspended police officer allegedly paid MOP1,000 to take blame for red-light violation
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has uncovered a case involving a Public Security Police Force (PSP) officer who allegedly paid another person MOP1,000 to take the ... -
PJ arrest two mainland suspects in live-streamed casino betting scheme
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested two mainland Chinese individuals suspected of operating an illegal live-streamed betting service inside a casino in the central district, marking ... -
PJ arrests four more in ‘e-betting’ cases at local casinos
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have announced, over two consecutive days, the arrest of four people in relation to cases of “online streaming gambling” (e-betting) at local ... -
PJ warns of MPay QR code scams after 36 residents lose MOP240,000
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have issued an alert over a wave of QR code-related refund scams involving MPay, cautioning that 36 residents are believed to have ... -
Woman loses HKD974,000 in suspected cryptocurrency romance scam
A middle-aged Macau woman has reported losing HKD974,000 (about MOP1 million) in a suspected romance scam after being persuaded to invest in cryptocurrency, according to the ... -
One more retired PJ officer arrested, vice ring total rises to six
A retired Judiciary Police (PJ) officer was arrested last Thursday in connection with a vice ring uncovered last month, which led to the detention of five ... -
Mainland men arrested over lending and betting activities
A 44-year-old mainland man was arrested after allegedly engaging in illegal currency exchange and lending activities in casinos since May, involving approximately HKD500,000 and generating profits ... -
Woman detained after allegedly sheltering overstayer for six years
A woman was arrested by police after allegedly providing accommodation to another Vietnamese woman who had overstayed in Macau for six years, the Judiciary Police (PJ) ... -
PJ arrests two in crackdown on illegal casino live-streaming
Macau law strictly prohibits the recording of images or audio in any part of casino facilities, as well as the use of mobile phones or other ... -
Malaysian caught at airport with heroin concealed in food tins
A Malaysian national was arrested at the Macau International Airport (MIA) for attempting to smuggle almost three kilograms of heroin hidden in food packaging this past ... -
Son arrested for allegedly inciting father’s suicide attempt
A man has been arrested for allegedly inciting, assisting, or promoting suicide – identified as the victim’s son – the Judiciary Police (PJ) announced at a ... -
Migrant worker arrested for theft of MOP106,000 worth of jewelry
An Indonesian domestic helper has been arrested for allegedly stealing five diamond jewelry pieces worth about MOP 106,000 from two employers, then taking the items to ... -
Local man suspected of scam involving Portuguese investment visa
A local man identified as the head of a Macau media company has been arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) on suspicion of carrying out a ...
