Tag: Crime
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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 ... -
Police arrest two in separate gambling-linked crimes
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested two suspects in separate cases linked to illegal gambling activities, seizing assets worth more than HKD100,000. Authorities detailed that the ... -
Two arrested in casino prop money scam targeting woman in RMB150,000 fraud
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested two mainland Chinese men for allegedly defrauding a middle-aged woman out of nearly RMB150,000 using 300 counterfeit Hong Kong dollar notes, ... -
Eight fall victim to ‘scam within a scam’ in online meal voucher fraud
Eight individuals have fallen prey to an elaborate online fraud scheme involving discounted meal vouchers, with three of them suffering a second layer of deception after ... -
Three colleagues arrested for failing to report found phone
Three individuals – one local resident and two non-resident workers – have been arrested for failing to report found property after allegedly keeping a mobile phone ... -
CCAC uncovers courier kickback scheme involving HKD1.1 million in bribes
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has uncovered a long-running corruption scheme in which a local supplier allegedly paid monthly kickbacks to secure subcontracted parcel delivery services ... -
Crime Police warn of Facebook scams involving fake travel and food pages
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have warned the public about fraudulent advertisements circulating on Facebook, where scammers impersonate local travel agencies or specialty food retailers to sell ... -
Police record year-on-year increase in drug trafficking and abuse
Macau police have reported an increase in drug trafficking and drug abuse cases last year compared with the previous year, with authorities expressing high concern over ... -
PJ arrests seven after on-duty officer assaulted, identity reveal ends attack
Seven men have been arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) for allegedly assaulting an on-duty officer, who was only able to halt the attack after revealing ... -
Crackdown nets 117 suspected illegal workers at construction, residential, commercial sites
Crime data released yesterday showed 117 suspected illegal workers found at 304 sites last month, spanning construction, residential, commercial, and industrial premises, consistent with the Chief ... -
PJ arrests two smugglers in prescription drug trafficking scheme
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested two suspected parallel traders for allegedly helping a criminal syndicate smuggle 660 pills of controlled substances – phentermine and methylphenidate ... -
Six minors investigated in assault and extortion case involving student
In a case that has drawn scrutiny from the police bureau and education authorities, six minors aged 11 to 15 are under investigation for allegedly assaulting ... -
Four women arrested in drug trafficking and fraud cases
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested four women in two separate cases involving drug trafficking and fraud, authorities said Friday. Speaking at a special press conference, PJ ... -
Record MOP35 million cannabis haul seized at airport
In the city’s largest drug bust, local authorities have seized cannabis worth an estimated MOP35 million (USD4.3 million) and arrested a 25-year-old Hong Kong man at ... -
Man arrested for allegedly raping his domestic helper
A 54-year-old local businessman has been arrested for allegedly raping his newly hired Myanmar domestic helper after threatening not to process her work permit, the Judiciary ... -
Police dismantle massive sauna sex ring, arrest officers in MOP790 million case
Police have dismantled a criminal syndicate that had been operating prostitution rings in Macau saunas for at least seven years, with the involvement of local police ... -
CCAC probes alleged subsidy fraud in continuing education scheme
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has referred a case to the Public Prosecutions Office after uncovering suspected fraud involving government-subsidized courses under the Continuing Education Development ... -
Police report two rape cases in two consecutive days
The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced that it had received reports of two rape cases in Macau on two consecutive days. The latest case was disclosed on ... -
Police crackdown on illegal currency exchange uncovers 32 cases
The Unitary Police Service (SPU) has concluded a 13-day special operation targeting illegal currency exchange and other criminal activities, resulting in 32 cases of illicit money ... -
Woman arrested over fake chip scam targeting money changers
A 52-year-old mainland Chinese woman has been arrested on suspicion of using counterfeit casino chips to defraud two money changers of RMB113,000, according to the Judiciary ... -
Local woman loses over MOP1.5 million in online investment scam
The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced yesterday that a middle-aged female resident has reported a loss of MOP1.52 million after falling victim to an online investment scam. ... -
Macau resident arrested for allegedly defrauding domestic worker of MOP15,000
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) announced yesterday at a press conference that a 50-year-old unemployed Macau resident has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a Filipina ... -
Off-duty firefighter suspended over alleged indecent act involving minor
A 35-year-old off-duty firefighter has been transferred to the Public Prosecutions Office on suspicion of committing a sexual offense against a child after allegedly performing an ... -
Two injured after 14-year-old wields knife in altercation
A 14-year-old boy was injured in an altercation involving several men and women in the northern district on Saturday night, with the Education and Youth Development ... -
Hotel staff tip-off leads to drug bust involving couple
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have arrested a Hong Kong couple on charges of drug trafficking, drug use, and improper possession of utensils or equipment, seizing 34.25 ... -
Three residents lose MOP1.1 million in ‘mainland authority impersonation scams’
Three local residents have fallen victim to “mainland authority impersonation scams” recently, losing a combined total of more than MOP1.1 million, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said. ...
