Tag: Crime
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Four men arrested for using counterfeit chips to defraud gamblers of HKD210,000
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested four mainland Chinese men suspected of being hired by the same counterfeit-chip syndicate to approach gamblers near casinos and exchange fake ... -
Hike in illegal gambling cases related to illicit currency exchange, PJ clarifies
The increase in cases related to “Illegal Gambling” reported late last week by the Secretary for Security, Chan Tsz King, is not directly associated with illegal ... -
Scam victims lose over RMB1.2 million to fake authorities
A non-local young woman and a local young man have together lost more than RMB1.2 million to scammers posing as police officers, the Judiciary Police (PJ) ... -
Three arrested as police bust theft ring targeting warehouses, malls
The Judiciary Police have dismantled part of a theft syndicate believed to be behind a series of burglaries targeting warehouses and shopping premises in the northern ... -
Two women arrested in MOP26 million investment fraud cases
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested two women – a non-resident worker and a local resident –on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in separate investment scams that ... -
Fraud suspects turned extortion victims, losing at least HKD800,000 in total
In an investigation of a gambling fraud case, the Judiciary Police (PJ) uncovered an extortion scheme in which a gang coerced 10 scammers into paying cash ... -
Local man arrested for cross-border drug trafficking
Local authorities arrested a 34-year-old man, surnamed Leung, on Tuesday for smuggling methamphetamine and etomidate e-cigarette cartridges from Hong Kong to Macau, seizing drugs worth over ... -
Customs officer caught drunk driving, loses bid to halt dismissal
An officer from the Customs Service (SA) was prosecuted by the Public Prosecutions Office and convicted by the Court of First Instance for drunk driving on ... -
Man sentenced for sexual assault in hotel
A man has been sentenced to prison for sexual assault following an incident at a hotel in September 2023, according to a statement released by the ... -
Woman fatally stabs longtime friend over relationship issues
A mainland woman traveled to Macau with premeditation and fatally stabbed a longtime female friend over relationship issues, inflicting over 30 stab wounds with three knives ... -
Resident arrested for smuggling marijuana after developing addiction
A 21-year-old local man has been arrested for illegally smuggling marijuana back to Macau after developing an addiction following a trip abroad six months ago. According ... -
Man arrested for alleged assault and extortion of ex-girlfriend
A 34-year-old local man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting and extorting his former girlfriend, demanding repayment of expenses incurred during their relationship totaling around MOP70,000. ... -
Malaysian rapper Namewee detained in murder investigation of Taiwanese influencer
A popular ethnic Chinese Malaysian rapper and filmmaker was detained this week to assist police in their investigation into the murder of a Taiwanese social media ... -
Man arrested for alleged hotel assault
A 34-year-old man from mainland China has been arrested for allegedly detaining and sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel room, the Judiciary Police (PJ) reported ... -
Growing cases of child sexual abuse and drug concerns, MP says
The increasing number of cases of child and minor sexual abuse, along with a resurgence of drug-related incidents, are two major concerns of the Public Prosecutions ... -
High school student takes upskirt pictures over ‘curiosity’
The Public Security Police (PSP) announced yesterday the arrest of a male secondary school student who confessed to taking 67 upskirt photos and 50 videos with ... -
Police across three regions bust cross-border prostitution ring involving over 100 individuals
The Judiciary Police (PJ), in conjunction with their counterparts in Hong Kong and mainland China, have dismantled a cross-border prostitution ring, resulting in the arrest of ... -
Domestic worker arrested for money laundering linked to online romance scam
A 46-year-old Filipina domestic worker has been arrested in Macau for allegedly assisting a fraud syndicate in laundering approximately MOP930,000 since September, earning at least MOP40,000 ... -
Police seize record cannabis shipment at airport
Police have intercepted more than 30 kilograms of cannabis buds in what authorities describe as the city’s largest trafficking case of its kind. The Judiciary Police ... -
Man detained over online posts targeting table tennis player
A 51-year-old unemployed man from mainland China has been handed over to local judicial authorities after allegedly posting defamatory material online against a female member of ... -
PJ urges stronger cybersecurity measures amid growing risks
Macau’s overall cybersecurity remains stable, but risks are becoming increasingly severe, the Deputy Director of the Judiciary Police (PJ), Lai Man Vai, said yesterday. Speaking at ... -
Seven women report online scams with losses of MOP60,000
Seven middle-aged women in Macau have recently fallen victim to a series of online fraud cases, suffering combined losses of around MOP 60,000, according to the ... -
Police bust loan-sharking operation at Casino
Police authorities uncovered a loan-sharking case at a casino, arresting three mainland Chinese men suspected of lending money at high interest rates. Authorities seized approximately HKD510,000 ... -
Man arrested for alleged domestic violence, knife threats
A 35-year-old local resident has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence after allegedly assaulting his wife and threatening her with a kitchen knife during a ... -
73 individuals fall victim to Taobao, Alipay customer service scams
Scammers posing as Taobao and Alipay customer service representatives have conned 73 Macau residents out of MOP7.13 million since early August, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said, ... -
Man beats girlfriend’s two cats in anger over damaged sneakers
Police recently arrested a local man accused of repeatedly beating two cats behind his girlfriend’s back, venting his anger over her pets damaging his sneakers. According ... -
PJ warns of fake celebrity voices and images created by AI
Recent deepfake videos featuring prominent figures – crafted from publicly available interviews to promote fraudulent investment schemes – have emerged alongside counterfeit websites mimicking local newspapers, ... -
Foreign man caught smuggling cocaine into Macau
A Sierra Leonean man was intercepted at the local airport for allegedly smuggling cocaine hidden inside his body, the Judiciary Police (PJ) reported. Authorities recovered 56 ... -
Two arrested for illegal money exchange in casinos
The Judiciary Police (PJ) yesterday arrested two men for engaging in illegal currency exchange activities, seizing more than MOP120,000 in cash, gaming chips, and related items. ... -
Man kills brother over money dispute, then dies by suicide
A local man in his 60s killed his brother after a prolonged money dispute, then kept the body with him for several days before taking his ... -
Local man loses MOP1.5 million in phone scam
A local man in his 20s lost about MOP1.5 million after allegedly falling victim to a scam involving fraudsters posing as mainland law enforcement officers, ... -
Man detained for alleged robbery and coercion in Cotai casino
Police arrested a 34-year-old mainland Chinese man suspected of threatening a female mainland gambler with a dining knife to force a transfer of RMB69,000, and taking ... -
Woman loses HKD350,000 in online romance investment scam
A local woman fell victim to an online romance scam, losing HKD350,000 after being persuaded to invest in virtual currency by a man she met on ... -
Police warn public of rising ‘pig butchering’ scams with losses exceeding MOP28 million
Over the past month, the Judiciary Police (PJ) have received at least 18 reports of suspected “pig butchering” scams, with total losses exceeding MOP27.89 million. Pig ... -
Man arrested for theft of luxury watches worth RMB3.78 million
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a Hong Kong man earlier this week for stealing two luxury watches valued at RMB3.78 million from a mainland woman. PJ ...
